Aligned Fitness Holdings, a leading Club Pilates franchisee, has acquired CAM Pilates, a Columbus, Ohio-based franchisee operating six top-performing studios, bringing Aligned Fitness’ total footprint to 55 studios. The transaction marks the company’s first expansion beyond its established base in the Southeastern United States, where it operates locations across North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina.
CAM Pilates was founded and operated by Caitlin McTigue and Jason Tomany, franchisees known for building high-performing studios and a strong community culture. Aligned Fitness plans to work closely with the existing team to maintain operational excellence while expanding access to Pilates across the region. The Columbus entry positions the company for further growth in the Mid-Atlantic and creates a foundation for new studio development in the market.
The acquisition is backed by Atlanta-based Eagle Merchant Partners and continues Aligned Fitness’ strategy of combining targeted acquisitions with organic studio development. The global Pilates and yoga studios market is projected to reach $521 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%, according to Allied Market Research.
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“This acquisition represents a natural extension of our strategy to partner with best-in-class operators in markets where we can build density and scale. Caitlin and Jason have built exceptional studios with a strong community focus, and we are excited to work alongside their team to continue delivering the benefits of Pilates to more people. Entering Columbus also demonstrates that our platform can successfully expand beyond our Southeastern roots into new, high-quality markets.”
Jon Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Aligned Fitness Holdings
