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HOTWORXFranchise Cost 2026

HOTWORX franchise cost in the US (2026): $289K–$830K investment · $20K franchise fee — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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HOTWORX runs a focused network whose observed customer response holds above the cohort's broadest players.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

HOTWORXfranchise-owned

Planet Fitnessfranchise-owned

Massage Envyfranchise-owned

Crunch Fitnessfranchise-owned

The Joint Chiropracticfranchise-owned

Hand & Stonefranchise-owned

Orangetheoryfranchise-owned

Anytime Fitnessfranchise-owned

Club Pilatesfranchise-owned

HOTWORX and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
HOTWORXfranchise-owned	Focused	Stronger
Planet Fitnessfranchise-owned	Broad	Softer
Anytime Fitnessfranchise-owned	Broad	Middle
Crunch Fitnessfranchise-owned	Focused	Softer

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · HOTWORX

What does a HOTWORX franchise cost in the US?

The total investment for a HOTWORX franchise for the 24-Hour Hot Exercise Studio format is $289K–$830K. That total includes a $20K franchise fee.

How much space does a HOTWORX franchise need?

A HOTWORX outlet needs from 2000 sq ft for the 24-Hour Hot Exercise Studio format.

How many HOTWORX outlets are there in the US?

HOTWORX operates 797 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1996.

Who is eligible for a HOTWORX franchise?

You will need capital of at least $289K, a site of 2000+ sq ft. Territory: Non-exclusive; protected territory radius 0.3–1.9 mi (dense areas) or 2.0 mi (other areas); franchisor may operate competing brands/outlets in territory.

What training and support does HOTWORX provide?

HOTWORX provides 5 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers and designated distributors with required purchases from franchisor.

How does a HOTWORX franchisee earn?

A HOTWORX franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the 24-Hour Hot Exercise Studio format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

Is the HOTWORX franchise offer genuine?

HOTWORX's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://www.hotworx.net/franchising. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.

How current is HOTWORX's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from HOTWORX's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a HOTWORX franchise SBA-eligible?

HOTWORX appears on the SBA Franchise Directory, so its franchisees can generally pursue SBA-backed financing. Confirm current listing status with your lender.

How many HOTWORX units opened and closed recently?

HOTWORX's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 95 openings and 10 franchised-unit exits: 9 reacquired by the franchisor and 1 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, HOTWORX requires a minimum investment of $289K in a 2000+ sqft commercial space under a 24-Hour Hot Exercise Studio model. HOTWORX operates 797 outlets across the US, established in 1996. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

HOTWORX

HOTWORX is a Health & Wellness brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1996
Total stores in the US: 797
Industry: Health & Wellness — Hot Fitness Studio
Franchise model: 24-Hour Hot Exercise Studio
Setup CapEx: $289K
Minimum space requirement: 2000+ sqft
Franchise fee: $20K

Compare HOTWORX with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for HOTWORX: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing HOTWORX operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/hotworx.html for the full interactive prospectus.