Case Study: The Bar Method achieves streamlined operations and expansion to 121 studios with Mindbody

The Bar Method Demands Focus, So MINDBODY Removes Distractions

The Bar Method, founded in 2001 by Burr Leonard, is a barre-fitness franchise built around a carefully trained, safety-focused method that grew from a single San Francisco studio to 121 locations. As the brand expanded through intensive instructor training and franchising, leaders needed to maintain consistent class quality and remove administrative distractions so franchisees and teachers could focus on instruction and student results.

To support scalable, consistent growth, The Bar Method adopted MINDBODY for bookings, scheduling, payments and onboarding, using preloaded templates and centralized tools that reduce setup time for new franchisees. The result: simpler franchise operations, fewer vendor headaches, steady expansion (about 10 new locations a year) and more time for owners and instructors to concentrate on teaching the method and delivering a uniform, safe member experience.

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