The Bar Method
Fitness · Gyms
- Active units
- 73
- Avg unit volume
- $405k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About The Bar Method
The Bar Method Palos Verdes is a boutique fitness studio that specializes in barre classes for students of all levels. Located in Rolling Hills Estates, California, the studio offers certified instruction, a challenging yet safe workout, and a supportive community. The signature method at The Bar Method Palos Verdes uses your own body weight, the ballet barre, and a few props to create a transformative workout that results in long, lean sculpted muscles. This workout not only reshapes your entire body but also allows you to tap into your inner strength, leaving you feeling strong, confident, and poised after each class. Highly-trained instructors customize the barre exercises to ensure they are safe and effective for people of any age and fitness level, including modifications for pregnant women and individuals with injuries. At The Bar Method Palos Verdes, you can expect a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. The studio offers various amenities, including towels, lockers, showers, and free parking. Reserve your spot in class through their website or app to guarantee your spot. Come and experience the transformative power of barre at The Bar Method Palos Verdes.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$43k
- Existing franchisee pricing
Existing franchisees (affiliates in good standing) pay $37,500 for a single studio
- Existing franchisee veteran pricing
Existing franchisee who meets veteran requirements pays $33,750
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,500 – 2,500 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement - New Franchisee (2 locations)
$75k
- Area Development Agreement - New Franchisee (3 locations)
$98k
- Area Development Agreement - Additional locations (New Franchisee)
$28k
- Area Development Fee description
$0
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — Qualifying veterans pay $38,250 for a single Bar Method Studio
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations77
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings5
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate5.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.7%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio5.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$397k
Gross Revenues include all revenues generated by franchised Studios during the period, excluding bona fide refunds, credits, and sales taxes; chargebacks are n…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$530k
Gross Revenues include all revenues generated by franchised Studios during the period, excluding bona fide refunds, credits, and sales taxes; chargebacks are n…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate0.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open11 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 ratio—
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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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.