Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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ClubCorp and University of Utah Partner to Develop Premier Stadium Club
Posted: July 29, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - University of Utah fans, faculty and the Salt Lake City community will soon have another way to cheer on the Utes: ClubCorp - the World Leader in Private Clubs - and the University of Utah have teamed up to introduce U Club. The club will be a year-round private club at Rice-Eccles Stadium opening in the fall of 2021. U Club will offer premium dining, event and meeting spaces, engaging programming and game-day celebrations designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni and the business community together. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Stuart, Florida
Posted: July 26, 2021 in Chains
STUART, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2022 opening of Crunch Stuart, a 38,060-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in southeast Florida. Crunch Stuart will be located in a renovated space that was formerly a Stein Mart department store. Crunch Stuart is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who together have opened 32 Crunch clubs and have 16 more currently in development. Read More...
Snap Fitness Partners with ScentAir
Posted: July 23, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness has partnered with “scent-sational” company, ScentAir, for an exclusive fragrance in all clubs and gyms globally. The two companies worked together to create a unique blend of scents in clubs that brings fitness to life and evokes mood-boosting feelings. Read More...
World Gym Anywhere Offers Members More Fitness Options with Workouts Powered By Soulbody Fitness
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International has expanded its collection of workouts on its on-demand training platform, World Gym Anywhere, with workouts from SoulBody Fitness. World Gym Anywhere subscribers now have access to SoulBody Fitness classes like SoulBody Barre, SoulBody Unhitched, SoulBody ZenBurn and SoulBody Power. Read More...
9Round Announces CEO Award Winners at International Convention
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, recently celebrated its 2020 CEO award winners at the 9Round Virtual Convention. The 2020 CEO award winners include: Paul and Judy Dredge of McMurray, Alberta, Canada; Melissa, Teresa, Tim, Todd and Trevor Vettel of Manhattan, KS; Mauricio and Miranda Acevedo of Culver City, CA; and Gerardo Alfaro and Carlos Balas of Costa Rica. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group, an Orangetheory Fitness Area Developer and Franchisee, Acquires Eight Studios in and the Area Development Rights to Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired eight studios in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, along with the area development rights for those regions. This is Empire's second major acquisition this month, following its investment in four Connecticut studios earlier in July. With these acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties to the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions with a total of more than 60 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Announces the Opening of Its 19th Location on September 4th in East Mesa, Arizona
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
MESA, AZ - Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce the opening of its 19th Valley location. The new East Mesa location will officially open on Saturday, September 4, 2021. With more than 40,000-square-feet, the new Cadence location will boast three separate group fitness studios, an increased cardio platform and a strength floor with an outside workout area, as well as a large childcare area, well-appointed locker rooms and M Café among other amenities. Read More...
World Gym Commemorates 45th Anniversary with a Global Exercise Event on July 31
Posted: July 20, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic fitness brand, is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a Global Group Exercise event called, “Gorilla Week Goes Global” on Saturday, July 31st. World Gym locations across six continents will be hosting their Group Exercise special event to celebrate the anniversary. Gyms will be posting photos and videos on their social media channels with #GorillaWeekGoesGlobal. Read More...
Blink Fitness Continues Illinois Expansion with New Gym in North Riverside
Posted: July 19, 2021 in Chains
RIVERSIDE, IL - Residents in North Riverside seeking a new fitness option will soon be able to enjoy a premium-quality, affordable fitness experience, as Blink Fitness will open a new gym in the state of Illinois. The club will open the doors to its much-anticipated location on Monday, July 26. Blink Fitness North Riverside will feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, body weight training and more. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2021 opening of Crunch St. Petersburg, a 40,280-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Crunch St. Petersburg is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
