About Gforce Franchise
Gforce is a youth fitness franchise specializing in group gymnastics and parkour training classes for children up to 18 years old.
Franchising since 2024, the brand also offers after school programs, camp programs, and birthday parties in a fun, high energy gym environment designed to keep kids active and engaged.
The initial franchise fee is $55,000.
Gforce Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$343K
Average Investment
$487K
Maximum Investment
$632K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 2% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution); Your share of actual cost of advertising (Advertising Cooperative) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $342,650 – $631,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $343K–$632K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 2% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution); Your share of actual cost of advertising (Advertising Cooperative)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Premises deposits | $10,500 | $51,000 |
| Professional Design | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements, Construction and/or Remodeling | $10,000 | $100,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Class Supplies | $7,500 | $12,000 |
| Gym and Parkour Equipment | $100,000 | $175,000 |
| Freight | $18,000 | $35,000 |
| Exterior & Interior Signage | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $300 | $1,000 |
| Computer Systems | $1,850 | $2,500 |
| Premises Rent Payments | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $82,500 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $17,500; $1,500 for transfers to an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee or among owners that does not change management control; $3,500 to a spouse, parent or child upon death or permanent disability |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 (Successor Term Fee), provided that no fee is payable for the first successor term |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0 (Internal Systems Fee), subject to imposition for new or improved technology |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses if understatement of Gross Revenue by 2% or more |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | $500 Monthly |
| Late Charge | $100 As incurred |
| Interest Charge | 18% per annum from due date, or maximum allowed by law |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $100 As incurred |
| Relocation Fee | $1,000 As incurred |
| Initial Training (additional personnel) | $300 per person per day |
| Additional Training - Courses | Up to $300 for up to 3 individuals per day |
| Additional Training – Franchisee Convention or Business Meeting | Up to $1,500 registration fee per person |
| Conference Non-Attendance Fee | Up to $1,500 As incurred |
| Remedial Training Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for each trainer, plus travel and other expenses. Current per diem rate is $300 per day. |
| Interim Management Support Fee | 15% of Gross Revenue realized during the interim management period, plus our travel expenses |
| Evaluation Fee of Unapproved Item or Supplier | $750, subject to increase |
| Critical Operations Standard Violation Fee | Up to $150 per day |
| Quality Review Services | Up to $100 per month |
| Accounting Services | Actual costs As incurred |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 24 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Reimbursement of Cost and Expenses for Non-compliance | Actual costs and expenses |
| Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses | Our legal costs to enforce your obligations |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and our legal fees, if any |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 to 6 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 44 - 60 |
| On-the-Job Training | 21 |
| Training Location | Virtually, at franchisor's headquarters and/or affiliate-owned outlet, and at your Franchised Business premises. |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer mandatory or optional additional training programs, including an annual business meeting or franchisee conference, for up to 8 days per year at a designated location. Franchisee is responsible for travel, lodging, meals, and wages. A reasonable fee may be imposed for additional training programs. Failure to attend mandatory training is a default. On-site remedial training is available upon request or as deemed appropriate, with costs reimbursed by the franchisee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Approximately 150,000 residential population |
| Description | A limited protected territory defined after site approval, consisting of all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, identified by a marked map and/or list of one or more contiguous zip codes. Franchisor will not open another dedicated Gforce facility within your Territory, but reserves rights to sell products/services at non-traditional venues and through alternative distribution channels within the Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 (Successor Agreement Fee) for each successor term, with no fee for the first successor term. |
| Renewal Conditions | Be in full compliance, no more than three (3) events of default during current term; provide written notice at least six months before term end; execute new franchise agreement; maintain premises; update trade dress/standards; comply with then-current qualifications/training; pay successor agreement fee; execute general release. New agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | $17,500; $1,500 for transfers to an entity owned and controlled by the franchisee or among owners that does not change management control; $3,500 to a spouse, parent or child upon death or permanent disability. |
| Transfer Conditions | Proposed transferee and principals must meet franchisor's standards (good character, sufficient business experience, financial resources); transferee must complete initial training; all amounts owed to franchisor and third-party creditors must be paid; transferee agrees to renovate/refurbish premises; transferee executes franchisor's then-standard franchise agreement (may have different terms, but no initial franchise fee); franchisee and transferee execute a general release; franchisee subordinates any claims against transferee to franchisor; franchisor approves material terms of transfer; payment of transfer fee. Franchisor has a right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various defaults, including misrepresentation in application, failure to acquire site/open business within timeframes, ceasing operations for 5+ days, loss of premises (unless due to no fault and timely relocation application), failure to restore premises after casualty, failure to comply with laws, default under lease, understatement of Gross Revenue (2+ times), failure to comply with insurance, unauthorized transfer, failure to transfer upon death/disability, conviction of felony/crime damaging goodwill, adverse judgment for fraud/racketeering, concealing revenues/false reports, refusing inspection/audit, unauthorized use of IP/confidential information, failure to comply with non-compete, 3+ defaults during term or 2+ defaults in 12-month period, insufficient funds (2+ times in 12-month period), or default under other agreements. Curable defaults (non-payment, non-monetary obligations) have a 5-day cure period, but repeated defaults become non-curable. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the Agreement and for 24 months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and principals may not divert customers, participate in any children's gymnastics/parkour business (Competitive Business), or engage in acts damaging goodwill. Post-termination, for 24 months, they may not divert customers or participate in a Competitive Business within 20 miles of their former Gforce outlet or any other Gforce outlet. They also may not engage in acts damaging goodwill. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee (if an individual) or all owners (if a business entity) and the general manager must personally supervise, devote full time, and manage the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Business. A non-owner manager may be appointed with prior written approval, must complete initial training, devote full time, and cannot have an interest or business relationship with competitors. All personnel with access to proprietary information must sign a Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition Agreement. If the franchisee is an entity, all owners must personally sign the Franchise Agreement as a Principal. If married, the spouse must sign a Spouse Guaranty. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must purchase all equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies and services from designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with franchisor's specifications. Franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and designated suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor may require franchisee to buy or lease items from the franchisor or a limited group of designated suppliers. Franchisee must request written approval for any unapproved item or supplier, subject to an evaluation fee. Franchisor reserves the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither franchisor nor its affiliates received any revenue from franchisees’ required purchases or leases in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. Franchisor and its affiliates have not received any other revenue, rebates, discounts or other material consideration from any other suppliers based on required purchases, but may do so in the future and keep such amounts. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing, nor does it guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. |
Gforce Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Gforce does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Gforce does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Gforce Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordGforce 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.
Gforce System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
5
Gforce currently operates 0 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-18,125
Total Assets
$150K
Audited by KEZOS & DUNLAVY Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors for year ending December 31.
Gforce Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Gforce franchise ranges from $342,650 to $631,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Gforce charges a royalty fee of 8% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Revenue, subject to increase to no more than 2% of Gross Revenue (Brand Fund Contribution); Your share of actual cost of advertising (Advertising Cooperative) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Gforce 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 Gforce to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Gforce does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Gforce has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $342,650-$631,500, a 8% of Gross Revenue 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 $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $342,650 to $631,500 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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