Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to San Rafael, California
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
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SAN RAFAEL, CA – Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Rafael in San Rafael, California. The $4 million, 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Nor Cal Crunchers, LLC, Crunch San Rafael will be located at 38 Gary Place, across the Golden Gate Bridge and the Richmond Bridge, creating a new fitness offering for residents of San Rafael.
Crunch San Rafael will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise more fun, Crunch San Rafael will offer:
Expanded strength and functional training areas
Top-quality cardio and strength training equipment
Power half-hour circuit training
Personal training
Olympic lifting platforms
Group fitness studio
TRX®
Advanced HIIT Classes
Functional HIITZone™ training area with indoor turf
Relax and Recovery – HydroMassage® beds, red light therapy
Full-Service locker rooms with showers and a sauna
“We’re excited to continue our growth in the Bay Area with the opening of our eighth Crunch Fitness location in San Rafael,” said Brian Calegari, club owner. “Crunch is built for everyone, from first-time gym-goers to seasoned athletes, delivering a high-energy and fun environment that makes fitness approachable and effective.”
Crunch Fitness was ranked #2 in the fitness category and #20 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, up from #32 last year, earning recognition in the world’s most comprehensive franchise ranking. Crunch was also recognized on the annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. The brand continues to expand nationwide and push the bar with innovative offerings for its members.
Crunch San Rafael will be inviting individuals to join the team to help their community experience fitness, wellness, relaxation, and recovery. Crunch San Rafael is on the search for membership representatives, personal trainers, group fitness instructor and personal training manager to join a team that believes in being the best place to work and workout. Interested applicants can apply today at www.crunch.com/locations/san-rafael.
