Head to head · Fitness / Wellness✓ VERIFIED · 2026-07-12
F45 Training vs Kumon: units, growth & AI adoption
F45 Training leads on AI adoption (63/100 vs 61/100), while Kumon is the larger system by unit count (26,000+ vs 1,200+). F45 Training is growing faster year-over-year (+11.4%). Data verified Q3 2026.
| Metric | F45 Training | Kumon |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Fitness / Wellness | Education |
| Headquarters | Australia | Japan |
| Units (approx.) | 1,200+ | 26,000+ ◂ |
| Unit growth YoY | +11.4% ◂ | +2.4% |
| AI Adoption Score | 63/100 ◂ | 61/100 |
| Operations AI | 66 ◂ | 55 |
| Marketing AI | 62 ◂ | 52 |
| Training AI | 64 | 72 ◂ |
| Data infrastructure | 58 | 64 ◂ |
| Region | APAC | APAC |
| Index rank | #24 ◂ | #28 |
F45 Training
APAC-born functional fitness franchise with centrally programmed workouts delivered digitally — a naturally AI-ready operating model.
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SOURCE: FRANCHISEPULSE FRANCHISE INTELLIGENCE INDEX, Q3 2026 · FREE TO CITE WITH ATTRIBUTION + LINK