Is a Basecamp Fitness franchisee required to purchase the Technology & Fitness Equipment Package from ProVision?
Basecamp_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tected territories for those Basecamp Studios based on our then-current System standards for sites and protected territories.
Software and Computer Equipment
Technology Solutions
You must purchase from our affiliate, ProVision, a Technology & Fitness Equipment Package that includes fitness equipment and various technology equipment and systems you need to operate your Basecamp Studio. These systems include network hardware, and security systems, iPads, tablet devices, computers, audio and video systems, software and other related components, a point of sale system and software and cloud based technology. You will use these systems for marketing and sales, business intelligence, studio management, fitness programming, communications with us and other studios, web integration, online team collaboration, and to manage your social content, reviews and advertisements. ProVision will provide you with technology support, monitoring, and installation services for your Basecamp Studio. The cost to purchase the Technology & Fitness Equipment Package ranges from $100,480 to $127,430. This includes the cost of taxes, shipping and installation which we estimate is approximately 40% of the package price. You will pay ProVision a one-time set-up fee and a monthly fee for these technology solutions. The setup fee is $500 and the monthly Technology fee is $799. This package and the monthly fee do not include music licensing fees which you will pay to us as a separate music licensing fee, nor do they include other third party services like fitness equipment maintenance, telephone or internet service. We
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 35–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Basecamp Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase a Technology & Fitness Equipment Package from ProVision, which is an affiliate of Basecamp Fitness. This package includes fitness equipment, network hardware, security systems, iPads, tablet devices, computers, audio and video systems, software, a point of sale system, and cloud-based technology. These systems are essential for various operational aspects, including marketing and sales, business intelligence, studio management, fitness programming, and communication. ProVision also provides technology support, monitoring, and installation services.
The cost for the Technology & Fitness Equipment Package ranges from $100,480 to $127,430, which includes taxes, shipping, and installation, estimated to be approximately 40% of the package price. In addition to the package cost, franchisees must pay ProVision a one-time set-up fee of $500 and a monthly technology fee of $799. These fees do not cover music licensing fees, which are paid separately to Basecamp Fitness, or other third-party services like fitness equipment maintenance, telephone, or internet service.
Basecamp Fitness retains the right to mandate upgrades or updates to the computer and technology systems during the franchise term, implying potential additional costs for franchisees. This requirement ensures that all Basecamp Fitness studios operate with standardized and up-to-date technology, which is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and service quality. However, franchisees should be aware of the ongoing costs associated with technology maintenance, upgrades, and the monthly fees payable to ProVision, in addition to the initial package investment.