Barre3 is off to a strong start this year, having just acquired San Diego-based barre brand Studio Barre. The move adds 11 studios across California, Montana, Rhode Island and South Carolina under the Barre3 banner.
Last fall, the omnichannel Barre3 stuck a similar deal to convert three Barre Centric studios, a New York-based barre brand.
“When I first envisioned Studio Barre, my dream was to build a space where people could come together, challenge themselves, and grow,” Studio Barre founder Shannon Higgins said. “Above all else, Studio Barre has always been about community—welcoming, supportive, and inclusive. Today, that community has found its new home with Barre3. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s to come.”
Sadie Lincoln, Barre3 CEO and co-founder noted that she is impressed with the owners of the Studio Barre studios and is honored to welcome them into the Barre3 network.
“These women are driven by purpose and passion and really eager to grow their respective business’ with the support of Barre3,” Lincoln said. She was recognized last year as Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young Mountain West and named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. “This combination of purpose and drive is powerful, and I can’t wait to see the positive changes we collectively make as we enter this new era of growth together.”
The newly acquired Studio Barre studios will be rebranded as Barre3 over the next seven months.
Barre3 recently hit a new milestone: 200 studios open and in development and announced further international expansion is on the horizon, as well as acquisitions and studio conversions.
