Pilates Businesses for Sale in the UK: Current Listings

The market for a Pilates business for sale in the UK includes small single studios and staffed multi-site operators. On 26 October 2026, three current London listings ranged from £95,000 to £650,000. If a new launch better suits your plans, we can help you plan your Pilates studio setup.

A headline price does not confirm sustainable earnings, member retention, equipment condition or lease continuity. Compare seller figures against financial records and test the commercial assumptions; ICAEW’s commercial due diligence guidance describes assessing market, customer, business-plan and financial evidence. Membership totals, instructor arrangements and premises obligations also affect what transfers with a purchase.

Which Pilates businesses are currently for sale in the UK?

The three listings below were presented as for sale when checked on 26 October 2026. They range from a five-reformer studio run under management to two-site operations. Treat asking prices and trading figures as listing information to verify, not as confirmed results.

1. Two established South London reformer studios

Best for: Buyers seeking a larger, management-run operation with two established sites and reported recurring membership revenue.

The listing describes two fitted, branded studios with commercial reformers and an experienced management team. It states that the founder is not required for day-to-day operations and that equipment, fixtures and fittings are included. The proposed sale is leasehold, with further lease details available under an NDA.

The seller’s listing gives circa £620,000 annual combined turnover, circa £354,000 gross profit and circa £231,000 adjusted EBITDA before director drawings. These are seller-provided figures, not independently verified results. Further financial and operational detail is available to qualified buyers after signing an NDA.

Pros:

• Two operational locations and an established management team offer a larger operating platform than a single studio.
• The listing includes studio equipment, fixtures and fittings in the asking price.
• Memberships and class packs support the reported recurring revenue model.

Cons:

• The asking price is substantially higher than the other listings here, so buyers should test the earnings, lease obligations and required working capital against their budget.

2. Established strength-focused Pilates studio group, East London

Best for: Buyers interested in taking over a two-studio, strength-focused business through a share sale.

The listing describes two fully equipped London studios, a registered trade mark, online booking and payment systems, and an established customer database with more than 10,000 records. It also describes an active membership base and a team of about 14 freelance instructors. The current results entry lists an asking price of £160,000, while detailed financial information is available to qualified buyers subject to an NDA.

The business offers structured classes for different ability levels and operates with studio leads and established teaching and operating systems. The listing says the newer location is still developing and working towards covering its operating costs, an important distinction when assessing the group’s combined performance.

Pros:

• Two sites, a sizeable recorded customer base and established booking systems provide several operating assets to examine.
• The share-sale structure is clearly identified, allowing your advisers to focus due diligence on the company as well as its studio operations.
• A freelance instructor network and studio leads are already in place.

Cons:

• The newer studio is still developing, so buyers should examine its separate costs, revenue and path to covering operating expenses.

3. Confidential Pilates/Reformer studio, South West London

Best for: Buyers seeking a smaller, equipped reformer studio with a lower advertised asking price and an existing operating team.

The listing describes a leasehold studio with five reformer machines, certified instructors, recurring membership and a full studio fit-out. It says the business has run under management and that a new lease is available. The broker lists offers around £95,000, monthly revenue of circa £6,500 and monthly profit of circa £2,500, with both figures described as growing.

Those figures are listing claims, so ask for the underlying accounts and supporting records. Confirm what the reported profit includes, how memberships are counted and what the proposed lease would cost. The listing states that the studio is not relocatable, which matters if you need flexibility over premises.

Pros:

• The advertised price is lower than the other two opportunities in this shortlist.
• Five reformers, instructors, recurring memberships and the fit-out are already part of the operating picture described in the listing.
• A new lease is available, giving buyers a chance to examine proposed terms before completion.

Cons:

• The listing says the studio is not relocatable, limiting the option to move the operation elsewhere.
• The proposed new lease terms and the basis for the monthly profit figure need careful review.

What should you verify before making an offer?

Start by distinguishing an asset purchase from a share sale. Ask which assets, contracts, liabilities, customer records and trading names transfer, then have a solicitor and accountant review the transaction structure. Companies House explains that information on its public register is not necessarily verified or validated, so filed information should not replace direct checks of company records and accounts.

For financial due diligence, reconcile the seller’s figures with filed accounts, recent management accounts, bank records, tax and VAT information, and booking data. Test how recurring membership income relates to active members, class attendance, cancellations and any prepaid packages. ICAEW’s guidance also recommends examining commercial assumptions, customer information and the target’s performance rather than relying on a business plan alone.

Review premises costs and the lease before treating the studio as a turnkey operation. In England, transferring a commercial lease may require the landlord’s permission, depending on the lease. Check rent, remaining term, break rights, permitted use, service charges, repair duties and any required guarantees; the GOV.UK guidance on lease assignment explains that permission may be needed.

Inspect reformers and other equipment, then compare their condition with the inventory and any maintenance records. A technical property survey can help identify physical defects, repair obligations and work that could delay occupation or add capital costs. RICS guidance recommends considering the premises’ condition alongside intended use and lease responsibilities.

Finally, check staffing arrangements, instructor qualifications, class schedules, customer retention, booking software and the seller’s handover plan. For company information, review filings and dates on the public register, but remember that Companies House does not validate all submitted information. Use professional advice to assess what the records establish and what still needs evidence.

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