KickHouseFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A KickHouse franchise requires a total initial investment of $241K – $455K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2023 FDD, average unit revenue was $355K[2]. Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $241K – $455K
- 47th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- $355K
- 16th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 8th pct Health & Fitn…
- Units
- 25
- 60th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- 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
The system contracted 14% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $241K – $455K including a $50K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $355K/year (median $335K).
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- System growing at 1000.0% CAGR over 3 years with 25 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- KickHouse Franchise Holdings International, LLC
- Parent company
- KickHouse Holdings, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 7700 Windrose Avenue, #G300, Plano, Texas 75024
Overview
About
KickHouse franchisees operate entertainment venues (likely soccer-themed or recreational sports facilities based on brand name) providing day-to-day services including customer experience management, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, and event coordination. Revenue derives from membership fees, facility rentals, league participation, and ancillary services like food and merchandise.
- CEO
- James Williams
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 2015
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 10
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $75K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $167K | $330K |
| Total initial investment | $241K | $455K |
Source: KickHouse 2023 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
$107K
30.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
27%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
3.7 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $241K – $455K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $75K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $350 |
| Transfer fee | $25K |
| Renewal fee | $25K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $355K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $335K
- Item 19 type
- Historical financial operating results
- Sample size
- 23 units
- vs category median 11 · large
- Range (low → high)
- $119K→$1.1M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 4 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · typical
Compared against 180 Health & Fitness brands
vs Health & Fitness averages
How KickHouse Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 25
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 5
- Turnover rate
- 20.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -13.8%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 2
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 10 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
10
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 2 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 2
- Loan volume
- $1.3M
- Median loan
- $654K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- 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)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into KickHouse's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 2 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
KickHouse presents elevated risk due to contracting unit base, multi-state regulatory violations, undisclosed profitability metrics, and high investment costs relative to financial transparency.
Audited financials (Item 21)
No audited financials on file
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 13.8% YoY (from ~29 to 25 units) indicating system contraction and potential franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORMultiple state regulatory actions (VA, MD, WA, CA) for franchise law violations show compliance failures and reputational damage
- 03MEDNet income not disclosed in Item 19 prevents ROI validation; only average revenue ($355,280) provided without profitability proof
- 04MEDHigh investment range ($241,200–$454,500) relative to undisclosed net income creates opacity on actual return potential
- 05MINOR6% royalty on gross revenue (not net) means franchisees pay even during unprofitable months
- 06MINORSmall franchise system (25 units) limits brand recognition, purchasing power, and support infrastructure
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 | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| 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 | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 4 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 60 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 95 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a KickHouse franchise?
The total investment to open a KickHouse franchise ranges from $241K – $455K, 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 KickHouse franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the KickHouse FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $355K. The median is $335K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is KickHouse's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for KickHouse (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 KickHouse franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, KickHouse has 25 total units in the United States, including 2 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is KickHouse a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates KickHouse as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 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.