Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Crunch Franchisees to Honor 9/11 First Responders with Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance
Posted: September 8, 2026 in Chains
ORLANDO and TAMPA, FL - This year, in observance of the 25th Anniversary of September 11th, across the United States, Crunch franchisees are coming together to honor 9/11 First Responders with the Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance. This event serves as a powerful tribute to responders who bravely served on that tragic day in 2001 and those who continue to protect and serve their communities today. Read More...
Life Time Launches LT Social, Private and Exclusive Events for Members to Meet, Connect and Experience Life Time Beyond the Workout
Posted: September 2, 2026 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the launch of Life Time Social (LT Social), a new social community created for people who want to get out, have fun and meet others who are interested in a fit and active lifestyle beyond their home club. Read More...
Workout Anytime Accelerates Growth with Strategic Leadership Hires and a Capital-Efficient Growth Strategy
Posted: August 31, 2026 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime is primed to continue building on a successful year of growth with the fitness industry expected to reach $29.5B this year. The 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 units continues to attract experienced multi-unit operators as it makes strategic investments to enhance franchisee support and the member experience. Read More...
World Gym Corporation Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
Posted: August 27, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, announces its Q2 2026 financial results. Driven by both revenue growth and a significant improvement in gross margin, the company's profit grew substantially over last year and slightly outperformed the previous quarter, marking the second consecutive quarter to hit a single-quarter record high since its public listing. Read More...
VASA Fitness Names Liz Crisafi Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: August 27, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s fastest-growing high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces that Liz Crisafi has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Crisafi will serve as a member of VASA’s executive leadership team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michael Osanloo. Read More...
EōS Fitness and HYROX Join Forces to Launch New Era of Race-Ready Training
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Two fitness powerhouses are teaming up to make HYROX training more accessible than ever before. EōS Fitness, the High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym chain, and HYROX, the global fitness racing series, will launch a new race-ready training experience this fall, making EōS the first gym chain globally with this robust HYROX offering, bringing together in-gym HYROX Training with official HYROX Training Zones and exclusive HYROX Training+ content through its member app. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Celebrates 100 Years of Pilates and 100th Studio Opening By Hosting World’s Largest Reformer Pilates Class
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, announces an attempt to host the largest reformer Pilates class on record. The 50-minute reformer Pilates class will include 100 participants working out on 100 reformers, moving in unison. BODYBAR will also be donating $10,000, $100 per reformer, to the Foundation for Women's Cancer in recognition of September's Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, supporting the organization's mission to eradicate gynecologic cancer. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Introduces the Next Evolution of Crunch Select, a Premium Fitness Concept Designed to Elevate the Member Experience
Posted: August 20, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing and most innovative fitness brands, announces the next evolution of Crunch Select, the company's premium franchise concept that delivers an elevated Crunch experience to new markets. The reimagined concept features boutique-inspired studios, enhanced recovery experiences, top-tier amenities and refined finishes, all while staying true to Crunch's 'No Judgments' philosophy. Read More...
Retro Fitness Signs Agreement with Award-Winning Multi-Brand Franchisee
Posted: August 19, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Retro Fitness, a leader in the high-value, low-price fitness sector, has signed a multi-unit development agreement with award-winning multi-brand franchisee Laddi Singh, who plans to open his first Retro Fitness club this year. Singh currently operates more than 50 Popeyes, Burger King and Arby's restaurants across New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Read More...
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...
