Vaura Studios franchise
A studio offering low-impact group Pilates workouts. At the end of 2025 there were 2 Vaura Studios locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $868K–$1.36M
- Franchise fee
- $100,000
- Royalty
- 7% of gross sales
- Locations, 2025
- 2+2 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From Vaura Incorporated’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Vaura Studios franchise costs
Opening Single studio costs an estimated $867,600 to $1,356,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Vaura Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 29
Vaura Studios franchise fee
The franchise fee is $100,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Vaura Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Vaura Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Vaura Studios publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Vaura Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 67
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 (+1) | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 (+1) | 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: Vaura Incorporated, 2026 filing, page 69
How Vaura Studios compares
Of the 21 gym franchises on this site, Vaura Studios is the 19th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Vaura Studios | Typical gym |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $868K | $399K |
| Royalty | 7% | 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.
