Full-Time
General Manager
Updated on 9/3/2026
Club Pilates
5,001-10,000 employees
Pilates studios offering classes and franchising
Compensation Overview
$25 - $27/hr
Saline, MI, USA
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- At least 2 years of sales management experience.
- Confidence in generating personal sales and training sales representatives in sales.
- Ability to manage and drive four revenue streams: memberships, retail, private training, and teacher training.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing, diverse environment.
- Ability to recognize areas for improvement and make changes using good judgment.
- Affinity for and passion for fitness.
- Solid writing and grammar skills.
- Highly organized, proficient in data management, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Professional, punctual, reliable, and neat.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, clients, and the general public.
- Proficiency with computers and studio software.
- Lead generation, including grassroots marketing and networking.
- Implement the sales process to schedule prospects into introductory classes.
- Conduct membership sales.
- Manage the staff schedule.
- Coordinate directly with all vendors and ensure studio retail and products are stocked with accurate inventory counts.
- Supervise sales representatives.
- Hire and manage all instructors at the studio.
- Use ClubReady, including revenue reports and attendance reports.
- Review instructor evaluations performed by master trainers.
- Make independent decisions related to high-level customer service.
- Collect outstanding dues.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pilates studio.
- Enforce Club Pilates policies and procedures.
- Ensure all forms, administrative supplies, and studio literature are stocked and visible.
- Schedule and participate in networking and community events and studio promotions.
- Strategically manage marketing campaigns to generate leads for the studio.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in the fitness industry.
Club Pilates runs a nationwide network of studios offering low-impact, full-body Pilates workouts designed to improve posture, strengthen the core, and correct muscle imbalances. Classes range from introductory to advanced and are taught with specialized studio equipment in a group setting, with a focus on both physical and mental well-being. Members pay through memberships, class packages, or teacher training programs, and the brand grows through franchising to expand reach. The company differentiates itself by its emphasis on accessibility for a broad audience, structured class variety, and a franchise-enabled growth model, aiming to help people maintain a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle through consistent Pilates practice.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sandy, Utah
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 openings in Bangkok and Mexico City prove international demand remains strong.
- June 2026 Saber Ammori signed 70 studios across Michigan, Maryland, and New York.
- April 2026 Philippines deal targets 30 studios, extending Asia-Pacific growth through 2036.
What critics are saying
- Xponential reported Club Pilates same-store sales down 5% in Q2 2026.
- August 2026 debt reached $522 million; 5.0x leverage squeezes franchise support.
- FTC and New York settlements damaged franchise credibility; future sales slow if owners balk.
What makes Club Pilates unique
- August 2026: Club Pilates passed 1,500 studios, far ahead of Pilates rivals.
- 450-hour teacher training and multiple class levels create strong instructor consistency.
- Master franchising localizes expansion while keeping centralized brand, curriculum, and technology support.
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↑ 20%Why Xponential Fitness (XPOF) stock is trading up today. August 26, 2026 at 16:00 PM EDT i This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. Tamar Securities, LLC make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness. What happened? Shares of boutique fitness studio franchisor Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF) jumped 9.4% in the afternoon session after Fund 1 Investments disclosed a 9.9% stake in the company and signaled plans to engage with management regarding operational and strategic opportunities. According to a regulatory Schedule 13D filing, Fund 1 Investments holds 4,170,610 Class A common shares, acquired for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $25.85 million. The investment firm stated that it built the position in the belief that the stock was undervalued. Fund 1 Investments also indicated it intends to evaluate operational improvements and may discuss topics such as board composition, capitalization, and potential business combinations with company leadership. The shares closed the day at $5.68, up 8.3% from the previous close. What is the market telling Tamar Securities, LLC. Xponential Fitness's shares are very volatile and have had 27 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The previous big move Tamar Securities, LLC wrote about was 19 days ago when the stock dropped 22.5% on the news that second-quarter profitability badly missed expectations and management cut full-year guidance. Adjusted EPS of just $0.02 came in far below the roughly $0.13 consensus, and the company lowered 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlooks below Wall Street's prior framework. Revenue of about $66 million fell 13% year over year. Same-store sales declined 6.8%, and Club Pilates - the flagship brand - also posted negative comps, so the miss was rooted in weaker studio-level demand, not only accounting noise. A shift to outsourced merchandise fulfillment further reduced reported sales, but that structural change does not explain soft same-store trends. Full-year revenue guidance was cut to $250-$260 million and adjusted EBITDA to $91-$97 million (about $255 million and $94 million at the midpoints), both below prior company guidance and consensus. Net new studio openings were also trimmed to about 150. Franchise fitness stocks are valued on system-wide sales growth and unit economics; when comps crack and the guide comes down in the same print, multiple compression tends to be immediate - especially with a strategic review already hanging over the story. Xponential Fitness is down 29.4% since the beginning of the year, and at $5.67 per share, it is trading 37% below its 52-week high of $9 from February 2026. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Xponential Fitness's shares 5 years ago would now be looking at only $508.62. ALSO WORTH WATCHING: Nvidia's Quiet Partner. Nvidia's chips cost a hundred grand. The connectors that make them work cost even more. One company makes them all. Every AI server needs specialized infrastructure the chip companies don't make. High-speed cables. Power connectors. Thermal sensors. This 90-year-old company built a monopoly on it. The AI boom just started. This stock is still flying under the radar. Claim The Stock Ticker Here for FREE. Report this content If you believe this article contains misleading, harmful, or spam content, please let Tamar Securities, LLC know.
Fitness franchise opportunities in Asia Pacific in 2026: gyms, boutique studios and the wellness boom. The short answer. The fitness franchise sector is one of the most durable franchise categories in Asia Pacific in 2026, spanning full-service gym franchises, boutique fitness studios and emerging wellness and recovery concepts. Demand is structural - urbanisation, rising health awareness, corporate wellness and a young middle class that treats exercise as identity, not obligation. For investors, the question is less whether to enter than which format fits their capital profile, operating appetite and market. This guide maps the main models and how franchise rights are typically structured across the region. Why fitness franchises keep compounding in Asia Pacific. Fitness spending across Southeast Asia, East Asia and the Gulf has proven resilient through economic cycles because it rides several reinforcing trends at once: dense urban living that favours convenient neighbourhood formats, social-media-driven fitness culture, employer wellness programmes and public-health policy tailwinds. The demand signal shows up far beyond the gym floor - global activewear brands are following it too, as Fabletics' India entry with Reliance Brands illustrates. When apparel, equipment and studio concepts all chase the same consumer, category depth is real. The three main fitness franchise formats. Most opportunities fall into three operating families, each with a distinct capital and management profile - described here structurally rather than in figures, since commitment levels vary by brand and market. | Format | Footprint & build-out | Operating intensity | Revenue model | Best-fit operator | | Full-service gym (e.g. big-box HVLP clubs) | Large floor plates; equipment-heavy build-out | Continuous staffing, maintenance and member operations | Recurring memberships at accessible price points | Well-capitalised multi-unit groups with real-estate access | | Boutique studio (Pilates, cycling, HIIT, yoga) | Compact spaces; lighter fit-out | Class scheduling and instructor quality drive everything | Class packs and premium memberships | Owner-operators and portfolio investors scaling studio clusters | | Wellness & recovery (stretch, sauna, contrast therapy) | Small-format suites | Appointment-led, service-business cadence | Sessions, plans and add-on retail | Service-minded operators adding a complementary concept | Boutique fitness: where the regional momentum is. The boutique wave - led globally by Pilates - is scaling fast across Asia Pacific. Club Pilates recently crossed 1,500 studios worldwide as it opened in Bangkok, while Australia's STRONG Pilates has been signing multi-country master franchise deals of its own. In the Gulf, boutique concepts are among the fastest-growing service franchises - a dynamic we unpack in our guide to Pilates franchise opportunities in the GCC. Studios travel well across borders because the format is compact, brand-led and instructor-driven rather than equipment-warehouse dependent. Full-Service gyms: scale players for committed operators. At the other end of the spectrum, high-value low-price gym brands continue to add units globally - Crunch Fitness, for example, passed 550 gyms worldwide on the back of committed multi-unit franchisees. Big-box formats reward groups that can secure anchor retail sites, manage larger teams and run disciplined member-services operations - and they tend to award development rights market by market to operators who can prove that capability. How fitness franchise rights are structured in the region. Cross-border fitness deals in Asia Pacific and MENA typically use one of three structures: master franchise rights for a country or territory, area development agreements committing to a staged opening schedule, or single-unit licences inside an existing developed market. Which is right depends on capital depth, management bench and how proven the brand already is locally - trade-offs we analyse in detail in our guide to master franchise and area development structures. What to evaluate before committing. * Format fit - match the concept's footprint and staffing model to your operating capacity, not just your capital * Market density - boutique studios need affluent, walkable catchments; big-box gyms need anchor sites and parking or transit * Instructor and talent pipeline - boutique economics live and die on coaching quality and retention * Brand support depth - training systems, member technology, marketing playbooks and supply arrangements * Territory logic - whether the brand grants protected development rights and how openings are sequenced * Local regulation - licensing, health and safety and employment rules vary widely across the region Market snapshots: where operators are looking in 2026. Thailand and Singapore remain the region's boutique-fitness beachheads, with Bangkok now a standard first stop for international studio brands entering Southeast Asia. Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia offer the demographic depth - young, urban, digitally native populations - that rewards accessible gym formats and first-mover boutique clusters. India's fitness and athleisure surge is pulling in global brands across the value chain, while in the GCC, wellness-forward government agendas and premium consumer spending make the Gulf one of the highest-intent boutique markets anywhere. Sequencing matters: operators who prove a format in one dense urban market earn the credibility - and often the contractual rights - to expand into neighbouring territories. Frequently asked questions. Is a gym franchise a good investment in Asia Pacific in 2026? The category's fundamentals are strong - recurring-revenue memberships, structural demand growth and proven international brands actively granting rights. Returns depend on format selection, site quality and operating discipline, so the investment case is operator-specific rather than universal. Which fitness franchise format grows fastest right now? Boutique studios - Pilates in particular - are the fastest-scaling format across Asia Pacific and the Gulf, because compact footprints and class-based models replicate quickly across urban catchments. Do I need fitness industry experience to buy a fitness franchise? Not necessarily. Established systems supply training, operating manuals and technology; what brands screen for is management capability, capital adequacy and commitment to the operating cadence the format demands. How do master franchise rights work for fitness brands? A master franchisee acquires the right to develop a defined territory - often a country - and typically commits to a development schedule, local adaptation and sub-franchising or corporate build-out. Industry bodies such as the Health & Fitness Association track the global operating benchmarks many brands reference in those negotiations. VF Franchise Consulting advises investors and operators on fitness franchise entry across Asia Pacific and MENA.
Club Pilates expands global footprint past 1,500 studios, widening gap as industry leader. Posted: August 13, 2026 in Chains Club Pilates IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, part of the Xponential Fitness family and the world's largest Pilates brand by number of studios, is celebrating a new milestone of 1,500 studios nationally and internationally, reaffirming its position as a global Pilates leader. This accomplishment comes on the heels of recent openings in Bangkok, Thailand and Mexico City, Mexico, as the brand continues to expand internationally through Master Franchising. "Few franchise brands make it to 100 locations, let alone 1,500, Club Pilates is a brand that has proven that it can travel and adapt meaningfully to local communities around the world," said Bob Kaufman, President of International for Xponential Fitness. "The global adoption of Club Pilates in so many diverse markets is a testament to our capable and dedicated franchisees, instructors, studio teams, and members." THE CLUB PILATES DIFFERENCE Club Pilates was built around making Pilates approachable for everyone, from beginners and active agers to advanced practitioners. The brand has also made a name for itself by continually innovating and elevating its programming over the last two decades, designed to help members achieve results in strength, mobility, balance, and overall well-being. Most recently, Club Pilates debuted Circuit, an athletic, full-body class that fuses classic Reformer Pilates with strength-training and low-impact cardio bursts. Members can enjoy the following class types at Club Pilates: * Intro Class; * Reformer Flow; * Cardio Sculpt; * Center + Balance; * Control; * Restore; * Suspend; * Circuit; * Teen. The class structure allows members to start at whatever level they are, including introductory, and progress through increasingly challenging formats, creating a clear long-term fitness journey. This is made possible because of exceptional instructors. The Club Pilates Teacher Training program requires 450 hours of comprehensive education, including in-studio instruction, observation, hands-on practice, and online learning, preparing highly qualified instructors to lead classes in Club Pilates studios. Club Pilates has trained over 24,000 instructors, who make the modality approachable for all experience levels. Private Pilates sessions are also available for members who want a more personalized experience. The true Club Pilates difference shows with member results. People all around the globe benefit from memberships because they encourage consistency and relationship-building with instructors and fellow members, creating a strong sense of community that drives noticeable results. CONTINUED EXPANSION The international powerhouse demonstrates that its business model is in demand from both members and franchisees. Club Pilates combines the resources of a global brand with the personal connection of local studio ownership, making it the perfect combination for both customers and owners. Franchisees are deeply invested in their communities while benefiting from national marketing, technology, training, and support, all to support the unique Club Pilates space of providing full-body, low-impact workouts focused on building strength, mobility, flexibility, coordination, balance, and cardio to the population. "What an incredibly exciting milestone this is for the brand and the Club Pilates community," said Tianna Strateman, President of Club Pilates. "To see this brand continue to grow and resonate with so many people around the world is truly amazing. We're bringing Club Pilates to new people around the world daily and providing a path to a more fulfilling life."
Club Pilates tops 1,500 studios, leaning into international growth. August 6, 2026 1/3 free articles used this month. The world's largest Pilates brand by a considerable distance, Club Pilates continues to expand, with fresh studio openings in Bangkok and Mexico City underscoring the franchise's push to open more locations abroad Club Pilates has crossed 1,500 studios globally, a milestone that further cements its position as the world's largest Pilates brand by studio count. The Xponential Fitness-owned brand reached the number on the back of recent openings in Bangkok, Thailand, and Mexico City, Mexico, as it continues to expand internationally through master franchising agreements. "Few franchise brands make it to 100 locations, let alone 1,500. Club Pilates is a brand that has proven that it can travel and adapt meaningfully to local communities around the world," said Xponential Fitness president of international Bob Kaufman. "The global adoption of Club Pilates in so many diverse markets is a testament to our capable and dedicated franchisees, instructors, studio teams, and members." The Bangkok and Mexico City debuts are the latest in a string of moves that suggest Club Pilates is banking on overseas markets to keep its growth curve climbing as the U.S. boutique fitness landscape becomes more crowded, especially for Pilates studio concepts. Club Pilates has built its brand around accessibility, designing its programming for everyone from first-timers to advanced practitioners and "active agers." Its class lineup spans Intro Class, Reformer Flow, Cardio Sculpt, Center + Balance, Control, Restore, Suspend, Teen and its newest addition, Circuit, an athletic, full-body class that blends classic Reformer Pilates with strength training and low-impact cardio intervals. "What an incredibly exciting milestone this is for the brand and the Club Pilates community," said Club Pilates president Tianna Strateman. "To see this brand continue to grow and resonate with so many people around the world is truly amazing. We're bringing Club Pilates to new people around the world daily and providing a path to a more fulfilling life."
More businesses, restaurants announced for giant I-84 development in Meridian. July 30, 2026 2:32 PM Gift Article If you've driven down Interstate 84 in Meridian this summer, you've probably seen dirt moving across the wide swath of farmland lining the interchange at Ten Mile Road. Since May, construction has been underway on the first phase of commercial development at The District at Ten Mile, the 220-acre project headed by Treasure Valley developer Tommy Ahlquist. On Wednesday, developers with Ahlquist confirmed more than a dozen businesses that are planned for the project, with some openings expected as soon as next year. New spots announced include: Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi, Over Easy, Birdcall, Floyd's 99 Barbershop, Club Pilates and PDS Health. Inspired in part by the popular shopping center The Village at Meridian but twice as large, the massive development is expected to bring new shops, offices and restaurants to the northwest corner of the Ten Mile Interchange. The area surrounding the interchange has exploded with development in the 15 years since it opened, at The District at Ten Mile is set to deliver one of the final major bursts. Here's where developers say you'll soon be able to eat, shop and work out: Target: Look a little closer at the land west of Ten Mile, and you'll see the gray walls of Meridian's first Target going up. The roughly 148,000-square-foot Target will be the Treasure Valley's fourth, with opening eyed for May 2027, Ahlquist previously told the Statesman. Life Time: A more than 100,000-square foot Life Time fitness center will "anchor" The District at Ten Mile, along with Target, Ahlquist's vice president of leasing, Holt Haga, said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. A national luxury fitness chain, Life Time recently opened its first Idaho gym in Eagle, with memberships starting at $299 a month. In-N-Out: It's looking like Ten Mile Road will be getting an In-N-Out, after all. After the California burger chain was blocked from building its second Meridian restaurant farther north on Ten Mile, developers announced that they planned to build a new home for the fast-food joint at The District. The chain has three other Treasure Valley spots. Parlor Doughnuts: An Indiana-based "layered doughnut" company plans to make its Idaho debut, according to Haga, featuring coffee and vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly sweets. Kura Sushi: This revolving Japanese sushi restaurant is "coming soon!" to Meridian, its website says. Over Easy: This Arizona restaurant chain plans to offer diners "a classic American breakfast, a boozy brunch, or a casual lunch" at The District, Haga announced. Birdcall: Another fast-casual chicken joint wants in on the Treasure Valley scene. That's Birdcall, an up-and-coming Denver, Colorado-based chain that's so far expanded into Arizona, Mississippi and Texas. Floyd's 99 Barbershop: Also based out of Denver, Floyd's 99 Barbershop specializes in men's haircuts and beard trims, and has one Idaho shop in South Meridian. Club Pilates: This pilates studio chain started in San Diego, California in 2007 and has six locations in the Treasure Valley, including two in Meridian, according to its website. PDS Health: Formerly known as Pacific Dental Services, PDS Health is a dentistry-focused health care company. Handel's Ice Cream: Once crowned the No. 1 ice cream on the planet by National Geographic, this homemade ice cream company has a shop opening soon in Eagle. The District at Ten Mile would be its second Idaho location. Zao Asian Grill: This "Asian fusion" chain has most of its restaurants in Utah, but made its Idaho entrance at The Village at Meridian last year. With customizable bowls, salads and wraps prepared Chipotle-style, the restaurant has another location in the works next to the coming Handel's in Eagle. If you've been following Statesman reporting on The District at Ten Mile, you may already know that other businesses scheduled to open include: Panera Bread, Taco Bell, Mo' Bettahs, Tide Cleaners and Chase Bank. Developers have also hinted at two hotels, a law enforcement-focused daycare and six industrial buildings, two of which are already under construction along I-84 and are expected to open in the fall. In a Facebook post Wednesday, Haga said that about 12,000 square feet of retail space are still available at the site. Business. July 25, 2026 4:00 AM July 24, 2026 4:00 AM Local. July 21, 2026 1:53 PM July 9, 2026 4:00 AM Idaho Statesman Rose covers Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and Star for the Idaho Statesman. She grew up in Massachusetts and previously interned for a local newspaper in Vermont before taking a winding path here. If you like reading stories like hers, please consider supporting her work with a digital subscription. Support my work with a digital subscription