
Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, October 2026
We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#170, September 29, 2026).
Strong Pilates is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2023. 30 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Fitness / Boutique fitness.

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#170, September 29, 2026).

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

Strong Pilates is accelerating its global expansion, signing a 21-studio development deal for Saudi Arabia as the Australian-born fitness franchise eyes additional growth across Europe and the Middle East.
MELBOURNE, Australia--( BUSINESS WIRE )--STRONG Pilates has announced a major Master Franchise Agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.
STRONG Pilates expands to 16 countries with Xtreme Brands partnership.

Strong Pilates partners with Xtreme Brands to expand in Europe

Australian-born boutique fitness brand Strong Pilates plans to reach 25 U.S. studios by late 2026, with additional expansion slated for Florida and the Pacific Northwest in early 2027.

The pilates franchise is rolling out 'Connect,' an in-studio system featuring integrated tablets and color-coded intensity tracking to provide members with real-time performance feedback.

Strong Pilates to open eight new studios in Maryland and Virginia.

SLT (Strengthen Lengthen Tone) is making a bold push for expansion, announcing its intention to acquire reformer-based Pilates studios across the United States following a recent multimillion-dollar investment.

For decades, fitness operators have prioritized programming, coaching and equipment.

Strong Pilates has officially entered the California market, opening its first Golden State studio in West Hollywood as the Australia-founded brand accelerates ambitious U.S.

Club Pilates, one of the most recognizable and growing brands in boutique fitness, is changing things up, introducing its first new class format in seven years.

Hapana raises $7.25 million for global growth and software development.

Everywhere Rico Macareg looked, he saw only one thing: high-impact fitness concepts.

Strong Pilates reaches 100 global studios with plans for 150 more in the US.

Strong Pilates is celebrating the opening of its 100th studio this weekend in Garwood, New Jersey, as the Australian-born fitness franchise ramps up its U.S.
Co-founded by Michael Ramsey and Mark Armstrong, the unique fitness format challenges traditional Pilates by offering members a cardio and strength-infused full-body workout using the globally exclusive Rowformer and Bikeformer…

Strong Pilates, a cardio-infused Pilates franchise, is gearing up for major U.S.

Each month we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.
STRONG Pilates expands to 50 UK studios with Stuart Broad.
January 22, 2025 // Franchising.com // STRONG Pilates is bringing revolutionary strength training to Pilates with the introduction of a Reverse Spring System built into their exclusive Rowformer and Bikeformer beds - a r

Australian-born Strong Pilates is gearing up to bring its blend of Pilates and cardio across the U.S., with over 100 confirmed locations, including 77 signed franchise agreements.