About My Gym Franchise
My Gym is a children's fitness and development franchise that has been operating since 1995 under the parent company Gym Consulting Holding.
The brand offers structured classes for children from infants through early elementary school age, featuring gymnastics, music, dance, sports skills, and free play in a safe, engaging environment.
My Gym has grown into one of the most recognized children's fitness brands in the world.
My Gym Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$241K
Average Investment
$333K
Maximum Investment
$426K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Volume of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of Gross Volume | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $240,800 – $425,600 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $241K–$426K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Volume) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of Gross Volume) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Apparel and Promotional Items (Note 2) | $7,600 | $7,600 |
| Advertising and Promotion (Note 3) | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training (Note 4) | $0 | $5,500 |
| Real Estate and Improvements (Note 5) | $50,000 | $150,000 |
| Customized Equipment (Note 6) | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Designated Equipment (Note 6) | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| My Gym Vehicle (Note 7) | $0 | $40,000 |
| Signs (Note 8) | $1,700 | $4,500 |
| Opening Inventory (Note 9) | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (Note 10) | $2,000 | $7,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software (Note 11) | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Miscellaneous Costs (Note 12) | $4,000 | $7,500 |
| Additional Funds (Three Months) (Note 13) | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Technology Fee | As required by vendor; currently $320/month |
| Audit Fee | Costs of audit. |
| Music Licensing Fee | As required by the music licensor; currently $700 per year. |
| Minimum Purchase Requirements (Fixed Center) | $8,000 per year; |
| Minimum Purchase Requirements (Mobile Business) | $4,000 per year |
| Late Fees and Interest on Overdue Payments | $25 late fee, plus interest of 18% per annum. |
| Additional Assistance and Guidance | $250/person per day plus expenses of our representative |
| Optional Training | $1,000 per person |
| Supplier Testing | Actual costs |
| Securities Offering Fee | $5,000 or our actual expenses, whichever is greater. |
| Relocation Fee | $2,500 |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Our pre-formal training program lasts approximately 7 days, and our formal training program lasts approximately 19 days. |
| Classroom Training | 79.5 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 7 days minimum (pre-formal), 77.0 hours (formal), plus observation of classes and attendance at birthday parties. |
| Training Location | California (mainly at our Encino, Pasadena, Toluca Lake and Valencia My Gym Business locations or we may offer it at an existing My Gym Business near you), or via an online video communications platform such as Zoom. |
| Additional Training | You and your managers and employees may attend any additional training programs offered by us from time to time which we designate as optional. We may charge a reasonable fee for any optional training programs. You shall be responsible for your own expenses and those of your employees who attend any such training programs and/or conventions. We reserve the right to require you to enroll each of your employees in our web-based training program, when developed, for which there may be a charge per employee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | typically will be a circle with a radius of 1-7 miles |
| Description | You will operate your Fixed Center within a Territory, which will typically be a circle with its center at the front door of your Fixed Center, and the circle will have a radius stated in the Franchise Agreement... We intend to provide you with a Territory that will include a minimum of 7,500 children of thirteen years old or younger (as we determine using data from the U.S. Census Bureau), which typically will be a circle with a radius of 1-7 miles. The radius of your Territory will be smaller in urban centers, where there may be a high concentration of residential and working populations. If you are approved to operate a Mobile Business, you will be permitted to operate the Mobile Business within the Territory described in the Franchise Agreement. You may only offer and sell Services and Products to the Institutional Facilities (and the customers located therein) that are located within the Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 12 years |
| Renewal Term | another 12-year term |
| Renewal Conditions | Notice, satisfaction of monetary obligations, upgrade, compliance with Franchise Agreement, release, sign new Franchise Agreement that may contain materially different terms and conditions than the original agreement, and others. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Release, payment of transfer fee, and others. |
| Termination for Cause | Default under Franchise Agreement, bankruptcy, abandonment, and other grounds. Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, we may be unable to terminate the agreement merely because you make a bankruptcy filing. |
| Non-Compete Period | during the term of the franchise and 24 months after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | Includes prohibition on engaging in any other business which is the same or similar to the My Gym Business and others (subject to state law). Includes a 24 month prohibition similar to “q” (above) within 10 miles of the Territory, and also within 10 miles of the territory of any other My Gym Businesses that is then operating under the System(subject to state law). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You (or a Center Manager) must devote full time and energy to the management of the My Gym Business. We have the right to approve the Center Manager, who must also be successfully trained in accordance with our training program. We do not require the Center Manager to own an equity interest in you, if you are a business entity. All persons that later serve as a Center Manager will also be subject to our approval and must also be successfully trained under with our training program. You may not engage in any business or other activities that conflict with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement. The Franchise Agreement does not require you or your Managing Owner to participate personally in the direct operation of the My Gym Business, although we encourage and recommend active participation by you. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase Customized Equipment directly from us, as we are the only approved supplier of this type of equipment. We are also the only approved supplier of MGM 3.0, which is the enterprise software that you must use to operate your My Gym Business. You must purchase additional Designated Equipment, which is non-customized equipment that we designate for you to use in the operation of your My Gym Business, and which currently includes physical fitness equipment, computers and software, from us or a supplier approved by us. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and sell, only those Services, Products, items, merchandise, materials, and supplies that meet our written standards and specifications; You may not use or offer any non-conforming items without our specific prior written consent. You may only offer or sell items, products, and services that we have expressly approved for sale in writing. You must offer and sell all the Services, Products, items, and merchandise (using the methods, standards and techniques) that we specify. You may not make any changes to the Services, Products, items, or merchandise offered at the My Gym Business without our prior written approval. You may not deviate from our standards and specifications, without our prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any Services, Products, programs, items, or merchandises which we may, in our Business Judgment, disapprove in writing at any time. If you deviate or propose to deviate from our standards and specifications, whether or not such deviation is approved by us, such deviation shall become the property of us. With respect to the offer and sale of all Services, Products, programs, items, and merchandises, you shall have sole discretion as to the prices to be charged to customers; provided that if we have imposed a maximum price on a particular product or service, you may charge any price for such product or service up to and including the maximum price set by us. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, our revenue from franchisees’ required purchases and leases was $989,426 or approximately 14.9% of our total revenue of $6,646,665. No affiliate received revenue from franchisees’ required purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing and do not guarantee your notes, leases or other obligations. |
My Gym Franchise Earnings — Item 19
My Gym 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.
My Gym 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.
My Gym Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMy Gym 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.
My Gym System Growth
Total Units
166
Franchised
162
Company-Owned
4
My Gym currently operates 162 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 164 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 162 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 162 |
Transfers: 17 | Closures: 14
State Registrations
Registered in 13 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$6.6M
Net Income
$412K
Total Assets
$4.3M
Audited by Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP for year ending December 31st of each year.
My Gym Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a My Gym franchise ranges from $240,800 to $425,600, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
My Gym charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Volume of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of Gross Volume contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the My Gym 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 My Gym to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
My Gym 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.
My Gym has been franchising since 1995. The FDD shows an investment range of $240,800-$425,600, a 7% of Gross Volume royalty, and includes an 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 $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $240,800 to $425,600 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $25,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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