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Jazzercise FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026

The 2026 Jazzercise FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $2,170–$40,745 to $4,730–$64,105, and the system contracts from 5,251 to 5,092 outlets (−3.0%) year-over-year. Neither filing includes an Item 19 financial performance representation.

Source: WI & ND state filings · Updated August 2026 · ClearlyFDD

Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Low end of range$2,170$4,730+$2,560 (+118.0%)
High end of range$40,745$64,105+$23,360 (+57.3%)
Full range$2,170–$40,745$4,730–$64,105

The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $4,730–$64,105, against $2,170–$40,745 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$2,560 (+118.0%) and the high end moves by +$23,360 (+57.3%), widening the band from $38,575 to $59,375.

2026 filing: Royalty is based on gross member enrollment fees and paid monthly; both royalties and ad funds, if established, are based on the same gross receipts definition. The initial investment range is for class owner or business owner franchisees; lower initial investments apply for associate franchisees. See Items 5, 6, and 7 for details and fee tables.

Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Total outlets (Item 20)5,2515,092−159 (−3.0%)
Franchised outlets5,2515,092−159 (−3.0%)
Company-owned outlets00unchanged
Openings during the year385239−146
Closures during the year387343−44

Jazzercise reports 5,092 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 5,251 in the 2025 filing — a change of −159 (−3.0%).

Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: Year ended December 31, 2024; 2026: As of December 31, 2025. Outlet counts in Item 20 include all instructors classified as franchisees, regardless of whether they operate a traditional retail outlet. Company-owned facilities are operated exclusively by franchisee instructors.

Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations

Neither the 2025 nor the 2026 Jazzercise filing includes an Item 19 financial performance representation.

Item 6 — Ongoing Fees

2025 FDD2026 FDDChange
Standard royalty rate20%20%unchanged

The standard royalty rate holds at 20% of Gross Member Enrollment Fees across both filings.

2025 filing: Item 6 states royalties are generally 20% of gross member enrollment (10% for children’s programs, special events, and personal touch programs). Minimum monthly continuing fee is stated for class owner franchisees (currently $250/month; 2026 filing: 10% royalty applies to children's programs, special events, Elevate, and personal touch programs; 20% applies to all other programs. Business owner franchisees have a higher minimum monthly royalty.

Frequently asked questions

Did the cost to open a Jazzercise franchise change in the 2026 FDD?

The 2026 FDD for Jazzercise states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $4,730–$64,105, against $2,170–$40,745 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $2,170 to $4,730 (+$2,560 (+118.0%)) and the high end moves from $40,745 to $64,105 (+$23,360 (+57.3%)).

How many locations does Jazzercise have?

The 2026 FDD for Jazzercise reports 5,092 outlets in Item 20, against 5,251 in the 2025 filing — 159 fewer.

How many Jazzercise locations closed?

The 2026 FDD for Jazzercise reports 343 outlet closures for the year it covers, against 387 in the 2025 filing.

Did Jazzercise change its royalty rate?

No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Jazzercise state a standard royalty of 20%.

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