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Crunch Fitness Celebrates Two Million Member Mark
July 2022 - NORWALK, CT - Crunch Fitness marks the milestone of reaching two million members at the full-service fitness brand. This achievement comes as Crunch continues to outpace the industry in membership growth, earning its spot as the number one high-value, low-price franchise gym. The two-millionth member, Julia Dever, signed up at Crunch Norwalk in Connecticut, where she was surprised with a special celebration and awarded $2,000 worth of prizes, including a complimentary two-year gym membership and various gifts. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Extends Business Relationship with ABC Fitness Solutions
July 2021 - NEW YORK, N.Y. and LITTLE ROCK, AR - Crunch Fitness, the health club brand known for making serious fitness fun through innovative programming and an inclusive atmosphere, and ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), a provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, have announced the extension of their technology partnership as Crunch accelerates their growth throughout the pandemic. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Unveils Its First 3.0 Gym Design with the Opening of Crunch East Plano
December 2024 - PLANO, TX - CR Fitness Holdings, the largest, fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, announces the opening of Crunch East Plano, its second location in Plano, Texas, and sixth in the Dallas metro area. Located in a former Bed Bath & Beyond site, this expansive 44,000-square-foot facility officially opened its doors on Thursday, December 12th, at 5:00 AM. The new gym is the 72nd Crunch Fitness location for CR Fitness Holdings and the first to debut the brand-new Crunch Fitness 3.0 gym design. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Franchisees, Fitness Holdings and CR Fitness, Each Acquire Two New York Sports Clubs Locations
September 2024 - GREENWICH, CT - Fitness Holdings LLC, Crunch Fitness' largest franchisee in the Northeast, announces the acquisition of two New York Sports Clubs locations in Boston. Fitness Holdings will take ownership of the two clubs on October 1st. The clubs will be a great addition to their portfolio and growth strategy to own and operate 60 clubs in the near term. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Inks Deal to Open 30 Franchises in New Jersey
October 2011 - NEW YORK, NY - In its first year, Crunch Fitness Franchise, known for making Crunch's innovative classes and No Judgments philosophy available and affordable to gym-goers across the country, has opened 12 locations throughout the United States and Australia and has inked deals to open an additional 100 clubs throughout the United States and beyond. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Invites Members to "Feel Good, Not Bad" in New Creative Campaign
January 2024 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, announces the launch of its uplifting "Feel Good, Not Bad" campaign. In partnership with creative agency Familiar Creatures, this new brand mantra aligns with Crunch's Mission to make serious fitness fun through a huge variety of engaging experiences that allow all members to escape life's inevitable bad moments. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Military-Based Fellowship and Employment Placement Program
March 2022 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of 'Strengthened by Heroes,' a military-based fellowship and employment placement initiative designed for service members who are completing their active-duty commitment and wish to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness. 'Strengthened by Heroes' Fellows will have the opportunity to work three to five months with Crunch, with access to free education and certifications from sponsors including the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, My Steady Mind and dotFit. Participants will receive ultimate placement into a permanent role following the end of their service date. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Launches Strengthened By Heroes Campaign
June 2018 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the launch of the Strengthened by Heroes national campaign. Strengthened by Heroes demonstrates Crunch's gratitude by honoring those veterans and first responders who are everyday heroes. Through this initiative, Crunch hopes to make a difference in their communities by encouraging other veterans to join their team or to find support through fitness. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500
February 2021 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness recently ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, making it one of the company's most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Crunch Fitness as #52 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Recognized for Outstanding Franchising Achievements
April 2023 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-priced gym, has been recognized for ongoing success with a prestigious award and acknowledgment, including The Zor Awards, an exclusive program by Franchise Times designed to answer the question, "What is the best franchise to buy?" and Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 10+ Club, honoring an elite group of franchises that have earned a spot on the Franchise 500 list for ten or more consecutive years. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Rises in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500 Ranking
February 2023 - PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Crunch Fitness demonstrates continued growth in Entrepreneur's 44th Annual Franchise 500 ranking, maintaining its spot in the top 10% for the second year in a row. Climbing the ranks from #43 to #39, Crunch exhibits how franchisees have successfully adapted and evolved to meet the unique circumstances and opportunities that have shaped the industry over the last three years. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Selects Life Fitness As Preferred Supplier
December 2023 - ROSEMONT, IL - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym known for its no judgments, inclusive experience, has selected Life Fitness as a preferred supplier for its U.S. locations. Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will provide both strength and cardio solutions to Crunch clubs across the country. Crunch opened its doors in 1989 and has been a Life Fitness customer for over 30 years. This agreement marks an important new milestone, with a mutual goal of long-term success for each company. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Ranking
February 2025 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. These rankings rewards Crunch for outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. Read Article...
Crunch Fitness West Florida Launches CrunchTV
Instantly Drives Millions of Member-Generated Social Media Impressions
September 2017 - CHICAGO, IL - Crunch Fitness West Florida, part of one of America's leading health club chains, best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, just got even fitter. Crunch has announced that it has launched #CrunchTV, which turns its gym TVs into a social media digital signage network, giving members their instant "15 seconds of fame" and the gyms a robust marketing platform. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Athens, Georgia
September 2016 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces the opening of its newest franchise in Athens, Georgia. Anticipated to open in the fall of 2016, Crunch Athens will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse and spirited community. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest State-of-the-Art Facilities In Tampa, FL; Colorado Springs, CO and Chamblee, GA
August 2017 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness has announced the planned openings of new state-of-the-art facilities in Tampa, Florida; Colorado Springs, Colorado and Chamblee, Georgia. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
August 2021 - ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2021 opening of Crunch St. Petersburg, a 40,280-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Crunch St. Petersburg is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Announces Sale of 100th Franchise This Year
November 2016 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces that it has hit a milestone with the recent sale of the 100th Crunch franchise of 2016. This makes the company one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with well over 600 franchises sold in its first six years and 13 new clubs opening in October alone. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Brings Facility to Apollo Beach, Florida; Announces Renovations at Two Facilities in Fort Myers
October 2024 - APOLLO BEACH, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Apollo Beach in Apollo Beach, Florida. The $5 million, 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is located in the center of family-friendly neighborhoods and near shopping, dining, schools and the Waterset planned community. Crunch Apollo Beach will be owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise Debuts National Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida
May 2022 - JACKSONVILLE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the launch of its first-ever comprehensive National Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The National Training Center, part of the new 34,000 square-foot, $4 million Crunch Harbour Village location, offers an in-depth curriculum covering gym operations, including: planning, pre-sale, construction, marketing, sales, operations, group fitness, personal training and fitness education for Crunch Franchise owners and operations personnel. This fully operational gym brings classroom training to life with real-time, hands-on training in a gym environment. Read Article...
Crunch Franchise To Open 100th Location In Mason, OH
October 2015 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Franchise, a renowned gym chain best known for making serious workouts fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings, is proud to announce the opening of its 100th Franchise location in Mason, OH. Read Article...
Crunch Franchisees in West Florida and Atlanta Appoint Kevin Laferriere To Chief Operating Officer
March 2016 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - A team of Crunch Fitness franchisees managing locations in West Florida and Atlanta, announced the appointment of Kevin Laferriere as their new Chief Operating Officer. Laferriere, a 26 year industry veteran, former CEO of FITPRO and former COO and President at Lifestyle Family Fitness, has been an influential leader in the growth of many fitness brands. His proven success in operations and tremendous experience in the industry make him an ideal match for the Crunch brand and the VRJ Holdings, LLC team in West Florida and Atlanta. Read Article...
Crunch Franchisees Making Big Moves!!!
August 2025 - CRUNCH - Fitness Ventures and Primetime Fitness announce large acquisition deals in their respective/expansionary territories. The leaders of the two club companies have hundreds of years of experience. Crunch ranked No. 1 in the fitness category for the second year in a row and No. 32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. Crunch continues to expand nationwide and push the bar with innovative offerings for its members. Read Article...
Crunch Franchising Announces Deal with Fitness Holdings and RLB Holdings to Open 42 Locations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
April 2013 - NEW YORK, NY - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, has inked a deal with Fitness Holdings LLC and RLB Ho Read Article...
Crunch Franchising Named One of the 2020 Top Growth Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
October 2020 - NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, the health club brand known for making serious fitness fun through innovative programming and an inclusive atmosphere, was named one of the top-ranking growth franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine. Read Article...
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