Athletic Republic
Fitness · Personal Training Services
- Active units
- 38
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Athletic Republic
Athletic Republic is a leading brand that offers state-of-the-art training to athletes of all ages and levels. With over 30 years of experience, they have helped more than one million athletes achieve their goals through their science-based protocols and specialized equipment. Whether you're a competitive athlete looking to improve your speed, power, agility, strength, and stability, or an active adult wanting to enhance your overall fitness, Athletic Republic has the training programs for you. Their highly qualified trainers are dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential and perform at your best. Trusted and endorsed by professional athletes like Shaun Alexander and Jim Thome, Athletic Republic's training programs provide the edge you need to excel in your sport. Visit your nearest Athletic Republic location to experience the transformative power of their training firsthand. Own a franchise and become a part of the Athletic Republic community, where success is a formula and results are guaranteed.
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Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations40
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate5.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR3.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.7×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$489k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open8 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.