Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, October 6th, 2025
24 Hour Fitness Wants To Know If You’re Fitter Than a Fifth Grader
Posted: September 16, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader in holistic fitness, announces the return of a cornerstone of American physical education: the Presidential Physical Fitness test. This challenge, both loved and hated, was originally intended to create a nationwide standard for whole-body physical fitness. Read More...
Life Time Announces Nationwide “GO90” Fundraiser Workout to Fight ALS on September 28
Posted: September 12, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the nationwide launch of Life Time x Augie's Quest GO90, a nationwide workout fundraiser to benefit both Augie's Quest to Cure ALS and the Life Time Foundation, two organizations that focus on ALS research and patient care, and youth nutrition, movement and conservation efforts respectively. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, across Life Time's athletic country clubs. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Latest State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility Opening in Florissant, Missouri
Posted: September 11, 2024 in Chains
FLORISSANT, MO - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Florissant in Florissant, Missouri. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will begin pre-sales for memberships in Winter 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, the new Crunch gym is locally owned and operated and will be located in a former Gold's Gym. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Gains Growth Momentum With Summer 2024 New Gym Openings
Posted: September 10, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, the growing iconic fitness brand, amped up its North American franchise expansion initiative, adding four new gyms over the summer in new and existing U.S. and Canada markets and increasing its global footprint to more than 180 domestic locations and nearly 400 international locations. The four new franchised gyms are located in Calgary, Alberta (Canada); Loveland, Colorado; Tampa, Florida; and Washington, D.C. Read More...
Blink Fitness Signs Asset Purchase Agreement with PureGym
Posted: September 10, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness ("Blink" or the "Company"), the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an inclusive and inviting environment, announces it has reached an agreement with Pinnacle US Holdings, a subsidiary of PureGym Ltd. ("PureGym") and a leading global gym operator, to acquire Blink's corporate operations and a substantial portion of Blink's locations, with a focus on New York and New Jersey. The agreement is subject to court approval and gives PureGym 'stalking horse' status ahead of an auction, scheduled to take place on October 28 if competing bids are received. Read More...
UFC GYM to Open Second Western Pennsylvania Location on September 14th at The Waterfront in Homestead
Posted: September 9, 2024 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, is expanding in Western Pennsylvania. UFC GYM and partner, Pittsburgh-based developer and management company Piatt Companies will be opening their second location at The Waterfront in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The new location will open its doors with a Grand Opening event on September 14, 2024. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee Fitness Ventures Announces Annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge to Honor First Responders
Posted: September 6, 2024 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures, one of the fastest growing Crunch Fitness franchisees, is gearing up to pay tribute to the heroic first responders who selflessly served on September 11, 2001, by hosting their annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge at all of its facilities nationwide in 25 states on Wednesday September 11. Read More...
EōS Fitness Introduces New, Edgy Group Fitness Lineup
Posted: September 4, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym chain with over 150 gyms open or on the way, is expanding its range of top-tier amenities to merge fitness with edgy and contemporary wellness trends. Further breaking the mold of traditional big-box gyms, EōS is unveiling three new group fitness (G-Fit) concepts focused on strength, performance, endurance and recovery: Fitness Unchained, Mind/Body Rehab and the Booty Builder Lab (BBL). Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Awards $1,000 for Excellence in Youth Coaching with San Diego Wave
Posted: September 4, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leader in the health and fitness industry, announces the recognition of two exceptional San Diego coaches and youth mentors, all during the highly anticipated soccer match between the San Diego Wave and their Southern California rival Angel City FC. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Announces New Convenient Meal Service
Posted: September 3, 2024 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leader in the fitness industry, announces Burn Boot Camp Meals, a new chef-prepared meal service designed to provide protein-packed, delicious, and convenient options to support busy individuals. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Partners With University of Texas Star Quarterback Quinn Ewers
Posted: August 30, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, one of the world's most iconic fitness brands, has entered a new partnership with University of Texas starting QB Quinn Ewers for his junior year as he and the Longhorns begin their first season in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. The partnership with Ewers will continue through the academic year. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Read More...
Life Time to Expand in Austin, Texas with Luxurious South Lamar Athletic Country Club; Mid-2025 Opening Expected
Posted: August 27, 2024 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces plans to bring a new athletic country club to the vibrant South Lamar neighborhood of Austin, Texas as part of the dynamic four-acre mixed-use development - The Bouldin. Construction of Life Time Austin South Lamar is set to begin later this year. A mid- to late-2025 opening is anticipated for this luxurious Life Time location. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Debuts First Location in Texas, Setting the Stage for Statewide Expansion
Posted: August 26, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, combining curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience, announces its plans to further expand in Texas through franchising. They've recently opened their first location in McKinney, Texas and are expected to open more in the near future. Read More...
Fitness First Australia Unveils Recovery Concept at New Flagship Location
Posted: August 26, 2024 in Chains
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Fitness First Australia, owned by Fitness & Lifestyle Group, has opened the doors to a new AU$8M flagship club in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. Following a phased opening that began on July 1, the final signature elements of the 4,000 square-meter Platinum club were unveiled to the public on August 26. Read More...
Meaningful Partners Acquires Fitness Ventures, the Second Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA and AUSTIN, TX - Meaningful Partners, LLC announces the closing of its acquisition of Fitness Ventures, LLC, the second largest Crunch Fitness franchisee. Founded by CEO Brian Hibbard in 2016, Fitness Ventures is a leading health and wellness platform that currently owns and operates 47 locations with rights to develop clubs in multiple geographies across the United States. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Launches All-New FitPerks Loyalty Program To Encourage More Movement, More Often
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader in health and fitness, announces the launch of their loyalty program designed to reward members for their commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle. With FitPerks, members can enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits and offers, making their fitness journey even more rewarding. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Opens Newest D.C.-Area Gym in Georgetown
Posted: August 19, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, the growing iconic fitness brand, has opened its 18th Washington, D.C.-area gym in the heart of Georgetown, created in the image of its legendary original location, "The Mecca of Bodybuilding" in Venice Beach. The 25,000-square-foot gym, located in Georgetown Park is owned by Gold's Gym D.C. Metro, which owns 18 D.C.-area Gold's Gym locations and has plans to open six more locally. Read More...
Bay Club Announces Partnership with Local Kitchens to Elevate Culinary Experience
Posted: August 19, 2024 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club"), a premier sports and active lifestyle company with ten West Coast campuses from San Diego to the Pacific Northwest, announces its partnership with Local Kitchens, a multi-brand restaurant that collaborates with beloved chefs to offer a diverse and delicious menu under one roof. This partnership aims to introduce the members of Bay Club to the chefs and menu collaborations that Local Kitchens offers, beginning at Bay Club Redwood Shores ("Redwood Shores"), one of its flagship sports resorts located in the Peninsula. Read More...
EōS Fitness Continues Growth with Opening of 100th Gym
Posted: August 16, 2024 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym, hit an impressive milestone with the opening of its 100th gym. This location puts the company one step further on its path of rapid expansion, with plans to open 250 gyms by 2030. EōS’ 100th gym marks the company’s 16th location in Nevada and is the state’s first location to include one of EōS’ latest fitness innovations, the CryoLounge. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Mandeville, Louisiana
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Chains
MANDEVILLE, LA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Mandeville in Mandeville, Louisiana. The $5 million, 29,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in December 2024. Fit Fusion, LLC is a joint-venture company that operates locations in Indiana and Michigan. The franchisee will open 4-5 locations per year over the next two years, with the first location in Noblesville, Indiana. Read More...
