barre3
Fitness · Gyms
- Active units
- 151
- Avg unit volume
- $414k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About barre3
With over 170 studios and a comprehensive online platform, barre3 is determined to help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you prefer to visit their state-of-the-art studios or exercise from the comfort of your own home, barre3 has the perfect solution for you. Their studios are strategically located, making it easy for you to find one near you. If you prefer online workouts, barre3 offers a vast collection of at-home workouts that you can access anytime, anywhere. From barre workouts to full-body strength training, their programs are designed to effectively tone and sculpt your body while providing a challenging yet accessible workout experience. Join barre3 today and discover a holistic and empowering approach to fitness.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Additional studio discount
Discounted initial franchise fee for additional studios purchased after your initial studio is $41,250
- Re-branding discount
Existing studios re-branding to barre3 studios may have a discounted initial fee of $25,000; Studio Barre franchisees re-branding pay $0
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,400 – 2,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations166
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings23
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate11.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR14.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio11.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$393k
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$589k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.7×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.