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Champions Martial Arts®

Children's Services Year: 2024
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What Is Champions Martial Arts?

Champions Martial Arts is a franchise for operating Champions Martial Arts Centers that provide professional adult and youth Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts training programs. Centers operate from brick-and-mortar locations (typical centers are 800–5,000 square feet in freestanding, in-line, or strip mall locations) and offer memberships and pay-as-you-go services to the general public (B2C). The core service bundle includes Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts classes plus related programs such as after-school programs, summer programs, and birthday parties, delivered under the franchisor’s System and Marks.

Champions Martial Arts Franchise: Pros and Cons

A major strength is the franchise's spotless legal and regulatory record: zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties. A key risk is that the franchisor owns 40 company units (top 5% for children's services), which may indicate a focus on corporate expansion over franchised growth and could hurt unit availability and resale value.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisee-initiated judgments, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and no government penalties — a notably clean legal and regulatory record for a children's services franchisor.
No outlet terminations, no non-renewals, and no reacquisitions recorded — far below industry norms and indicating strong franchisee retention to date.
Initial franchise fee listed at $0 — well below the industry norm, leaving you with more cash on hand for build-out, staffing, or marketing.

Cons

Forty company-owned units is well above typical for children's services (top 5%) — this high corporate ownership warrants further due diligence, as it can signal the franchisor favors corporate expansion over growing the franchised base and may affect unit availability and long-term resale value.

Territory Protection

47/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, and the franchisor retains rights to develop units, sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, and operate under different trademarks; relocation and performance contingencies shape market density and site-specific rights.

Training & Support

46/100
NORMAL

The brand provides a focused 43-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three initial staff members for launch through centralized instruction and practical training. The program includes on-site launch support aimed at operational readiness, which may incur additional fees, and franchisees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Champions Martial Arts Franchise?

Opening a Champions Martial Arts franchise requires a total initial investment of $111,500 to $307,300, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$111,500
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$307,300
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000
Real Estate$32,800
Equipment & Assets$18,000
Reserves$15,000
Training$4,000
Other$11,700

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$32,000
Real Estate$148,400
Equipment & Assets$52,000
Reserves$50,000
Training$11,000
Other$13,900

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

Champions Martial Arts Franchise Earnings: Not Disclosed

Champions Martial Arts did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information, which can make it harder for prospective owners to evaluate expected revenue before investing.

This franchise company did not publish these results.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Champions Martial Arts franchise?

The total initial investment for a Champions Martial Arts franchise ranges from $111,500 to $307,300, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Champions Martial Arts initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Champions Martial Arts is $30,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Champions Martial Arts disclose franchise revenue data?

Champions Martial Arts did not disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2024 FDD. Not all franchisors choose to publish this information.

Does Champions Martial Arts have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Champions Martial Arts received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Champions Martial Arts offer exclusive franchise territories?

Champions Martial Arts received a territory protection score of 47 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas, and the franchisor retains rights to develop units, sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, and operate under different trademarks; relocation and performance contingencies shape market density and site-specific rights.

What training does Champions Martial Arts provide to new franchisees?

Champions Martial Arts received a training and support score of 46 out of 100. The brand provides a focused 43-hour training curriculum designed to prepare three initial staff members for launch through centralized instruction and practical training.

How many Champions Martial Arts franchise locations are there?

Champions Martial Arts had 71 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Champions Martial Arts?

Champions Martial Arts is a franchise for operating Champions Martial Arts Centers that provide professional adult and youth Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts training programs.

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