Starting Strength

$STARF500 #501
CategoryHealth & Wellness
SubcategoryFitness (General)
Locations28
Franchisee Count28
Franchise Fee$39,950
Item 7 Low$267,257
Item 7 Midpoint$487,388
Item 7 High$707,518
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Sales2
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open11
ParentStrength Train LLC
Founded2018
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business20
Began Franchising2018
HQEagle, ID
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(208) 314-1924
FDD IssuedJune 17, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2019 🔒
Franchisor

Starting Strength offers franchises to operate distinctive gyms that focus on strength training, providing services such as coaching, workshops, and memberships.

Franchisees must use specified equipment and suppliers, and they will receive a confidential Manual consisting of approximately 914 pages. The franchisor also provides a Paid Advertising Management Service starting no later than one month before opening.

Starting Strength offers franchises to operate distinctive gyms that focus on strength training, providing services such as coaching, workshops, and memberships.

Read Starting Strength’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,850 brands on FranDeals.

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