About Self Made Training Facility Franchise
Self Made Training Facility is a franchise that develops and operates personal fitness and exercise training facilities.
Franchisees operate a training facility emphasizing health, exercise, and fitness while also selling fitness apparel, supplements related to fitness, snacks, and other related fitness items.
The facility is offered on a private basis to a strictly limited number of professional fitness and exercise trainers, who can use the facility to provide services to their clients.
Self Made Training Facility Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$383K
Average Investment
$794K
Maximum Investment
$1.2M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 4% of Gross Revenue (Promotion Fund, not currently required) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $382,942 – $1,204,733 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $383K–$1.2M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (4% of Gross Revenue (Promotion Fund, not currently required)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Rent for 3 months and lease security deposit | $8,800 | $100,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $1,000 |
| Construction/Improvements | $155,000 | $475,000 |
| Fitness and exercise equipment | $120,000 | $450,000 |
| Office furniture and equipment | $16,400 | $29,900 |
| Signage | $500 | $20,000 |
| Travel, Salary, Living Expenses During Training | $0 | $10,000 |
| Training and Continuing Education Fee | $750 | $750 |
| Software - 3 months | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| POS System - 3 Months | $357 | $1,887 |
| Business licenses | $25 | $100 |
| Forming an entity | $0 | $2,500 |
| Professional fees | $1,500 | $4,500 |
| Initial supplies and inventory | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Refrigerator and Water Products Inventory (3 months) | $2,060 | $2,396 |
| Insurance | $600 | $4,000 |
| Grand Opening Promotion | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Local Advertising - 3 Months | $750 | $3,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | $250 per month |
| Audit Fee | Estimated at $5,000 |
| Software Fee | $900 per month |
| Merchandise Purchases | Varies, up to $6,000 annually |
| Monthly Inventory | Minimum of $1,000 |
| Water Products Inventory Purchases | Currently $420 - $560.80 per month |
| Training and Continuing Education Fee | Up to $500 monthly, currently $250 monthly |
| Additional Training | $500 per day and travel and other expenses |
| Fee for Missing Required Training | $500 per required session |
| Marketing Cooperative | Varies, up to 3% of Gross Revenue |
| Advertising Materials | Varies, up to $2,500 per quarter |
| Supplier Review | Varies, up to $2,500 per each proposed evaluation |
| Late Charge/Dishonored Payment | $50 for dishonor; late charge of $50 or 1.5% per month on past due amount, whichever is greater |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 to 5 days |
| Classroom Training | 23 hours online training |
| On-the-Job Training | 20 hours online operational training |
| Training Location | Online Training (in-person available at Temecula, CA upon request) |
| Additional Training | Additional training available at $500 per day; monthly Training and Continuing Education Fee up to $500; refresher trainings, conferences, meetings or conventions as appropriate |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Defined by freeway or street boundaries, community or city/county boundaries, and/or mileage radius |
| Description | Protected Territory where franchisor will not establish or license others to operate a Self Made Training Facility serving trainers on a private basis. However, franchisor reserves rights to operate at non-traditional locations, sell products through any channels, and operate temporary facilities inside or outside territory. Territory continuation conditioned on compliance with Franchise Agreement. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Comply with Franchise Agreement; notify 90-180 days before term ends; pay renewal fee; prove right to keep possession of premises; refurbish facility; sign new Franchise Agreement (may materially differ); attend refresher training; no grounds for termination; satisfy all requirements for new or renewal franchisee |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | Prior written consent required; all debts paid; not in breach; sign general release; transferee meets standards; transferee upgrades facility; pay transfer fee; transferee signs then-current franchise agreement; transferee and manager complete training; franchisor has right of first refusal |
| Termination for Cause | Failure to pay (curable within 5 days); failure to comply with provisions (curable within 30 days); non-curable defaults include misrepresentation, conviction of crime, trademark misuse, abandonment, unauthorized transfer, bankruptcy, health/safety violations, repeated breaches |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | For 24 months after expiration or termination, must not own, maintain, engage in, consult with or have any interest in a competing exercise, fitness training or similar health and fitness business within 20 miles of your training facility or any other Self Made Training Facility |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You, or if an entity, an individual designated by you with at least 60% equity ownership (subject to franchisor approval), must actively manage and personally supervise the training facility. Must exert best efforts but do not have to devote full time to the business. Franchisor can consent to reduce the 60% ownership requirement. |
| Required Suppliers | Must buy Self Made Fitness brand apparel from SLFMD; equipment from KFP (Foreman Fitness branded); water products from Hydrati8n; 1st Phorm supplement line from 1st Phorm |
| Supply Restrictions | Must buy products and services only from approved suppliers lists; must meet franchisor specifications and quality standards; must get written approval to use unapproved suppliers |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Affiliates SLFMD earned $95,115 (55.37% of total revenue from franchisee sales) and KFP earned $875,347 (70% of total revenue from franchisee sales) as of December 31, 2021. Franchisor did not receive any revenue directly from required purchases in 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Affiliate KFP can, at its discretion, finance all or part of the fitness and exercise equipment purchase. Amount financed ranges from $120,000 to $450,000 with 10%-30% down payment. Repayment term up to 84 months at 6-10% APR. No prepayment penalty. Secured by Security Agreement with individual liability. |
Self Made Training Facility Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Self Made Training Facility 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.
Self Made Training Facility 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.
Self Made Training Facility Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSelf Made Training Facility has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Self Made Training Facility System Growth
Total Units
21
Franchised
20
Company-Owned
1
Self Made Training Facility currently operates 20 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 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 6 states: CA, AZ, FL, NV, OH, TX
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$500K
Net Income
$-103,045
Total Assets
$779K
Self Made Training Facility Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Self Made Training Facility franchise ranges from $382,942 to $1,204,733, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Self Made Training Facility charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 4% of Gross Revenue (Promotion Fund, not currently required) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Self Made Training Facility 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 Self Made Training Facility to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Self Made Training Facility 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.
Self Made Training Facility has been franchising since 2016. The FDD shows an investment range of $382,942-$1,204,733, a 7% of Gross Revenue royalty, and no 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 $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $382,942 to $1,204,733 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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