About Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Franchise
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping is a group fitness franchise that delivers a structured 10 week body transformation program combining kickboxing, strength training, and nutrition coaching.
The brand has been franchising since 2007, building a community driven fitness concept where members work together toward measurable results.
The franchise fee is $59,900.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$182K
Average Investment
$279K
Maximum Investment
$377K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $59,900 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7.5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 3% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising Requirement), can increase up to 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $181,900 – $376,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $182K–$377K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7.5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 3% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising Requirement), can increase up to 2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $59,900 | $59,900 |
| Training-Related Costs and Expenses | $0 | $4,000 |
| Initial Proprietary Marketing Spend | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Real estate services and costs | $3,000 | $17,500 |
| Construction and leasehold improvements | $20,000 | $105,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | $10,000 | $28,000 |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $6,000 | $15,000 |
| Opening inventory and supplies | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $3,600 |
| Licenses, Permits, and Professional Fees | $17,500 | $30,000 |
| Audio-Visual (AV) Package and Related Information Technology (IT) | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Staffing | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Utilities | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $10,000 | $35,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 (Franchise Agreement); $10,000 per undeveloped franchise right (Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Technology Fee | $499/month (Then-current amount charged by Approved Supplier(s) for certain System-required software) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection or audit (if underreported Royalty by 2% or more) |
| Required Software | $150/per month for fitness monitoring equipment software |
| Cooperative Contributions | Amount the Cooperative determines |
| Ongoing Training and Special Assistance | $750 per day plus out-of-pocket costs and expenses |
| Alternate or New Product and/or Supplier/Provider Evaluation and Testing | Costs of testing or evaluation |
| Relocation Fee | Reasonable costs we incur |
| Costs to Maintain Studio | Reasonable costs we incur |
| Administrative Fee | $250 per enforcement effort; $250 per week for unresolved issues |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate |
| Management Fee | 20% of all Gross Sales (if franchisor manages Studio after owner's death/disability/default/abandonment/termination) |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 36 hours (General Business Training) + 23 hours classroom / 22 hours on-the-job (Basic Instructional Training) |
| Classroom Training | 36 hours (General Business Training); 23 hours (Basic Instructional Training) |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours (General Business Training); 22 hours (Basic Instructional Training) |
| Training Location | Farrell’s Studio in Des Moines and/or Extranet and FXBu Tools; Corporate headquarters or other designated training facility |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require additional training programs and/or refresher courses (up to 5 days annually) for franchisee and designated manager, and head Authorized Instructor. Franchisee pays a training fee plus expenses for requested or remedial training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Approximately three (3) miles radius around Premises in rural/suburban areas; five (5) block radius or perimeter of larger building in urban areas. |
| Description | Geographic area comprised of a radius around the Premises, typically 3 miles in rural/suburban areas, or 5 blocks/building perimeter in urban areas. Boundaries may be defined by zip codes, streets, landmarks, or county lines. Franchisor will not open or license another Studio within the Designated Territory unless the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated, but reserves the right to locate Studios at 'Non-Traditional Sites' within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Two (2) consecutive, renewal term(s) of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must not have uncured material defaults or more than three written notices of material default in the 12 months prior to renewal; execute franchisor's then-current franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms); pay $7,500 renewal fee; execute a general release; participate in and support training/marketing programs; re-image, renovate, refurbish, and modernize the Premises and Studio. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 (Franchise Agreement); $10,000 per undeveloped franchise right (Development Agreement) |
| Transfer Conditions | All monetary obligations satisfied; no existing defaults; franchisee and transferee principals execute general release; transferee meets franchisor's standards (educational, managerial, business, moral character, credit rating, financial resources, capital); transferee not in competitive business (unless existing franchisee); transferee executes then-current franchise agreement (may have different terms); transfer fee paid; transferee completes Initial Training Program; lessors/parties consent if required; transfer complies with laws; transferee agrees to upgrade/remodel. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic termination for insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, unsatisfied judgment over $10,000, or unauthorized transfer. Termination upon notice for fraud/misrepresentation, failure to complete training, repeated defaults (3+ in 12 months), violation of non-compete, misuse of Proprietary Marks/Confidential Information/software, default on other agreements, lease default/loss of premises, failure to open on time, failure to offer Approved Products/use Approved Suppliers, abandonment, blocking franchisor access to systems, failure to pay amounts due, non-compliance with laws, felony conviction, personal use of business assets, insufficient EFT funds (3+ times in 12 months), repeated health/safety violations, or loss of regulatory approval. |
| Non-Compete Period | During term of agreement; 2 years after expiration/nonrenewal/transfer |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: Franchisee, principals, owners, guarantors, Designated Manager(s), immediate family cannot own, operate, be employed by, lend money to, lease space to, or have interest in a Competing Business (10%+ revenue from personal/group fitness, counseling, nutrition, or offers licenses/franchises for such). Cannot solicit franchisor/affiliate/other franchisee employees or divert customers to Competing Business. After term (2 years): Cannot be involved with business competing with franchisor (offering/granting licenses/franchises for Competing Business) in any location where franchisor has offered/sold franchises. Also, cannot own, maintain, engage in, be employed by, lend money to, or have interest in a Competing Business within 25-mile radius of Premises or any other System Studio. Cannot solicit former customers or contact suppliers/vendors for competitive purposes, or solicit franchisor/affiliate/other franchisee employees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee must personally participate in the direct management operation of the Franchised Business on a full-time basis, unless an approved Designated Manager is hired. The Designated Manager must complete Initial Training. At least one individual (owner, manager, or authorized instructor) must be on-site providing Approved Services during class times. If the franchisee is a business entity, its owners must sign a Personal Guaranty, and spouses may also be required to sign. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase certain items/services from Approved Suppliers designated by Franchisor, which may include Franchisor or its affiliates. These include marketing materials, POS/CRM software, inventory (kickboxing bags, gloves, wraps, fitness monitoring equipment, body composition analyzer, defibrillator, music licenses, resistance bands, medicine balls, mats), supplements, branded merchandise, and technology/IT services. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor has the right to require purchase from Approved Suppliers, limit the number of Approved Suppliers, and refuse to approve new suppliers. Franchisor may also designate itself or affiliates as Approved Suppliers for any additional items/services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, Franchisor derived $37,637 (approx. 3% of total revenue) from required franchisee purchases/leases. Affiliate, Farrell’s eXtreme Distribution, LLC, derived $6,807 from franchisee purchases/leases. Franchisor and/or affiliates may receive rebates/compensation from Approved Suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$380K
Median Revenue
$345K
Revenue Range
$303K – $538K
Sample Size
13 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordFarrell's eXreme Bodyshaping has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping System Growth
Total Units
56
Franchised
55
Company-Owned
1
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping currently operates 55 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 65 |
| 2020 | 3 | 13 | 55 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 55 |
Transfers: 7 | Closures: 1
State Registrations
Registered in 18 states: CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.2M
Net Income
$157K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Audited by UHY LLP for year ending December 31.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping franchise ranges from $181,900 to $376,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $59,900. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping charges a royalty fee of 7.5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 3% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 1% of Gross Sales (Local Advertising Requirement), can increase up to 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping franchise owners report average revenue of $380K and median revenue of $345K. This is based on a sample of 13 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Farrell's eXreme Bodyshaping has been franchising since 2007. The FDD shows an investment range of $181,900-$376,500, a 7.5% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $59,900 and the total investment ranges from $181,900 to $376,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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