XP LeagueFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A XP League franchise requires a total initial investment of $83K – $332K, including a $35K franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $83K – $332K
- 25th pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 43
- 46th pct Education
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education 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 grew 64% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $83K – $332K including a $35K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 62/100.
- System growing at 78.3% CAGR over 3 years with 43 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- XP League Franchise, LLC
- Parent company
- Unleashed Brands, LLC
- Predecessor
- is XP League
- Prior franchisor entity
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 2350 Airport Freeway, Suite 505, Bedford, Texas 76022
- Auditor
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $132.0M
- vs $151.5M prior year
Independent franchisee associations
- Franchise Advisory Council (FAC)
Franchisee-led councils or alliances disclosed in Item 20. Indicates operator voice.
Affiliated brands
- PMA IP
- Triangle XP
- Snapology IP
- of Unleashed Brands
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
XP League franchisees operate experiential recreation/sports facilities or programs that deliver interactive entertainment and athletic experiences to members. Day-to-day operations likely include facility management, member enrollment, program scheduling, coaching/instruction, and maintaining equipment and venue standards.
- CEO
- Michael Browning, Jr.
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 19
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 40 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35K | $35K | |
| Rent (deposit and monthly obligation) | — | — | |
| Signage | $500 | $3K | |
| Initial Inventory and Equipment Package | $28K | $35K | |
| Computer Systems, A/V, Security and Other Systems | $1K | $2K | |
| Training Related Expenses | $3K | $5K | |
| Legal, Accounting, and Other Professional Fees | $500 | $3K | |
| Insurance Deposit | $750 | $1K | |
| Business Licenses & Permits | $500 | $1K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $8K | $10K | |
| Initial Supplies | $500 | $1K | |
| Additional Funds (for the initial 3 months of operations) | $5K | $15K | |
| Initial Franchise Fee (XP League Center) | $35K | $35K | |
| Lease Payments (deposit/prepaid) | $5K | $10K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $50K | $108K | |
| Architectural and Construction Management | $12K | $18K | |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $10K | $20K | |
| Initial Inventory and Equipment Package (XP League Center) | $28K | $35K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $8K | $20K | |
| Computer Systems, A/V, Security and Other Systems (XP League Center) | $5K | $15K | |
| Total initial investment | $370K | $573K |
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
- $83K – $332K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- greater of the Minimum Royalty Fee ($500 per month) or 8%…
- Ad fund
- 5.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 13.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $500 |
| Transfer fee | $18K |
| Renewal fee | $9K |
| Inventory (initial) | $29K – $36K |
| Total fee load | 13.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Education averages
How XP League Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 43
- Opened
- 17
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 1
- Turnover rate
- 2.3%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 95%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +64.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +78.3%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 16
- Closed (3yr)
- 1
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- Ceased ops
- 3.7%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 4 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
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
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
XP League presents moderate-to-high risk due to undisclosed unit economics, aggressive growth potentially masking franchisee viability concerns, multi-brand litigation exposure, and heavy royalty structures that could undermine profitability.
Litigation (Item 3)
3 case reference(s): 0 pending, 1 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $7
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Deloitte & Touche LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 62 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial performance representation (average revenue and net income not disclosed) prevents ROI validation against $82,650-$332,000 investment range
- 02MINORRapid unit growth (64% YoY) suggests either strong demand or aggressive recruitment masking underlying franchisee challenges
- 03HIGHMultiple active litigations involving franchisor's related brands indicate systemic legal/operational issues across portfolio
- 04MINORHigh royalty burden (greater of $500/month minimum or 8%) creates cash flow pressure, especially problematic if Item 19 unavailability signals weak unit economics
- 05MED$35,000 franchise fee plus $82,650-$332,000 startup investment requires substantial capital with no disclosed break-even timeline
- 06MINORLack of transparency on average unit volumes raises questions about franchisee profitability and sustainability of rapid growth
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 | 3 |
| Territory type | Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Territory population | 8,000 |
| 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 |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 4 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
3 case reference(s): 0 pending, 1 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 34 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Site selection
- franchisor
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
8 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
XP League · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a XP League franchise?
The total investment to open a XP League franchise ranges from $83K – $332K, 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 XP League franchise owners earn?
XP League 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 XP League's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for XP League (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 XP League franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, XP League has 43 total units in the United States, including 23 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 17 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is XP League a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates XP League as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 62 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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