2026 FDD Issued Apr 17, 2026, amended Aug 7, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Pure Barre Franchise Cost (2026)
A Pure Barre franchise costs an estimated $455,299 – $736,465 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $60,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Studio (approx. 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft). Item 6 lists royalty: 7% of Gross Sales, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $455K – $736KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $60KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 7% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Pure Barre
Leasehold improvements are the largest line in Item 7’s single-Studio investment estimate. The table also includes studio fixtures, retail inventory, technology, and spending during a pre-sales period. Instructor training has a source discrepancy: Item 5 and Item 7 print different low figures for the same opening obligation. The range remains on source-review hold until that difference is clarified.
Item 6 charges 7% of Gross Sales on Gross Sales and currently lists 2% of Gross Sales for the Brand Development Fund. Local advertising has its own greater-of monthly spending requirement, subject to a cap shared with fund and cooperative contributions. Technology fees may increase and music licensing may become a separate charge, so the fee table requires more than a flat percentage comparison.
The Item 19 average of $393,761 covers Qualified Studios open for the full reported year. New Studios and Studios that ceased operations during the year are excluded. The FDD defines this Gross Revenue measure differently from Gross Sales used for royalties; applying the royalty percentage directly to the reported average would misstate the fee basis.
Item 20 reports 617 franchised Studios at the end of 2025. That year brought 14 openings and 14 exits, leaving the franchised count unchanged from the prior year. There were no company-owned outlets at year-end in the three years shown.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Pure Barre?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $60,000 for Pure Barre. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 22–24) states a $60,000 initial franchise fee for one Studio, reduced to $45,000 for a qualified veteran, $50,000 for a second Studio, or $40,000 for a third or later Studio if the stated conditions are met. The FDD also lists pre-opening items, instructor training, technology charges and possible sourcing or multi-unit development fees. Item 5 prints an initial instructor training range of $8,850–$13,750, while the Item 7 table on PDF page 30 prints $8,050–$13,750 for its instructor training line. Both printed figures are retained pending authoritative clarification.
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 22.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Pure Barre, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Pure Barre franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29.
Item 7 of Pure Barre’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single studio (approx. 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft) at $455,299 – $736,465. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Sourcing Fee | $0 | $28,000 |
| Travel & Living Expenses While Training | $0 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate/Lease and Professional Fees | $17,000 | $65,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $215,000 | $336,000 |
| Signage | $9,000 | $22,000 |
| Insurance | $3,196 | $15,256 |
| Fitness Equipment & Initial FF&E Package | $44,264 | $51,520 |
| Pre-Sales and Soft Opening Retail Inventory Kit | $13,500 | $14,400 |
| Computer System, A/V Equipment, and Related Components | $32,000 | $41,000 |
| Initial Marketing & Advertising Spend | $30,650 | $39,900 |
| Initial Instructor Training Fees | $8,050 | $13,750 |
| Technology and Software Fees | $3,639 | $3,639 |
| Additional Funds 3 months | $19,000 | $43,000 |
| Total | $455,299 | $736,465 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Multi-unit agreement for three Studios (first Studio plus development and possible sourcing fees) | $475,299 – $806,465 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 7 fitness records without a source-review hold is $1,029,811.
Item 7 Table A (PDF pages 29–30) lists the single-Studio expenses in the order shown; its rows add to the printed $455,299–$736,465 total. The estimate assumes financing of the equipment package and covers pre-sales plus the first three operating months. Item 5 (PDF page 22) prints an $8,850 low initial instructor training fee, while Item 7 (PDF page 30) prints $8,050 for its training line. These two amounts are not reconciled in the FDD; no replacement figure is inferred. Table B (PDF page 33) covers the first Studio plus the development fee and possible sourcing fee under a three-Studio multi-unit agreement.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Pure Barre charge? (Item 6)
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 24.
Item 6 of Pure Barre’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of Gross Sales | Every period | 7% of Studio Gross Sales, normally payable weekly after operations generate revenue. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Contributions to Brand Development Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | Every period | Currently 2% of Gross Sales, payable weekly. The franchisor may adjust the contribution subject to the marketing expenditure cap. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Regional or Local Advertising Co-Op | Varies | When it applies | No cooperative contribution is currently charged. If a cooperative is established, the amount is determined by the cooperative and is subject to the overall marketing expenditure cap. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Local Advertising Requirement | Varies | Every period | Monthly local spending must be the greater of $1,500 or 2% of prior-month Gross Sales. The franchisor may require payment to it instead of owner-directed spending; the marketing expenditure cap applies. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Initial Instructor Training Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $800 per Pure Barre Classic trainee and $350 per trainee for each additional core class format. Optional off-schedule onsite training is $2,000; travel and attendance costs are additional. (Item 6, PDF p. 24) |
| Technology Fee | $304 per month | Every period | Currently $304 per month, with a possible annual increase of up to 50%. The pre-sales phase uses a separate reduced rate disclosed in Item 5. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Music Licensing Fee (In-Studio) | Varies | When it applies | Currently included in the Technology Fee; the franchisor may require a separately charged recurring music licensing fee on notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Successor Franchise Fee | $10,000 | When it applies | $10,000 before expiration of the initial term; studio renovation is a separate renewal condition. (Item 6, PDF p. 25) |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 | When it applies | $10,000 generally. A transfer to an entity fully owned by an individual franchisee has a $750 administrative fee; a transfer to an immediate family member of an existing franchisee has a $1,500 administrative fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | $5,000 for a proposed relocation if the franchisor agrees to consider it. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Insurance Policies | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of unpaid premiums only if required coverage lapses and the franchisor elects to obtain insurance. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Mystery Shopper and Other Quality Control Programs | Varies | When it applies | No current assessment; up to $500 per year if the franchisor establishes a mystery shopper or similar program. (Item 6, PDF p. 26) |
| Audit Fees | Varies | When it applies | Audit costs, estimated at $500–$2,500 plus travel, if Gross Sales are understated by 2% or more or required reports are late. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Late Fees | Varies | When it applies | The lesser of 1.5% monthly interest or the highest applicable legal rate on overdue amounts; the franchisor may also charge $50 for each late payment or report. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $100 | When it applies | $100 for each day of non-compliance with material agreement obligations. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Cost of Enforcement or Defense | Varies | When it applies | Costs, including attorney fees, if the franchisor prevails in enforcing the agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Costs, including attorney fees, for claims arising from operation of the Studio. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Alternative Supplier Approval | Varies | When it applies | $1,500 per day for personnel evaluating a proposed supplier, plus travel, accommodations and meals. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs of the franchisor taking over Studio operations after an agreement breach, death or disability. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Lost Revenue Damages | Varies | When it applies | On specified early terminations, calculated from remaining months (capped at 36), royalty and fund rates, historical Gross Sales, present value and cost savings under the Item 6 formula. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
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Pure Barre startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 19 Gross Revenue is expressly defined differently from the Gross Sales base used for royalties and the brand fund. Mandatory local advertising uses a monthly greater-of formula, and technology fees can change. The disclosed revenue average cannot support a single reliable annual fee estimate. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Pure Barre franchised outlet history
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 617 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 611 | 45 | 41 | 615 | — |
| 2024 | 615 | 25 | 23 | 617 | — |
| 2025 | 617 | 14 | 14 | 617 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
53 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF page 89) prints the 2023–2025 franchised outlet totals; each row reconciles. Table 4 (PDF page 90) reports no company-owned outlets at each year-end. Transfers are taken from the Item 20 transfer table. The FDD notes that some outlets counted as ceased in 2023 later reopened.
How much do Pure Barre franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 73.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average gross revenue for qualified studios open the full year of $393,761 (2025, 603 qualified franchised studios open the entire year 2025). Pure Barre’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Pure Barre franchise agreement term?
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 62.
The standard Pure Barre franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
10-year initial term with an option to extend for one consecutive 10-year period upon compliance with studio standards, execution of then-current agreement, and payment of renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Pure Barre franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Pure Barre 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 42.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing a Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately 12 months to the Soft Opening.
The FDD separately estimates about five months to the Pre-Sales Phase.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pure Barre
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- How much does it cost to open a Pure Barre franchise?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD estimates the total initial investment ranges from $455,299 – $736,465 for a single boutique fitness studio. This covers the $60,000 initial franchise fee, interior buildout, specialized barre equipment, technology systems, and initial operating reserves.
- What are the ongoing royalties and marketing fees for Pure Barre?
- Item 6 lists 7% of Gross Sales in royalties and 2% of Gross Sales toward the brand development fund. The linked fee table also lists technology charges and their payment terms.
- What is the average revenue for a Pure Barre franchise?
- Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports $393,761 for Average gross revenue for qualified studios open the full year. The disclosed sample is 603 qualified franchised studios open the entire year 2025. This is not a statement of owner profit.
- How many studios does Pure Barre have?
- According to Item 20, the franchise network comprises 617 franchised studios. During 2025, the brand opened 14 studios and recorded 14 exits. A calculated exit rate is withheld until FDD source verification is complete.
Sources
PB Franchising SPV, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 17, 2026, as amended August 7, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 22
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 24
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 29
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 72
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 89
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 62
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. Item 5 and Item 7 print different instructor-training lows; sourceReview retains the conflict and this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 17, 2026).
- October 22, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- August 7, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.