Curves franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Curves franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $71,731 to $100,375, with about $15,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Curves FDD.
What are the Curves franchise fees and investment?
The Curves franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $71,731 to $100,375. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $71,731 to $100,375 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $15,000 |
| US locations | 154 |
| Industry | Fitness (Fitness Center) |
| Headquarters | Waco, Texas |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Franchising since | 2018 |
How does the Curves investment compare with other fitness franchises?
Curves's minimum investment of $71,731 is at or below the median minimum investment of $202,548 across the 260 fitness franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 225 of the other 259 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
What should you verify in the Curves FDD?
Verify six parts of the Curves Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Curves discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Curves?
These fitness franchises have the closest minimum investment to Curves:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Get in Shape for Women | $29,000 | $71,412 to $172,675 |
| Arthur Murray Dance Studio | $25,000 to $100,000 | $71,120 to $252,120 |
| HomeFit Consulting | $30,000 | $71,000 to $140,600 |
| Gracie Barra | $10,000 | $70,500 to $223,500 |
| TRAQ 3D | $27,500 to $35,000 | $69,415 to $412,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Curves franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Curves franchise ranges from $71,731 to $100,375, including a franchise fee of $50,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Curves franchise?
Curves lists a minimum of about $15,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Curves locations are there?
Curves reported 154 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Curves been franchising?
Curves started offering franchises in 2018 after the company was founded in 2018.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Curves and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Curves. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.