Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

The Bar Method

For two decades, The Bar Method, sister company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City and Orange Theory, has been building stronger bodies with challenging barre workouts that infuse power into every movement. Each exercise is meticulously designed to transform your body through high-repetition, low-impact resistance training. With elements of Pilates, yoga and other strength training workouts fused into a ballet-inspired barre workout, you will experience unthinkable flexibility, total-body defin

Request introduction

Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Semi-absentee

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$150,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$240,012 – $491,082
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$350,000
Initial franchise fee
$42,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
6%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
2% Ad fund, $429 / mo tech fee
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Semi-absentee
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
5
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Currently our NFT and teacher training are virtual. Full details: Before the opening of your Studio we provide an initial training program we refer to as our “New Franchisee Training” to the person you designate as the “Principal Operator” of your Studio. (Franchise Agreement Section 4.A). You may also select one additional person to participate in the New Franchisee Training program at no additional charge but that person must attend all of the same sessions as you, we will not duplicate sessions for an additional attendee. The New Franchisee Training program currently includes self-paced homework, instructor guided and self-study online training, classroom training and/or remote training, in-person studio training, and post-training consultations, all of which may be provided in-person or in a virtual format at our discretion. The Operations Manual and the Teacher Training Manual serve as our instructional materials. New Franchisee Training is conducted on an as-needed basis in a virtual format, at our corporate headquarters in Woodbury, Minnesota, or at another location we designate Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory
Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
2001
Franchising since
2008
Franchised units
80
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Woodbury, MN

Where it's offered

State-level availability as reported in source materials. A state being listed doesn't mean a territory is open near you — an advisor confirms specific areas with the franchisor.

State availability has not been confirmed for this brand.

Confirm availability in my area

About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated October 6, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

Related business models

Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Waxing The City

Waxing The City is similar to other beauty industry concepts only we are removing hair from other parts of the body other than the head! WTC is a manager run, multi-unit concept, that allows franchisees the ability to keep the safety and security of their full-time jobs, while starting and growing the business, with an eye toward transitioning over to the business full-time once their income is replaced, building a bridge to entrepreneurship that is highly sought after in today's environment.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $310.8K
Cash required
From $150K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Ultimate Longevity Center

Ultimate Longevity Center aims to transform niche, high-level knowledge into actionable solutions for mainstream Americans. With the added support of LIFEFORCE’s scientific credibility and clinical framework, the brand strengthens its ability to make longevity accessible, understandable, and actionable.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $529.3K
Cash required
From $150K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

The Swing Bays

Founded in 2022 by PGA professional Dustin Miller and Brenna Miller, Swing Bays is the premier destination for indoor golf improvement. Through exclusive memberships, Swing Bays provides access to cutting-edge golf simulators, PGA instruction, TPI-certified fitness programs, and expert club fittings and repairs. More than just a simulator, it fosters a vibrant golf community.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $246K
Cash required
From $300K
Compare
Compare now