- 2026 Franchise 500 Rank
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#58 Ranked #95 last year
- Initial investment
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$252K - $1.2M
- Units as of 2025
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778 128.8% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Hotworx
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2017 (9 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 79 |
| Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Middle East, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Canada, Mexico |
| # of Units | 778 (as of 2025) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Hotworx 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.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$19,950 |
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Initial Investment
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$252,200 - $1,182,389 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$400,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$80,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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$2,500 off franchise fee |
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Royalty Fee
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$695/mo. |
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Term of Agreement
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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 | Hotworx has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| Classroom Training | 31 hours |
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| Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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| Marketing Support |
Ad Templates
National Media
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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