BODYBAR Pilates Buildout in Progress: What the Gov Taught Her About Franchising

Christine Garcia spent 14 years as a Program Analyst managing budgets and operations inside the Department of Veterans Affairs before becoming a BODYBAR Pilates franchisee. She's deep in the trenches of a second studio buildout in Brunswick, Ohio — navigating site selection, construction delays, and the hidden costs that don't appear in franchise brochures. She shares what she'd tell any first-time franchisee who thinks they'll open in 90 days.