Franchise Partners Get Two-Studio Incentive Deadline
Prospective franchise operators weighing multi-studio commitments can reduce upfront investment before the December 31, 2026 cutoff.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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FIT House of Brands opened 25 new studios across 7 countries in the third quarter of 2026 and launched a limited-time incentive for franchise partners who sign for two studios before December 31, 2026. The network now totals nearly 1,500 studios in 58 countries, which matters for franchise operators weighing multi-unit expansion.
Why it matters
The company is positioning for an aggressive US and global growth push in 2027, and the incentive lowers upfront investment for prospective franchisees committing to two locations. For operators, the move signals that the brand is actively recruiting multi-unit partners now, before its planned expansion.
FIT House of Brands opened 25 new studios across seven countries in Q3 2026, including 16 FS8 locations, bringing its network to nearly 1,500 studios in 58 countries. The source provides no prior-period figure for comparison, and the size of the incentive for two-studio commitments is not disclosed.
The players
FIT House of Brands
A multi-brand franchisor headquartered in Austin, Texas, operating F45 Training, FS8, and VAURA Pilates across nearly 1,500 studios in 58 countries.
F45 Training
A high-intensity group fitness franchise brand within FIT House of Brands that opened its first studio in Colombia, its 58th country.
VAURA Pilates
A Pilates studio brand within FIT House of Brands that reached 10 studios worldwide with its first Indonesian studio, with four further US locations planned.
The details
Franchise owners can open two studios of the same brand or pair one studio from each brand within the same market, which lets a single operator build density in a territory. FIT House of Brands supports franchisees with established business models, operational support, and structured training programs, reducing the operational build-out burden for new owners. The limited-time incentive targets upfront investment, so prospective partners committing to two studios face a lower initial capital outlay before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
Timeline
July 2026: FS8 South McKinney in Texas opened under first-time franchise owners.
Q3 2026: 25 new studios opened globally across seven countries.
Fall 2026: F45 Training opened its first Colombian studio in Bogotá.
December 31, 2026: Deadline to sign for two studios under the limited-time incentive.
2027: Planned aggressive US and global growth push.
Market Landscape
FIT House of Brands is consolidating three fitness formats (high-intensity training, FS8, and Pilates) under one franchisor, letting partners run more than one brand in a market. Its push into Colombia and Indonesia extends a footprint now spanning 58 countries into Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Operators considering franchise ownership should evaluate whether a two-studio commitment fits their capital plan before the December 31, 2026 incentive deadline. Franchise recruitment teams and multi-unit operators should note that the brand is actively adding partners in new markets, which may affect territory availability.
The takeaway
Multi-unit franchise commitments offering reduced upfront investment usually carry a fixed window, so the December 31, 2026 deadline should be calendared alongside any capital review. Consult a qualified franchise attorney or accountant before signing a multi-studio agreement.
What happens next
The December 31, 2026 deadline for the two-studio incentive is the next dated checkpoint for prospective franchise partners.
Further reading
For context on how similar franchise openings and closures are tracked across the sector, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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