Pure Barre
Pure Barre franchises allow owners to operate fitness studios offering proprietary barre classes and other specialized low-impact exercise programs that combine elements of Pilates, weights, and ballet to strengthen and sculpt the body without adding bulk. The business model involves franchisees paying initial fees and ongoing royalties to access the Pure Barre system, including training, equipment specifications, operational standards, and marketing support. The target market primarily consists of fitness enthusiasts, particularly women seeking effective, safe group workout classes in a boutique studio environment.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $304/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 599 Qualified Studios, owned and operated by third-party franchisees, that operated for the entire Measurement Period (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).
* Gross revenue data, median, and quartile averages extracted directly from the 'Total' row and quartile averages in 'Part A-1: Gross Revenue of Qualified Studios' table on page 2. A weighted average calculation confirmed the reported total average gross revenue.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Pure Barre Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Fitness Studios
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Barre Current | $314K – $629K | $60K | 7.0% | 617 |
| Planet Fitness | $1.5M – $5.2M | $20K | 7.0% | 2,298 |
| ANYTIME FITNESS | $459K – $908K | $43K | N/A | 2,290 |
| F45 Training | $349K – $786K | $60K | 7.0% | 751 |
| HOTWORX | $259K – $878K | $20K | N/A | 578 |
| Snap Fitness Club | $431K – $1.1M | $40K | N/A | 484 |
Fitness Studios Average 55 franchises | $425K – $1.0M | $47K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 55 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+34 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Pure Barre franchisees (2013 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
761 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily fraud in the inducement, breach of contract, wrongful termination, and violations of state franchise laws by current and former Pure Barre franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Xponential Chief Operating Officer Timothy Weiderhoft filed personal Chapter 7 in August 2023 (discharged December 2023). Instant Brands (former employer where Chief Marketing Officer Louise Ocasion served as President and CMO) filed Chapter 11 in June 2023 (plan approved February 2024).
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Pure Barre franchise ranges from $314,411 to $629,345. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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