This document summarizes a study comparing the exercise franchises The Bar Method and SoulCycle. It discusses their histories, similarities, and differences based on surveys of 35 customers. Both franchises emphasize community and motivation. However, The Bar Method caters more toward adults while SoulCycle aims to create a cult-like following through an immersive workout journey. In the end, 83% of respondents were highly likely to return to one of the franchises for their next intense workout.