Hot Ground Gym

$HGGTF500 #501
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildren's Fitness Programs: Miscellaneous
Locations3
Franchisee Count2
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$163,000
Item 7 Midpoint$240,000
Item 7 High$317,000
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Monthly Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentHot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC
Founded2013
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business13
Began Franchising2023
HQLibertyville, IL
Executives1
LinksWeb
Main Phone(847) 387-8560
FDD IssuedAugust 1, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Hot Ground Gym® businesses that provide obstacle course-based fitness, team building, and life skills development experiences for children and young adults.

Franchisees must purchase a computerized point of sale system and related software, with estimated initial costs between $3,000 - $6,000, and maintain software from Vagaro at a subscription fee of $100 - $250 per month.

Hot Ground Gym Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Hot Ground Gym® businesses that provide obstacle course-based fitness, team building, and life skills development experiences for children and young adults.

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