Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Crunch Fitness Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art 3.0 Gym to Owasso, Oklahoma
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
OWASSO, OK - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Owasso in Owasso, Oklahoma. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Owasso will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Tulsa area. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Debuts Reformer24 Pilates in Southern California For a Fraction of Studio Cost
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces a new pilot program of Reformer-based Pilates in select gyms throughout the Southern California area. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Becomes an Official HYROX Affiliate Partner, Bringing Race-Prep Training to Select Studios Across North America
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness (OTF), the technology-tracked strength and cardio group fitness brand, is becoming an official HYROX Affiliate Partner to offer members at select studios structured, race-inspired programs. Beginning December 1, participating Orangetheory studios will offer the OTF x HYROX affiliate program, a performance-driven training experience modeled after HYROX's global race format. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Signs Lease for New Club with TF Cornerstone at the Developer’s Latest Office-to-Residential Conversion
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, one of New York City's leading premium fitness brands, announces it has signed a long-term lease with TF Cornerstone (TFC) to open a new 47,000-square-foot location, located on the ground and lower floors of the 32-story Midtown East building recently purchased by TFC as its newest office-to-residential conversion project. This will advance the brand's strategic expansion across the New York Metro area. Read More...
World Gym Q3 Results: EPS Jumps 82.5% on Record Revenue
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), owner of the iconic global World Gym brand, announces record third-quarter results for the period that ended September 30, 2025, underscoring continued growth momentum and improving margins. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Elevates Boutique Fitness with Luxury Real Estate Expansion Strategy
Posted: November 12, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is redefining boutique fitness by strategically aligning its studios with high-end residential and retail developments. The brand's luxury real estate strategy brings wellness directly into the daily lives of its clientele, creating design-forward, high-touch spaces in communities that value health, convenience and sophistication. Read More...
HealthFitness Celebrates 50 Years of Transforming Corporate Fitness
Posted: November 10, 2025 in Chains
LAKE FOREST, IL - HealthFitness, a Trustmark company and a leading provider of comprehensive fitness solutions, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since 1975, the company has partnered with organizations across the country to build healthier, more connected workplaces, evolving alongside the industry while staying true to its passion for people. Read More...
Workout Anytime Announces National Partnership With the American Cancer Society
Posted: November 7, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the premium 24/7 fitness franchise with more than 190 locations nationwide, announces a national partnership with the American Cancer Society during its 2025 Franchise Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The partnership aligns with American Cancer Society guidelines for physical activity and healthy living, encouraging adults to engage in 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week and adopt balanced, nutrient-rich diets to reduce cancer risk. Read More...
Purpose Brands Announces Expansion of Anytime Fitness into Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Welcomes Experienced Franchise Ownership Group ABFit as Master Franchisee
Posted: November 7, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL, WOODBURY, MN and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Purpose Brands LLC announces that Anytime Fitness, the world's largest fitness club and personalized coaching experience brand, has announced its latest master franchise agreement with ABFit, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The announcement arrives as the Kingdom continues to pursue its Saudi Vision 2030 for improving the quality of life and promoting the health of all its citizens and residents. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, Celebrates Milestone 10-Year Anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek
Posted: November 5, 2025 in Chains
JOHNS CREEK, GA - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest growing franchise group of Crunch Fitness, announces the milestone anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek, a 32,000-square-foot fitness facility located in Johns Creek, Georgia. Since opening its doors November 2015, Crunch Johns Creek has proudly served the local community by providing an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere where fitness meets fun. Read More...
VASA Fitness Announces $30 Million Investment to Elevate Member Experience Across 64 Locations
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces a transformative $30 million reinvestment in its 64 clubs across eight states. This capital infusion will bring expanded boutique-style STUDIO programs, upgraded equipment and enhanced amenities to the majority of VASA locations, all to be completed by the end of Q1 2026. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Greater Seattle Campus with Acquisition of Arena Sports
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
SEATTLE, WA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") is expanding and diversifying its portfolio and Greater Seattle Campus with the acquisition of indoor sports and entertainment company, Arena Sports, which consists of five locations in Mill Creek, Magnuson, SODO, Redmond and Issaquah, including the Magnuson Athletic Club. Read More...
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Enters Montana With First Conversion Deal in Bozeman
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
BOZEMAN, MT - Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, the full-service fitness franchise, is making its Montana debut. Local gym owners Eddie Davila and Chase Isle, founders of Urban Fitness, are converting their facility in Bozeman, Montana to a Fitness Premier, marking the brand’s first location in the state. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Makes Waves in Pompano Beach with Plans for New Club Opening
Posted: November 3, 2025 in Chains
POMPANO BEACH, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans for the upcoming opening of Crunch Pompano Beach, a $5 million, 38,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. CR Fitness Holdings is on track to operate 100 locations nationwide by 2026. Read More...
EōS Fitness Acquires Legendary Gym Franchise in Southern California
Posted: October 29, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing gym chain with over 200 locations open or on the way, solidified its foothold in California with the acquisition of 23 existing gym locations, part of a legendary Southern California franchise. With plans to open 250 gyms by 2030, this strategic acquisition accelerates EōS Fitness’ plans for explosive growth throughout the United States, expanding the company’s portfolio and its positive influence on the health and wellness of communities nationwide. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities to Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - Crunch Fitness announces it will be bringing three new Crunch locations to the Greater Las Vegas area in East Henderson, Rainbow and Green Valley. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC, the $6 million, 42,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities will open their doors during the Winter 2025 - 2026 season. Read More...
Planet Fitness Named to Fortune’s 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has been named to Fortune's 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List. The annual list, published by Fortune magazine, recognizes companies with exceptional growth in revenue, profits and stock performance over a three-year period. Read More...
Life Time Named to Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List for 2025
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces it has been named to the 2025 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. Now in its 40th year, the annual Fortune list ranks companies based on growth in revenue, profits and stock returns, measured over the three years through June 2025. Read More...
Purpose Brands Announces Grand Opening of First Anytime Fitness Club in Dubai, Coinciding with Dubai Fitness Challenge Wellness Campaign
Posted: October 24, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL, WOODBURY, MN and DUBAI, UAE - Purpose Brands LLC announces the grand opening of the first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the addition of the UAE, Anytime Fitness clubs now operate in 49 countries and territories around the world, with access to all locations a key benefit for the 5 million Anytime Fitness members worldwide. Read More...
EōS Fitness Powers into Year 11 with Record Growth and Innovation
Posted: October 22, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness completed a strong third quarter with the introduction of revolutionary in-gym innovations, partnerships dedicated to bettering its communities and accelerated nationwide growth. Read More...
