Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, May 25th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates Launches First-Ever National Ad Campaign Featuring Real Members, Instructors
Posted: April 13, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, launches its first-ever national advertising campaign, marking a significant milestone in the brand's continued growth. Debuting across major digital and streaming platforms, the campaign stands out for one defining reason: every person featured is a real BODYBAR member or instructor. Read More...
Planet Fitness Named a Platinum Employer on 2026 Where You Work Matters List
Posted: April 9, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, has earned a platinum badge on the 2026 Where You Work Matters list, a distinction recognizing the top U.S. employers. The Platinum Employer ranking, the highest tier for all companies evaluated, recognizes Planet Fitness' investments in the growth and development of its workforce. Read More...
UFC GYM to Launch Seven Locations in Spain as Part of Major Expansion
Posted: April 9, 2026 in Chains
MADRID, SPAIN - UFC GYM, a global fitness brand inspired by the training of UFC athletes, will enter the Spanish market with seven locations, marking a significant step in the brand's continued international growth. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to San Rafael, California
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
SAN RAFAEL, CA - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Rafael in San Rafael, California. The $4 million, 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Nor Cal Crunchers, LLC, Crunch San Rafael will be locatedacross the Golden Gate Bridge and the Richmond Bridge, creating a new fitness offering for residents of San Rafael. Read More...
Life Time Debuts First Luxury Athletic Country Club in Idaho, Bringing a 135,000-Square-Foot Wellness Destination to the Boise Area
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
EAGLE, ID - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), a national health and wellness lifestyle brand, announces the grand opening of Life Time Eagle. The opening marks the company's first athletic country club in the state of Idaho and introduces a new wellness destination to the greater Boise region, with additional Idaho locations, including Meridian, planned over the coming years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Posted: April 6, 2026 in Chains
COEUR D'ALENE, ID - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in the fall of this year, with pre-sales beginning this summer. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee, Fit Fusion, Crunch Coeur d'Alene will create a new fitness offering for residents of North Idaho. Read More...
Workout Anytime and Savannah Baseball Star Kyle “KJ” Jackson Host Meet & Greet Event to Support American Cancer Society
Posted: April 6, 2026 in Chains
THOMASVILLE, N.C. - Through its partnership with the American Cancer Society, Workout Anytime and Savannah baseball star Kyle "KJ" Jackson are hosting a community event at its Thomasville location on Monday, April 13. Member and non-members are encouraged to attend, meet KJ and participate in the brand's "Battle Rope Challenge" to support those impacted by cancer. Read More...
EōS Fitness Crowns 2026 Submit Your Fit Winners
Posted: April 2, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness has announced its 2026 winners for the company’s annual Submit Your Fit competition, a nationwide initiative that celebrates the grit and determination of EōS members who achieved life-changing results through a commitment to fitness. Read More...
Extraordinary Brands Acquires Basecamp Fitness, Adding The High-Growth HIIT Concept to its Boutique Fitness Portfolio
Posted: April 1, 2026 in Chains
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Extraordinary Brands, a leading health and wellness franchisor focused on helping entrepreneurs build, scale and thrive in boutique fitness, announces the acquisition of Basecamp Fitness, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) franchise known for its efficient, results-driven workouts and strong community engagement. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Launches Conquer Challenge Member Fitness Competition
Posted: March 31, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, is bringing back the Conquer Challenge this summer, in a bigger way than ever before, with $17,000 in Cash Prizes up for grabs! Members across the 93 participating-club franchisee system will challenge themselves and compete in a series of workouts that test their skills, strength and endurance, pushing themselves further, faster and harder than ever before in an effort to "Conquer their Limits." Read More...
