FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.
Pilates Addiction franchises boutique fitness studios offering Pilates and other specialized exercise classes on proprietary AURUM Reformer equipment, along with related products and services. A franchisee operates a single studio, typically a one-story 1,500 to 1,800 square foot space located in a metropolitan area or surrounding suburbs, serving customers year-round. Qualified owners may also sign a development agreement to open multiple studios within a designated territory.
Source: Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee
Every value here comes straight from the FDD; anything not yet source-verified stays blank rather than estimated. The Pro figures and full interpretation unlock with a Pro membership.
Every data point Zorzee tracks for this brand, in FDD Item order. Missing source data stays blank; Pro-only interpretation remains locked.
| Item | Data Point | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item 3 | Litigation Actions (total) | 6 actions disclosed | FDD Item 3 |
| Item 5 | Initial Franchise Fee | The Initial Franchise Fee is $65,000 (Item 5, p.17). | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 5 | Development Fee | Under a Development Agreement, a Development Fee equal to 100% of the aggregate Franchise Fees for all committed Studios is due on signing, ranging from $165,000 to $480,000 for a commitment of three to ten Studios, and is credited against the Franchise Fee for each Studio developed (FDD Item 5, p.10-11). | FDD Item 5 |
| Item 6 | Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Sales of the Studio, currently due weekly (FDD Item 6, p.12). | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | National Media Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Corporate Ad & Development Fund | Pro | FDD Item 6 |
| Item 6 | Total Ongoing Fee Burden | Pro | Calculated (Item 6) |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (low) | $320,532 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 7 | Total Investment (high) | $752,335 | FDD Item 7 |
| Item 8 | Required Purchases (food/supplies) | Pro | FDD Item 8 |
| Item 11 | Franchisor Assistance | Pro | FDD Item 11 |
| Item 12 | Exclusive Territory | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 12 | Territory Size | Pro | FDD Item 12 |
| Item 15 | Operating Participation | Pro | FDD Item 15 |
| Item 17 | Initial Term Length | Pro | FDD Item 17(a) |
| Item 17 | Renewal Terms | Pro | FDD Item 17(b)-(c) |
| Item 17 | Required Remodel at Renewal | Pro | FDD Item 17(c) |
| Item 17 | Termination Triggers | Pro | FDD Item 17(f)-(h) |
| Item 17 | Transfer Fee | Pro | FDD Item 17(m), Item 6 |
| Item 17 | ROFR Provisions | Pro | FDD Item 17(n) |
| Item 17 | Post-Termination Non-Compete | Pro | FDD Item 17(r) |
| Item 19 | Revenue Metric Disclosed | Pro | FDD Item 19 |
| Item 20 | Total Franchised Units (2023) | 11 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Company-Owned Units (2023) | 0 | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) | Total studio count was unchanged at 11 during 2025 (11 at the start and end of the year), but composition shifted sharply: franchised units rose from 2 to 11 as nine affiliate-owned WundaBar Studios were sold and converted to franchised Studios under arms-length agreements, and company/affiliate-owned units fell from 9 to 0 (FDD Item 20, Tables 1, 3, and 4, p.55-57). | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Terminations | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 20 | Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open | Pro | FDD Item 20 |
| Item 21 | Audited Financials | Pro | FDD Item 21 |
Each signal turns one part of the filing into a read a buyer can act on. Strength means the disclosed data is favorable. In Line means it is typical for the category. Deal-Specific means the term is populated but you still have to model it against your own deal. Concern means the disclosed data is a real risk. The read is free. The reasoning behind it is the Pro read.
Pilates Addiction does not disclose an Item 19 earnings claim in the tracked filing. The caution below stays free.
This filing does not publish an Item 19 earnings claim. There is no earnings figure hidden behind the Pro gate.
Pilates Addiction trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.
Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.
6 actions disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.
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