FTC Release: FTC Secures Settlement Against Xponential Fitness for Franchise Rule Violations

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Fitness franchisor to pay $17 million for allegedly misrepresenting key information in franchise disclosures including time to open and operate studios

The Federal Trade Commission has secured a settlement against Xponential Fitness for Franchise Rule violations and related deceptive practices, including $17 million that will be returned to franchisees, which is the largest amount ever to go back to consumers in a franchise case.

View Press Release: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/03/ftc-secures-settlement-against-xponential-fitness-franchise-rule-violations

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March 25, 2026 13:02 ET (17:02 GMT)

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