9ROUND
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | Not disclosed in the FDD |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $14,900 – $19,900 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 2% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | SC |
| Legal name (Item 1) | 9ROUND FRANCHISING, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-04-15 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 141 (Item 20, p.56) |
| Brand website | https://www.9Round.com |
About 9ROUND
Our subsidiary, 9Round Holding Company, LLC (“9RHC”), acquired the I LOVE KICKBOXING® franchise system on February 28, 2024, making 9RHC the franchisor for the I LOVE KICKBOXING® brand. Since December 2025, 9RHC has offered I LOVE KICKBOXING® licenses under a coaching rather 9ROUND® 1 FRANCHISE… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275 | 4 | 279 |
| 2024 | 199 | 1 | 200 |
| 2025 | 141 | 1 | 142 |
Source: Item 20, p.56 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 44 (Item 20, p.56-59 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.13 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.47 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): You will not receive an exclusive territory. During the term, neither the franchisor nor affiliates will develop or grant a 9ROUND Center physically located in the Designated Area, which stays constant for the initial term once defined. (Item 12, p.41-42 of the FDD)
Training: Our training program is five (5) days and includes: On The Classroom Subject Hours Job Location Training The 9ROUND System 2 Hours 1 Hour Greenville, SC or as we otherwise specify. (Item 11, p.33 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Updates to approved suppliers and Approved Supplies Lists
- Business evaluation and ongoing support and service as franchisor determines necessary
- Refresher training courses as franchisor determines necessary
- Brand Building Fund marketing, promotional, and sales-appointment support
- Right to form a franchisee advertising council (none in effect as of the FDD date)
Source: Item 11, p.34-36 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Simpsonville, SC (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.48 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.48 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.14 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 1 (Item 20, p.56 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask 9ROUND directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with 9ROUND
Put 9ROUND on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.