Head-to-head comparison
GYMGUYZ Franchising LLC vs MaxStrength Fitness 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 |  GYMGUYZ Franchising LLC |  MaxStrength Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $112,100 Total 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 19 | $448,597 – $644,992 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 22 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $69,500 An additional $1.50 per household applies above 30,000 households, up to 15,000 additional households. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 | $54,900 The fee is fully earned when paid and is not refundable under any circumstances. 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% sales or $300/2 wks min Royalty Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 12 | 7% of gross revenues Continuing Franchise Fee 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 15 |
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 154 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44 | 22 Outlets at end of 2025 2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 64 |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | +54 Calculated: 2023–2025 | +18 Calculated: 2023–2025 |
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Franchised (79 locations) — revenue $137,274 mean Gross Sales per FTE Trainer · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 43 Company-owned (1 locations) — revenue $1,229,195 other Gross Sales · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 42 | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record $380,585 other Salaries & Wages – Direct · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 60 |
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.