Pilates has gone from a niche, celebrity-only workout to one of the fastest-growing fitness categories in India — and demand is spilling well beyond the metros. If you’ve been looking for a wellness business with a premium brand, a proven playbook and genuine staying power, opening a YKBI Pilates franchise may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Why Pilates, and why now
India’s fitness spending is shifting from generic gyms toward focused, results-driven studios. Pilates sits right at the centre of that shift: it’s low-impact, suits every age and fitness level, and delivers visible results — stronger core, better posture, less pain — that keep members coming back. Reformer Pilates in particular commands premium pricing, and studios build loyal, high-retention memberships rather than one-off footfall. For a studio owner, that means recurring revenue and a community that stays.
The catch? Members don’t just want a Pilates class — they want a name they trust. That’s where YKBI changes the equation.
Why partner with YKBI
Yasmin Karachiwala Body Image isn’t a new brand chasing a trend. It’s the name that introduced Pilates to India over 25 years ago, built by Yasmin Karachiwala — the first internationally certified Pilates instructor in the country and the trainer behind Bollywood’s biggest names, from Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone to Hrithik Roshan.
When you open a YKBI studio, you’re not starting from zero. You’re launching with:
- A celebrity-backed brand clients already know and trust — instant credibility in your city.
- A proven, replicable model running successfully across 19 studios in India and internationally.
- 600+ active clients and a 25-year track record behind the name above your door.
What you get as a franchise partner
We don’t hand you a logo and wish you luck. YKBI supports partners end-to-end:
- Location & feasibility — our team surveys your city, assesses catchment and nearby competition, and helps you shortlist the right space (minimum ~1,200 sq ft).
- Studio design & setup — we help design and build out your studio to brand standard.
- Instructor training — intensive teacher training so your studio opens with certified, Balanced Body–standard instructors, plus ongoing upskilling from master instructors.
- Operations support — hands-on help through your first quarter to set up and streamline your processes.
- Marketing & launch — a launch event plus strategic social and promotional support to fill your class calendar from day one.
- Brand collateral & manual — logos, brochures and a detailed operations manual covering standards, procedures and day-to-day running.
In short: you bring the drive and the local presence; we bring the brand, the systems and the know-how.
The investment
A YKBI Pilates franchise starts from ₹69 Lakhs, with the total depending on your city, studio size and tier. Broadly, your investment covers the franchise fee, studio interiors, and premium equipment (reformers, chairs and more). We offer Tier 1 and Tier 2 franchise packages so the model fits different cities and budgets — and our team will walk you through the exact numbers, expected setup timeline and unit economics for your specific location.
Is this you?
The best YKBI partners aren’t necessarily fitness professionals — they’re driven entrepreneurs and investors who want a premium, respected brand in the wellness space, and who care about delivering real results in their community. If you have the capital, the commitment and a city that deserves world-class Pilates, we’d love to talk.
Bring YKBI to your city
We’re actively expanding into new cities across India. Being first to bring YKBI to your city means owning the most trusted Pilates name in your market before anyone else does.
Ready to explore it? Request our franchise brochure and a one-on-one call:
- ✉️ franchise@ykbipilates.com
- 📞 +91 97690 30371
- Or fill in the franchise enquiry form on our Our Partners page.
Train where India trains. Build a business with the brand that started it all.