Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
REGYMEN Fitness Rides Growth Momentum Into 2022, Aims for 20 New Units by End of Year
Posted: February 24, 2022 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA - 2021 was a major growth year for boutique-fitness-studio concept REGYMEN Fitness, and the franchise is leveraging that momentum to expand its footprint further in 2022, aiming to open up to 20 new units by the end of the year. REGYMEN’s team also launched the first and second locations of its sister concept, wellness franchise The Covery Wellness Spa, in 2021 and has agreements signed for 10 more locations, five of which are scheduled to open in Q1 of 2022. The global wellness market, valued at more than $1.5 trillion, is projected to continue rising as consumers adjust to the ongoing pandemic, according to a new study, suggesting that both REGYMEN and The Covery Wellness Spa have their biggest opportunities for growth still ahead. Read More...
Crunch Fitness to Open in Columbia, to Become City’s Largest Fitness Center
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MO - Crunch announces the Grand Opening of Crunch Columbia, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Crunch Columbia is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 19 additional Crunch locations nationwide. The new Crunch is located in a renovated space where a former Office Depot space used to be, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Read More...
As Pickleball Explodes, Life Time Announces Grand Opening for its First Pickleball-Only Destination at Bloomington North
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has announced the opening of its first-ever pickleball-only destination at Life Time Bloomington North. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Life Time Bloomington North will open with five international competitive level pickleball courts and a dedicated viewing area for open play and tournaments. Later this year, a full bar and lounge space will open for post-play social gatherings and events. The world-class pickleball destination is part of Life Time's commitment to be the largest indoor pickleball provider in North America. Read More...
9Round Set to Open New Studios in Vietnam and Indonesia
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, has finalized plans for continued development across Asia with two master franchise agreements: one in Indonesia and one in Vietnam. Idham Switriadji, Indonesia's master franchisee, opened the country’s first 9Round location in Jakarta in January 2022. Hyun Soo Lee, Vietnam's master franchisee, is set to open the first Vietnamese location in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City in February 2022. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands DC Footprint With Gallery Place Location
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces further expansion in the nation’s capital. Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June and will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space. Planet Fitness Gallery Place will be the first of three D.C. area clubs that PFGP is bringing to the community. Read More...
StretchLab to Bring 16 Studios to Washington DC
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - StretchLab, a leading national assisted stretching franchise, announces a new franchise agreement that will bring 16 new studios to the Washington DC market. In addition to the DC agreement, StretchLab recently signed deals to bring new studios to Fargo, Charleston, Miami, Vancouver and Grand Rapids, among other markets. The company currently has 156 franchise locations open and more than 587 licensed locations. Read More...
John Reed Fitness Opens its Second U.S. Location in Dallas, Texas
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - RSG Group, a leader in fitness and lifestyle, introduces JOHN REED Fitness to Dallas, making it the second location to open in North America, and the 42nd club to open internationally. Known throughout Europe for merging its unique and fascinating aesthetics with fitness and music, JOHN REED brings another design-forward concept to North America. After successfully opening its first location in Los Angeles, Dallas will now get the same treatment with live DJs to move and motivate, an eclectic interior design and a hospitable team. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Military-Based Fellowship and Employment Placement Program
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of 'Strengthened by Heroes,' a military-based fellowship and employment placement initiative designed for service members who are completing their active-duty commitment and wish to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness. 'Strengthened by Heroes' fellows will have the opportunity to work three to five months with Crunch, with access to free education and certifications from sponsors including the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, My Steady Mind and dotFit. Participants will receive ultimate placement into a permanent role following the end of their service date. Read More...
Life Time Expands Footprint in Dallas/Fort Worth with Opening of 124,000-Square-Foot Luxury Athletic Resort in Frisco
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
FRISCO, TX - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has opened its tenth destination in the Dallas/Fort Metroplex. Life Time Frisco features 124,000 stunning square-feet of health/wellness spaces and comprehensive programs and services designed to help people live healthy, active lives. Over 220 employees are serving members from 3 months old to 90+ in their pursuit of healthy living and healthy aging. Read More...
Curves and Myzone Team Up to Help Women Around the World Get Healthier and Stronger
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
WACO, TX - Curves and Myzone announce a partnership for Myzone to be the exclusive heart rate monitoring system for Curves clubs and MyCurves On Demand at-home members. Offering rewarded effort for members of the Curves community, Myzone is set to engage more members in and out of clubs through simple but effective motivation and social essentials. This means continuing to expand the supportive, welcoming and safe environment that Curves has created for over three decades further into the digital space. Read More...
