Pure Barre

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.

617
Locations
$314K–$629K
Investment
Since 2012
Franchising
Health & FitnessIrvine, CAXponential Fitness, Inc.www.purebarre.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$60,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$314,411 $629,345
Low: $314,411High: $629,345
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
7.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$304 – $304
Item 6 of FDD

7% royalty + 2% brand fund + $304/mo technology fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0

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
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Pure Barre
Current
$314K – $629K$60K7.0%617
Planet Fitness$1.5M – $5.2M$20K7.0%2,298
ANYTIME FITNESS$459K – $908K$43KN/A2,290
F45 Training$349K – $786K$60K7.0%751
HOTWORX$259K – $878K$20KN/A578
Snap Fitness Club$431K – $1.1M$40KN/A484
Fitness Studios Average
55 franchises
$425K – $1.0M$47K6.9%

* 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

Top States
1TX
58
2FL
51
3CA
46
4NY
31
5GA
30
6VA
27
7NC
26
8IL
25
9MA
22
10PA
21
11OH
20
12NJ
19
13TN
19
14MI
19
15WA
18

+34 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Pure Barre franchisees (20132025)

Total Loans
196
Average Loan
$227,961
Total Volume
$44.7M
Default Rate
1.5%

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.

NameSBA 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)

Franchisee Cases2

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

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

Terminations
9
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
14
Transfers
55
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

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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