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9ROUND

Fitness center offering 24-hour staffed and unstaffed workout access with a nine-station circuit training program incorporating boxing and kickboxing exercises, personal trainer assistance, and nutrition services.

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Brand highlights

  • CEOShannon Hudson
  • Headquarters847 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC, 29681
  • Year founded2008
  • Year started franchising2009
  • IndustryFitness
  • Locations open279 (-215 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$130,549 - $390,300
  • Franchise fee$19,900
  • Royalty$600 per month.
  • Brand fund$250 or 2% of Net Sales, whichever is greater, per month.
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-04-30

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Location data

Total locations279
Franchise locations275
Corporate locations4
System growth over time

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Franchisee reviews

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FORMER FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 2

Mar 25, 2026

Shifts in the industry have made it increasingly harder for a product like 9Round to win. They improved the model by providing a 24/7 offering which helped with being able to ways be able to serve your clients. Flip side, it decreases community and having your fitness facility be a place to meet friends and enjoy some laughs while also working out.

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FORMER FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 2

Mar 25, 2026

Loved our time with 9Round, however, they grew too quickly and didn't support franchisees with client acquisition. They got greedy and wouldn't allow franchisees to work with companies that could have helped us grow.

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