Ultimate Ninjas
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Ultimate Ninjas franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Ultimate Ninjas franchise operates indoor obstacle course facilities that combine fitness training with ninja warrior-style challenges, attracting athletes and
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Ultimate Ninjas quick facts
- Is Ultimate Ninjas a franchise?
- Yes. Ultimate Ninjas offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2023, it reported 6 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57).
- How much does it cost to open an Ultimate Ninjas franchise?
- The Ultimate Ninjas Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $621,000–$1,195,000 for ultimate ninjas center total estimated initial investment: $621,000 to $1,195,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $269,000 for ultimate ninjas academy total estimated initial investment: $269,000 to $598,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Ultimate Ninjas initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Ultimate Ninjas charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Ultimate Ninjas disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Ultimate Ninjas FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 56). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Ultimate Ninjas locations are there?
- The FDD reports 6 outlets at the end of 2023 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Ultimate Ninjas 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
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $621,000 – $1,195,000 (Ultimate Ninjas Center total estimated initial investment: $621,000 to $1,195,000); $269,000 (Ultimate Ninjas Academy total estimated initial investment: $269,000 to $598,000); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 11 separate groups: other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 1 Company-owned locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 5company4franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2023, to 6 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Ultimate Ninjas Academy total estimated initial investment: $269,000 to $598,000PDF p. 21$269,000
- Ultimate Ninjas Center total estimated initial investment: $621,000 to $1,195,000PDF p. 18$621,000 – $1,195,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Liquidated damages floor or royalty+brand average formulaMain ongoing fee
29 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?
11 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- NorthShore
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Anaheim
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Chicago
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- OakCreek
- Period
- Birthday/events
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- St.Louis
- Period
- Merchandise food beverage giftcert
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Naperville
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Indy
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Libertyville
- Period
- Total revenues row labeledYear2024 in2025table
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- Elmhurst
- Period
- Total revenues row labeledYear2024 in2025table
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 9 locations
- Who is counted
- All centers
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Excluded
- 3newfranchiseunits partialyear excluded; academy separate.
- Method
- Unaudited management historical books/records. Total revenue definition literally 'gross sales tax, discounts, allowances, and returns.' Printedtotalyear discrepancy retained.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- One franchised Ultimate Ninjas Academy
- Period
- Class/camps/open play
- Method
- Historical bookkeeping,unaudited; duplicate AllFacilitiesTotal equals singleoutlet. No computed totals.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2023 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57
Net +0 outlets, 2023–2023
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2023 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($269,000 – $1,195,000) 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 2 to 6 in 2023. 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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — NorthShore · PDF p. 56
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Anaheim · PDF p. 56
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Chicago · PDF p. 56
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — OakCreek · PDF p. 56
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — St.Louis · PDF p. 56
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Naperville · PDF p. 56
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Indy · PDF p. 56
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Libertyville · PDF p. 56
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Elmhurst · PDF p. 56
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All centers · PDF p. 56
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One franchised Ultimate Ninjas Academy · PDF p. 57
- [13]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 57
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
10 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
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | office expense and miscellaneous | $13,032 |
| 2024 | supplies and materials | $9,750 |
| 2024 | loss from operations | -$68,981 |
| 2024 | cash | $31,476 |
| 2024 | other income | $180 |
| 2024 | increase) decrease in due from affiliates | -$2,025 |
| 2024 | due from affiliates | $2,025 |
| 2024 | total assets | $33,501 |
| 2024 | accounts payable | $4,304 |
| 2024 | members' equity | $29,197 |
| 2024 | revenue | $129,336 |
| 2024 | advertising | $19,379 |
| 2024 | insurance | $1,837 |
| 2024 | legal and professional fees | $91,810 |
| 2024 | licenses and permits | $2,082 |
| 2024 | outside services | $8,000 |
| 2024 | salaries, wages, and related | $52,427 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses | $198,317 |
| 2024 | interest income | $32 |
| 2024 | total other income | $212 |
| 2024 | net loss | -$68,769 |
| 2024 | member contributions | $70,000 |
| 2024 | increase | $1,427 |
| 2024 | net cash used in operating activities | -$69,367 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by financing activities | $68,550 |
| 2024 | net change in cash | -$817 |
| 2023 | advertising | $27,355 |
| 2023 | net loss | -$92,746 |
| 2023 | member contributions | $125,000 |
| 2023 | insurance | $70,620 |
| 2023 | members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$2,838 |
| 2023 | cash | $32,293 |
| 2023 | accounts payable | $2,877 |
| 2023 | net cash used in operating activities | -$93,058 |
| 2023 | cash, beginning of year | $351 |
| 2023 | members' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $29,416 |
| 2023 | revenue | $117,474 |
| 2023 | legal and professional fees | $37,270 |
| 2023 | licenses and permits | $2,042 |
| 2023 | office expense and miscellaneous | $11,707 |
| 2023 | salaries, wages, and related | $56,539 |
| 2023 | taxes and licenses | $4,891 |
| 2023 | total operating expenses | $210,424 |
| 2023 | loss from operations | -$92,950 |
| 2023 | other income | $204 |
| 2023 | increase | -$312 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by financing activities | $125,000 |
| 2023 | net change in cash | $31,942 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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.
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