FS8 Studio
FS8, Inc. · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching FS8 Studio franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
FS8 Studio franchise specializes in high-intensity functional fitness training, combining strength, cardio, and mobility work in efficient 8-minute workout sess
Headline figures
FS8 Studio quick facts
- Is FS8 Studio a franchise?
- Yes. FS8 Studio offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 29 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63).
- How much does it cost to open an FS8 Studio franchise?
- The FS8 Studio Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $349,300–$840,700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does FS8 Studio disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The FS8 Studio FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many FS8 Studio locations are there?
- The FDD reports 30 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 63). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is FS8 Studio a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $349,300 – $840,700 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: revenue for 7 franchised locations; revenue for 3 franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 24 in 2025, to 30 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
FS8 Studio head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 23
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
35 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- 7 franchised FS8 Studios that were open and operating for at least 12 months as of February 28, 2026
- Period
- March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
- Excluded
- 32 Studios were not opened for full 12 months prior to the reporting period beginning on March 1, 2025, or were not opened during the full reporting period of March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026.
- Method
- The Gross Sales figures are compiled by using sales that we obtain from reports from the Studio’s point of sale system. We do not regularly audit or verify the reports, or the data obtained.
Franchised locations
Revenue · 3 locations
- Who is counted
- 7 franchised FS8 Studios that were open and operating for at least 12 months as of February 28, 2026
- Period
- March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
- Excluded
- 32 Studios were not opened for full 12 months prior to the reporting period beginning on March 1, 2025, or were not opened during the full reporting period of March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026.
- Method
- The Gross Sales figures are compiled by using sales that we obtain from reports from the Studio’s point of sale system. We do not regularly audit or verify the reports, or the data obtained.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 63
Net +27 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($349,300 – $840,700) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 6 to 30 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 23
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (7 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 60
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (3 locations) — revenue · PDF p. 60
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 63
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
118 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.