Club Pilates franchise
Club Pilates runs reformer Pilates studios offering group classes for all levels on membership plans. Studios need certified instructors, and the brand is part of Xponential Fitness. At the end of 2025 there were 1,179 Club Pilates locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $413K–$1.03M
- Franchise fee
- $65,000
- Royalty
- 8%
- Locations, 2025
- 1,179+426 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Irvine, California
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Club Pilates franchise costs
Opening one Club Pilates studio costs an estimated $413,289 to $1,029,811. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC, 2026 filing, page 34
Club Pilates franchise fee
The franchise fee is $65,000, for a single studio ($55,000 for a second studio, $48,750 for qualifying veterans). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC, 2026 filing, page 24
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Currently 2% of gross sales to the brand development fund. |
Source: Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC, 2026 filing, page 26
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Club Pilates publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports gross revenue for franchised studios, including studios at larger expansion sites. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 868 (+115) | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1,029 (+161) | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1,179 (+150) | 0 | 3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC, 2026 filing, page 83
How Club Pilates compares
Of the 14 fitness franchises on this site, Club Pilates is the 7th cheapest to open and the 4th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Club Pilates | Typical fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $413K | $434K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +56.6% | −0.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 12 of 14 |
Typical is the median across the 14 brands in fitness franchises.
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Club Pilates franchise questions
Does Club Pilates help with financing?
No. Club Pilates does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Club Pilates franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Club Pilates grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Club Pilates can open nearby.
How long is a Club Pilates franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Club Pilates growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 435 franchised locations opened and 9 closed or left, a net change of +56.6%. About 0.3% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 3.7% typical for fitness franchises.
How does Club Pilates compare with other fitness franchises?
Of the 14 fitness franchises here, Club Pilates is the 7th cheapest to open (low end $413K against a $434K median) and the 4th largest by number of locations. Its 8% royalty is above the 7% median.
Does Club Pilates say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports gross revenue for franchised studios, including studios at larger expansion sites. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Club Pilates based?
Club Pilates Franchise SPV, LLC is based in Irvine, California.