Xponential Fitness announced on March 18 2026 that it had reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, agreeing to pay $17 million to franchisees over a 12‑month period and to submit the agreement to court for approval.
The settlement resolves allegations that the company misrepresented the time required to open a franchise, falsely claimed a six‑month opening window when it typically took over a year, omitted key executive disclosures, failed to provide timely Franchise Disclosure Documents, and did not disclose the bankruptcy of a former President of Franchise Development or the status of studios that had closed.
The settlement comes amid a broader financial picture that includes a Q4 2025 earnings miss, a $53.7 million net loss for 2025, and a 4 % decline in same‑store sales. Xponential forecasts 2026 revenue to be $260–$270 million, a 16 % drop from 2025, and expects a 20 % reduction in new studio openings. In addition to the FTC payment, the company has agreed to a $22.75 million settlement with over 500 franchisees, bringing total redress to nearly $40 million.
Market reaction to the combined settlements and weak earnings was sharp: shares fell 10 % in after‑hours trading following the Q4 earnings announcement and more than 40 % after the settlement news, reflecting investor concern over the financial impact and the company’s forecasted decline in revenue and studio openings.
Management stated that the settlement “closes a historical chapter for the Company and allows it to focus on future growth and continued support for its franchisees under new management.” The company also said the resolution would “substantially reduce regulatory and legal uncertainty.”
The settlement removes a significant regulatory hurdle, but the company’s financial health remains fragile. The forecasted revenue decline, loss of new studio openings, and ongoing headwinds such as a high proportion of inactive studio licenses suggest that Xponential will need to navigate a challenging growth environment while managing the costs of the settlement and ongoing franchisee support.
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