Bodybar Pilates Studio Franchise
Audited FinancialsRisk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$389,964 - $759,356
Franchise Fee
$55,000
Total US Locations
46
Business Summary
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC offers a franchise opportunity for establishing and operating studios that provide Pilates-inspired classes and other fitness-related services. These studios operate under the BODYBAR trade name and utilize its established business system.
Corporate History
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC was incorporated in Texas on December 16, 2014. The company began offering franchises on February 23, 2015, operating under the BODYBAR and BODYBAR PILATES trade names. BODYBAR Franchising, LLC has no parent or predecessor companies, but an affiliate, BODYBAR Franchise IP Holding LLC, formed in 2019, owns the intellectual property associated with the system.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$389,964 - $759,356
Franchise Fee (Low)
$55,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$60,000
Royalty %
7%
Marketing %
2%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$258,924
Equipment Costs (High)
$495,731
Working Capital
$52,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC's financial condition, as reflected in its financial statements, raises questions about its ability to provide services and support to franchisees. For 2024, the company reported a net loss of $7,996 and a negative members' deficit of $2,076,091. Current liabilities ($2,097,835) significantly exceeded current assets ($795,275), indicating a working capital deficit. Similar financial challenges were present in 2023, with a net loss of $522,988 and a negative members' deficit of $2,068,095.
Financing Details
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC does not offer any direct or indirect financing to its franchisees. This means franchisees will need to secure their own loans or funding. The franchisor also does not guarantee any notes, leases, or obligations that franchisees may incur. However, BODYBAR Franchising, LLC may have relationships with third-party financial institutions that could assist qualified franchisees with financing options.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
46
Franchised Units
46
Corporate Units
0
Avg Square Footage
2,375
Franchising Since
2015
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC has no litigation to report in Item 3 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. There are no ongoing or recent lawsuits, arbitrations, or other legal proceedings that are required to be disclosed.
Bankruptcy History
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC has no bankruptcy history to report in Item 4 of its Franchise Disclosure Document. There have been no bankruptcy proceedings involving BODYBAR Franchising, LLC or its key personnel.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
5 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew their franchise for additional 5-year terms, BODYBAR Franchising, LLC franchisees must provide written notice of their intent to renew 180 to 360 days before the current term expires. They must be in good standing, without any defaults on their agreements or monetary obligations to BODYBAR Franchising, LLC or its affiliates. Franchisees are required to refurbish and upgrade their studio to meet current brand standards at their own cost, satisfy any new training requirements, and sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may have different terms, including higher royalty and advertising fees. Additionally, franchisees and their principals must sign a general release of claims against BODYBAR Franchising, LLC and its affiliates, secure an extension of their lease, pay a renewal fee of $10,000, and agree to any reasonable modifications to their Protected Area boundaries.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
Before a BODYBAR Pilates studio opens, BODYBAR Franchising, LLC helps with site selection by providing guidelines, a list of preferred vendors, and reviewing proposed sites and leases. The franchisor also offers prototypical architectural and design plans, access to operations manuals, and lists of approved suppliers for equipment, furniture, and initial inventory. Franchisees receive initial training for business owners, studio managers, and fitness managers, along with on-site or virtual pre-opening and grand opening assistance, with franchisees reimbursing travel, lodging, meals, and wages for the franchisor's representatives. Once the studio is operational, BODYBAR Franchising, LLC provides ongoing assistance by conducting periodic operational evaluations, administering the national Marketing Fund, and supplying advertising and promotional materials. The franchisor also offers advice and written materials on managing studios, makes approved merchandise available for purchase, provides updated lists of approved suppliers, and offers additional training programs, seminars, and ongoing support for owners and managers. Franchisees may also be invited to attend meetings or conferences.
Initial Training Hours
66
Training Location
At our corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, or online/remote
Ongoing Support
After a BODYBAR Pilates studio opens, BODYBAR Franchising, LLC provides ongoing support through various means. The franchisor may conduct periodic evaluations of operations and offers advice and written materials on managing studios. They also make available merchandise for resale and provide updated lists of approved suppliers. BODYBAR Franchising, LLC offers additional training programs, seminars, and ongoing support for owners, operations managers, studio managers, and fitness managers. Franchisees may also be invited to attend meetings or conferences with the franchisor's personnel and other franchisees. The franchisor also administers a Marketing Fund and, periodically, provides advertising and promotional materials for local advertising.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC seeks franchisees whose Operating Principal maintains at least a 25% ownership interest in the business and dedicates full-time efforts to supervising operations, without engaging in other businesses unless approved by the franchisor. The Operating Principal must also meet training requirements and satisfy other standards. BODYBAR Franchising, LLC recommends that a Studio Manager and/or Fitness Manager be designated to handle daily operations and management, and these managers must devote their full time and best efforts to the studio's operations and meet the franchisor's educational and business criteria. The Operating Principal remains ultimately responsible for the managers' performance.
Industry Experience Required
No
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
supervisory
Territory Type
protected
Territory Size Requirements
BODYBAR Pilates grants its franchisees a Protected Area for their single studio location. The boundaries of this Protected Area are not a fixed minimum or maximum radius but are determined based on the specific market area, taking into account factors like population density and drive times. The radius will be measured in miles or blocks from the studio location. For area development programs, BODYBAR Pilates grants a Development Area, whose size is determined before signing the agreement, considering market demographics, existing studio penetration, site availability, and growth trends.
Staffing Notes
BODYBAR Franchising, LLC requires each studio to designate an Operating Principal, who must personally devote full-time efforts to supervising operations and meet the franchisor's qualifications and training requirements. Franchisees have the option to designate a Studio Manager and/or a Fitness Manager to handle the day-to-day operation and management of the studio, and these managers must also dedicate full-time effort and meet specific training requirements. The Fitness Manager is responsible for recruiting instructors, ensuring quality, and scheduling classes. All instructors must complete Module 1 of the BODYBAR Pilates Founding Instructor Training Program prior to opening and the remaining portions after opening to become certified. All managers, principals, and personnel with access to confidential information must sign a confidentiality and non-competition agreement.