Gold's Gym Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Gold's Gym franchise: $1794K–$4537K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.8M–$4.5M
Franchise Fee
$32K–$40K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
gross revenue monthly
Ad Fund
2%
gross revenue monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | Greater of 5% of Facility's Gross Revenue per month OR $2,000 per month minimum |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | Greater of 2% of Facility's Gross Revenue per month OR $1,350 per month minimum. May be increased if 2/3 of all US Gold's Gym Facility owners vote for increase. |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.0M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.9x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.0M, you'd pay approximately $98K/year in royalties alone, plus $39K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Studio Program Initial Fee | $500 |
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