About Matterhorn Fit Franchise
Matterhorn Fit is a health and fitness franchise offering a comprehensive range of services including pain relief, rehabilitation, personal training, elite athletic training, and nutritional counseling.
Each facility provides a holistic approach to physical wellness and performance enhancement, serving clients ranging from those recovering from injuries to competitive athletes seeking peak performance.
The franchise fee is $50,000, and Matterhorn Fit has been franchising since 2023.
Matterhorn Fit Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of monthly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of monthly Gross Sales (currently 2% of monthly Gross Sales) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $263,627 – $423,657 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $264K–$424K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of monthly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of monthly Gross Sales (currently 2% of monthly Gross Sales)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Design Fee | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Additional Onsite Assistance (2) | $0 | $1,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising (3) | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Rent (first 2 and last month) (4) | $13,500 | $27,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (5) | $13,500 | $58,000 |
| Furniture & Fixtures (6) | $28,700 | $59,500 |
| Signage (7) | $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment Cost (8) | $65,000 | $90,000 |
| Tech Fees (9) | $3,533 | $5,420 |
| Computer / Tech Hardware (10) | $6,500 | $11,000 |
| Supplies and Initial Inventory | $3,500 | $6,000 |
| Insurance (11) | $1,400 | $2,425 |
| Business Licenses & Permits | $2,291 | $3,249 |
| Training and Travel (12) | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Legal and Accounting Fees (13) | $2,000 | $3,500 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months (14) | $47,303 | $65,063 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $12,500 or 25% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee (Controlling Interest); $2,500 (Non-Controlling Interest) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $300 per month |
| Audit Fee | $250 per instance |
| Local Advertising | $2,000 per month (reduced to $1,500 per month if average Gross Sales exceed $30,000) |
| Cooperative Advertising Programs | Up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Initial Training Fee | $500 per person, per day, plus expenses (beyond 3 attendees) |
| Additional or Renewal Training and Assistance | $500 per person, per day |
| Annual Franchise Owner Conference Registration Fee | $800 and $1,200 per person that attends |
| Transfer to Entity | Our actual costs |
| Relocation | $10,000 |
| Testing | The cost of inspection and testing |
| Interest on overdue amounts | 4% above the prime rate of interest on the first day of each month or the maximum rate allowable by applicable law |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| Insufficient Funds Processing Fee | $250, plus our expenses |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Brand Damages | Will vary under circumstances |
| Management Fee | Direct out-of-pocket costs and expenses (plus $250 per day) |
| Administrative Fee | $500 per day |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 8 to 12 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 43 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 hours |
| Training Location | Bonita Springs, Florida or another location we designate (which may be online) |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may charge reasonable fees for additional training programs required or offered during the franchise term. Franchisees are responsible for all travel, living expenses, and employee wages during training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor designates a geographical area surrounding the Premises as the “Protected Territory” based on factors like population density, traffic patterns, and natural geographic features. While in compliance, the franchisor and its affiliates will not operate or grant a franchise for another Matterhorn Fit Facility within this Protected Territory. However, the franchisor retains rights to operate or grant franchises outside the Protected Territory, offer similar services through alternative channels, market to national/regional/institutional accounts, and operate at "Non-Traditional Sites" within or outside the territory. Development rights under a Development Agreement Rider are for a specified "Development Area" (typically a city, cities, or counties) where the franchisor will not establish other Matterhorn Fit Facilities during the Rider's term. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 7 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 successor franchise terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must be in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement, give timely notice, pay the renewal fee, maintain possession of acceptable premises, remodel the Facility to current standards, and sign the then-current Franchise Agreement and a release of claims. |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $12,500 or 25% of then-current Initial Franchise Fee (Controlling Interest); $2,500 (Non-Controlling Interest); Actual costs (Transfer to Entity) |
| Transfer Conditions | Requires prior written consent from the franchisor, transferee must meet franchisor's standards, payment of all amounts owed, no violation of agreement provisions, no ownership interest in a Competitive Business, satisfactory completion of training, lessor consent to lease transfer, and signing of current franchise agreement and release of claims. Non-controlling ownership interest transfers have fewer conditions. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement for various reasons, including material misrepresentation, failure to secure an approved site or lease, failure to open the facility within 18 months, failure to complete initial training, abandonment of the facility, unauthorized transfers, felony conviction, dishonest or unethical conduct, illicit statements, unauthorized representations, loss of premises, unauthorized use of confidential information, health/safety violations, interference with inspections, failure to pay amounts due, failure to pay vendors/landlord/taxes, understatement of Gross Sales, repeated defaults, insolvency, failure to comply with anti-terrorism laws, false records/reports, or default under other agreements. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Upon termination or expiration, for 2 years, the franchisee and owners cannot have direct or indirect interest in, or perform services for, a Competitive Business at the Premises, within the Protected Territory, within a 15-mile radius of the Protected Territory, or within 15 miles of any other Matterhorn Fit Facility. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee is a legal entity, a "Managing Owner" (shareholder, member, or partner with a majority interest) must be appointed to oversee and supervise the Facility. The Facility must always be under the full-time, direct, on-premises management of an approved General Manager (who may be the Managing Owner). The Managing Owner and General Manager are responsible for day-to-day business activities and must diligently promote the Facility. The franchisee is responsible for providing all initial and ongoing staff training, and movement specialists must hold standard personal trainer certifications. Rehabilitation specialists must be certified per applicable state/local law. |
| Required Suppliers | You must operate your Facility according to our System Standards, which may regulate Services, types, models, and brands of equipment (including the Technology System), fixtures, furniture, furnishings, signs, products, other equipment and supplies, unauthorized and prohibited products, equipment, and services, inventory requirements, and designated and approved suppliers of Operating Assets and other items. You must purchase various software from designated suppliers and we will sublicense certain software to you. |
| Supply Restrictions | Suppliers for Operating Assets may be limited to the franchisor, its affiliates, and/or designated third-party suppliers, from whom you must buy or lease at prices they set. The franchisor has the absolute right to limit suppliers to protect trade secrets, assure quality, ensure reliable supply, achieve better purchase terms, control Mark usage, and monitor manufacturing and sales. The franchisor may condition the right to buy or lease goods/services on meeting minimum standards and specifications and/or acquiring from approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither the franchisor nor its affiliates received any revenue or other material consideration during 2022 from selling items to Matterhorn Fit Facility franchise owners, nor did they receive rebates from suppliers. They may do so in the future. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Matterhorn Fit Franchisor LLC and its affiliates do not offer direct or indirect financing, nor do they guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Matterhorn Fit Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Matterhorn Fit Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Matterhorn Fit System Growth
Matterhorn Fit currently operates 0 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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)
Audited by BKHMCPA for year ending December 31.
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