Stride vs Starting Strength
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Stride and Starting Strength are health & fitness franchises. Stride requires an investment of $380K – $555K while Starting Strength requires $237K – $713K. FranchiseVerdict rates Stride B (Above average) and Starting Strength B (Above average).
| Metric | Stride | Starting Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | BAbove average |
| Investment Range | $380K – $555K | $237K – $713K |
| Franchise Fee | $60K | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/AOutlet subset | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 18 | 25 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +7 units | +3 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2019 | 2018 |
| FDD Year | 2023 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$380K – $555K
$237K – $713K
Franchise Fee
$60K
$40K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AOutlet subset
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
18
25
Unit Growth (YoY)
+7 units
+3 units
Year Began Franchising
2019
2018
FDD Year
2023
2025