About Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Franchise
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts is a Taekwondo based martial arts franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2008.
The brand provides structured martial arts instruction for children, teens, and adults with a curriculum grounded in traditional Taekwondo principles combined with modern training methods.
Programs emphasize physical fitness, self defense, discipline, and character development.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$191K
Average Investment
$251K
Maximum Investment
$310K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | $7.00 per Member of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $500 each month | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $191,100 – $310,200 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $191K–$310K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty ($7.00 per Member) and marketing fee ($500 each month) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| Lease (Note 2) | $11,000 | $30,000 |
| Construction and Remodeling (Note 3) | $99,000 | $162,500 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $14,000 | $20,000 |
| Interior / Exterior Signage | $5,000 | $9,000 |
| Equipment | $3,500 | $8,500 |
| Computer System | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Lease & Utility Deposits (Note 4) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Inventory | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Insurance (Note 5) | $200 | $300 |
| Grand Opening Marketing (Note 6) | $4,000 | $9,000 |
| 3 Month Marketing | $1,800 | $5,400 |
| Professional Fees and Business Licenses and Permits | $100 | $500 |
| Staffing and Training (both required and optional) | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| Bill Processing Fee (Note 7) | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Additional Funds (Note 8) (three month period) | $6,000 | $8,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Then-current Initial Franchise Fee charged for the Program(s) offered by the franchised location being transferred |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Technology Fee | Our then-current fee (anticipated $119 to $229 per month) |
| Additional Training | $60 to $400 for additional training, instruction and seminars, plus travel expenses |
| Talent Assistance Fee | 12% - 16% of employee’s total salary for first 24 months of employment |
| Insurance | Cost of insurance |
| Attorneys’ Fees | Varies with the circumstances |
| Shortfall Royalty | Difference between the royalty fee you should have paid had you achieved the Minimum Member requirement and the actual Royalty Fee you paid |
| Apparel / Uniforms | Varies, but currently a uniform is $33 and includes a jacket, pants and belt |
| Non-Compliance Fee | Up to $500 per occurrence per month |
| Development Schedule Extension Fee | $2,500 per Franchised Location for an extension of up to 6 months |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 10 days |
| Classroom Training | 11 |
| On-the-Job Training | 49 |
| Training Location | Olathe, KS or other location we designate |
| Additional Training | We provide additional training courses, instruction and seminars as we deem necessary. We may require you to pay a fee to attend any additional training, instruction or seminars. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Radius ranging from 1/2 mile in densely populated suburban areas (population of 15,000 or more) to up to 5 miles in sparsely populated areas (population of 15,000 or less). |
| Description | Your Designated Territory will be defined as a radius around your Franchised Location. The precise radius will depend on population density and natural/manmade barriers. You may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. You may operate Feeder Clubs within your Designated Territory with consent. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | As agreed upon in Franchise Agreement Data Sheet |
| Renewal Term | One additional term equal to our then-current renewal term |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Written notice of intent to renew 2 months before expiration, no default, satisfied monetary and material obligations, not more than 3 default notices in 2 years, renewed lease (if applicable), remodeled premises to current standards, execution of general release, signing of then-current franchise agreement, attendance at required training, and payment of renewal fee 30 days before current agreement expires. |
| Transfer Fee | Then-current Initial Franchise Fee charged for the Program(s) offered by the franchised location being transferred |
| Transfer Conditions | Assignee meets current requirements, is approved by franchisor, signs current franchise agreement, all amounts owed to franchisor are paid, and you and principals/guarantors execute a general release of claims. For transfers to an entity wholly-owned by franchisee for financial/tax planning, specific conditions apply. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults including failure to pay fees, conviction of certain crimes, bankruptcy, failure to meet minimum performance requirements, material misrepresentation, unauthorized use of confidential information, or any default materially impairing goodwill or violating health/safety laws. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for two years after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you (and principals/guarantors) may not directly or indirectly own, manage, operate, engage in, sponsor, or have an interest in any franchised location or business that sells or offers programs/services similar to the Tiger-Rock Program or other authorized programs. Post-termination, for two years, you (and principals/guarantors) may not engage in similar activities within your Designated Territory, within 35 miles of its outer boundary, or within 35 miles of any existing or former Tiger-Rock Franchised Location. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | We recommend, but do not require, that you participate personally in the direct operation of your Franchised Location and provide on-premises supervision. If you are not skilled in martial arts, you must hire an on-premises supervisor who is a certified instructor. If you are a legal entity, there is no requirement that your on-premises supervisor own any interest in the Franchisee. |
| Required Suppliers | You must obtain uniforms and other Trademarked apparel from us or our affiliate Dakota Suppliers, LLC. You must obtain your computer operating software, flooring, external signs, Member and instructor uniforms, retail apparel bearing our Trademarks, membership billing services, merchant account providers and computer services from our designated source, which may be us or our Affiliates. You must use our designated layout and design company in constructing your Franchised Location. You must use Block Insurance as your insurance provider. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must only use approved products, inventory, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, signs, advertising materials, point-of-sale systems and software, merchant accounts and gateways, services, and trademarked items, and other items (collectively, “approved supplies”) in your Franchised Location as set forth in the Approved Supplies List and/or Approved Suppliers Lists, as we may amend from time to time. We reserve the right to be designated as the approved supplier or the only approved supplier for any of these items in the future. Certain approved services and supplies may only be available from one approved supplier source (a single source supplier) and we or our affiliates may be that single source supplier. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Our affiliates received $191,152 in rebates from Approved Suppliers during the last fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. Our affiliate Dakota Suppliers, LLC received $3,412,462 in revenue from required franchisee purchases or leases during the last fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer, either directly or indirectly, any financing to you. We are unable to estimate whether you will be able to obtain financing for any or all of your investment and, if so, the terms of such financing. We do not guarantee your notes, leases or other obligations. |
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts 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.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts 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.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTiger-Rock Martial Arts 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.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts System Growth
Total Units
100
Franchised
99
Company-Owned
1
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts currently operates 99 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 | 6 | 2 | 101 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | 100 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Transfers: 1 | 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)
Revenue
$964K
Net Income
$-14,744
Total Assets
$205K
Audited by REESE CPA LLC for year ending December 31.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Tiger-Rock Martial Arts franchise ranges from $191,100 to $310,200, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $39,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts charges a royalty fee of $7.00 per Member of gross sales, plus a $500 each month contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Tiger-Rock Martial Arts 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 Tiger-Rock Martial Arts to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts 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.
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts has been franchising since 2008. The FDD shows an investment range of $191,100-$310,200, a $7.00 per Member 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 $39,000 and the total investment ranges from $191,100 to $310,200 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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