Ultimate Ninjas Franchise

Ultimate Ninjas is a ninja-obstacle gym concept offering classes for kids, open gym, birthday parties, day camps/seasonal camps, after-school programs, adult fitness (ULTIFIT), competitions, and private/corporate events. The franchise markets two paths (full Ultimate Ninjas location or a smaller Academy format), emphasizes year-round programming, and lists approximate facility size of ~11,000–14,000 sq ft with multiple revenue streams designed to smooth seasonality.

What the franchise is about

Programming: structured ninja classes and curriculum, open gym, parties, camps (including school-break and summer), after-school, adult HIIT/obstacle training (ULTIFIT), events, and retail/merch add-ons.
Customer base: primarily kids and families; also adults via ULTIFIT and corporate team-building.
Value prop: aspirational “American Ninja Warrior” style experience, safety-led course design, and year-round engagement through memberships, sessions, and events.

What the Ultimate Ninjas franchise is about

Initial Investment (Single Location)

Figures reflect brand-disclosed approximations and recent FDD summaries from franchise directories. Exact costs vary by market, lease terms, build-out, and format (full site vs. Academy).

Cost Category	Low	High	Notes
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000	$45,000	One-time on signing.
Real Estate / Build-Out (incl. courses & safety)	$350,000	$650,000+	Large-format space, custom obstacle equipment, padding, netting.
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (beyond obstacle build)	$40,000	$90,000	Front-of-house, party rooms, storage, smallwares.
Signage & Exterior Branding	$10,000	$30,000	City/code dependent.
Technology (POS, cams, booking, IT)	$10,000	$25,000	Hardware, install, licenses.
Pre-Opening Payroll / Training	$15,000	$35,000	Hiring and staff certification.
Professional Fees (A/E, permits, legal)	$8,000	$25,000	Varies by jurisdiction.
Opening Inventory / Merch / Supplies	$5,000	$15,000	Retail, party supplies, consumables.
Initial Marketing (pre-sale & grand opening)	$15,000	$40,000	Digital + local events.
Additional Funds (3 months)	$118,400	$200,800	Working capital cushion.
Total Estimated Investment	$616,400	$736,800+	Brand lists ~$616.4k–$736.8k; some third-party FDD summaries show higher topside ranges depending on site and scope.

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Notes:

The brand’s own “Franchise Options” materials cite ~$616,400–$736,800 as an approximate initial investment window for a standard launch and ~11k–14k sq ft facility size.
Certain public FDD summaries (by third-party directories/analysts) list broader ranges for specific years and build scenarios; confirm the current Item 7 with the franchisor.

Ongoing Fees & Financial Terms

Verify current numbers in the latest franchise documents; structure may differ by format and year.

Fee / Term	Amount / Basis	Notes
Royalty	6% of gross revenues	Disclosed in brand FAQ.
Brand/Marketing Fund	Typically ~2% of sales	Reported by franchise directories; confirm current rate.
Local Marketing	As required by brand	Often a monthly minimum or % of sales.
Technology / Software	Varies	Booking/POS/IT subscriptions.
Renewal / Transfer	As per FDD	Fees and conditions apply.

Facility, layout & staffing

Footprint: ~11,000–14,000 sq ft for a full Ultimate Ninjas site; Academy format targets a smaller entry point.
Zoning & build-out: high ceilings, reinforced anchoring, safety surfacing, spectator/party rooms, reception/retail.
Team: GM/manager, coaches/instructors, birthday/camp staff, front desk; additional part-time staff in peak seasons.

Revenue streams

Core: memberships, class packs, session-based enrollment.
Events: birthday parties (high-margin), group/private events, school fundraisers, corporate team-building.
Camps & programs: day camps, seasonal camps, after-school, homeschool classes.
Adult fitness: ULTIFIT classes and programs.
Add-ons: merchandise, concessions, special competitions.

Training & support

Pre-opening: site selection guidance, build-out specs, equipment and safety standards, pre-sale marketing plan.
Operations: curriculum and coach training, party/camp playbooks, waiver/safety protocols, customer service SOPs.
Growth: marketing toolkits, calendar planning (classes/camps/events), KPIs for utilization and conversion.

Ideal owner profile

Operators with multi-unit fitness/entertainment or family attractions experience do well, but strong local marketers with community ties also fit. Useful skill sets: facility build-out/project management, hiring/coaching culture, multi-channel local marketing, and risk/safety discipline.

Steps to open

Discovery & FDD review: validate territory, format (full site vs. Academy), and capex.
Site selection & LOI: ceiling height, parking, demographics, school proximity, and birthday/camp demand.
Design & build: obstacle layout, safety plan, party rooms, tech stack.
Team & training: coach certification, service standards, sales scripts.
Pre-sale & launch: memberships, founding offers, school outreach, community events.
Scale: optimize class mix, birthday/camp calendar density, adult programming, and second-site planning.

Ultimate Ninjas Franchise Info:https://ultimateninjas.com/franchise/