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AR Workshop vs Pure Barre

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both AR Workshop and Pure Barre are recreation & entertainment franchises. AR Workshop requires an investment of $94K – $174K while Pure Barre requires $445K – $736K. In terms of revenue, Pure Barre reports higher average unit revenue at $393K. Note: Reported for a subset of outlets rather than the whole system. On SBA loan performance, Pure Barre has a lower charge-off rate (3.3%) compared to AR Workshop (9.1%). FranchiseVerdict rates AR Workshop C (Average) and Pure Barre B (Above average).

Investment Range
$94K – $174K
$445K – $736K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$128K
$393KOutlet subset
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.1% (19 loans)
3.3% (171 loans)
Total Units
115
617
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2012
FDD Year
2024
2026