Katy Richardson

Flight attendant Angela Lewis opens a barre studio in her neighborhood after years of wanting to run her own business.

Neighborhood Barre , the boutique fitness franchise under Extraordinary Brands, has spent 15 years bringing a playful spirit and an approachable attitude to boutique fitness .

Neighborhood Barre is a boutique fitness brand offering inclusive barre workouts for all fitness levels, founded in 2011 by Katy Richardson in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Neighborhood Barre is accelerating its expansion efforts, opening seven studios over a roughly six-month stretch, expanding its footprint across North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and Illinois.

In boutique fitness, standing still can be just as dangerous as moving too quickly.

Neighborhood Barre , the boutique fitness franchise under Extraordinary Brands , is heading into the second half of 2026 with three new studios opening in just two months.

Franchisors risk legal issues with improper earnings claims and Item 19 FDD disclosures.

Neighborhood Barre franchise opportunity grows under Extraordinary Brands with 40 billion market

Sarah Smith spent 15 years in corporate America before shifting her focus to building a business centered on movement, health, and community.

NEIGHBORHOOD barre franchisee Ainsley Hightower expands her business in Tennessee, taking over a struggling studio and growing the brand's presence.

In 2021, Savannah Hopps decided to blow up her comfortable, familiar life in Alcoa, Tennessee, for an opportunity she couldn't ignore.

Extraordinary Brands, an umbrella franchisor of boutique fitness brands, on Wednesday April 1 announced the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness from Purpose Brands (formerly called Self Esteem Brands).

Extraordinary Brands, a leading health and wellness franchisor, has announced the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) franchise known for its efficient, results-driven workouts and strong community engagement.

Extraordinary Brands has added its fifth boutique fitness brand: Basecamp Fitness, a coach-led HIIT concept that incorporates air bike cardio and strength intervals.

NEIGHBORHOOD barre , the boutique fitness franchise with nearly 30 units that is a results-driven barre workout focused on intentional movement and building long, lean muscle in a “come as…

Extraordinary Brands has added CycleBar and Rumble Boxing to its portfolio, focusing on sustainable growth and franchisee profitability.

Extraordinary Brands acquires CycleBar and Rumble from Xponential Fitness, expanding its portfolio of fitness brands and increasing its presence in the fitness industry, with a focus on delivering high-quality fitness experiences to its customers.

Now under new ownership, Rumble Boxing and CycleBar are slowing down to speed up.

Extraordinary Brands has acquired CycleBar and Rumble Boxing, expanding its portfolio of boutique fitness brands to four modalities.

Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of Rumble Boxing and CycleBar, with Extraordinary Brands acquiring the two boutique fitness concepts, the sides announced.

Neighborhood Barre's founder, Katy Richardson, shares her franchising journey, highlighting the importance of transparency, stability, and support for franchisees.

Boutique fitness software platform Xplor Mariana Tek recently announced the launch of a new professional service offering aimed at providing in-house marketing support for boutique fitness studios.