Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Jennifer Aniston and Pvolve Spotlight the Science of Strength
Posted: October 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically proven fitness method designed to build strength and mobility for life, is expanding its mission to redefine what lasting health looks like with the launch of the Longevity Bundle and Strong for Fall Challenge, available on-demand and in Pvolve Studios nationwide. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Plans for New Location in Forney as Texas Expansion Continues
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Forney, a $12 million, 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. Crunch Forney is part of a key market expansion for CR Fitness Holdings in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Read More...
IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
MILFORD, CT - IGNITE Fitness Holdings ("IGNITE" or "the Company"), one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand, announces the appointment of Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Pepe will also join the Company's Board of Directors. IGNITE currently operates 134 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, with five additional openings planned by the end of 2025. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Hits Over 200 Studios Sold, Strengthening Its Position as a Category Leader in Boutique Fitness
Posted: October 9, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is celebrating over 200 studios sold. This milestone reflects strong demand for JETSET’s results-driven reformer method, solid unit-level performance, growing national awareness and a scalable franchise model, positioning the brand as a category leader with clear momentum. Read More...
Club Studio Brings Top Tier Fitness Without the Luxury Price Tag to Miami Worldcenter
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces the opening of its 15th Club Studio location, a state-of-the-art fitness destination at the highly visible corner of Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest and most transformative urban developments in the United States. Read More...
Discover Strength Named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises
Posted: October 6, 2025 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Discover Strength, a nationally growing strength training franchise delivering evidence-based, personalized workouts, has been named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises list. Read More...
Alliance Fitness Center Celebrates 34 Years of Serving Berks County
Posted: October 5, 2025 in Chains
WYOMISSING, PA - Alliance Fitness Center (AFC), founded in 1991, proudly marks its 34th anniversary. Originally launched as a corporate-based fitness company with 27 sites, AFC continues to operate in one of its founding locations, home of Meridian Bank’s corporate fitness center. As the first personal training facility in Berks County, AFC has been a pioneer in bringing innovative fitness programs to the County. It introduced Spinning in 1997, Cardiorespiratory testing/programming in 2000, and Pilates in 2001, setting the standard for progressive training options long before they became mainstream. Read More...
Bay Club Deepens Its Los Angeles Campus with Acquisition of Griffin Club
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") announces the acquisition of Griffin Club Los Angeles (“Griffin Club”), a renowned racquet, athletic, aquatic and social club nestled in the heart of West Los Angeles. The move underscores Bay Club’s commitment to cultivating vibrant communities and delivering meaningful, member-centric experiences. Read More...
In-Shape Fitness and National Fitness Join Together For 11th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Fitness (In-Shape) and Tennessee-based National Fitness are joining together for the 11th annual Fight Cancer Campaign, an effort to raise funding for cancer research and supportive services. The goal is to raise $150,000 from October 1 - 31. Events include racquetball and pickleball tournaments, social media activations and other opportunities. Read More...
Crunch Fitness is Opening Soon at The Crossgates Mall in Albany, New York
Posted: October 1, 2025 in Chains
ALBANY, N.Y. - Fitness Holdings North America, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is celebrating the upcoming opening of its new Albany gym, the franchisee's 53rd location, and ninth location in New York. The facility will be located in the prominent Crossgates Mall. Two more upcoming New York clubs will be opening in New Hartford and Troy. Read More...
