Esto le cuesta el alza del mínimo a Bodytech, que aspira al medio billón de pesos en ingresos y lanza 'marketplace'

Gigliola Aycardi, socia fundadora y vicepresidenta ejecutiva del grupo Bodytech. Foto: Javier La Rotta/Bodytech

Esto le cuesta el alza del mínimo a Bodytech, que aspira al medio billón de pesos en ingresos y lanza 'marketplace'

TL;DR

  • Grupo Bodytech estimates a $5 billion annual cost increase in 2026 due to a 23% minimum wage hike.
  • The company is investing $16 billion in three new locations: two in Bogotá and one in Medellín.
  • Bodytech aims to reach half a trillion pesos in revenue by 2026.
  • A new marketplace is launching for exercise and wellness products and services.
  • Operational adjustments include reducing night operations by one hour and strengthening technology in customer service.
  • Bodytech currently operates 86 locations in Colombia (including studios) and 17 in Chile.
  • Bogotá accounts for 55% of Bodytech's income, followed by Medellín with 20%.
  • The company experienced strong revenue growth in 2024 and 2025, exceeding 2019 levels.
  • The increase in minimum wage is being mitigated through productivity improvements and process optimization, not staff cuts in service areas.
  • Tariffs have increased by 5-7% compared to the previous year.