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.”
