One of Club Pilates’ top franchisees, Aligned Fitness, has added six studios to bring its footprint total to 55. The additions come from CAM Pilates, a Columbus, Ohio-based franchise, which positions the franchisee in a new geographic area beyond its established locations across the southeastern U.S. in the Carolinas and Georgia.
Aligned Fitness plans to collaborate closely with CAM Pilates, co-founded by franchisees Caitlin McTigue and Jason Tomany, and its existing team to maintain its studios’ top performance while expanding access to Pilates across the high-demand, high-growth metro area.
“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,” said Aligned Fitness Holdings CEO Jon Smith.
“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,” Smith added. “Entering Columbus also demonstrates that our platform can successfully expand beyond our Southeastern roots into new, high-quality markets.”
The move also opens the door for Aligned Fitness to expand across the region and build out its robust multi-state presence. Smith told Athletech News the company’s primary focus remains the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, but they “would consider opportunities in additional markets where we can partner with exceptionally strong franchisees and build local market density, such as CAM Pilates.”
The acquisition follows strong 2025 growth for the franchisee, as Aligned Fitness rounded out the year with 13 deals secured in December.
