What is the total estimated low initial investment for a Body20 franchise?
Body20 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
| Low | High | Method of | To Whom Payment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Estimate | Estimate | Payment | When Due When you sign Franchise | Is Made |
| Franchise Fee (2) | $65,000 | $65,000 | Lump sum | Agreement Prior to your initial Required Trainees' Initial | Us |
| Initial Training Fee (3) | $2,500 | $2,500 | Lump sum | Training Prior to opening your Studio and as | Us |
| Initial FF&E Package (4) | $8,485 | $24,656 | Lump sum | we specify Prior to opening your Studio and as | Us |
| Presale Kit (5) | $6,000 | $9,000 | Lump sum | we specify Prior to opening your | Us |
| Initial Retail Inventory Kit | Studio and as | ||||
| (6) | $6,000 | $9,000 | Lump sum | we specify | Us |
| Travel and Related | Airlines, hotels, and | ||||
| Expenses During Initial | |||||
| Training (7) | $1,000 | $6,000 | As incurred | As incurred | restaurants |
| Security Deposits for | Landlord, utility | ||||
| Utilities (8) | $500 | $3,400 | As incurred | As incurred | company |
| Rent and Security | |||||
| Deposit (9) | $8,000 | $16,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Landlord |
| Net Leasehold | Third-party vendors | ||||
| Improvements (10) | $111,000 | $148,000 | As incurred | As incurred | |
| Signage (11) | $8,000 | $20,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party vendors |
| Supplies and | |||||
| Accessories (12) | $500 | $1,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party vendors |
| Technology System (13) | |||||
| $3,800 | $7,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party vendors | |
| Technology-Related | Us and third-party | ||||
| Fees (14) | $4,977 | $4,977 | Lump sum | Monthly | vendors |
| Business Licenses (15) | $1,000 | $5,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Government agencies Attorneys, bankers, |
| Professional Fees (16) | $4,500 | $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | accountants, and other professionals |
| Insurance Deposit and | Prior to | Insurance agent or | |||
| Initial Premiums (17) | $4,000 | $6,000 | As incurred | opening | carrier Third party vendors, |
| Grand Opening | us, and/or our | ||||
| Marketing (18) | $15,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | As incurred | affiliates |
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Low | High | Method of | When Due | To Whom Payment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Estimate | Estimate | Payment | Is Made | ||
| Coach Onboarding Fees | $9,300 | As Incurred | As incurred | Us, airlines, hotels, and restaurants | |
| and Related Costs (19) $250 | |||||
| Additional Funds, 3 | $50,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Employees, utilities, suppliers, us, and other third parties, | |
| months (20) $15,000 | |||||
| $15,000 | $50,000 | As incurred | etc. | ||
| TOTAL (21) | $265,512 | $427,833 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 26–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body20's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated low initial investment for a single Body20 studio is $265,512. This figure encompasses various expenses that a new franchisee will incur to start their business. These costs include the franchise fee, initial training fee, FF&E package, presale kit, initial retail inventory kit, travel expenses during initial training, security deposits for utilities, rent and security deposit, net leasehold improvements, signage, supplies and accessories, technology system, technology-related fees, business licenses, professional fees, insurance deposit and initial premiums, grand opening marketing, coach onboarding fees and related costs, and additional funds for the first three months of operation.
It's important to note that this is just an estimate, and the actual costs may vary significantly based on factors such as the geographic location of the studio, local market conditions, the size and condition of the premises, and the franchisee's business skills. The FDD emphasizes that these estimates are based on the executive team's experiences and consultations with vendors, contractors, and existing franchisees.
Prospective Body20 franchisees should carefully review the table outlining the various expenditure types and associated costs in Item 7 of the FDD. Understanding the components of the initial investment and how they might fluctuate is crucial for accurate financial planning. Furthermore, franchisees should consider that Body20 does not offer direct or indirect financing, so securing funding from third-party sources will be necessary.