Athletes HQ vs House of Core
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Athletes HQ and House of Core are health & fitness franchises. Athletes HQ requires an investment of $179K – $346K while House of Core requires $211K – $326K. House of Core discloses average revenue of $440K; Athletes HQ does not report Item 19 data. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance; Based on a single outlet - not a system average. FranchiseVerdict rates Athletes HQ B (Above average) and House of Core C (Average).
| Metric | Athletes HQ | House of Core |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove averageAbove average | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $179K – $346K | $211K – $326K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | $300/week for first 52 weeks after opening, then $500/week thereafter (flat weekly royalty fee, not revenue-based) | 5.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/AIncl. company outlets | $440KCompany-owned only · n=1 |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 3 | 1 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2022 | 2024 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$179K – $346K
$211K – $326K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$50K
Royalty Rate
$300/week for first 52 weeks after opening, then $500/week thereafter (flat weekly royalty fee, not revenue-based)
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AIncl. company outlets
$440KCompany-owned only · n=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
3
1
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
2024
FDD Year
2026
2025