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Gym & fitness franchises with the most franchisee lawsuits
14 gym & fitness franchises by the number of franchisee-vs-franchisor proceedings disclosed in FDD Item 3. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Franchisee lawsuits | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ILKB Too | 23 | $199,904 – $499,499 | High |
| 2 | BFT · Item 19 ✓ | 8 | — | Medium |
| 3 | Jabz Boxing | Jabz Boxing Fitness For Women | 8 | — | High |
| 4 | Pure Barre · Item 19 ✓ | 7 | — | Medium |
| 5 | Stretch Lab · Item 19 ✓ | 7 | — | Medium |
| 6 | Fitness 19 | 4 | $1,447,990 – $3,009,800 | High |
| 7 | Fitness Together · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $245,341 – $465,636 | High |
| 8 | I Love Kickboxing · Item 19 ✓ | 3 | $100,149 – $370,700 | High |
| 9 | Hotworx · Item 19 ✓ | 2 | $121,510 – $194,000 | Medium |
| 10 | 9ROUND · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $130,549 – $390,300 | Medium |
| 11 | Anytime Fitness | Anytime Fitness Express · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $397,516 – $973,121 | Medium |
| 12 | Arthur Murray Dance Studio · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $71,120 – $252,120 | Medium |
| 13 | Self Made Training Facility | 1 | $382,942 – $1,204,733 | Medium |
| 14 | Workout Anytime · Item 19 ✓ | 1 | $626,350 – $1,335,550 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against fitness peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.