Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
BARRE3 Accelerates Growth With Strategic Studio Barre Acquisition
Posted: February 10, 2025 in Chains
PORTLAND, OR - Barre3, a wellness brand renowned for its dedication to women's fitness has acquired San Diego based barre brand, Studio Barre. Their 11 studios across California, Montana, Rhode Island and South Carolina will all become Barre3. Barre3 continues to transform lives through a mindful approach to fitness. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Location Announced in Ocala, Florida
Posted: February 6, 2025 in Chains
OCALA, FL - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its newest facility coming to Ocala, Florida. The state-of-the-art facility, which will span 37,000 square feet and feature 13 professional-grade indoor courts, is targeting an opening in the summer of 2025. Read More...
Fitness World Canada partners with RUNVAN for 2025
Posted: February 5, 2025 in Chains
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Fitness World Canada has been announced as the official fitness partner of RUNVAN for all 2025 races, including the First Half, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Jerome Classic (Track and Field), Turkey Trot and Great Trek. Read More...
Club Pilates Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco
Posted: January 30, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, one of the largest Pilates brands in the United States, announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Belgium, Luxembourg and Monaco, with a commitment to open at least 36 studios over the next 10 years. This brings the total number of international markets for Club Pilates to 21. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Expands New Jersey Footprint with Five Location Acquisition
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Chains
FREEHOLD, N.J. - Fitness Holdings North America, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is significantly expanding its New Jersey footprint by acquiring five locations from Jersey Strong Gym in Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Wall Township, Freehold and Marlboro. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Partners with Molekule, Bringing Advanced Air Purification Technology to Studio Locations
Posted: January 28, 2025 in Chains
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Molekule, a leader in advanced air purification technology announces a strategic partnership with Orangetheory Fitness, a global leader in science-backed, technology-tracked group fitness. With this partnership, Orangetheory will deploy Molekule's medical-grade air purifiers to select studios, reinforcing the brand's dedication to creating healthier, safer and more innovative workout environments. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Celebrates Major Milestones with 600th Awarded Location and 44th State
Posted: January 23, 2025 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leader in the fitness industry, announces a major milestone in its expansion, awarding its 600th location in Logan, Utah. This significant achievement marks a key moment in the franchise's growth, which includes expanding its presence to 44 states by awarding its first location in Spokane Valley, Washington area. Additionally, Burn Boot Camp has made the 2025 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, marking its the seventh year in a row on the prestigious list. Read More...
YogaSix Expands to Asia with Inaugural Studio in Japan
Posted: January 23, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand in the United States, is celebrating expansion into Asia, with the opening of its first studio in Japan. The new studio, which opened its doors on January 7, is in the Shinagawa neighborhood of Tokyo, offering a modern, innovative, energizing and inclusive yoga experience to the local community, including YogaSix’s signature heated yoga class, Y6 Hot. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Appointment of John D’Anna to Chief Development Officer
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of John A. D'Anna, its Senior Vice President of Real Estate, as the company's new Chief Development Officer, effective January 21, 2025. Crunch Fitness ranked #1 in the fitness category for the second year in a row and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. Read More...
Global Fitness Leader David “Patch” Patchell-Evans Becomes Majority Owner Of Regymen Fitness
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Chains
PENSACOLA, FL - REGYMEN Fitness announces the majority sale of the business to global fitness pioneer David “Patch” Patchell-Evans. Patch is a Canadian fitness entrepreneur with nearly 50 years of experience building and growing some of the world’s top fitness brands. Over the past five years Patch and his flagship company GoodLife Fitness have partnered with REGYMEN to integrate the boutique studio within 12 of his clubs in Canada with plans to continue to grow in this market. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Fitness Expands into Iraq
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Chains
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, is breaking new ground with its latest expansion into Iraq. The move into Iraq is a testament to the growing global demand for 9Round’s unique blend of fitness, community and convenience. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Ranking
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The ranking follows a milestone year for Crunch Fitness, when the company celebrated its 35th anniversary; launched Crunch 3.0, an innovative new gym design; hit the three-million-member mark; and increased its franchise footprint to 500 gyms worldwide. Read More...
Local Planet Fitness Locations Opens Doors to LA County Amid Fires
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Local Planet Fitness locations are opening their doors to anyone impacted by the LA County fires (residents, first responders, etc.) to use Planet Fitness facilities free of charge (no membership needed). Effective immediately, valid through the end of January. Read More...
Barry’s Announces New Strategic Investment Partner Princeton Equity Group
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Barry's, a global leader in boutique fitness, announces a new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group ("Princeton"), a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-location companies. Founded in 1998 by Barry Jay, John Mumford and Rachel Coxton, Barry's has become synonymous with premium fitness experiences. Read More...
Purpose Brands Appoints Lauren Cody Brand President, Orangetheory Fitness
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL and WOODBURY, MN - Purpose Brands, LLC, one of the world's largest and most trusted portfolios of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands and services, has named Lauren Cody as brand president, Orangetheory Fitness, a global leader in science-backed and technology tracked group fitness. Read More...
EōS Fitness Wraps Up 2024 with Sweeping Successes in Growth, Community and Innovation
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand with more than 175 locations open or on the way, closed out Q4 strong, building on its array of innovative, signature fitness options reaching more exercise practitioners than ever before. Through explosive growth in existing regions, plans to expand into Georgia and meticulously curated amenities providing customized fitness programming, the company is well on its way to opening 250 gyms by 2030. Read More...
Planet Fitness Strengthens Leadership Team with Two New Appointments
Posted: January 13, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company") one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that it has appointed Chip Ohlsson as Chief Development Officer, effective January 20, 2025, and Brian Povinelli as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Mr. Ohlsson and Mr. Povinelli will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Colleen Keating. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Open Doors to Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With the wildfires continuing to devastate Los Angeles, Crunch Fitness is providing a place for the community to charge their phones, use the wifi and take a shower, regardless of whether one is a member. Crunch Fitness locations in Los Angeles and the surrounding area that are welcoming the community are listed... Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Offers Full Club Access to Los Angeles Area Residents
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In a show of support for Los Angeles area residents impacted by wind-driven wildfires, 24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all residents and first responders to its Los Angeles area clubs during the month of January, regardless of membership status. Many Los Angeles-area club locations remain open and available, with additional clubs being added to the list daily as power outages resolve and evacuation zone orders shift. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Opening in Dallas, Texas
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Dallas, Texas, further solidifying Pickleball Kingdom's presence in the Lone Star State. Read More...
