Pure Barre Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Product details

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Pure Barre fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$445K - $736K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$60K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$363k all franchised units

System size (Item 20)

617 +14

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

3+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

8 suits

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•8 Item 3 cases

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$360,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

617

Total units open

14

Units opened last year

13

Units closed last year

0

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Pure Barre ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

68th pct · of 155 peers

Franchise fee

72nd pct · of 155 peers

System size

93rd pct · of 155 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$418K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

165

Franchises analyzed

155

How Pure Barre stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Pure Barre Disclosed $60K $445K - $736K 7% 617
Pilates AddictionSimilar price None $321K - $752K 8% 11
JazzerciseBiggest system Disclosed $1K $2K - $3K 20% 5,092
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.7M - $2.3M 9% 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Pure Barre franchise cost?

Pure Barre requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $445,299–$736,465, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Pure Barre?

Pure Barre is franchised by PB Franchising SPV, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does Pure Barre disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Pure Barre discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $362,500. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Pure Barre charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Pure Barre locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Pure Barre has 617 total locations, with 14 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Pure Barre grant exclusive territory?

No. Pure Barre does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Pure Barre discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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