F45 Training Holdings and $FXLV investors reached a $10.5M settlement to resolve claims tied to F45’s IPO Offering Documents and later statements about how it generated franchise-growth revenue.
F45 Training Holdings has agreed to a $10.5M settlement with $FXLV investors over alleged misstatements tied to its franchise growth/revenue model. After its July 2021 IPO, F45 promoted rapid studio expansion and “upfront” franchise payments. On July 26, 2022, F45 cut guidance, reduced opening plans, and said a $250M credit line wouldn’t be available. Shares fell over 60% the next day; the case later settled in February 2026.
Timeline:
July 16, 2021: F45 completes IPO (priced at $16/share).
May 16, 2022: F45 announces a $150M franchise financing facility with Fortress and reiterates growth targets at that time.
July 26, 2022: F45 issues a “Strategic Update,” cutting revenue guidance, reducing planned openings, stating a $250M credit line “will not be available, announcing layoffs, and disclosing the CEO's resignation.
July 27, 2022: $FXLV plunged over 60%.
Dec. 8, 2022: Lawsuit date referenced in the settlement materials’ statutory calculations (date of suit).
Aug. 14, 2023: F45 stock is voluntarily delisted from the NYSE.
Feb. 13, 2026: Stipulation of the settlement agreement.
Background:
When F45 Training Holdings, Inc. went public in July 2021, it was presented to investors as an Austin, Texas-based fitness franchisor with a model designed to scale quickly through franchise studio openings.
In its IPO materials, F45 emphasized that its franchising strategy could support accelerated studio growth and that most franchise sales generated upfront payments—including an upfront establishment fee payable when a new franchise agreement was signed.
The prospectus also highlighted a plan to increase the mix of multi-unit franchisees over time, reinforcing the idea that the company could expand faster through larger franchise commitments.
Investors later alleged, however, that F45 did not disclose that it was offering “modified” payment terms for certain large multi-unit deals, which they claim contributed to rising accounts receivable and weaker cash flow—undermining the idea that growth reliably translated into “upfront” revenue.
They also alleged that F45’s rapid-expansion strategy depended heavily on franchisees opening multiple locations quickly and/or franchisees needing near-100% financing, which the complaint characterizes as unsustainable.
On July 26, 2022, F45 announced a major strategic reset—cutting guidance and studio-opening targets, stating a $250M credit line “will not be available,” and announcing layoffs and leadership changes.
The stock allegedly fell more than 60% the next day (from $3.51 to $1.35), after which shareholders filed suit claiming F45 misled investors about the sustainability of its franchise growth and revenue model.
What Can Investors Expect Now?
F45 Training Holdings and $FXLV investors reached a $10.5M settlement to resolve claims tied to F45’s IPO Offering Documents and later statements about how it generated franchise-growth revenue.
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