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Total raised
$63k
1 round on record
Latest round
$63k
Venture round · Jan 2026 · 8 mo ago
Team
11-50
employees, estimated range
Hiring now
3
+1 posted in 30 days
The money's age
Fresh money
8 months since the last round · and hiring
Momentum
48/100
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Aug 12
Recognition August 12, 2026 HOTWORX is a 2026 Inc 5000 Honoree Featured in: Inc. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim… · inc.com
Jul 8
Launched HOTWORX Launches AI Fitness Coach For Smarter Workouts · FranchiseWire
Apr 22
Launched HOTWORX Launches TrainingTRAX, Amplifying Fitness with AI-Powered Coaching · Fitt Insider
Jan 28
Raised a round Venture round $63k · Franchising.com
Oct 1, 2025
Launched HOTWORX Launches 2025 · Franchising.com
Funding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture round | Jan 2026 | $63k | — | Franchising.com |
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News
Hotworx Ignites Growth Surge With Infrared Sauna Workouts
The fitness industry is on fire right now, but no concept is hotter than Hotworx-at least while you're there.
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HOTWORX Franchise Expands to Alaska, Starting in Wasilla
Former Alaskans return with a new fitness trend: hot yoga, hot pilates, and hot cycle sessions held in saunas to keep muscles limber and lithe.
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HOTWORX Launches AI Fitness Coach For Smarter Workouts
TrainingTRAX brings AI-powered coaching, adaptive workouts, and fitness tracking to HOTWORX members.
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Reinvention to Revolution: Hotworx Builds a New Category in Fitness
By combining infrared sauna technology with HIIT and isometric training, Hotworx has grown into a global franchise
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HOTWORX Earns Top Ranking Among Boutique Fitness Franchises in New Entrepreneur 2026 Industry Rankings
HOTWORX is proud to be recognized as the top boutique fitness brand in Entrepreneur Magazine's inaugural Top 10 Industry Franchise Rankings list.
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HOTWORX Founder & CEO Stephen P. Smith Named a 2026 Most Admired C-Suite Executive by New Orleans CityBusiness
HOTWORX announced today that Founder and CEO Stephen P. Smith has been named a 2026 Most Admired C-Suite Executive by New Orleans CityBusiness.
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HOTWORX Founder & CEO Stephen P. Smith Named a 2026 Most Admired C-Suite Executive by New Orleans CityBusiness
/PRNewswire/ -- HOTWORX, the pioneering infrared fitness franchise, announced today that Founder and CEO Stephen P. Smith has been named a 2026 Most Admired...
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Building a Smarter Studio: Why HOTWORX Built an AI Coach into the Member Experience
Learn how HOTWORX integrates AI coaching into its fitness studios to improve member engagement, personalization, and franchise innovation.
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Hotworx Unveils AI-Powered Personal Training App, Joining Early Adopters
Hotworx has launched TrainingTrax, an AI-powered personal training platform, joining Vasa Fitness and NYSC on the AI coaching wave.
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Growth
Hiring Momentum
28/100
Slowing
Open positions
3
0 opened / 0 closed in 30 days
ATS activity
Every ~5 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Sales
100% ▲
Financials
Total raised
$63k
Latest round
Venture - Series Unknown
Funding rounds
1
Funding rounds
| Round | Announced | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venture - Series Unknown | 2026 | $63k | Details |






