Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, September 14th, 2026
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces New COO
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, announces their new COO, Ralph Yarusso, an executive and USAF Veteran, who's currently Chairman of the IFA VetFran Committee. With an extensive background in the franchise industry, Yarusso will help propel the brand forward as it continues to grow both nationally and internationally. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Owner Rodney Steven II Receives Prestigious IHRSA Advocate of the Year Award, Rallies Industry to Pass the PHIT Act
Posted: July 7, 2022 in Chains, HFA
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven II has been awarded the Advocate of the Year award by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). The award reflected Steven’s relentless efforts to organize and motivate the fitness industry to advocate for itself on the national stage as it recovered from the severe shock of the pandemic and associated consumer demand and government-mandated shutdowns. Read More...
Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe Announce New Location in Beaumont, Texas
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
BEAUMONT, TX - Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe announce the planned opening of a new $4.5 million, 30,000-square foot, 24/7 gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Beaumont, Texas. The modern, expansive club will begin pre-selling memberships at a discount this winter. Read More...
Life Time Appoints Donna Coallier to Board of Directors
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announced that Donna Coallier has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Coallier will serve on the Company's Audit Committee beginning August 15, 2022. With the addition of Ms. Coallier, Life Time's Board will have 12 members. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Knocks Out Signed Agreement in Sacramento, Increases California Presence
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - TITLE Boxing Club, the franchise of boutique fitness clubs specializing in boxing and kickboxing classes, has signed a franchise agreement to bring a second location to Sacramento, California. This is TITLE's first agreement since being acquired by BoxUnion last year and comes after months of behind-the-scenes strategic planning and innovation to the brand's franchise opportunity. Read More...
Regymen Fitness Looks to Orlando for Expansion
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA - Regymen Fitness, a boutique gym offering an array of workouts with the technology to support its success, has announced their plans to expand into the Orlando market. The company currently has 20 locations throughout North America. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens For Their Efforts in Promoting a Kinder and More Inclusive World
Posted: June 29, 2022 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 the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which recognize teens for their commitment to promoting kindness and contributing to a more judgement free planet. Fifty deserving Boys & Girls Clubs of America teens were each awarded $5,000, over half (56%) of whom will be first-generation college students. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Appoints Karl Sanft As President And Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 29, 2022 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that Karl Sanft has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. For the past three years, Sanft has served as Chief Operating Officer of 24 Hour Fitness, overseeing operations of the company's nationwide network of clubs and leading initiatives that provide transformative fitness experiences to nearly 2 million loyal club members and guests. Read More...
Xponential Fitness CFO, John Meloun, Receives “CFO of the Year” Honor
Posted: June 28, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness CFO, John Meloun, recently received "CFO of the Year" in Orange County Business Journal's Annual Awards Event. Always humble, John shared what the last few years have been like in his role, how his career shaped his success at Xponential and what's in store for the future... Read More...
UFC GYM Debuts New UFC FIT Premium Fitness Facility at Westfield Oakridge in San Jose
Posted: June 27, 2022 in Chains
SAN JOSE, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, continues its expansion throughout California with the grand opening of its new UFC FIT San Jose location. The 40,000-square-foot premier fitness facility is officially open for workouts and will honor the occasion with a grand opening celebration in July. Read More...
