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Yoga Six
Yoga Six franchises fitness studios that provide yoga and other specialized exercise classes through live group and individual sessions, membership programs, and approved services using the Yoga Six system standards. Franchisees develop and operate studios in approved locations, typically within retail shopping centers, adhering to comprehensive design, operational procedures, training, and marketing guidelines. The target market includes fitness enthusiasts seeking accessible yoga instruction and related workouts from certified instructors.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $334/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 162 Qualified Studios, owned and operated by third-party franchisees, open for the entire Measurement Period (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024).
* Gross Revenue data extracted from 'Part A-1: Gross Revenue of Qualified Studios' table on page 2. The 'Total' row average and median are used for overall figures. Top quartile average is from the '1st Quartile' row, and bottom quartile average is from the '4th Quartile' row. All 162 Qualified Studios were owned and operated by third-party franchisees during the Measurement Period (January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024).
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $488,615
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Picture a yoga empire expanding under a powerhouse parent company, yet whispers of courtroom battles and past bankruptcies linger in the fine print. Item 19 finally pulls back the curtain on revenue performance, while SBA loan records paint an unexpectedly stable picture for a system with its share of turbulence. Is this boutique fitness contender poised for your portfolio, or hiding cracks beneath the downward dog?
Yoga Six, franchising since 2018 under Xponential Fitness, has nudged from 185 locations in 2023 to 192 in 2024—a modest +4% growth signaling steady but not explosive expansion. Projected new units stand at 16, with 3 terminations and a notable 19 system transfers hinting at some owner reshuffling rather than mass exodus. Item 20 flags litigation primarily around disclosure violations, fraudulent inducement, and breach of contract claims against Xponential brands like Yoga Six—red flags for operational friction. Bankruptcy history in the system adds caution, though SBA stats shine: 61 loans averaging $433K with a low 1.6% default rate suggests franchisees are servicing debt effectively.
Financials hit hard with initial investments of $529,233-$826,265 and a $60K franchise fee, plus 7% royalties, 2% ad fund, and $334/month tech fee—positioning it as mid-tier for fitness. Item 19 discloses average gross revenue at $488,615 and median $468,417, implying solid top-line potential for studios in retail centers targeting yoga enthusiasts. For investors eyeing cash flow, these figures (pre-expenses) suggest viability if costs are controlled, but Xponential's multi-brand litigation cloud tempers optimism—high transfers and legal noise mean scrutinize FDD Items 7 and 20 closely before committing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Yoga Six Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 91% of Specialized Fitness franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Fitness
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yoga Six Current | $529K – $826K | $60K | 7.0% | 192 |
| 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 |
| Stretch Zone | $139K – $320K | $60K | 7.0% | 377 |
Specialized Fitness Average 34 franchises | $314K – $650K | $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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Yoga Six franchisees (2019 – 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.
61 SBA loans on record
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311 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily claims of franchise disclosure violations (e.g., California Franchise Investment Law), fraudulent inducement, breach of contract and implied covenant of good faith, and unfair trade practices by current and former franchisees across multiple Xponential-affiliated brands including AKT, Yoga Six, BFT, CycleBar, Row House, Pure Barre, Rumble, and Stretch Lab.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Xponential Chief Operating Officer of North America Timothy Weiderhoft and wife filed personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy on August 9, 2023 (discharged December 20, 2023). Instant Brands Acquisition Holdings Inc. et al. (former employer of Chief Marketing Officer Louise Ocasion) filed Chapter 11 on June 11, 2023 (reorganization plan approved February 23, 2024).
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 Yoga Six franchise ranges from $529,233 to $826,265. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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