Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, January 19th, 2026
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Nears 100 Locations with Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dr. Phillips, Florida
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Dr. Phillips, Florida, its 61st location in the state of Florida. This brand-new, 37,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Dr. Phillips for the very first time. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Founder Mark Mastrov Returns to Accelerate Brand’s Next Era of Growth
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that company founder and fitness industry trailblazer, Mark Mastrov, is returning as Owner and Executive Chair to accelerate the brand into its next phase of innovation and expansion. LongRange Capital and Mastrov have partnered to acquire 24 Hour Fitness and support the company's executive leadership team led by President and CEO Karl Sanft. Read More...
Planet Fitness Recognized For Exceptional Customer Service
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, 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 USA Today's America's Best Customer Service List for 2026. The annual list, published by USA Today and research partner, Plant-A Insights Group, recognizes companies delivering exceptional customer service that go above and beyond for their customers. Among 750 final companies ranked through a rigorous, independent survey process, Planet Fitness ranked 38th overall and is the highest-ranking fitness brand. Read More...
Life Time Opens Adults-Only Club in Uptown Boca; First Florida Location to Offer Coveted Athletic Reformer Class, CTR
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - With more than 185 locations recognized for elevated wellness and lifestyle experiences, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opens its sixth Florida destination: Life Time West Boca. The 37,000-square-foot boutique, adults-only club, joins Life Time Boca nearly 25 years after the company's first location debuted in Florida in 2006. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand's broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates opening 8 – 10 studios in the coming years. Read More...
UFC GYM India Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Premium Fitness Club at Malad in Mumbai
Posted: January 5, 2026 in Chains
MUMBAI, INDIA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of the UFC, announces the grand opening of its latest premium training facility located in the heart of Malad West at Mith Chowki. Read More...
Life Time Opens Fifth Austin Athletic Country Club, Expanding in One of America’s Fastest-Growing Metros
Posted: December 31, 2025 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of Life Time South Lamar within The Bouldin development at the heart of one of Austin's most energetic neighborhoods. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Introduces “Results Your Way,” A New Approach to Fitness in 2026
Posted: December 29, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness introduces Results Your Way, a new focus on delivering more personal, flexible and meaningful fitness experiences for members in the year ahead. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Drops “Crunch: Feel More,” A High-Energy, Music-Driven Campaign to Bring its Transformative Gym Experience to Life
Posted: December 26, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the launch of its "Crunch: Feel More" campaign, directed by award-winning director Hype Williams and set to the iconic track, "This is How We Do It." Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Reignites Annual Transformation Challenge as Americans Prioritize Strength and Longevity
Posted: December 16, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - What does "transformation" really mean? A new national survey from Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) reveals that, even as weight-loss medications dominate headlines, people across the country are craving something deeper, more human and far more sustainable. Read More...
Planet Fitness Completes Refinancing Transaction; Announces $350 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
Posted: December 15, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") announces that it has completed its previously announced refinancing transaction. The Company also announces that it has entered into a $350 million accelerated share repurchase agreement (the "ASR Agreement") with Citibank, N.A. (the "Bank"). The Company will acquire shares under the ASR Agreement as part of its $500 million share repurchase authorization previously announced on June 13, 2024 (the "2024 Share Repurchase Program"). As of December 15, 2025, before giving effect to the ASR Agreement, approximately $350 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the 2024 Share Repurchase Program. Read More...
Life Time Opens Otay Ranch Athletic Country Club in Chula Vista, California Anchoring One of San Diego’s Fastest-Growing Communities
Posted: December 15, 2025 in Chains
CHULA VISTA, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of its newest athletic country club, Life Time Otay Ranch, marking the company's second location in San Diego County and the first to be built from the ground up. Located in Chula Vista's growing Cota Vera community, the more than 135,000 square-foot, two-level club and outdoor space adds to the company's growing portfolio of clubs in the state, now totaling nine with additional locations planned. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 10, 2025 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Antonio Thousand Oaks in San Antonio, Texas. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch San Antonio Thousand Oaks will create a new fitness offering for residents of San Antonio. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Reports Robust November Revenue Growth and Unveils Ambitious 2026 Strategic Roadmap
Posted: December 10, 2025 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corp. (2762.TW), owner and operator of the iconic World Gym brand, announces consolidated revenue year-over-year increase of 14.24% compared to November 2024. YTD Revenue increased 11.95% over the same period last year. During its quarterly Investor Conference held on December 9, 2025, the Company shared an ambitious 2026 outlook centered on delivering high-value fitness and health services while accelerating global expansion. Read More...
Equinox Expands Partnership with Function to Advance A New Standard of Health by Bringing Precision to Performance
Posted: December 10, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury lifestyle, is expanding its partnership with Function, the health platform offering access to 160+ advanced lab tests and imaging powered by FDA-cleared AI. This next phase brings comprehensive testing directly into the high-performance experience, empowering members to connect their workouts to their inner health like never before. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Accelerates National Expansion With Acquisition of Three South Texas Crunch Locations
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees in the Crunch Fitness system, has announced the acquisition of Crunch Brownsville, Crunch North Brownsville and Crunch Edinburg, marking another major step in the company's aggressive national growth strategy. With this acquisition, Fitness Ventures now operates 86 Crunch Fitness locations across 30 states. Read More...
Planet Fitness Kicks Off 2026 as Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, Empowering the Nation to Embrace Fitness for All
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it will return for the eleventh consecutive year as the presenting sponsor of the Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance and One Times Square. Read More...
PureGym Launches in New York and New Jersey With True 24/7 Fitness for the City That Never Sleeps
Posted: December 4, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PureGym Limited ("PureGym" or "The PureGym Group") is launching across New York and New Jersey, most of which will open with true 24/7 access, with the remaining locations set to follow in the coming months. Formerly Blink Fitness, each gym has been upgraded and rebranded to reflect PureGym's fitness model: premium gym equipment at an affordable price. Read More...
Life Time’s Hybrid Athlete Competition Returns in 2026
Posted: December 4, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the return of the LT Games, presented by Ten Thousand. Set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Life Time Target Center in Minneapolis, this one-day event follows the sold-out debut of the LT Games in October 2025, which drew athletes from across the country and marked a new era in hybrid fitness competitions. Read More...
Life Time Signs Lease at 175 Third Street, the Newest Development In Charney Companies and Tavros’ Gowanus Wharf
Posted: December 1, 2025 in Chains
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces plans for a new, expansive athletic country club at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, part of the four-project campus known as Gowanus Wharf development by Charney Companies and Tavros. The new Life Time will encompass more than 85,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and bring an entirely new experience to the neighborhood with a year-round rooftop beach club for year-round use, including pools for hot and cold use, saunas and a bar. Read More...
