Hard Exercise Works
$HEWXF500 #501CategoryHealth & Wellness
SubcategoryFitness (General)
Locations19
Franchisee Count14
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$126,273
Item 7 Midpoint$301,585
Item 7 High$476,897
Royalty Feesthe greater of 5% of monthly Gross Revenues or $1,000 per month
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open3
ParentHEW Franchising, LLC
Founded2011
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business15
Began Franchising2011
HQJupiter, FL
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(561) 339-9035
FDD IssuedMay 16, 2019
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor
You will use the HEW Intranet/HEW Operations Manual, and must utilize specified software including MindBody, Constant Contact, Waiver King, Rallio, Qvinci, and Rockbot.
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