Starting Strength Gyms
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $39,950 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $235,156 – $699,305 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 8% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | ID |
| Legal name (Item 1) | STRENGTH TRAIN LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-07-04 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 17 (Item 20, p.62) |
| Brand website | https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com |
About Starting Strength Gyms
We began offering Starting Strength Gym franchises in July 2018. The Business We Offer We offer for sale a franchise to operate a distinctive gym that focuses on strength training and is identified by the trade name “Starting Strength” (the “Gym”). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Source: Item 20, p.62 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.63 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 1 (Item 20, p.62 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.9 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item. (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Revenue range | $34,156 – $1,569,085 (Item 19, p.60 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.50 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees receive a non-exclusive protected radius around their authorized location, up to 3 miles in suburban environments and less than 1/2 mile in densely populated urban environments, within which the franchisor will not operate or authorize another Starting Strength Gym. (Item 12, p.44 of the FDD)
Training: Our initial training program consists of two segments: (1) the Online Initial Training Program provided only to you; and (2) the Management Development Program provided to you, your Gym Manager and Starting Strength Coach. (Item 11, p.33 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Marketing Agency Management Fees
- Recruiter Fees
- Management Development Program
- Compliance with standards and policies
- Trademarks and proprietary information
- Restrictions on products/services offered
- Warranty and customer service requirements
- Records and reports
Source: Item 11, p.26 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Eagle, ID (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 5 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 5 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.52 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.65 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 15 (Item 20, p.64 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Starting Strength Gyms 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.
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 Starting Strength Gyms
Put Starting Strength Gyms 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.