[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":576},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-en-managing-a-pilates-studio-method-and-tools-that-work":3,"blog-trans-en-managing-a-pilates-studio-method-and-tools-that-work":570},{"id":4,"title":5,"author":6,"body":7,"category":556,"date":557,"description":558,"extension":559,"featured":560,"image":561,"lang":562,"meta":563,"navigation":564,"path":565,"ref":566,"seo":567,"stem":568,"__hash__":569},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fen\u002Fmanaging-a-pilates-studio-method-and-tools-that-work.md","Managing a Pilates studio: method and tools that work","Clément Verhille",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":507},"minimark",[10,20,25,30,33,37,40,44,47,51,67,75,79,83,91,94,98,109,115,119,130,134,148,152,156,167,172,176,187,191,202,206,217,224,228,232,243,247,258,262,273,277,288,292,296,304,308,319,326,330,341,345,356,360,364,367,371,374,378,386,390,401,406,410,414,422,426,434,438,446,450,458,465,469,489,493],[11,12,13,14,19],"p",{},"Running a Pilates studio isn't just about filling mats. Between limited capacity, high-demand slots and an ultra-polished customer experience, every decision counts. Here is a step-by-step method, tested in the field, to gain profitability and peace of mind - and how ",[15,16,18],"a",{"href":17},"\u002F","EKKLO"," can help you.",[21,22,24],"h2",{"id":23},"why-managing-a-pilates-studio-is-unique","Why managing a Pilates studio is unique",[26,27,29],"h3",{"id":28},"limited-capacity-obligatory-excellence","Limited capacity, obligatory excellence",[11,31,32],{},"A Pilates studio has few spaces per course. A single no-show can tip the margin of a slot. The key: careful management of reservations and a consistent premium experience.",[26,34,36],{"id":35},"a-mix-of-offers-to-balance","A mix of offers to balance",[11,38,39],{},"Between group lessons, duets and private sessions, each format has different profitability. Your grid must balance immediate margin and loyalty.",[26,41,43],{"id":42},"loyalty-before-volume","Loyalty before volume",[11,45,46],{},"A Pilates studio earns mainly thanks to regular customers. The journey must encourage habit: same times, rituals, visible progress.",[26,48,50],{"id":49},"indicators-to-follow-from-the-start","Indicators to follow from the start",[52,53,54,58,61,64],"ul",{},[55,56,57],"li",{},"Occupancy rate by slot",[55,59,60],{},"No-show and late cancellation rate",[55,62,63],{},"Average basket per customer\u002Fmonth",[55,65,66],{},"Satisfaction (NPS) and re-purchase at 30\u002F60 days",[11,68,69,70,74],{},"Prospecting tip: if you are launching the studio or a new room, start by securing local demand. 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Compare by coach and per day to adjust the grid.",[26,368,370],{"id":369},"monthly-recurring-revenue","Monthly recurring revenue",[11,372,373],{},"Follow the share of subscriptions vs. notebooks. Aim for 60-70% recurring revenue to smooth out seasonality.",[26,375,377],{"id":376},"customer-lifetime-value-and-acquisition-cost","Customer lifetime value and acquisition cost",[52,379,380,383],{},[55,381,382],{},"CLV: average monthly basket × average duration (months).",[55,384,385],{},"CAC: marketing budget \u002F new customers. 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