SALTVAULT franchise
2026 filing · April 30, 2026Shares sales figures
SALTVAULT at a glance
A studio offering music-driven Pilates mat classes, heated with infrared or unheated. At the end of 2025 there were 4 SALTVAULT locations in the US, 1 franchised and 3 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- SALTVAULT LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- First location
- 2019
- Typical size
- 2,000–2,200 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $524K–$735K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $50,000
- $45,000 for each additional studio
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus a marketing fund contribution
- Brand fund
- 1%
- 1% of gross sales, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 2%
- Renewal fee
- $2,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 4
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 1
- Company-owned
- 3
- States
- 1
- Most in California
Support and records
From SALTVAULT LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
SALTVAULT among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | SALTVAULT | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $629,250 | Costs more than 72% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $50,000 | Higher than 70% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 4 | Fewer than 74% of franchises |
How much a SALTVAULT franchise costs
Opening one SALTVAULT costs an estimated $523,950 to $734,550. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are build-out/leasehold improvements ($160,000 to $220,000) and furniture, fixtures and finishes ($100,000 to $150,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | ||
| Beginning Bundle Fee for Opening Merchandise and Fitness Equipment | $65,000 | ||
| Pre-Opening Instructor Training | $0 | $9,600 | |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $2,000 | $4,500 | |
| Website Development Fee | $1,000 | $1,500 | |
| Real Estate/Lease (3 months + deposit) | $28,000 | $48,000 | |
| Build-Out/Leasehold Improvements | $160,000 | $220,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Finishes | $100,000 | $150,000 | |
| Signage | $15,000 | $22,000 | |
| Insurance (3 months) | $3,000 | $3,750 | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Business License and Permits | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Computer System, including Software and POS System | $7,000 | $10,000 | |
| Audio, Video and Security Systems | $30,000 | $45,000 | |
| Music Licensing Fees | $1,250 | $1,500 | |
| Technology Fees (3 months) | $1,200 | ||
| Professional Fees/Services | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Grand Opening Expenses | $50,000 | $55,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $10,000 | $40,000 | |
| Total | $523,950 | $734,550 | |
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
SALTVAULT franchise fee
The franchise fee is $50,000, $45,000 for each additional studio. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales, paid monthly, plus a marketing fund contribution. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1% of gross sales, paid with the royalty; it can rise to 2%. |
| Business Management and POS Software Fee | Approximately, $800 per month |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Local Marketing/Advertising Expenses | $4,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 11–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures SALTVAULT publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 57
How SALTVAULT compares
Of the 23 Pilates and barre franchises on this site, SALTVAULT is the 19th cheapest to open and the 15th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | SALTVAULT | Typical Pilates and barre brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $524K | $413K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $735K | $736K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $55K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 4 | 8 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 (+1) | 3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: fitness franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 61
Where SALTVAULT locations are
At the end of 2025, SALTVAULT had locations in 1 state. The most are in California.
- California4
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Source: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, page 61
Who owns SALTVAULT?
SALTVAULT franchises are sold by SALTVAULT LLC.
From SALTVAULT 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: SALTVAULT LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
SALTVAULT filings
The figures on this page come from SALTVAULT LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 30, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 30, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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