iClassPro
Mandatoryws 10 Professional • Microsoft Office (latest version) • Printer/scanner/copier/fax • High speed Internet access (as further described below). Currently, we require you to use the iClass Pro software
+5.556% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Cheer Athletics
FitnessSoftware purchasing at Cheer Athletics is controlled at the headquarters level, with key decision-makers including Manager Joseph K. Melton and Manager John B. Habermel. The franchise currently mandates iClass Pro as its operational platform across 20 total units (19 franchised, 1 company-owned). For vendors, this represents a compact but specialized addressable market where a single mandated system is already in place.
Live signals
Total units
20
19 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+5.556%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
10%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0%
national + local
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
$607K–$1.28M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
unaudited
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
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The vendor opportunity at Cheer Athletics
Cheer Athletics operates 20 total units—19 franchised and 1 company-owned—with year-over-year unit growth of 5.556%. The franchise charges a 10.0% royalty and offers an initial term of 10 years. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but tightly controlled from headquarters, which can simplify the sales process if you reach the right people. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits at HQ. The FDD lists Joseph K. Melton (Manager), John B. Habermel (Manager), and Angela M. Rogers (Manager) as executives on file. Donald “Chad” Wright is named as Franchisee Liaison. These are the individuals most likely to evaluate or approve new software. Because the system is small, decisions are probably made by this tight group rather than a decentralized field network. No parent company is on file; Cheer Athletics appears independently owned.
Mandated and current tech stack
The only mandated technology disclosed in the FDD is iClass Pro. This system is required across the franchise network, meaning any new vendor must either integrate with iClass Pro or demonstrate a compelling reason to replace or supplement it. No other mandated or recommended systems are named in the available data. Vendors selling complementary tools—such as payment processing, scheduling add-ons, or marketing platforms—should be prepared to discuss interoperability with iClass Pro.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Procurement rules are not detailed in the FDD extracts we hold. There is no Item 8 signal indicating a designated supplier, approved supplier list, or open procurement model. This lack of disclosure means vendors should ask directly about purchasing policies during initial conversations. On renewals, the FDD states that if certain conditions are met, franchisees can renew for two additional 5-year terms after the initial 10-year term. With unit growth at 5.556%, the system is expanding slowly, which may create occasional openings for new technology as new locations come online.
How to read the Cheer Athletics FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational details referenced here. Use the embedded viewer below to examine Item 1 (executives), Item 11 (mandated systems), and Item 17 (renewal terms) directly. Pay special attention to any updates on procurement or technology requirements that may not be captured in this summary. For a ranked target list of franchise systems aligned with your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Cheer Athletics, answered from the filing
Key contacts listed in the FDD include Joseph K. Melton (Manager), John B. Habermel (Manager), and Angela M. Rogers (Manager). Donald “Chad” Wright serves as Franchisee Liaison.
The FDD mandates iClass Pro as the operational software system across all locations.
There are 20 total units: 19 franchised and 1 company-owned location.
The procurement model is not detailed in the available FDD extracts; no designated or approved supplier language was captured.
Initial terms run 10 years. If conditions are met, renewal is available for two additional 5-year terms. Year-over-year unit growth is 5.556%.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review it using the embedded PDF viewer below.
Source
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
18 operators run 18 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit18
Top states by locations
| TX | 5 |
|---|---|
| PA | 2 |
| CO | 2 |
| MO | 1 |
| ME | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Cheer Athletics
parent_company of Cheer Athletics Brands, LLC.
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.