Strong Pilates franchise
A studio combining Pilates-based resistance work with rowing and cardio exercise. At the end of 2025 there were 7 Strong Pilates locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $400K–$1.01M
- Franchise fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 8%; minimum applies
- Locations, 2025
- 7+7 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From STRONG PILATES US, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Strong Pilates franchise costs
Opening Single studio costs an estimated $399,995 to $1,007,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: STRONG PILATES US, INC, 2026 filing, page 21
Strong Pilates franchise fee
The franchise fee is $59,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: STRONG PILATES US, INC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of revenue subject to a minimum royalty. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: STRONG PILATES US, INC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Strong Pilates publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: STRONG PILATES US, INC, 2026 filing, page 62
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 (+1) | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 (+6) | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Strong Pilates passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
Source: STRONG PILATES US, INC, 2026 filing, page 65
How Strong Pilates compares
Of the 21 gym franchises on this site, Strong Pilates is the 12th cheapest to open and the 20th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Strong Pilates | Typical gym |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $400K | $399K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 1.3% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 17 of 21 |
Typical is the median across the 21 brands in gym franchises.
