National Academy of AthleticsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A National Academy of Athletics franchise requires a total initial investment of $45K – $65K, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.5% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 21, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $45K – $65K
- 5th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 59th pct Health & Fitn…
- Royalty
- 8.5%
- 66th pct Health & Fitn…
- Units
- 15
- 46th pct Health & Fitn…
- SBA default
- N/A
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
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $45K – $65K including a $35K franchise fee, 8.5% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 57/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- NAofA Franchise LLC
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 1260 North Dutton Suite 205, Santa Rosa CA 95401
- Auditor
- Velez & Hardy CPAs and Advisors
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
National Academy of Athletics franchisees operate youth athletic training and coaching facilities, likely offering sports instruction, conditioning programs, and athletic development services to children and teenagers. Daily operations likely include class scheduling, coaching staff management, facility maintenance, member retention, and local marketing.
- CEO
- Aaron Locks
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 3
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $1K | $6K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $9K | $25K |
| Total initial investment | $45K | $65K |
Source: National Academy of Athletics 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
- $45K – $65K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $1K – $6K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.5%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.5% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.5% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $14K |
| Renewal fee | $24K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Health & Fitness averages
How National Academy of Athletics Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 15
- Opened
- 6
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 9
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 40%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 23 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 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Minimal system size, opaque financial performance, and undisclosed unit economics create significant investment uncertainty despite low initial capital requirement.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Velez & Hardy CPAs and Advisors⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 57 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosed — impossible to assess ROI on $44.8K-$65.2K investment
- 02MEDOnly 15 units system-wide with unknown growth trajectory suggests minimal scale and limited brand recognition
- 03MINORTiered royalty structure with $500-$1,000/month minimum may be unsustainable for sub-$750K revenue locations
- 04MINORHigh franchise fee ($34,750) relative to total investment cap suggests front-loaded costs with unclear profit potential
- 05MED10-year term lock-in without disclosed break-even timeline creates exit risk
- 06MINORProtected territory alone insufficient to offset lack of performance benchmarking data
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 |
| Territory type | Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 20 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 36 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- POS system
- Core Software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Core Software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
28 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
National Academy of Athletics · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a National Academy of Athletics franchise?
The total investment to open a National Academy of Athletics franchise ranges from $45K – $65K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do National Academy of Athletics franchise owners earn?
National Academy of Athletics 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 National Academy of Athletics's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for National Academy of Athletics (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 National Academy of Athletics franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, National Academy of Athletics has 15 total units in the United States, including 6 franchised units and 9 company-owned units. 6 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is National Academy of Athletics a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates National Academy of Athletics as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 57 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.