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Pure Barre is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 175 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Fitness / Boutique fitness.

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Pure Barre is the largest and most-established barre fitness brand in North America, offering low-impact, high-intensity, full-body workouts that appeal to a broad range of fitness levels.

Boutique gym studios have reshaped the fitness landscape by offering intimate, community-driven environments paired with expert-led, targeted workouts.

Xponential Fitness shares surged Thursday after the boutique fitness franchisor disclosed that the U.S.
Pure Barre has stated its annual Pure ACED Challenge, a fun opportunity to build strength and confidence while achieving your summer fitness goals.

In this latest “Fireside Chat” video, Katelyn DiGiorgio, President at Pure Barre, and Athletech News Founder and CEO Edward Hertzman break down the growth of Barre, both as a modality in general and through the Pure Barre franchise.

Xponential Fitness hosts investor day at NYSE on May 29.

Prestige Franchise Partners takes over Bodybar Pilates with 25 new studios planned

Pilates Addiction, a bold evolution of the traditional Pilates studio, has opened its first location in West Hollywood, marking the start of a national rollout that will potentially redefine the popular group fitness modality.

SalesRevv has raised $3.24 million in seed funding for its software platform that deploys AI-powered sales agents to help fitness and wellness franchise businesses convert more leads into paying members.

Pure Barre launches Barre Stronger Challenge with 20 classes in 31 days.
Now in its sixth year, the Barre Stronger Challenge is an annual favorite for Pure Barre enthusiasts, attracting over 28,000 participants in 2024.

BeanSquad offers financial solutions for franchise growth, providing tailored services such as core bookkeeping, sales tax management, and franchise compliance.

High-value, low-cost fitness franchise Retro Fitness is hosting Give A Heart donation-based classes at select clubs from February 14 to February 28 in honor of Heart Health Month.

ServiceMaster Brands has welcomed a new president for its Merry Maids brand, who brings experience in franchised service organizations.

Last year, Xponential Fitness, the leading franchisor of boutique fitness brands, acquired Lindora, a 53-year-old metabolic health company specializing in weight-loss medications, hormone replacement therapy and IV hydration services.
YogaSix opens first studio in Japan with Sunpark Co. Ltd.

Xponential Fitness has strengthened its executive team, naming four key appointments as the boutique fitness and wellness franchisor — which owns leading brands such as Club Pilates, Pure Barre and StretchLab — enters a new year.

Fitness industry sees 6.6% quarterly visit growth in Q3 2024

The fitness and wellness industry stands at a crossroads of opportunity and innovation, according to Marc Magliacano, managing partner of L Catterton’s Flagship Fund.
The First 10 Challenge invites participants to complete 10 classes in their first 30 days—perfect for beginners looking to establish a consistent fitness routine.

Sarah Luna has stepped down from her role as president of Xponential Fitness.

Xponential Fitness acquires Lindora, a metabolic health brand with 53 years of success.

Boutique fitness and wellness franchisor Xponential Fitness outlined its priorities under new CEO Mark King on its Q3 earnings call with investors on Tuesday.