Gracie Barra Franchise Systems, Inc. is offering franchises for the operation of a business which provides martial arts instruction, primarily Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to individuals.
Company Background
Gracie Barra is the #1 martial arts school for Jiu-Jitsu and self defense. Our mission is to provide a complete learning environment that transcends all levels of students, from beginners to world champions, by providing instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts disciplines. Gracie Barra has over 700 schools worldwide with more than 200,000 members!
Franchise Opportunity
If you want to learn martial arts, there are a lot of options available. But which is the best? Gracie Barra has been in business for over 40 years and has more than 500 schools worldwide. In addition to being one of the most recognized Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brands in the world, they have also developed an incredible system that will help your school be successful from day one. You can own a Gracie Barra franchise by following their proven system and getting access to their extensive support network. Their team will walk you through every step of opening your new gym including hiring instructors, designing your curriculum, marketing strategies and much more! With training programs for children as well as adults - this is truly something for everyone! And with locations across North America it's easy to find a location that fits into your busy schedule or lifestyle!
Corporate Structure
Gracie Barra Franchise Systems, Inc. was incorporated in California on March 27, 2009. Their principal business address is 300 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 400, Irvine, California 92618. They have offered franchises for GRACIE BARRA Schools since April 1, 2010.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total estimated initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Gracie Barra school ranges from $70,500 to $223,500. This includes $8,000 that must be paid to the franchisor when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The Franchisee will also have to purchase $2,500 to $10,000 in uniforms and this amount must be paid to Franchisor’s affiliate prior to opening your school. The franchisor also offers development rights for multiple schools in a designated area for a Development Fee which varies from $5,000 to $20,000 per school, which is applied towards the initial franchise fee, when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisee Attrition
10 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Lower
than the 4% in the Health & Fitness industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by
franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year.
It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model
Employee Contact Database
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Franchise Disclosure Documents
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Gracie Barra Franchise System Development in 2021
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Gracie Barra business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$67,500 to
$215,500 investment to get their
Gracie Barra business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Gracie Barra?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$5,000 in fees directly to
Gracie Barra in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Gracie Barra franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Gracie Barra business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Gracie Barra brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Health & Fitness industry generate
$0 revenue, so we would expect
Gracie Barra to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Gracie Barra unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Gracie Barra franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
5 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 5 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
5 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$60,195 to $314,334
which is
Much Lower
than the $322,949 to $669,726 average in the Health & Fitness industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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