The Bar Method franchise
A The Bar Method franchisee operates a studio offering barre-based exercise classes. At the end of 2025 there were 77 The Bar Method locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $240K–$491K
- Franchise fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 77
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From The Bar Method Franchisor LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Bar Method franchise costs
Opening one studio costs an estimated $240,012 to $491,082. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The Bar Method Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
The Bar Method franchise fee
The franchise fee is $42,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The Bar Method Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of studio gross revenue, paid monthly. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: The Bar Method Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Bar Method publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: franchised studio gross revenues for the 12 months ended February 28, 2026. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The Bar Method Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 (−2) | 1 |
| 2024 | 73 (0) | 0 |
| 2025 | 77 (+4) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: The Bar Method Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 76
How The Bar Method compares
Of the 34 fitness franchises on this site, The Bar Method is the 6th cheapest to open and the 19th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The Bar Method | Typical fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $240K | $350K |
| Royalty | 6% | 7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | +2.7% | +71.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 29 of 34 |
Typical is the median across the 34 brands in fitness franchises.
