Aligned Fitness, a portfolio company of Eagle Merchant Partners, recently completed four add-on acquisitions comprising 13 studios, expanding the company’s Club Pilates footprint across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
The acquired groups include one studio in Pinehurst, NC; one studio in Athens, GA; seven studios in the Charlotte, NC market; and four studios in metro Atlanta.
Founded by Jon Smith and Kerry and Joe Ruggieri in 2016, Aligned Fitness now has 47 studio locations.
Earlier this year, Eagle Merchant Partners invested in Aligned Fitness and acquired two additional franchises, adding 11 studios to the platform prior to this most recent expansion.
“These acquisitions reflect Aligned’s reputation within the Club Pilates system as a best-in-class franchisee and the team’s ability to operate at scale,” said Jake Rubenstein of Eagle Merchant Partners. “Aligned has demonstrated consistent performance across multiple markets and maintains a strong focus on member experience and instructor development. We look forward to supporting further expansion through new studio development and additional acquisitions.”
“The momentum we are seeing is the result of a clear operating model and a commitment to doing things the right way,” said Smith. “We aim to provide a consistent product, invest in our instructors and work closely with local teams. Eagle understands that approach and has helped accelerate responsible, sustainable growth.”
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