Core Precinct franchise
2026 filing · March 9, 2026
Core Precinct at a glance
A reformer Pilates studio built around athletic coaching and measured training.
The business
- Franchisor
- Core Precinct LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 2,500–3,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $576K–$1.17M
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $55,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 8% + minimum
- The greater of 8% of gross revenue or $2,500 a month, paid weekly, plus 2% to the national brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid weekly
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Core Precinct LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Core Precinct among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Core Precinct | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $874,656 | Costs more than 81% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $55,000 | Higher than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Core Precinct franchise costs
Opening one Core Precinct costs an estimated $575,778 to $1,173,533. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($231,178 to $593,033) and pilates and other studio equipment ($100,000 to $200,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | ||
| Site Development Fee | $10,000 | ||
| Initial Training Program | $3,000 | ||
| Pre-Opening Training Travel and Lodging Expenses | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Go Team Training | $5,000 | ||
| Athletic and Program Training | $3,000 | ||
| Real Property – Purchased or Leased | $21,000 | $60,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $231,178 | $593,033 | |
| Design Architect | $8,000 | $10,000 | |
| Office Equipment, POS Systems | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Pilates and other Studio Equipment | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| Other Required Equipment and Furniture | $26,200 | $51,000 | |
| Fixtures | $9,500 | $19,500 | |
| Security System | $1,500 | $4,000 | |
| Utilities Deposits | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Opening Inventory for Resale | $15,000 | ||
| Business Permits and Other Licenses | $500 | $10,000 | |
| Signage | $7,000 | $25,000 | |
| Legal and Accounting Fees | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Grand Opening Fee, Digital Advertising and Printed Materials | $20,000 | ||
| Grand Opening Local Area Activation/Grand Open Event | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| Grand Opening Support | $5,000 | ||
| Insurance | $5,200 | $6,800 | |
| Misc. Supplies | $700 | $1,200 | |
| Additional Funds (initial 3 months) | $25,000 | $40,000 | |
| Total | $575,778 | $1,173,533 | |
Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Core Precinct franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross revenue or $2,500 a month, paid weekly, plus 2% to the national brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid weekly. |
| Technology Fee | $950 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from page 13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Core Precinct does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
How Core Precinct compares
Of the 23 Pilates and barre franchises on this site, Core Precinct is the 21st cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Core Precinct | Typical Pilates and barre brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $576K | $413K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $1.17M | $736K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $55K | $55K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 0 | 8 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 19 of 23 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 23 brands in pilates and barre franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Who owns Core Precinct?
Core Precinct franchises are sold by Core Precinct LLC.
From Core Precinct LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Core Precinct LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 10
Core Precinct filings
The figures on this page come from Core Precinct LLC’s 2026 filing, issued March 9, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 9, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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