Retrofitness
Fitness · Gyms
- Active units
- 76
- Avg unit volume
- $1.0M
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
Item 19 cohort year 2026
of weekly Net Sales
About Retrofitness
Retro Fitness is an affordable and inclusive gym that is dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness and health goals. With state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, along with a variety of group classes and personal training options, you'll never run out of ways to stay motivated and engaged in your fitness journey. But Retro Fitness goes beyond just physical fitness - they also offer mental health and wellness resources, ensuring a holistic approach to your well-being. You can enjoy great amenities like their smoothie bar, massage chairs, and tanning beds, making your gym experience even more enjoyable. Additionally, Retro Fitness partners with world-class experts in nutrition and mental health to provide you with the best resources for leading a healthy lifestyle. Download the Retro Fitness app to access nutrition advice, healthy recipes, and mental wellness support. Join Retro Fitness today and experience the ultimate fitness experience with their wide range of services and amenities. Start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle now!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$29k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
15,000 – 18,000 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement
$10k
- Development Extension Period Fee
$3k
- Area Development Transfer Fee
$15k
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 locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.0M
Item 19 cohort year 2026
- 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-13.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$2.0M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.5×
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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Location footprint
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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.