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KidStrong

Fitness

KidStrong, the Texas-headquartered fitness franchise, runs roughly 171 mapped locations through 157 operators — only 4 of them multi-unit — generating average unit volume of $774,260 under its 2026 FDD. Item 6 mandates Qvinci for financial reporting, while FranConnect, Glofox and HubSpot are already in use as franchise-management and marketing systems. President Kristina Eastman and CEO Matt Sharp, both named in Item 2, anchor a headquarters-driven buying process.

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Total units
system-wide
Unit growth YoY
vs prior filing
AUV
$774K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
7%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1.65%
national + local
Initial fee
$45K
per unit
Investment range
$476K–$671K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ongoing fee load

What the operator pays every month

The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.

8.65%of gross sales (FY2026)

Ongoing fees: 8.65% of gross sales (FY2026)Royalty 7%, Ad fund 1.65%. Total 8.65% of gross sales. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Royalty 7%Ad fund 1.65%

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.

QvinciQvinci
Mandatory
AccountingItem 6

nate otherwise in writing, you must license and use accounting software that allows us independent access, the ability to pull information and reports, and that is compatible with Qvinci (such as Quic

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 11

age, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram,

FranConnectFranConnect
CrmItem 11

fox Member Management $270 Software Software Subscriptions Direct Software Fee (DSF) includes: $600 Qvinci, HubSpot, Podium, Google (pricing dynamic to contract renewal Workspace, FranConnect, / termi

GlofoxABC Fitness
Industry softwareItem 11

700 (includes 2) mount) Phone (cordless/optional) $50 Camera $99 to purchase (includes 3) Clock (plus mounts) $50 Laminator $30 High Speed 4K HDMI Cables – 25’ $36 Long Software & Glofox Member Manage

HubSpotHubSpot
CrmItem 11

50 Laminator $30 High Speed 4K HDMI Cables – 25’ $36 Long Software & Glofox Member Management $270 Software Software Subscriptions Direct Software Fee (DSF) includes: $600 Qvinci, HubSpot, Podium, Goo

InstagramMeta
MarketingItem 11

le or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, T

LinkedInLinkedIn
MarketingItem 11

Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or

QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
AccountingItem 6

n writing, you must license and use accounting software that allows us independent access, the ability to pull information and reports, and that is compatible with Qvinci (such as Quickbooks Online or

TikTokTikTok
MarketingItem 11

presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Link

TwitterX
MarketingItem 11

e on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Y

XeroXero
AccountingItem 6

icense and use accounting software that allows us independent access, the ability to pull information and reports, and that is compatible with Qvinci (such as Quickbooks Online or Xero). If you fail t

YouTubeGoogle
MarketingItem 11

or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or any other

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

30 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 3 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 6

Currently, and unless we designate otherwise in writing, you must license and use accounting software that allows us independent access, the ability to pull information and reports, and that is compatible with Qvinci (such as Quickbooks Online or Xero).

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

You grant to us unlimited independent access to the data generated by your computerized point of sale system and will permit us to poll by electronic connection your technology systems for any purpose we deem appropriate, including to compile sales data, consumer trends, labor costs, and any other information…

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Item 6

You must maintain for at least 7 fiscal years from their preparation complete financial records for the operation of your Center in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and must provide us, at our request, with Monthly Reports, annual financial reports and operating statements in the form we…

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

Currently, you must purchase start-up marketing services, ongoing marketing services, the equipment package, and equipment installation services from us or our affiliate, as we designate.

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 11

We determine the use of the money in the Brand Fund and our KidStrong Franchise Advisory Council advises us on advertising policies but does not have decision making authority.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 8

We may change our designations, including our lists of approved and designated sources of supply, at any time on notice to you.

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

0

Item 8

During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we did not receive any revenues on account of franchisees’ required purchases.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

We received a rebate from an approved payroll services vendor in 2025 of $703. We received a rebate from an approved member management platform vendor in 2025 of $133,036.

Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?

Yes

Item 6

Records and Gross Sales Reports and/or certified Reports and other reports we public accountant require requires Supplier Actual costs incurred When incurred If we incur any costs for testing a Approval/ particular product or evaluating a Testing Costs supplier at your request, you must reimburse us for our…

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

If you wish to purchase, lease or use any product, service or any other item (a) that we have not approved, or (b) from a supplier or distributor that is not on our approved list, you may request our approval of the proposed product, service, supplier or distributor, as applicable.

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Franchise agreement

you must immediately cease using all email addresses, telephone numbers and listings, and Internet listings used in the operation of the Center and direct the applicable company to transfer all numbers and listings to us or our designee under the Conditional Assignment of Telephone Numbers and Domain Names attached…

Franchise management

Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We may periodically coordinate or conduct market research studies and/or similar programs and you agree to assist us in collecting and disclosing to us or our designee, information from your customers or members, including surveys and other questionnaires or similar information gathering methods.

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We and any designee are permitted, with or without prior notice, during the regular business hours of the Center but without undue disturbance to it, to inspect and audit the Center, including without limitation to enter into the Location or any other Location at which you maintain records, and to inspect and take…

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 8

We have the unrestricted right to change the Manual over time.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 12

Under the Franchise Agreement, your Center will operate from a specific location, for which you must obtain our advance written approval.

Marketing

Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?

Yes

Item 11

You must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Center, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or any other…

Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?

Yes

Item 11

You must spend at least $35,000 starting no later than 90 days in advance of opening the Center for business on this campaign (the “Pre-Opening Marketing Expenditure”).

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Item 11

You must spend an average of 5% of your Gross Sales per month (as we determine but expected to be about $3,750), but not less than $2,500 per month) on lead generation that we require.

Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You agree that we have the right to require you to offer and participate in member programs, including charitable promotions, loyalty programs, reciprocity and transfer programs, discounts and other promotions at your sole expense.

Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?

Yes

Item 11

You must participate fully and in good faith in any Ad Co-ops we require.

Operations

Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You will use all vendors and suppliers, which may include us and/or our affiliates, as we designate, as a required source for any goods, services, supplies, materials, and equipment.

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You must purchase and use in connection with the operation of the Center, all equipment (including fitness and exercise equipment, as well as audio and visual entertainment equipment), equipment installation services, fixtures, furnishings, signs and supplies we designate (the “Equipment and Furnishings”) from…

Payments

Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You must purchase, install, use and maintain the computer software, hardware, point of sale system and other electronics and technology systems we designate.

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You must pay us the Royalty Fee, Brand Fund Contribution, Technology Fee, Direct Software Fee, Music Licensing Fee and any other regularly recurring fees (the “Recurring Fees”) by an electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) (unless we designate a different method) under which we automatically deduct all payments owed to us…

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Item 15

You must appoint a General Manager and Assistant General Manager who must successfully complete our General Manager Certification Program to our satisfaction.

Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 8

The Manual may include class specifications, pricing requirements (to the fullest extent permissible under applicable law), minimum advertised pricing requirements, branding (including design, layout, décor, appearance, lighting and cleanliness specifications), standards of customer service, safety, insurance…

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You must purchase, install, use and maintain the computer software, hardware, point of sale system and other electronics and technology systems we designate.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

You grant to us unlimited independent access to the data generated by your computerized point of sale system and will permit us to poll by electronic connection your technology systems for any purpose we deem appropriate, including to compile sales data, consumer trends, labor costs, and any other information…

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Item 11

We may require you and your employees’ attendance at these programs at a location we designate.

Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

Yes

Item 11

We are permitted to establish an annual convention or meeting of franchisees (the “Annual Convention”), which you and your Operating Partner must attend.

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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.

Sales LeaderEmerging 20 99

The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.

VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at KidStrong

KidStrong runs roughly 171 locations mapped to 157 operators, generating average unit volume of $774,260 on a 7% royalty. Item 19 makes a financial performance representation. The brand is a single-brand holding company, KidStrong.

Who controls software purchasing

Item 2 names Founder and CEO Matt Sharp, President Kristina Eastman, Senior Director of Programming and Training Megin Sharp, SVP of Franchise Development Josh Patrick, and VP of Business Development Laura Fetters. Eastman's president-level seat, alongside the corporate mandate below, points to a headquarters-driven buying process.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

Item 6 requires every location to run Qvinci for financial reporting — the one mandated system. FranConnect, Glofox by ABC Fitness and HubSpot are described as in use under Item 11, functioning as incumbents without a contractual requirement. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and QuickBooks Online are named in the filing without a use obligation.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list: franchisees must buy start-up and ongoing marketing services, plus the equipment package and its installation, from the franchisor or an affiliate, and may propose alternative suppliers for other goods. Item 17 of the FDD sets KidStrong's renewal, transfer and termination rules; with only 4 of 157 mapped operators running more than one unit, contract timing tracks individual franchise terms rather than a single wave.

How to read the KidStrong FDD

The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators; the embedded viewer below carries the full text of Items 2, 6, 8, 11 and 19.

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Questions vendors ask

KidStrong, answered from the filing

Item 2 names Founder and CEO Matt Sharp, President Kristina Eastman, and Senior Vice President of Franchise Development Josh Patrick. Eastman's president-level role and the Item 6 mandate for Qvinci point to a headquarters-driven buying process.
Item 6 requires every location to run Qvinci for financial reporting. FranConnect, Glofox by ABC Fitness and HubSpot are in use under Item 11 as incumbents, while Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and QuickBooks Online are named without a use obligation.
157 mapped operators run roughly 171 locations nationwide, concentrated in New York (9), Pennsylvania (3) and Georgia (2), in the fitness segment, generating average unit volume of $774,260.
Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list: franchisees must buy start-up and ongoing marketing services plus the equipment package and its installation from the franchisor or an affiliate, and may propose alternative suppliers for other goods.
Item 17 of the FDD sets KidStrong's renewal, transfer and termination rules. With only 4 of 157 mapped operators running more than one unit, most contract decisions track individual franchise terms rather than a single renewal wave.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. Use the embedded PDF viewer below for the full text of Items 2, 6, 8, 11 and 19.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

157 operators run 171 mapped locations. 4 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit153
2–9 units4

Top states by locations

NY9
PA3
GA2
WV1
NE1

Ownership

The portfolio behind KidStrong

single_brand_holdco of KidStrong.

Related Fitness brands

Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.