Fitness Together vs 9Round
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
9Round
wins 3 of 12 vendor rows
9Round is the stronger opportunity right now because of terrain: its approved-supplier procurement model lets you sell directly to franchisees without a corporate gatekeeper. That open access across 142 units—nearly double Fitness Together’s 82—
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Fitness Together
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9Round
Total units
82
142
Franchised units
82
141
Unit growth YoY
-11.828%
-29.146%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
$534K
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Royalty
6%
6%
Ad fund
2%
2%
Initial franchise fee
$40K
$20K
Investment range (low)
$259K
$160K
Investment range (high)
$574K
$390K
Procurement model
Franchisor controlled
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2026
2026
Filing freshness
CURRENT
CURRENT
Common questions
Fitness Together vs 9Round, answered
Fitness Together has 82 total units and 9Round has 142, so 9Round is the larger system.
Fitness Together grew units -11.828% year over year vs -29.146% for 9Round, so Fitness Together is growing faster.
Both charge a 6% royalty.
Fitness Together's initial franchise fee is $40K and 9Round's is $20K, so 9Round has the lower fee.
Fitness Together's initial investment runs $259K–$574K and 9Round's runs $160K–$390K, so Fitness Together requires the larger investment.
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