Modo Yoga
Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data
Researching Modo Yoga franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Modo Yoga franchisees operate yoga studios under the Modo Yoga name, with the studio name tied to its neighborhood. The disclosed format is a single yoga-studio location.
Headline figures
Modo Yoga quick facts
- Is Modo Yoga a franchise?
- Yes. Modo Yoga offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 8 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36).
- How much does it cost to open a Modo Yoga franchise?
- The Modo Yoga Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $463,450–$931,050 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 14). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Modo Yoga charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $350 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 10). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1.5% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Modo Yoga disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Modo Yoga FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 35). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Modo Yoga locations are there?
- The FDD reports 8 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Modo Yoga a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $463,450 – $931,050 in the 2025 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 7 locations; revenue and other measures for 7 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 1 in 2024, to 8 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Modo Yoga head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2025 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Fixed Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
23 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- Qualified Modo Yoga Studios: Studios owned and operated by the same franchisee for the entire Measurement Period, except permitted temporary closures.
- Excluded
- The Studio located in Clintonville, Ohio is excluded as a Qualified Studio because it opened in September 2024.
- Method
- Gross Revenue figures were obtained through access to each Qualified Studio’s point-of-sale system. The FDD states that monthly averages and average total Gross Revenue were calculated using seven Qualified Studios.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- Qualified Modo Yoga Studios: Modo Yoga Studios owned and operated by the same franchisee for the entire Measurement Period, except permitted temporary closures.
- Excluded
- The Studio located in Clintonville, Ohio is excluded as a Qualified Studio because it opened in September 2024.
- Method
- Gross Revenue figures were obtained through access to each Qualified Studio’s point-of-sale system. The FDD states that monthly averages and average total Gross Revenue were calculated using seven Qualified Studios.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Year ending October 31, 2024 of each year.
2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
Net −2 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($463,450 – $931,050) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 9 to 8 in 2024. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2025 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 14
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Qualified Modo Yoga Studios: Studios owned and operated by the same franchisee… · PDF p. 35
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Qualified Modo Yoga Studios: Modo Yoga Studios owned and operated by the same f… · PDF p. 35
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 36
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$77,849 |
| 2024 | gross profit | $126,902 |
| 2024 | total expenses | $166,318 |
| 2024 | profitMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$41,034 |
| 2024 | net income | -$77,849 |
| 2024 | net cash from operating activities | -$4,332 |
| 2024 | cash at end of period | -$38,876 |
| 2024 | total income | $128,041 |
| 2024 | total equity | -$865,480 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $1,051,598 |
| 2024 | total assets | $186,118 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $124,822 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 12 · PDF p. 25 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Exclusive territory: No — territory is protected during the franchise term, but no exclusive rights are granted.
“During the term of your Franchise Agreement, we will not operate a Studio in your Territory and we will not permit third parties to do so. Other than our agreement not to open and operate or grant others a right to open and operate a Studio in your Territory, you will not receive any exclusive rights with respect to your Territory. You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 12 · PDF p. 26 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Territory rights and competition conditions
“We reserve all rights that we do not grant to you. For example, we may use our name MODO YOGA® to solicit or accept orders from consumers inside your Territory without compensation to you for doing so, to promote Studios, to sell Modo Yoga products and other products using other channels of distribution such as the internet, catalog sales, telemarketing or other direct marketing, and to market goods and services that are the same as or similar to those that you offer under the Modo Yoga trademarks or other marks.”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 83 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total equity — December 31, 2024 unaudited
“Total Equity -$ 865,480.15 -$ 824,446.61”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 83 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total liabilities — December 31, 2024 unaudited
“Total Liabilities $ 1,051,598.48 $ 1,044,705.11”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 81 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total assets — December 31, 2024 unaudited
“Total Assets $ 186,118.33 $ 220,258.50”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 80 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total current assets — December 31, 2024 unaudited
“Total Current Assets 124,822.44 158,962.61”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Item 21 · PDF p. 82 · 2025 FDD
Our summary: Total current liabilities — December 31, 2024 unaudited
“Total Current Liabilities $ 1,001,598.48 $ 994,705.11”
Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.