AIR vs 9Round
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
9Round
wins 2 of 12 vendor rows
AIR is adding units faster (0.0% vs -29.146% YoY), the stronger timing signal. AIR carries the lighter royalty load (5.0% vs 6.0%), leaving operators more room for software spend. Verdict: AIR is the stronger software-sales opportunity on today's filing data.
fitness
AIR
fitness
9Round
Total units
13
142
Franchised units
13
141
Unit growth YoY
0%
-29.146%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
—
—
Royalty
5%
6%
Ad fund
1%
2%
Initial franchise fee
—
$20K
Investment range (low)
$108K
$160K
Investment range (high)
$213K
$390K
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2026
2026
Filing freshness
CURRENT
CURRENT
Common questions
AIR vs 9Round, answered
AIR has 13 total units and 9Round has 142, so 9Round is the larger system.
AIR grew units 0% year over year vs -29.146% for 9Round, so AIR is growing faster.
AIR charges a 5% royalty and 9Round charges 6%, so AIR has the lower royalty.
AIR's initial investment runs $108K–$213K and 9Round's runs $160K–$390K, so 9Round requires the larger investment.
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