Club Pilates UK Sets Out to Define the Future of Reformer Pilates
Club Pilates UK is expanding with a proven Reformer Pilates franchise model built on instructor-led classes and recurring memberships. Backed by over 1,000 global studios, the brand offers franchise partners a scalable, data-driven opportunity in the fast-growing UK boutique fitness market.
Shaun M Jooste, writer
Published at 06/01/2026 , Reading time: 3 min
The UK boutique fitness market continues to gather momentum, and one of the world’s most established Pilates brands is now stepping confidently into the spotlight. Club Pilates UK is expanding its presence with a clear ambition: to become the category-defining Reformer Pilates franchise across the UK.
Built on a premium, instructor-led studio experience and a proven membership-based model, Club Pilates offers franchise partners a rare opportunity to enter a high-growth fitness category with a concept refined over more than a decade and validated across 1,000+ studios globally.
A proven Pilates concept built for scale
At its core, Club Pilates delivers high-quality Reformer Pilates classes that are accessible to a broad demographic, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Group-based classes are designed to balance personal instruction with scalability, creating an experience that feels premium while remaining commercially efficient.
What truly differentiates the gym franchise brand is its maturity. Rather than relying on untested assumptions, the Club Pilates model is driven by real-world performance data gathered from years of global operation. A multi-tier membership structure underpins the business, generating predictable, recurring revenue and strong member retention, which provides franchisees with greater visibility over cashflow and long-term growth.
In the UK, where demand for Pilates is accelerating but scaled competition remains limited, Club Pilates is uniquely positioned to lead the category rather than follow it.
A franchise system designed to support growth
The strength of the Club Pilates franchise lies in the depth of its systems and support. Franchisees benefit from a highly refined operating framework that guides them from territory planning and studio selection through to launch and long-term operations.
Standardised studio layouts, equipment specifications, and class formats ensure consistency across the network, while detailed playbooks cover pre-sale strategy, local marketing, soft openings, and grand launches. This structured approach allows new studios to build awareness quickly and establish strong membership foundations from day one.
Ongoing support does not stop after opening. Performance is continuously monitored through central systems that track memberships, utilisation, and key operational metrics. Regular check-ins, benchmarking, and performance reviews help franchisees optimise their studios over time, whether operating a single location or scaling into a multi-site portfolio.
Aligned with long-term consumer demand
Club Pilates does not chase short-lived fitness trends. Instead, it focuses on fundamentals that continue to resonate with modern consumers: high-quality instruction, low-impact strength training, accessibility, community, and long-term wellbeing.
As part of the wider Xponential Fitness group, Club Pilates benefits from shared insight across multiple fitness and wellness brands, allowing it to identify emerging behaviours and refine its offering without compromising brand integrity. Recent updates to class formats and progressions ensure experienced members remain challenged while maintaining accessibility for newcomers.
This balance of innovation and consistency helps future-proof the concept in a competitive and evolving market.
A clear vision for UK expansion
Club Pilates has set out a disciplined long-term strategy to open 100 studios across the UK over the next decade. Growth is being approached strategically, prioritising the right locations and the right franchise partners rather than rapid expansion.
Ideal franchisees include commercially minded professionals, experienced multi-unit operators, and Pilates instructors seeking to scale their impact through ownership, all supported by a proven franchise system. By combining controlled growth with continuous refinement of programming, marketing, and operations, Club Pilates aims to establish itself as the leading Reformer Pilates brand in the UK.
An exciting opportunity in boutique fitness
With accelerating demand for Pilates, limited scaled competition, and a globally validated operating model, Club Pilates UK presents a compelling franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a premium, membership-led fitness business.
Those interested in joining the brand at this early stage of its UK expansion can now explore Club Pilates UK and request further information.
Shaun M Jooste, writer





