- 2022 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
-
$321K - $496K
- Units as of 2021
-
24 1,100.0% over 3 years
Company Overview
About AKT
- Industry
- Personal-Care Businesses
- Related Categories
- Fitness , Dance Fitness
- Founded
- 2014
- Parent Company
- Xponential Fitness LLC
- Leadership
- Anthony Geisler, CEO
More from AKT
What's Up With AKT?
AKT is a dance-based cardio concept, offering a unique combination of four modalities: toning, interval, circuit and dance. With new original programming created every 3 weeks and the belief that movement has a powerful, lasting impact, AKT is for all body types and fitness levels. With this positivity and a combination of personal training and movement-based technique, AKT empowers members across the country to become stronger in their bodies, minds and communities - and they have fun doing it!

Why Own an AKT?
First Mover Advantage
With a proven concept in one of the most competitive markets, AKT has extensive market potential - be the first to bring AKT's unique workout to your local market!
Extensive Support
We believe extensive training drives your success - from lease negotiation to build out, recruitment to finance, and sales & marketing to sustainable business, you’ll be supported every step of the way!
Executive Model
Our franchise model provides a completely scalable business, allowing you to determine your own success. Leverage development costs and national vendor relationships to launch your studio successfully.
Investment
Enjoy a low-cost entry, a recurring revenue model, truly exceptional EBITDA margins and the confidence in our team that has more than 25 years of experience in fitness franchising.
Our Values Speak Directly to Your Journey With AKT
Community:
Build a community well beyond your studio walls.
Energy:
Bring new life and a thrilling new workout to your community.
Joy:
Experience the joy of owning your own business.
Strength:
Create strength in your portfolio with our proven model and extensive support from a team with 25 years of fitness franchising experience.
Movement:
With new material created every 3 weeks, enjoy the expert instruction our members thrive with.“First Impression is wow! There's really nothing like AKT out there and I keep coming back to the fact that anyone can do it and AKT is best in class, with well thought out systems and people in place as a successful franchise."
- Deanna Alfredo, Multi Unit-Owner, Detroit, MI

Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2018 (4 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 42
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Central America, Canada, South America, Mexico
- # of Units
- 24 (as of 2021)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a AKT franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Initial Investment
- $320,616 - $495,516
- Net Worth Requirement
- $500,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Royalty Fee
- 7%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- AKT has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- Classroom Training
- 20 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 8-12
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Stock History for AKT
Ticker Symbol for AKT: XPOF
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