BODYBAR to open brand's 100th Pilates studio in north Fort Worth

BODYBAR will open its 100th Pilates studio in the Presidio area of north Fort Worth in September, according to a company news release.

The gist

The studio will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a soft opening Sept. 2 starting at 5 p.m. ahead of its official opening the following week. The soft opening will have a beer burro and tequila donkey serving the studio’s signature drink, The Hundred, in honor of the 100th opening. Other attractions include a balloon artist and converted Volkswagen vans offering beer and champagne, the release states.

BODYBAR is a franchised, boutique brand that started in Texas and offers small-group reformer Pilates classes, according to its website. The classes are led by Pilates instructors and focus on exercises that build strength and stamina. All expertise levels, including beginners, are welcome to the classes.

First-time franchise owner Shay Werkheiser will operate the Presidio studio. She started going to BODYBAR as she got into Pilates exercise classes and decided to open her own studio after her daughters got older.

“BODYBAR has given me the resources and support to feel empowered stepping into business ownership,” she said. “For me, this experience is about building a community where members feel stronger, healthier and connected. The fact it’s BODYBAR’s 100th studio makes it even more special.”

Zooming out

BODYBAR opened 21 new locations in 2026 and has more than 21,000 active members nationwide, according to the news release.

There are more than 15 other BODYBAR locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including studios in Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Southlake and Keller.

• Opening Sept. 8
• 9573 Harmon Road, Ste. 101, Fort Worth
• www.bodybarpilates.com/studios/texas/presidio