OHM Fitness Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
OHM Fitness is a boutique fitness franchise offering fast, technology-driven workouts using electro-muscle stimulation (EMS). Franchisees run the studios, managing coaches, sessions, and membership growth.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A OHM Fitness franchise requires a total initial investment of $379K – $890K, including a $49K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: C (Average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $379K – $890K
- 69th pct Health & Fitn…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 10th pct Health & Fitn…
- Units
- 17
- 47th 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 $379K – $890K including a $49K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- RETURNSAudited statements of operations for OHM Fitness Franchise, LLC, years ended Dec 31, 2024 and 2023. 2024 total revenue $1,739,771 comprises area development fees $170,833, franchise fees $418,289, royalty fees $117,128, management fees $1,033,355, and other $166. Auditor noted substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern; net losses of ~$2,319,000 (2024) and ~$3,763,000 (2023); accumulated deficit ~$5,196,000.
- RISKVerdict C (Average), verdict score 60/100 (higher is better).
- FLAGAuditor 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
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- Legal entity
- OHM Fitness Franchise, LLC
- Parent company
- None
- CEO title
- Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
- Douglas Payne
- Incorporated in
- WY
- HQ
- 9525 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Unit 104A, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
- Auditor
- Assurance Dimensions, LLC (also d/b/a McNamara and Associates, LLC)
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.7M
- vs $42K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Independent franchisee associations
- Franchise Advisory Council (FAC)
Franchisee-led councils or alliances disclosed in Item 20. Indicates operator voice.
Affiliated brands
- OHM Virtual
- OHM At Home
- OHM Distribution
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
- CEO
- Douglas Payne
- Headquarters
- AZ
- Founded
- 2021
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 8
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 11% above the typical health & fitness franchise.
Source: FDD 2025 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown14 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $49K | $49K | |
| Startup Packagenot refundable | $125K | $150K | |
| Food, Lodging & Travel (4 to 6 people while training) | $5K | $12K | |
| Lease Deposit & 3 Months' Rent | $20K | $40K | |
| Build Out & Improvements | $75K | $400K | |
| Signage | $5K | $15K | |
| Decorating, Furniture & Furnishings | $35K | $65K | |
| Computer / POS System | $8K | $10K | |
| Other Equipment | $5K | $20K | |
| Utility Deposits, Business Licenses & Other Prepaid Expenses | $500 | $5K | |
| Professional Fees | $1K | $4K | |
| Insurance (3 months' premium) | $500 | $5K | |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $25K | $45K | |
| Additional Funds (3-month period after opening) | $25K | $70K | |
| Total initial investment | $379K | $890K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $379K – $890K
- Bottom third — review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $70K
- Middle of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $49K – $49K
- Middle of category vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $724 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Inventory (initial) | $125K – $150K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
OHM Fitness 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 OHM Fitness unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
34%
Within the 30–60% "attractive franchise" band
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
Audited statements of operations for OHM Fitness Franchise, LLC, years ended Dec 31, 2024 and 2023. 2024 total revenue $1,739,771 comprises area development fees $170,833, franchise fees $418,289, royalty fees $117,128, management fees $1,033,355, and other $166. Auditor noted substantial doubt about ability to continue as a going concern; net losses of ~$2,319,000 (2024) and ~$3,763,000 (2023); accumulated deficit ~$5,196,000.
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 7.0% — below the Health & Fitness average of 8.4%.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
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 OHM Fitness Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2025 · Item 20
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 17
- Opened
- 13
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 88%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 13
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 10 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
- Michigan
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 5 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 5
- Loan volume
- $2.9M
- Median loan
- $603K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
- limited sample (5 loans) — rate not shown below 10
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 3
- Defaults
- N/A
Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.
What could kill this investment?
The auditor flagged going-concern doubt (Item 21) — the single biggest risk here.
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
Risk & Legal
OHM Fitness is an early-stage, hypergrowth franchise system with opaque unit economics and no disclosed financial performance data, making ROI assessment impossible.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $150,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Assurance Dimensions, LLC (also d/b/a McNamara and Associates, LLC)ⓘ Going-concern language present, but this is an early-stage franchisor with limited operating history — common for new systems and not necessarily a sign of distress.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 60 / 100 verdict
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial performance disclosure (average revenue and net income not disclosed) — cannot validate unit economics or ROI
- 02MINORExtreme unit growth of 650% YoY with only 17 total units suggests very early stage franchise system with unproven unit stability and replicability
- 03MEDHigh initial investment range ($378.5K–$890K) relative to undisclosed profitability creates uncertainty about payback period and break-even timeline
- 04MINOR6% royalty on gross revenues (not net) is standard but compounds risk when average unit economics are unknown
- 05MINOR17-unit system is below critical mass for franchise stability; high failure rate risk in early-stage systems
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
What are you signing up for?
Ongoing fees run about 7.0% 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 | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | protected |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory population | 10,000 |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 20 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 3 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Arbitration location | Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Jury trial waiver | No |
| Governing law | AZ |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 31 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 2 hrs
- Training location
- Scottsdale, Arizona (affiliate-owned OHM Fitness Studio) and franchisee's Studio
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 7 mo
- From signing to launch
- Site selection
- Franchisee with franchisor approval
- Franchisor financing
- Not offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Hapana POS System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Hapana POS System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
24 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
OHM Fitness · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a OHM Fitness franchise?
The total investment to open a OHM Fitness franchise ranges from $379K – $890K, with an initial franchise fee of $49K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do OHM Fitness franchise owners earn?
OHM Fitness 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 OHM Fitness 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 OHM Fitness FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
What is OHM Fitness's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for OHM Fitness (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 OHM Fitness franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, OHM Fitness has 17 total units in the United States, including 15 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 13 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is OHM Fitness a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates OHM Fitness as a C-grade franchise with a verdict score of 60 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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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.