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inLIFE Wellness

inLIFE Wellness is a boutique Reformer Pilates and fusion fitness franchise offering a lower-cost, manager-run studio model with multiple revenue streams across Pilates, fitness classes, retail, and instructor certification.

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inLIFE Wellness Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

inLIFE Wellness is a boutique Reformer Pilates and fusion fitness franchise built to be cheaper to open and easier to run than the rest of the category. It wins the 84% of new members who've never done Reformer before, a customer other studios don't chase. Investment runs about $180K below the category average. Most owners run it as a Managing Owner, working roughly 20 hours a week max with a Studio Manager in place, a model already proven across the system.

The Australian parent has run four years with 32 franchises and 55+ studios open, zero terminations or non-renewals. The U.S. entity began franchising in January 2025: 9 studios open in Dallas today, 8 more in development toward 17 in year one, and every U.S. franchisee has gone multi-unit or is in process.

Founder Scott Capelin built the model backwards after losing $4 million on an over-built studio of his own, stripping out whatever kills operator profitability. What's left: four revenue streams (Pilates, fusion classes, retail, instructor certification) inside a smaller investment than the $500K buildouts and percentage royalties that define the category.

Company Details

Established: AU 2019, US 2025
First Unit Franchised: 2019
Franchised Units: 61
Company Owned Units: 2
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By inLIFE Wellness

Financial Assistance Provided: Third-party 

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Broker network and HQ site approval before signing

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: Assistance determining leasing

Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Staffing is the risk every studio owner worries about most, and inLIFE turns it into a system: roughly 100,000 certified Pilates instructors are already working in the U.S., HQ runs its own certification pipeline so every instructor is brand-standard from day one, and the recruitment playbook is proven across 55+ studios.

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:
Three phases: 15 hours virtual pre-opening; 20 hours at HQ in Addison, TX (~4 days in person); 12 hours on-site coaching at your studio. No fee for up to 6 attendees; must be completed at least 4 weeks before opening
Full access to inLIFE IP, operating manuals, processes, systems, and marketing assets
Training covers studio operations, CRM workflows (Hapana), marketing and sales (GROW + Digital Stack), trial-to-membership conversion, and instructor recruitment and certification
No prior Pilates or fitness industry experience required or expected

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a inLIFE Wellness Franchise.

What does a inLIFE Wellness Franchise Cost?

inLIFE Wellness franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $100,000
Total Investment: $257,780 - $458,670
Minimum Net Worth: $250,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $55,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: Unit 1 $55,000 Unit 2 $87,500 Unit 3 $120,000 Unit 4 $147,500 Unit 5 $175,000 Unit 6 $200,000 Unit 7 $225,000 Unit 8 $250,000 Unit 9 $275,000 Unit 10 $300,000
Royalty: Flat-rate: $2,900/month in Year 1, $3,500/month thereafter
Ad Fee: NA
Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: 3-12
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: No
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes

Specify: The owner has hired a Studio Manager from day one - typically a Pilates-fluent lead instructor from the existing team or recruited from the community, not an outside executive hire. The owner's job is strategic: KPIs, hiring, financial review, and marketing approval, plus 1 - 2 days/week of physical presence at the studio, and can be run alongside a corporate job.


Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: Yes(10%)

Is inLIFE Wellness a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. inLIFE Wellness is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is inLIFE Wellness a Home Based franchise?

No. inLIFE Wellness is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do inLIFE Wellness Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much inLIFE Wellness franchisees make. inLIFE Wellness offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is inLIFE Wellness a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. inLIFE Wellness is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does inLIFE Wellness Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. inLIFE Wellness franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does inLIFE Wellness Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. inLIFE Wellness franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is inLIFE Wellness Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. inLIFE Wellness franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is inLIFE Wellness Looking for International franchisees?

No. inLIFE Wellness franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see inLIFE Wellness's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Fitness, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

inLIFE Wellness Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing inLIFE Wellness franchises for sale. We may have inLIFE Wellness franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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