The Yard Gym is a functional fitness franchise offering strength, HIIT, group training, and performance programs, serving adults seeking serious results, and known for warehouse aesthetics, scalable design, and engaging training models.
The Yard Gym is a boutique strength and conditioning fitness franchise that blends expert coaching, high-energy group workouts, and modern design for all fitness levels. It was founded in 2020 by Daniel and Tiarne Bova in Australia, beginning as a single location in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.
The brand is headquartered under TYG Enterprises, LLC with a principal place of business in Caringbah, New South Wales, Australia.
The Yard Gym began franchising early in its journey, positioning itself as a scalable fitness concept. It offers functional strength, conditioning, and anaerobic group classes using pro-level proprietary fitness equipment, as well as personalized coaching in an aesthetic, high-energy space.
What sets The Yard Gym apart is its lifestyle-brand focus, strong community engagement, and its ability to blend strength and conditioning training with modern aesthetics.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a The Yard Gym franchise is
$237,000 - $954,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
The Yard Gym offers 2 types of franchises:
Franchise Type
Initial Investment
Franchised Gym
$398,550 to $954,100
Franchised Gym (Conversion)
$236,550 to $539,100
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a The Yard Gym franchised gym.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Training Expenses
$1,000 to $5,000
Real Estate Lease and Lease Security Deposit
$24,000 to $280,000
Initial Exercise Pack
$112,500 to $122,500
Additional Fitness Equipment
$3,000 to $9,000
Professional Fees (attorney, accounting fees)
$2,000 to $8,000
Leasehold improvements, fixtures, construction and remodeling costs, décor items, furnishings, décor and decorating costs, interior and exterior signs, architect and design fees for construction drawings
$100,000 to $300,000
Opening inventory of Branded Retail Merchandise
$5,000 to $10,000
Computer System Hardware and Other Business Equipment
$20,000 to $25,000
Security Deposits, utility deposits, business licenses, and other pre-paid expenses
$1,000 to $5,000
Grand Opening Launch Marketing
$15,000 to $27,500
Insurance
$2,000 to $5,000
Music Licensing
$500 to $2,000
Technology Fees
$2,550 to $5,100
Additional Funds
$60,000 to $100,000
Total
$398,550 – $954,100
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The Yard Gym offers 2 types of franchises:
Franchise Type
Initial Investment
Franchised Gym
$398,550 to $954,100
Franchised Gym (Conversion)
$236,550 to $539,100
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a The Yard Gym franchised gym.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
Training Expenses
$1,000 to $5,000
Real Estate Lease and Lease Security Deposit
$24,000 to $280,000
Initial Exercise Pack
$112,500 to $122,500
Additional Fitness Equipment
$3,000 to $9,000
Professional Fees (attorney, accounting fees)
$2,000 to $8,000
Leasehold improvements, fixtures, construction and remodeling costs, décor items, furnishings, décor and decorating costs, interior and exterior signs, architect and design fees for construction drawings
$100,000 to $300,000
Opening inventory of Branded Retail Merchandise
$5,000 to $10,000
Computer System Hardware and Other Business Equipment
$20,000 to $25,000
Security Deposits, utility deposits, business licenses, and other pre-paid expenses
$1,000 to $5,000
Grand Opening Launch Marketing
$15,000 to $27,500
Insurance
$2,000 to $5,000
Music Licensing
$500 to $2,000
Technology Fees
$2,550 to $5,100
Additional Funds
$60,000 to $100,000
Total
$398,550 – $954,100
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is The Yard Gym's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
The Yard Gym had 2 total units in 2024, of which 2 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.
The Yard Gym Franchisor offers a structured training program to ensure franchisees and their management teams are well-prepared to operate a Franchised Gym effectively. The training is divided into several distinct components:
Initial Training Program This is launched after the franchisee signs a lease for the approved location. It includes both live sessions at an operational gym and pre-recorded modules. At least one Primary Owner and one management-level employee must attend. The training covers business operations and coaching fundamentals necessary to manage the gym.
Business Operations Training This module provides instruction in areas like induction processes, front-of-house operations, and social media management. It combines classroom and on-the-job training and is scheduled to begin within 90 days of lease signing.
Coach Training This module focuses on the company’s fitness class goals and how to train personal trainers in communication, motivation, and technical skills to ensure quality service for clients.
Territory Protection
The Yard Gym offers limited territory protection to its franchisees. While the Franchisor commits not to open or authorize another Network Gym within the assigned Territory of a franchisee, this protection only applies to physical gym locations.
The franchisee does not receive exclusivity over clients who live or work in that Territory, meaning those individuals may choose to frequent any other Network Gym.
Additionally, the Franchisor reserves several rights within a franchisee’s Territory. These include operating in “Nontraditional Venues” like malls, airports, and hotels, or converting acquired competitors into Network Gyms within the same Territory.
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