Franchisor StoriesJuly 7, 20268 min readHow Neighborhood Barre Is Evolving for Its Next Chapter and Why Franchisees Should Invest NowNeighborhood Barre is sharpening its brand strategy and franchisee support under Extraordinary Brands as it works to stand out in the $40 billion boutique fitness space.Luca Piacentini1851 Franchise Managing Editor
Franchisee StoriesJune 10, 20266 min readWorking Mom and Former Corporate Chief of Staff Transitions to Business Ownership With NEIGHBORHOOD barre Franchise in Apex, North CarolinaDriven by a desire for meaningful community impact and a family-friendly business model, Sarah Smith is bringing a highly anticipated boutique fitness studio to her booming North Carolina town.Stacey CoakleyMedia Relations Specialist
Franchisee StoriesJune 2, 20266 min readFormer Boeing Engineer Rebuilds CycleBar in Redmond, Washington, After Taking Over Struggling StudioAfter leaving the aerospace industry during the pandemic, Mike Newbry bought a CycleBar studio that had lost members and local leadership just before the transition. Amanda PavicMedia Relations Specialist
Franchise NewsExtraordinary Brands Acquires Basecamp Fitness, Adding The High-Growth HIIT Concept to its Boutique Fitness Portfolio
