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Exercise Coach vs "BODYBAR," and "BODYBAR PILATES" — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Exercise Coach | "BODYBAR," and "BODYBAR PILATES" | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $259,840 | $431,425 |
| Total fees | 7% | 9% |
| Outlets | 215 | 73 |
| Lawsuits | 0 | 0 |
Exercise Coach: what their numbers say
Gross Sales & Select Operating Expenses (Marketing, Payroll, Rent, Utilities) for 182 Qualifying Studios in 2024. All Qualifying Studios open entire year. Excludes owner compensation, taxes, insurance, technology fees.
"BODYBAR," and "BODYBAR PILATES": what their numbers say
38 of 73 studios open full 2025. Average gross sales $766,821, net income $182,646. Top third averaged $939,878 sales/$293,255 net. Bottom third $597,451/$95,712. Excludes 27 new studios, 2 transfers, 3 founder-owned.
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