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Studio Pilates

Studio Pilates studios provide Pilates and other exercise classes and sell approved products. Franchisees run studios using proprietary courses, music, videos, customized reformers, and brand-designed interiors.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$502,732 – $869,732

USD estimate for leased premises of 1,200 to 1,700 sq. ft., with base rent of $1.65 to $7.50 per sq. ft. monthly. Includes the franchise fee, three months' rent, a deposit of one to three months' rent, and a three-month startup-funds allowance. Budget exclusions and equipment assumptions are below.

Initial franchise fee

$50,000

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

The $50,000 USD fee is nonrefundable after signing. A $2,000 holding deposit counts toward the fee and is refundable if either party decides not to sign. The remaining balance is due when you sign the franchise agreement.

Selected fees

  • Royalty8% of Gross Sales, payable weekly

    Gross Sales includes all product and service income, excluding refunds and sales tax. Royalty payments are deducted automatically from your account.

  • Advertising contributionSystem-wide Marketing Fund: 2% of Gross Sales, payable monthly

    Gross Sales excludes refunds and sales tax. The rate may increase if 50% of franchisees agree. A separate cooperative advertising fee may apply if a cooperative is established; none existed at issuance. Fund spending in your area is not guaranteed. Required marketing materials and media costs are separate.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Your ownership structure affects who must supervise the studio and personally guarantee the agreement.

Owner involvement
Individual franchisees and named Key People must personally supervise the studio full time.
Main responsibilities
Run the approved range of classes and products within the brand's operating and pricing rules.
Manager requirements
Key People must complete training and cannot conduct a similar business; they do not need an ownership stake.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

Studio Pilates International USA Corp, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issued May 14, 2026); Issuance date: May 14, 2026.

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.