Los Campeones

Los Campeones Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Los Campeones is a gym that offers a hardcore, old-school training environment with a focus on strength training, bodybuilding, and fitness, catering to serious athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Established in 1983, Los Campeones is a fitness franchise that was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over the decades, it has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality gym facilities while nurturing a welcoming, community-focused environment.

Headquartered in Minneapolis to this day, Los Campeones maintains close ties to its roots and the local fitness culture that helped shape its brand.

In 2015, Los Campeones took a major step forward by launching its franchising program, aiming to extend its distinct fitness approach to new communities. The franchise provides an extensive selection of services, including cutting-edge workout equipment, personalized training sessions, and group classes suited for all fitness levels.

What truly distinguishes Los Campeones is its dedication to fostering an inclusive, motivating environment, making it a destination for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$50,000
Rent and Security Deposit (3 months)	$25,000 - $300,000
Leasehold Improvements	$20,000 - $800,000
Equipment	$150,000 - $1,000,000
Fixtures, Furniture, Signage	$12,000 - $150,000
Initial Inventory, Supplies, and Uniforms	$4,000 - $30,000
Management System	$4,000 - $12,000
Initial Training Expenses	$1,000 - $3,500
Licenses, Permits, and Professional Fees	$500 - $30,000
Insurance	$10,000 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$20,000 - $150,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT	$296,500 - $2,550,500

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$50,000
Rent and Security Deposit (3 months)	$25,000 - $300,000
Leasehold Improvements	$20,000 - $800,000
Equipment	$150,000 - $1,000,000
Fixtures, Furniture, Signage	$12,000 - $150,000
Initial Inventory, Supplies, and Uniforms	$4,000 - $30,000
Management System	$4,000 - $12,000
Initial Training Expenses	$1,000 - $3,500
Licenses, Permits, and Professional Fees	$500 - $30,000
Insurance	$10,000 - $25,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$20,000 - $150,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT	$296,500 - $2,550,500

Los Campeones

2024

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

Los Campeones provides comprehensive training programs to support its franchisees in successfully launching and operating their fitness businesses. The training offered by the franchisor includes several structured components:

Initial Training Program: This is mandatory for the Operating Principal and at least one general manager. It covers key operational aspects such as the use of the Operations Manual, in-gym sales and operations, management practices, cleaning/maintenance procedures, and comprehension debriefing. The training combines classroom instruction and on-the-job practice, taking place primarily in Minneapolis, MN or another designated location. The total instruction includes 6-8 hours of classroom training and 36 hours of on-the-job training.
Supplemental and Refresher Training: The franchisor may require attendance at additional training sessions, up to 3 days per year. These are meant to reinforce and update operational knowledge and skills.
Operations Manual Access: Franchisees receive access to a detailed Operations Manual that includes ongoing updates and serves as a core resource for operational guidance.

Territory Protection

Los Campeones provides its franchisees with a “Protected Territory” as part of the Franchise Agreement. This territory typically spans a five-mile radius around the franchise location, although it may be adjusted depending on population density.

As long as the franchisee remains in compliance with the agreement, no other franchised or company-owned Los Campeones businesses will be established within this area during the agreement's term. The protection is formalized in Exhibit A of the Franchise Agreement once a business site is approved.

This protected status does not depend on the franchisee meeting specific sales targets or other performance metrics. However, the franchisor retains the right to operate or authorize operations outside of this defined territory and to distribute products under different marks or through non-franchise channels.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Started franchising

2020

Franchisees

200%

Franchise fee

$50,000

Investment

$297,000 - $2,551,000

Revenue (AUV)

$914,000