Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Grand Fitness Partners Expands to 90 Planet Fitness Clubs with Strategic California Acquisitions
Posted: September 26, 2025 in Chains
CA - Grand Fitness Partners, one of the fastest-growing Planet Fitness franchisees, announces the acquisition of ten new clubs across California, expanding its footprint to 90 total clubs nationwide. The transactions include two clubs in Southern California (Ontario and San Bernardino) from Ontario Fitness, LLC, and eight clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area from Planet Fitness’ corporate club portfolio, which was finalized last month. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Wave FC Continue Celebrating Excellence in Coaching
Posted: September 26, 2025 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness and San Diego Wave FC will once again take the pitch during the home stretch of the season to celebrate four Southern California high school coaches whose leadership extends far beyond the sidelines. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Opens 88th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Duluth, Georgia
Posted: September 25, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - CR Fitness Holdings, one of the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisees of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Duluth, Georgia, its 15th location in the Atlanta metropolitan area. This brand-new, 30,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Duluth for the very first time. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Empowers Schools to Serve Healthier Meals with Complimentary Green Onion Online Tool
Posted: September 25, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - With more attention than ever being placed on the ingredients in school meals, the Life Time Foundation continues its nearly-15-year-dedication to youth nutrition by supporting school food professionals in their efforts to eliminate ultra-processed foods. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Inducts George Butler, Legendary ‘Pumping Iron’ Filmmaker, Into Hall of Fame
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Chains
VENICE BEACH, CA - Gold's Gym, the iconic fitness brand known for its legacy in strength and performance training, has inducted George Butler, the acclaimed author and filmmaker behind the groundbreaking 1977 documentary "Pumping Iron," into the Gold's Gym Hall of Fame. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Asia Celebrates 500th Club Milestone with Simultaneous Openings Across Eight Markets
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Chains
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. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Appointment of Chris Flowers, Former Deputy General Counsel of Restore Hyper Wellness, as General Counsel
Posted: September 16, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Chris Flowers as the company's new General Counsel. In his role, Flowers will oversee Crunch's legal operations and support the company's domestic and international franchise administration, advising the executive team and working directly with franchise owners to fuel the brand's continued growth. Read More...
Workout Anytime Teams Up with Viral Baseball Star Kyle “KJ” Jackson to Inspire Fitness Journeys Nationwide
Posted: September 9, 2025 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the leading 24/7 premium fitness franchise dedicated to making health and wellness accessible for all, has launched a social media collaboration with viral baseball star and influencer Kyle “KJ” Jackson. The collaboration is part of “The After,” a system-wide initiative designed to encourage members everywhere to celebrate the mental and physical benefits of completing a workout. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and ISSA Launch Industry-First Initiative to Certify All General Managers as Personal Trainers
Posted: September 8, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry for more than four decades, announces an education partnership with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness and wellness certifications. In an industry first, 24 Hour Fitness will ensure that its nearly 250 General Managers (GMs) are certified Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) and most with ISSA, elevating leadership expertise across all club locations and enhancing the member experience from the top down. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisees Honor 9/11 First Responders with Stair Climb Remembrances
Posted: September 6, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA BAY, FL and ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings and Fitness Ventures, leading and fast-growing franchisees of Crunch Fitness, will once again host their annual 9/11 Stair Climb on Thursday, September 11th. This event serves as a powerful tribute to responders who bravely served on that tragic day in 2001 and those who continue to protect our people today. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Expands To 78 Locations With The Acquisition of Pelican Athletic Club in Louisiana
Posted: September 3, 2025 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately owned health club chain in the United States, announces the acquisition of Pelican Athletic Club in Mandeville, Louisiana, just north of New Orleans on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. This marks the company’s 78th location nationwide, its third in Louisiana, and its ninth acquisition of 2025, adding to existing Louisiana clubs in Slidell and Baton Rouge. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Launches Massive 1.6 Million Session Personal Training Giveaway
Posted: August 31, 2025 in Chains
TAMPA BAY, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, is paving the way and made history with its signature TRAINing Day on August 30th, giving away 1.6 MILLION personal training sessions across its 86 clubs in five states. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. The franchisee has plans to reach 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Inks Development Deal for 60 Locations in Brazil
Posted: August 28, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, the iconic global fitness brand, has signed a master franchise agreement to open 60 locations in Brazil within the next ten years. A Gold's Gym Brazil flagship location is slated to open in 2026, with other initial openings in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. The franchisee group is led by Dan Chor, a fitness industry veteran and co-founder of BodyTech. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Accelerates New Jersey Expansion with Old Bridge Location
Posted: August 27, 2025 in Chains
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its continued expansion in New Jersey with a new facility planned for Old Bridge. With its Hamilton club already open, new locations slated for Watchung and Tinton Falls this winter, and another site under consideration in South Brunswick, the brand continues to accelerate its growth across New Jersey. Read More...
Pvolve Surges Past Mid-Year Milestones with Nearly 30 Studios Open, Five New Leases Signed
Posted: August 27, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically-backed functional fitness franchise that strengthens, stabilizes and mobilizes your body, is celebrating remarkable growth as summer comes to a close. The brand now boasts nearly 30 open and operating studios and expects to reach 40 total locations by the end of 2025. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Sets Sights on Chicagoland as Next Hot Market for Franchise Growth
Posted: August 27, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, a fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is ramping up its Chicagoland expansion with two initial locations confirmed in Naperville and Winnetka, and plans to strategically open 10 – 12 studios across the region over the next several years. Read More...
VASA Fitness Doubles Down on Strength and Performance with STUDIO LFT Expansion
Posted: August 26, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness club operators, is rapidly expanding its signature strength-training program, STUDIO LFT. By the end of 2025, STUDIO LFT will be available in 11 Colorado clubs, with six existing locations adding the specialized studio. Five new VASA clubs opening through December in Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana will also feature STUDIO LFT. Read More...
Life Time Redefines the Office with More Than 55 New In-Club Work Lounges Nationwide
Posted: August 25, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As professionals and students continue to seek optimal efficiency and productivity around the clock, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), announces the completion of its 55th dedicated Work Lounge space, with more than 30 in progress across the U.S to be added into next year. By repurposing space within existing clubs, members now have yet another way to be supported in how they blend productivity, wellness, community all under one roof. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Joins the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Inc., a leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping the future, announces that Crunch Fitness is named on the annual Inc. 5000 list, one of the most prestigious rankings of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle and Patagonia. Read More...
Fitness International Launches A New Initiative to Support Reestablishment of the Presidential Fitness Test
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, one of the nation's leading health club companies with hundreds of locations nationwide, today announced its strong support of the President's ongoing effort to promote youth health and fitness and reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test. To help with this mission, Fitness International will offer high school students, in collaboration with local high schools, complimentary after-school access to their nearby LA Fitness and City Sports Club locations. This will begin this fall. Read More...
