Own something others can’t
Launch your own KARVE club and join our exclusive community of partners proud to share our philosophy with the world.
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KARVE is highly selective in choosing its partners
KARVE is not just a Pilates club. It’s a community and a way of life.
Because each of our clubs must deliver on our brand promise, we only partner with those who can bring our vision to life across all touchpoints.
Think you have what it takes? Reach out to learn more.
Unlock the power of a proprietary and diversified revenue opportunity
Proprietary method & bespoke machinery
KARVE Transformer Pilates™ is only found in KARVE clubs — led by trainers certified in our method, performed on custom Transformers designed to maximise effectiveness.
Consistent demand among affluent clientele
Our classes are consistently booked at 90% capacity, attracting a premium clientele loyal to our clubs.
Multiple revenue streams
Class packs and memberships sit at the core, with each KARVE also offering a high-end merch line and a premium café, plus regular brand partnerships.
Join a global network, build local community
Invest in timeless movement, not a trend
While other fitness formats and trends come and go, KARVE and Pilates are built to stand the test of time.
Over 100 years of Pilates
The first studio opened in New York in 1926; a century later it remains a go-to format.
Low impact, high intensity
Transformer Pilates delivers a transforming workout while preventing injury.
Welcoming to all
Accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels.
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Request informationWhat we look for in a partner
Minimum liquid capital from £500,000
The financial strength to open and operate a premium KARVE club to our standards. Full investment and fee detail is shared during the application process.
Aligned values
A genuine commitment to the KARVE brand, method and the standards that set us apart from the rest of the category.
Local market knowledge
The relationships, operational capability and ambition to make KARVE the leading studio in your protected territory.
Investment
Minimum liquid capital required: £500,000. Total investment, franchise fee and ongoing terms are shared with qualified applicants during the discovery process.
The question every smart investor asks
The UK reformer market has exploded — isn’t it saturated?
The number of UK reformer studios grew nearly 950% in a single year — but almost all of that is independent, budget, and undifferentiated, and the boom has created a well-documented shortage of qualified instructors and slipping standards. That’s not a saturated market. That’s a fragmented one waiting for a premium brand.
KARVE doesn’t compete with the flood of generic reformer rooms. We sit at the top of the category, on four protections no independent can match:
- —A proprietary method found only in KARVE clubs.
- —A machine we manufacture ourselves — not available to any competitor.
- —A protected, exclusive territory under a strict non-cannibalisation model.
- —Brand equity built across five countries and the UK’s national press.
We assess every market individually before approving a partner, so you open where KARVE can lead — not where you’d be one of twenty.
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Tell us a little about you and your market. Our franchise team reviews every application personally.