Quick Verdict · who it fits
Studio Pilates International fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging fitness concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$503K - $870K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$595k population not disclosed in this filing
System size (Item 20)
20 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
8+ yrs
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$600,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
12
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Studio Pilates International ranks against 155 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
73rd pct · of 155 peers
Franchise fee
53rd pct · of 155 peers
System size
46th pct · of 155 peers
Fitness & Wellness industry averages
Avg investment
$418K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$48K
Avg system size
165
Franchises analyzed
155
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Pilates International | Disclosed | $50K | $503K - $870K | 8% | 20 |
| Discover StrengthSimilar price | Disclosed | $58K | $529K - $870K | 6% | 25 |
| 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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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Studio Pilates International requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $502,732–$869,732, per the most recent FDD on file.
Studio Pilates International is franchised by Studio Pilates International USA Corp., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Studio Pilates International discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $595,224. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Studio Pilates International has 20 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Studio Pilates International grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Studio Pilates International discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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