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title: "Xponential Fitness Signs Development Deal with Riser Fitness"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/02f55b65-6329-4a27-8104-bcc26017e4e4
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260420_xponential_fitness_signs_development_deal_with_riser_fitness.html
category: "Gym & HVLP"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Gym & HVLP"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-04-20T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:24:05.692Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534438327276-14e5300c3a48?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Xponential Fitness Signs Development Deal with Riser Fitness

**TL;DR:** Xponential Fitness has signed a development deal with Riser Fitness for 127 Club Pilates studios. Riser Fitness will open the studios over the next five years in six states where it has obtained the remaining territories.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-20. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260420_xponential_fitness_signs_development_deal_with_riser_fitness.html).*

## Story

IRVINE, Calif. (April 20, 2026) – Xponential Fitness announced today the signing of its largest multi-unit agreement in the company’s history. Riser Fitness has obtained the remaining territories in six states and has agreed to open 127 Club Pilates studios over the next five years.

“Riser Fitness has been an exceptional franchisee group and operator for Club Pilates and Xponential Fitness, bringing Pilates to so many communities that can benefit from the practice, and contributing to the brand’s place as a leader in the booming Pilates industry,” said Mike Nuzzo, CEO of Xponential Fitness. “We are thrilled that Riser Fitness will continue to grow Club Pilates’ presence with this exciting deal, which is the largest in Xponential’s history.”

Established in 2013, Riser Fitness operates more than 110 studios across eight states and has an international presence. It holds licenses across its development pipeline.

“As Pilates continues to boom, Riser Fitness’ trajectory has been unmatched thanks to our team’s operational excellence, Xponential and Club Pilates’ playbook, and Fortress’ support,” said Jeffrey Nash, Co-CEO of Riser Fitness. “We look forward to growing Club Pilates even more in states where we are already seeing great success and bringing Club Pilates to a global audience.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- fitness industry (topic)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- Xponential Fitness (company)
- Club Pilates (company)
- studio expansion (topic)
- Mike Nuzzo (person)
- Riser Fitness (company)
- Jeffrey Nash (person)
- Fortress (investor)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260420_xponential_fitness_signs_development_deal_with_riser_fitness.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/02f55b65-6329-4a27-8104-bcc26017e4e4).