Open an IM=X® Pilates and Fitness Franchise

Rated Top 50 by Entrepreneur Magazine

IM=X® is a full-service pilates studio franchise opportunity that provides athletic pilates, indoor cycling and barre workouts, plus personal training, strength conditioning and proprietary back exercise. Receive a well-established formula for success and a team of professionals dedicated to supporting you in actualizing your pilates studio business goals.

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THE MARKET 

12.8B

MARKET

+11.7%

COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2018-2025

9M

PRACTICING PILATES IN THE U.S.

THE IM=X® PILATES AND FITNESS ADVANTAGE

OUR EXCLUSIVE OFFER

  • Comprehensive Operational, Training and Marketing Support
  • Payroll Savings (tuition free staff certifications)
  • Vendor Savings (we pass the savings on to you)
  • USA made equipment (built to last)
  • Guided Site Selection and Buildout
  • Proven brand with over 35 locations
  • USA female owned company
  • 25% Greater Capacity than competitors
  • Private Web Pages with over 20 Landing Pages to Use
  • Manager Training for Semi-Absent Owners
  • Recurring Group and Elite Memberships
  • Over 80% Retention Rate (we have members for 15+ years)
  • Proven Physical Fitness and Medicine Programs
  • Proprietary Pilates, Back Exercise, Barre & Cycle 

Total investment ranges $72,800 – $224,745 (depending on size)

Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000-$46,000
Equipment packages range from $31,000-$72,000

Note: 3rd party financing is available as well as discounts for veterans and existing IM=X Instructors. 

Requirements

Financial requirements for this franchise:
Liquid Capital: $75,000
Total Investment: $72,800 – $224,745
Franchise Fee: $40,000 – $46,000

Options

Financial requirements for this franchise:
Financing: Available – 3rd party offers
Training Included: Tuition Free Staff Certifications
Equipment Leasing: Yes
“We really appreciate all of the support you have provided to us over the last many years.  We could not be as successful as we are without that support and we are truly grateful for it.  We look forward to many more successful years to come!”
Kevin and Lori Derella, Owners 
Kevin and Lori Derella, Owners

We are thrilled to be re-signed for our next 10 year term…Out of all of my different careers this is by far the best thing I have ever done and I truly love what I do! The IM=X® Pilates franchise allowed my husband to quit his job, and we have lived solely off our IM=X studio’s income for the past 10 years with a great lifestyle and more freedom.” 

Rhonda Webber, Owner, IM=X® Lake Oswego OR 
Rhonda Webber, Owner, IM=X® Lake Oswego OR

Stretch your limits…IM=X® has updated the classic pilates method with modern gym practices by adding more cardio work, offering classes tailored to client’s fitness goals, and having members pay monthly …And there is an added bonus: Franchisees are entitled to certifications annually which can be used in any manner they choose for their employees.“

-Entrepreneur Magazine 
-Entrepreneur Magazine

I had a fitness epiphany in a class called IM=X®. Created by Elyse McNergney, M.Ed., M.A., IM=X® stands for Integrated Movement Exercise…Think: Group Pilates class…The IM=X® class passed my fitness test: I was sore and sweaty. But, more than that, the next morning my run seemed a little boring in comparison.”

-Shape Magazine 
-Shape Magazine

Stepping the intensity up a notch, IM=X® incorporates cardio and strength-training elements for optimal sculpting success…created by exercise physiologist Elyse McNergney.”

- PilatesStyle Magazine 
- PilatesStyle Magazine
A Strong Body and Business

IM=X® Pilates and Fitness franchise territories available across the USA.

The IM=X® Pilates and Fitness franchise is a complete formula for success, one which leverages our past experience with the present opportunities in the pilates fitness and personal training markets. The greatest benefit of franchising is taking advantage of proven systems that are in place the very first day you open your doors. IM=X® Pilates has prepared you for that day, ensuring that you have the tools necessary to succeed. When you become an IM=X® studio owner, you gain access to valuable industry knowledge, a proprietary fitness program, business and marketing support, and unlimited tuition-free training for your team. IM=X® offers two models: the Full-Size Fitness Studio (2,000 – 2,6000 square feet) and The Personal Training Studio (500 – 1,500 square feet) options.

staff certifications

The IM=X® franchise commitment to education provides you with an edge over your competition. Our Master Trainers will certify as many staff as you need to develop, grow, and sustain your business, tuition-free! This provides immense payroll savings and guarantees quality, consistency and integrity in every class, every time.

equipment package

At the center of your IM=X® Pilates studio is our reliable reformer equipment — The Xercizer. It is the heaviest, highest quality reformer available. We’ve been manufacturing in the USA for over 20 years and it takes industrial-strength materials and ingenuity of design to build a reformer that your clients will prefer over others.

business support

The IM=X® Pilates and Fitness business model entails proven operational solutions for growing your boutique fitness business. Franchise owners and managers receive comprehensive business training and ongoing support from our team of experts. Our step-by-step procedures guide you from pre-opening through your initial membership drive and beyond.

marketing services

Our extensive world-class marketing and brand support saves you precious time and money. Our complete marketing program allows you to build your membership and private training business without the costs of a start up studio. Once you have signed on, we provide you with a marketing package that easily saves you tens of thousands of dollars.

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