STRONG PILATES
Strong Pilates franchises the development and operation of fitness training studios offering customers Pilates-based workouts infused with cardio via specially designed Pilates beds that include built-in rowing or biking machines (Bikeformer or Rowformer), together with related services and products. The business model involves granting single-unit Franchise Agreements or multi-unit Development Agreements to qualified franchisees, typically those with fitness industry experience, for locations in high-traffic urban and suburban retail strip centers near residential and commercial areas. The target market for the studios comprises fitness-oriented customers seeking innovative Pilates-cardio experiences.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% marketing fund + $250/mo technology fee (capped at $1,500/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 1 franchised Strong Business opened in San Antonio, Texas, operated for 7 full calendar months (September 2024 - March 2025).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How STRONG PILATES Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STRONG PILATES Current | $373K – $812K | $59K | 8.0% | 1 |
| JAZZERCISE | $2K – $3K | $1K | 20.0% | 5,251 |
| F45 Training | $294K – $719K | $60K | 7.0% | 789 |
| Stretch Lab | $269K – $610K | $65K | 8.0% | 485 |
| Stretch Zone | $139K – $320K | $60K | 7.0% | 377 |
| BRITISH SWIM SCHOOL | $122K – $168K | $60K | 10.0% | 258 |
Specialized Fitness Average 35 franchises | $316K – $642K | $51K | 7.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 35 Specialized Fitness 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
Franchisee Contacts
12 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a STRONG PILATES franchise ranges from $373,145 to $811,500. This includes a franchise fee of $59,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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