Amazing AthletesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Amazing Athletes franchise requires a total initial investment of $75K – $101K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $258K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $75K – $101K
- 12th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- $258K
- 7th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 171
- 87th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- 25.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchised units fell from 169 to 139 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
113% cash-on-cash return. Above the 20% threshold most investors target.
Bottom line
- Total investment $75K – $101K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $258K/year (median $214K), with an estimated 113% cash-on-cash return.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 15/100.
- System growing at 21.6% CAGR over 3 years with 171 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Amazing Athletes Franchise Systems, LLC
- Parent company
- Amazing Athletes, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 14 George Street, Budd Lake, New Jersey 07828
- Auditor
- CohnReznick LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $2.0M
- vs $2.4M prior year
Overview
About
Amazing Athletes franchisees operate youth athletic programming centers, delivering sports skill-building classes, camps, and Plus Programs (specialized instruction modules) to children ages 2–12. Daily operations include class scheduling, instructor management, facility maintenance, parent billing, and program customization based on local demand.
- CEO
- Adam Geisler
- Headquarters
- NJ
- Founded
- 2018
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 33
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $15K | $31K |
| Total initial investment | $75K | $101K |
Source: Amazing Athletes 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$80K
31.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
78%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
15 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $75K – $101K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $199K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of 8% of Gross Revenues or a monthly minimum …
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
- Payback period
- 0.9 yrs
- From FDD / Item 19
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $200 |
| Transfer fee | $9K |
| Renewal fee | $8K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $258K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $214K
- Avg net income
- $99K
- Cash-on-cash
- 113.2%
- Based on Net Income / investment midpoint
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 83 units
- vs category median 11 · large
- Range (low → high)
- $40K→$813K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 10 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · above
Compared against 180 Health & Fitness brands
vs Health & Fitness averages
How Amazing Athletes Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 171
- Opened
- 19
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 5
- Turnover rate
- 2.9%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 99%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +9.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +21.6%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 5
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 31 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 4 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 4
- Loan volume
- $1.6M
- Median loan
- $253K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 25.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 50.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 3
- Defaults
- 1
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Amazing Athletes's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 3 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 4-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Unprotected territory and missing financial disclosures create significant operational and profitability risks despite solid average unit economics.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CohnReznick LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 15 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo protected territory — franchisees compete with other Amazing Athletes locations and risk cannibalization
- 02MINORUnprotected royalty structure with $750/month minimum creates cash flow pressure even during low-revenue months
- 03MEDNo Item 19 financial performance representations disclosed — actual franchisee profitability claims are unverified
- 04MINORModest unit growth (9% YoY) with 171 units suggests market saturation risk and slower expansion trajectory
- 05MINORHigh initial investment ($74,550–$100,550) relative to average net income ($99,124) creates thin margins and longer payback periods
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Geographic area based on zip codes, counties, or boundaries |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 10 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 30 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 4 hrs
- POS system
- AA Back Office Platform
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: AA Back Office Platform
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
95 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Amazing Athletes · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Amazing Athletes franchise?
The total investment to open a Amazing Athletes franchise ranges from $75K – $101K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Amazing Athletes franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Amazing Athletes FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $258K. The median is $214K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Amazing Athletes's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Amazing Athletes (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Amazing Athletes franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Amazing Athletes has 171 total units in the United States, including 169 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 19 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Amazing Athletes a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Amazing Athletes as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 15 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.