Head-to-head comparison
G-FORCE vs Gold's Gym Franchise Opportunities
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.
| Disclosure |  G-FORCE |  Gold's Gym |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $74,750 – $163,250 TOTAL 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25 | $2,356,000 – $5,162,000 Total estimated initial investment 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $60,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14 | $40,000 Initial training is provided at no additional charge. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | Per occurrence Royalty Payment Late Charge 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 18 | Greater of 5% of Facility’s Gross Revenue each month or $2,000 per month Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 50 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57 | 182 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 62 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +8 Calculated: 2023–2025 | −39 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Not disclosed — no Item 19 financial performance representation | Franchised (150 locations) — revenue 1,743 $ in thousands mean Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 Franchised (126 locations) — revenue 1,759 $ in thousands mean Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 Franchised and company-owned (174 locations) — revenue — All Facilities 1,789 $ in thousands median Gross Revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 +5 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 is a Franopolis calculation from the disclosed counts.