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Unit Type Modeling
Choose the format that fits your market, budget, and growth strategy
Boutique Model
Recovery + Reformer Focus
Investment Range
$450K - $650K
Facility Size5,000 - 8,000 sq ft
Padel CourtsNone
Pilates/Reformer Studio✓ (8-12 reformers)
Contrast Therapy✓ Full suite
Target Members250-400
Projected Year 2 Revenue$550K - $750K
ROI Timeline20-26 months
Best For:
- • Dense urban markets
- • Lower initial capital
- • Recovery-focused communities
- • Complement to existing padel
RECOMMENDED
Standard Model
Padel + Pilates + Recovery
Investment Range
$850K - $1.2M
Facility Size12,000 - 16,000 sq ft
Padel Courts2 courts
Pilates/Reformer Studio✓ (12-16 reformers)
Contrast Therapy✓ Full suite
Target Members500-800
Projected Year 2 Revenue$950K - $1.3M
ROI Timeline18-24 months
Best For:
- • Suburban & urban markets
- • Balanced offering
- • Fastest path to profitability
- • Proven scalability
Flagship Model
Full Amenities + Scale
Investment Range
$1.4M - $2.0M
Facility Size18,000 - 25,000 sq ft
Padel Courts3-4 courts
Pilates/Reformer Studio✓ (20+ reformers)
Contrast Therapy✓ Premium suite
Target Members900-1,400
Projected Year 2 Revenue$1.6M - $2.3M
ROI Timeline22-30 months
Best For:
- • High-density markets
- • Maximum revenue potential
- • Market leadership positioning
- • Multi-unit operators
Side-by-Side Comparison
Detailed operational and financial metrics by unit type
| Metric | Boutique | Standard | Flagship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Required | 8-12 FTE | 15-22 FTE | 25-35 FTE |
| Monthly Operating Costs | $35K - $48K | $58K - $82K | $95K - $130K |
| Break-Even Members | 180-220 | 280-350 | 450-550 |
| Year 3 Net Income | $180K - $240K | $380K - $480K | $550K - $750K |
| 5-Year Cumulative Profit | $850K - $1.1M | $1.8M - $2.3M | $2.8M - $3.8M |
| EBITDA Margin (Mature) | 32-36% | 35-40% | 36-42% |
| Scalability Score | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Site Selection & Market Fit
Boutique Model
- • Urban neighborhoods
- • Strip mall or street level
- • 14+ ft ceiling height
- • 40-50 parking spaces
- • High foot traffic area
Standard Model
- • Mixed-use or retail centers
- • End-cap or standalone
- • 20+ ft ceiling height
- • 75-100 parking spaces
- • Major corridor visibility
Flagship Model
- • Power centers or standalone
- • Anchor tenant positioning
- • 22+ ft ceiling height
- • 120-150 parking spaces
- • Major market presence
Not Sure Which Model Fits Your Vision?
Our franchise development team will help you analyze your target market, available capital, and growth objectives to recommend the optimal unit type. We'll also run customized pro forma models for each scenario.