I Love Kickboxing Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
iLoveKickboxing is a boutique fitness franchise offering high-energy group kickboxing classes on heavy bags. Franchisees run the studios, managing instructors, class scheduling, and membership growth.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A I LOVE KICKBOXING franchise requires a total initial investment of $111K – $384K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: F (Weakest tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $111K – $384K
- 19th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 30
- 60th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Health & Fitness · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Health & Fitness avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $111K – $384K including a $25K franchise fee.
- RETURNSItem 21 financial statements are the audited consolidated statements of the parent and guarantor, 9Round Franchising, LLC (and subsidiaries), not the franchisor 9Round Holding Company, LLC. Figures are for fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 (yr1) and 2023 (yr2). 9Round Franchising, LLC has guaranteed the franchisor's performance.
- RISKVerdict F (Weakest tier), verdict score 26/100 (higher is better).
- FLAG13 units terminated last reporting year (43.3% of the system). Ask existing franchisees why.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- 9Round Holding Company, LLC d/b/a I LOVE KICKBOXING
- Parent company
- 9Round Franchising, LLC
- Predecessor
- ILKB TOO LLC; ILKB, LLC
- Prior franchisor entity
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer and Manager (Director)
- Shannon Hudson
- Incorporated in
- SC
- HQ
- 847 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681
- Auditor
- Elliott Davis
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $11.6M
- vs $13.5M prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Shannon Hudson
- Headquarters
- SC
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 14
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 57% below the typical health & fitness franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $25K | $25K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $61K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $61K | $298K |
| Total initial investment | $111K | $384K |
Source: I LOVE KICKBOXING 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $111K – $384K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $61K
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $25K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- $750 or 6% of Gross Sales, whichever is greater, per month
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $199 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $6K |
| Inventory (initial) | $29K – $39K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
I LOVE KICKBOXING did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one I LOVE KICKBOXING unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
77%
Above the 30–60% band. Verify revenue is per-unit average
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2025 FDD
Financial Performance
Item 21 financial statements are the audited consolidated statements of the parent and guarantor, 9Round Franchising, LLC (and subsidiaries), not the franchisor 9Round Holding Company, LLC. Figures are for fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 (yr1) and 2023 (yr2). 9Round Franchising, LLC has guaranteed the franchisor's performance.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Fee burden
Total ongoing fee load of 8.0% (near the Health & Fitness average).
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
System contracting at -58.9% CAGR over 3 years. Investigate whether closures are franchisor-driven consolidation or franchisee exits.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How I Love Kickboxing Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 30
- Opened
- 12
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 8
- Terminated
- 13
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 1
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 73.3%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (3-yr)
- -58.9%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- -58.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 12
- Closed (3yr)
- 8
- Terminated (3yr)
- 13
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 1
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Projected new
- 2
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Transfer rate
- 16.7%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 15 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.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- California
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Dakota
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
Avoid this franchise: collapsing unit base, going concern warning, pattern of fraud/regulatory violations, and complete financial opacity create extreme risk of total capital loss.
Litigation (Item 3)
5 matters: 3 franchise fraud/misrepresentation suits against predecessors (ILKB LLC and ILKB TOO LLC), 1 Washington State governmental cease-and-desist action against ILKB LLC, and 1 JAMS arbitration award of $1,184,594 against predecessor ILKB LLC. All predecessor matters; franchisor (9Round Holding) itself not a defendant.
Largest disclosed settlement: $1,184,594
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Elliott Davis
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
ⓘ These are the parent company's consolidated financials (the parent guarantees the franchisor), not this brand's standalone results — the figure reflects the whole corporate group, not this brand alone.
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 26 / 100 verdict
- 01MEDSevere unit decline of 44.2% year-over-year (31 units remaining) indicates systemic problems and loss of franchisee confidence
- 02HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE, suggesting the franchisor itself may be financially unstable or unable to continue operations
- 03HIGHMultiple litigations including Franchise Sales Act violations, fraud/misrepresentation claims, and state cease-and-desist order from Washington demonstrate regulatory and legal credibility issues
- 04MINORZero financial transparency: no average unit volume, net income, or Item 19 disclosure prevents meaningful ROI analysis
- 05MINORHigh royalty floor of $750/month minimum creates fixed cost burden regardless of sales performance, risky in declining system
- 06HIGHCumulative litigation against predecessors AND current entity suggests pattern of compliance failures rather than isolated incidents
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before rent and labor.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 3 mi |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1 year |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 10 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 7 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Arbitration location | Simpsonville, South Carolina |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | SC |
| Litigation count | 5 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
5 matters: 3 franchise fraud/misrepresentation suits against predecessors (ILKB LLC and ILKB TOO LLC), 1 Washington State governmental cease-and-desist action against ILKB LLC, and 1 JAMS arbitration award of $1,184,594 against predecessor ILKB LLC. All predecessor matters; franchisor (9Round Holding) itself not a defendant.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 16 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 8 hrs
- Training location
- Virtual or as specified; 1 day at franchisee's Center prior to opening
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 6 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- Franchisee selects within Preliminary Designated Area; franchisor must approve
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- ClubReady
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: ClubReady
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
43 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
I LOVE KICKBOXING · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a I LOVE KICKBOXING franchise?
The total investment to open a I LOVE KICKBOXING franchise ranges from $111K – $384K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do I LOVE KICKBOXING franchise owners earn?
I LOVE KICKBOXING does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Item 19 in the I LOVE KICKBOXING FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the I LOVE KICKBOXING FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is I LOVE KICKBOXING's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for I LOVE KICKBOXING (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 I LOVE KICKBOXING franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, I LOVE KICKBOXING has 30 total units in the United States, including 30 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 12 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is I LOVE KICKBOXING a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates I LOVE KICKBOXING as a F-grade franchise with a verdict score of 26 out of 100 (higher is better), 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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