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BODYBAR
BODYBAR FRANCHISING, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Pilates studios providing Pilates-inspired group and individual classes, strength training, stretching, teacher training programs, and other authorized fitness services using proprietary apparatuses like Reformers and EXO Chairs. The business model revolves around a standardized system including distinctive studio design, operations manuals, online class scheduling and payments, and ongoing training and support, with franchisees paying initial fees, royalties, and advertising contributions. It targets fitness-conscious consumers seeking specialized, instructor-led Pilates and wellness experiences in a competitive fitness market.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $500/mo technology fee + $350-$400/mo bookkeeping
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 38 BODYBAR Pilates Studios that were open for the duration of the calendar year January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (the “Measurement Period")
* Used average, median, top 3rd, and bottom 3rd values directly from Table 1.1 for Gross Sales. Gross Profit and Net Income averages were taken directly from Table 1.1. Best guess profit range is based on the Low ($1,802) and High ($389,940) Net Income values reported in Table 1.1.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $766,821
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 79% of Specialized Fitness franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Specialized Fitness
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BODYBAR Current | $431K – $756K | $60K | 7.0% | 73 |
| JAZZERCISE | $2K – $3K | $1K | 20.0% | 5,251 |
| Orangetheory | $765K – $1.1M | $60K | 8.0% | 1,209 |
| F45 Training | $294K – $719K | $60K | 7.0% | 789 |
| Stretch Lab | $269K – $610K | $65K | 8.0% | 485 |
| BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL | $123K – $176K | $60K | 10.0% | 289 |
Specialized Fitness Average 34 franchises | $318K – $649K | $51K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 34 Specialized Fitness franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+5 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BODYBAR franchisees (2020 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
62 SBA loans on record
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96 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a BODYBAR franchise ranges from $431,425 to $756,035. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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