Is
Club Pilates
a franchise?
How many
Club Pilates
franchises
are there?
What are the
Club Pilates
franchise
fees?
Initial Franchise Fee
The initial franchise fee for Club Pilates is Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000). This fee is paid upon signing the agreement and grants the franchisee the right to operate the Studio under the terms of the agreement. The initial franchise fee is fully earned upon payment and is non-refundable.
Royalty Fee
Franchisees are required to pay a royalty fee equal to eight percent (8%) of the Gross Sales generated by the Studio over the immediately preceding week. This fee is paid weekly and is based on the Gross Sales of the Studio.
Marketing Fee (Contributions to Brand Development Fund)
Franchisees are obligated to contribute to the Brand Development Fund. The current contribution rate is 2% of Gross Sales. This contribution begins once the Studio starts generating revenue from its business operations. The contribution is typically paid in the same manner and at the same interval as the Royalty Fee.
Note: The fees presented here can be found in the Item 5 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. For a complete list of all the fees borne by the franchisee, please consult the Franchise Disclosure Document.
How much does
it cost
to start a
Club Pilates
franchise?
Note: The table above provides a snapshot of the main costs associated with starting the most common franchise format (as disclosed in the Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document). For a complete overview of all the expenses involved with the various formats offered by the franchisor, please consult the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Does
Club Pilates
provide
training
to its
franchisees?
Initial Training Program (or "Owner/Operator Module")
This is the primary initial training program. It covers various subjects including the history and philosophy of Club Pilates, real estate considerations, and more. The training is conducted at the franchise's headquarters in Irvine, CA, or at another designated location. The training can also be completed virtually.
Ongoing/Refresher Training
Franchisees, as well as their management personnel, may be required to attend up to five (5) days of additional training each year at a designated training facility. This training is provided without charging any training fee.
Instructor Bridge Training Program
Instructors hired over time must complete the Instructor Bridge Training Program before they can provide any classes or perform any Approved Services at the franchisee's studio.
Remedial Training
If the franchisor determines that a franchisee is not operating their studio in line with the terms of the agreement or the operations manual, or if there's a material default in the agreement, the franchisor can require the franchisee, their Designated Manager, and/or certain Authorized Instructors to attend up to five (5) additional days of training.
Does
Club Pilates
provides
territory
protection?
The franchise does provide territory protection within the Designated Territory, but it is not an exclusive territory, meaning other Club Pilates studios (whether franchised or company-owned) could potentially operate outside of your specific Designated Territory.
Can a
Club Pilates
franchise
be run as
a passive
investment?
Club Pilates franchise can be run without the direct daily involvement of the franchisee, allowing for the possibility of it being a passive investment, provided a Designated Manager is appointed and approved to manage the Studio's operations.
