The Exercise Coach

$ECXCF500 #271
CategoryHealth & Wellness
SubcategoryFitness (General)
Locations221
Franchisee Count217
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$302,735
Item 7 Midpoint$425,802
Item 7 High$548,869
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales (or $1,000 per month, whichever is greater)
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open18
ParentExercise Coach USA, LLC
Founded2009
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business16
Began FranchisingJuly 2011
HQLake Zurich, IL
Executives3
Main Phone855-400-5250
FDD IssuedApril 20, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

THE EXERCISE COACH® offers franchises for Studios that provide a comprehensive system of personal training to optimize longevity and health span, utilizing proprietary equipment, evidence-based training protocols, and metabolic health and nutrition programs.

Exercise Coach USA, LLC is an Illinois limited liability company founded in 2009, wholly owned by Brian R. Cygan, who serves as CEO. The company has no parent or affiliate companies.

THE EXERCISE COACH® offers franchises for Studios that provide a comprehensive system of personal training to optimize longevity and health span, utilizing proprietary equipment, evidence-based training protocols, and metabolic health and nutrition programs.

Read The Exercise Coach’s complete April 20, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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