Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
World Gym Launches Presales for its First Thailand Club
Posted: August 18, 2026 in Chains
BANGKOK - World Gym, the global fitness brand founded on California's Muscle Beach in 1976, announces the upcoming opening of its first club in Thailand at Imperial World Samrong. The launch will introduce the brand's world-class fitness experience to Thai members, combining internationally benchmarked facilities, advanced technology and accessible membership options. Read More...
VASA Fitness Partners with ISSA to Launch “Trainer in Training” Program, Investing in the Next Generation of Personal Trainers
Posted: August 18, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s leading high-value, low-price fitness operators and a certified Great Place To Work for four consecutive years, announces the launch of its new Trainer in Training Program in partnership with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), a global leader in fitness education and certification. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Group Nears 65 Clubs in Florida with Crunch Maitland Opening
Posted: August 17, 2026 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, announces the opening of Crunch Maitland, its 63rd location in Florida, on Thursday, August 20. The new 43,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness club represents a $5 million investment in the community and brings Crunch's latest 3.0 club experience to the Orlando area. Read More...
Club Pilates Expands Global Footprint Past 1,500 Studios, Widening Gap as Industry Leader
Posted: August 13, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, part of the Xponential Fitness family and the world's largest Pilates brand by number of studios, is celebrating a new milestone of 1,500 studios nationally and internationally, reaffirming its position as a global Pilates leader. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates to Celebrate Milestone 100th Opening in Home State of Texas
Posted: August 13, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, announces the opening of its 100th studio nationwide in its home state of Texas. The opening marks a full-circle moment for the brand, taking place in the very market where the franchise began. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Launches Fitness Physio Physical Therapy Services Inside Select Clubs
Posted: August 12, 2026 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs, the nation’s largest privately owned fitness enterprise, announces the launch of Fitness Physio, a physical therapy, sports rehab and recovery clinic located inside select Genesis Health Clubs. Fitness Physio launches this summer at ten locations in Wichita and the Kansas City area with the remaining clinics across Genesis throughout 2026. Read More...
STRONG Pilates Accelerates Global Momentum With Expansion Into Central and Eastern Europe; Announces Master Franchise Partnership With Xtreme Brands
Posted: August 12, 2026 in Chains
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - STRONG Pilates, the global fitness franchise combining Pilates, cardio and strength training, announces a Master Franchise partnership with Poland's leading wellness franchise operator, Xtreme Brands, to drive expansion across Central and Eastern Europe. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posted: August 11, 2026 in Chains
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The $5 million, 37,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in early 2027, with presale starting this fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, Crunch Fort Walton Beach will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Fort Walton Beach area. Read More...
Anytime France Acquires INTERVAL Sport Fitness Group
Posted: August 11, 2026 in Chains
PARIS, BOCA RATON, FL and WOODBURY, MN - Purpose Brands, one of the world's largest and most trusted portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that Anytime Fitness's master franchisee in France has acquired INTERVAL Sport Fitness Group and will convert ten INTERVAL Sport properties to Anytime Fitness clubs. Read More...
Amidst a Transformational Year, Workout Anytime Appoints Peter Stipher as Chief Operating Officer to Fuel Next Era of Growth
Posted: August 10, 2026 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Building on a momentous year, Workout Anytime announces Peter Stipher as Chief Operating Officer. Stipher's appointment reinforces the company's commitment to building one of the fitness industry's most innovative and scalable franchise platforms. Read More...
