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DEFY vs F45 Training

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both DEFY and F45 Training are recreation & entertainment franchises. DEFY requires an investment of $2.7M – $4.2M while F45 Training requires $362K – $858K. In terms of revenue, DEFY reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. F45 Training has SBA lending data on file with a 6.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates DEFY B (Above average) and F45 Training D (Below average).

Investment Range
$2.7M – $4.2M
$362K – $858K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.0M
$481K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
6.2% (242 loans)
Total Units
61
708
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2015
FDD Year
2022
2026