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FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS vs ORANGETHEORY FITNESS

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS and ORANGETHEORY FITNESS are health & fitness franchises. FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS requires an investment of $298K – $665K while ORANGETHEORY FITNESS requires $765K – $1.1M. In terms of revenue, FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS reports higher average unit revenue at $820K. On SBA loan performance, ORANGETHEORY FITNESS has a lower charge-off rate (1.6%) compared to FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS (6.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS A (Strongest tier) and ORANGETHEORY FITNESS A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$298K – $665K
$765K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$60K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$820K
$802K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.1% (33 loans)
1.6% (455 loans)
Total Units
285
1,224
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1963
2019
FDD Year
2026
2026