Anytime Fitness Asia Celebrates 500th Club Milestone with Simultaneous Openings Across Eight Markets
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Chains
Anytime Fitness
HONG KONG – Anytime Fitness Asia has achieved a historic milestone, celebrating the network’s growth to 500 clubs across the region. To mark the occasion, eight clubs across eight markets hosted synchronized grand openings on the same day, highlighting the scale and unity of the brand’s fast-growing network.
With Anytime Fitness Asia recently recognized as the Overall Winner – International Franchisor of the Year at the 2025 Franchising and Licensing Association (FLA) Singapore Awards, the 500th club milestone further underscores the brand’s leadership and credibility in the region.
“This milestone is a powerful symbol of our growth and unity,” said Luke Guanlao, Group CEO of Inspire Brands Asia (IBA). “With more than 5,600 clubs across 42 countries, Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest 24-hour fitness franchise — and our purpose, Train For Your Life, drives us to be more than a gym. Reaching 500 clubs in Asia is just the beginning, and we’re committed to expanding further into new markets while continuing to be a lifetime partner in health and wellness.”
Johannes Raadsma, President & Co-Founder of Inspire Brands Asia (IBA), added: “Every one of our 500 clubs tells a story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. This milestone highlights not only our growth, but also the trust of our members and the dedication of our staff, franchisees, and partners who make our network thrive and united across Asia.”
On 19 September, synchronized events took place at AF McKinley in the Philippines, AF Tampines 487 in Singapore, AF Austin Green in Malaysia, AF Hang Hau in Hong Kong, AF Citimall Cimanggis in Indonesia, AF Oasis Ratchapruek in Thailand, AF Taoyuan Yiwen in Taiwan, and AF Vincom Grand Park in Vietnam. Each club joined the regional milestone celebration with activities to mark the occasion and engage members and the wider community.
The 37th Anytime Fitness in Hong Kong has opened in Tseung Kwan O, next to Hang Hau MTR Station and a major shopping mall, offering residents convenient access to quality fitness. As part of the synchronized 500 Club celebration across Asia, the Hong Kong event highlighted the brand’s strong growth and continued commitment to both the city and the region, while actively engaging members and the local community.
