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    Athletic Republic vs The Little Gym

    Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.

    Athletic Republic2026 FDDThe Little Gym2026 FDD

    Initial investment · Item 7

    Athletic Republic

    $298,900 – $678,500

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17

    The Little Gym

    $420,324 – $722,773

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25

    Initial franchise fee · Item 5

    Athletic Republic

    Not available

    The Little Gym

    $59,500

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14

    Royalty · Item 6

    Athletic Republic

    7%

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11

    The Little Gym

    8% or $2,500/mo min

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 16

    Before you compare

    • Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
    • Item 19 figures cover the location groups each FDD names (Athletic Republic: 1, The Little Gym: 7). Different groups are not directly comparable.

    Financial commitment

    Estimated initial investment (Item 7)

    Athletic Republic

    $298,900 – $678,500
    Total Initial Investment — $298900
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17

    The Little Gym

    $420,324 – $722,773
    TOTAL — first Gym
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25
    Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5)

    Athletic Republic

    Not available
    No single standard fee identified

    The Little Gym

    $59,500
    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    Royalty (Item 6)

    Athletic Republic

    7%
    Royalty percent of total monthly Gross Sales less minimum paid
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11

    The Little Gym

    8% or $2,500/mo min
    Royalty Fee
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 16
    Brand / advertising fund (Item 6)

    Athletic Republic

    $10,000
    Membership Advertising allocation
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 9

    The Little Gym

    Not available
    No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee

    System scale & health

    Total outlets (Item 20)

    Athletic Republic

    41
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53

    The Little Gym

    256
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 70
    Net outlet change (Item 20)

    Athletic Republic

    +3
    Calculated: 38 at end of 2023 → 41 at end of 2025

    The Little Gym

    +70
    Calculated: 186 at end of 2023 → 256 at end of 2025
    Outlet exits (Item 20)

    Athletic Republic

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year

    The Little Gym

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year
    Franchising since (Item 1)

    Athletic Republic

    2006
    From a verified franchisor listing

    The Little Gym

    September 1992
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8
    Franchisor founded (Item 1)

    Athletic Republic

    Not available
    Not in reviewed records

    The Little Gym

    1992; originally incorporated June 16, 1992
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 8

    Financial performance (Item 19), by location group

    Athletic Republic
    Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record
    33 percent
    other AR Gross Sales above average percent
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 52
    The Little Gym
    Franchised (37 locations) — revenue and EBITDA
    $310,507
    mean Gross Sales
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 66
    Franchised (166 outlets) — EBITDA
    $372,316
    mean EBITDA
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 64
    Franchised (5 locations) — EBITDA and revenue
    $842,268
    median Gross Sales
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 67
    +4 more groups in the full report

    Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.

    Athletic Republic vs The Little Gym: common questions

    Which costs less to open, Athletic Republic or The Little Gym?
    Athletic Republic: $298,900 – $678,500 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17); The Little Gym: $420,324 – $722,773 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Athletic Republic. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
    How do Athletic Republic and The Little Gym royalties compare?
    Athletic Republic: 7% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11); The Little Gym: 8% or $2,500/mo min (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 16). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
    Which has more locations, Athletic Republic or The Little Gym?
    Athletic Republic: 41 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 53); The Little Gym: 256 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 70). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
    Do Athletic Republic and The Little Gym disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Athletic Republic has reviewed Item 19 figures for 1 location group; The Little Gym has reviewed Item 19 figures for 7 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.

    Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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