Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
New High-Tech Gym Iron 24 Announces Grand Opening in Pearland, Texas, its Second Houston-Area Location
Posted: April 5, 2023 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Say goodbye to unbreakable contracts, limited hours and complicated pricing structures. Iron 24 Fitness + Recovery, a new gym celebrating its grand opening in Pearland, Texas, does away with those fitness industry relics, using technology to provide a new level of convenience to Pearland gym-goers. Iron 24 plans to open new locations over the next several months, including gyms throughout Texas and locations in Florida and Alberta, Canada. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp and Muscular Dystrophy Association Team Up for 7th Annual ‘Be Their Muscle’ Philanthropic Event
Posted: March 30, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their seventh annual national 'Be Their Muscle' philanthropic event. During the month of April, over 330 Burn Boot Camp locations nationwide will come together in support of the organization's mission by hosting a workout on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with 100% of the proceeds going to MDA. This year, Burn Boot Camp has set a minimum of $1,000,000 as its national fundraising goal. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Posted: March 29, 2023 in Chains
HAVERHILL, MA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2023 opening of Crunch Haverhill, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Haverhill is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Boston Sports Club. Crunch Haverhill is owned by Fitness Holdings Northeast, LLC, one of the fastest growing Crunch franchisee in the northeast with numerous locations throughout Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Read More...
Exos Releases Readiness Culture Code, a Research-Backed Blueprint to Reimagine Modern Workplace Culture and Performance
Posted: March 29, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, an industry-leading coaching company that gets people ready for the moments that matter most, releases the Exos Readiness Culture Code, a groundbreaking blueprint to reimagine corporate culture and equip employees with the physical, mental and emotional capacity to meet the demands of modern work. Read More...
Nationwide Ride of a Life Time Cycling Event on April 29 Aims to Raise $1.5 Million to Improve Children’s Health
Posted: March 29, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As statistics continue to show a decline in children's health, from nutrition to physical movement and overall well-being, for the third year, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is aiming to make a difference by hosting its Ride of a Life Time charity cycle event on April 29 across its portfolio of athletic country clubs nationwide and virtually via the Life Time digital app. Read More...
TikToker Allie Bennett Brings Her Viral #TreadmillStrut to Orangetheory Fitness Studios Across the Globe
Posted: March 27, 2023 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Ready, set, strut! Orangetheory Fitness is teaming up with TikToker Allie Bennett to launch her viral #TreadmillStrut workout in its 1,500+ studios around the world. A proud partner of the American Heart Association, Orangetheory will premiere its #TreadmillStrut class on National Walking Day (April 5) to celebrate the most simple, yet powerful, form of exercise that studies have shown can improve heart health and help prevent chronic disease. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Virginia Beach
Posted: March 22, 2023 in Chains
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming summer opening of Crunch Chimney Hill, a $5 million, 52,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Chimney Hill is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Chimney Hill will be the 38th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC. Read More...
Life Time Bringing its Luxury Living Residences to Burlington, Massachusetts This Spring
Posted: March 22, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE:LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is bringing its one-of-a-kind Life Time Living experience to Burlington, Massachusetts with the debut of luxury-for-lease residences, which are set to open in Summer 2023. Construction is underway on the five-story, 167-unit development that will share a campus with the existing Life Time Burlington athletic country club, creating a 13-acre healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment village for residents and members. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Recognized for Outstanding Franchising Achievements
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, has been recognized for ongoing success with a prestigious award and acknowledgment, including The Zor Awards, an exclusive program by Franchise Times designed to answer the question "What is the best franchise to buy?" and Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 10+ Club, honoring an elite group of franchises that have earned a spot on the Franchise 500 list for 10 or more consecutive years. Read More...
Life Time Expands Presence in Orange County with Athletic Country Club Opening at Lakeshore Development in Irvine
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, opens its newest location, Life Time Lakeshore-Irvine. The 94,000-square-foot athletic country club joins Laguna Niguel and Rancho San Clemente as the company's third Orange County destination. Read More...
Planet Fitness Adds New Exclusive Perks and Discounts for Members
Posted: March 13, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is adding new, limited-time only perks to Planet Fitness and PF Black Card members from brands like Chewy, H&R Block, Sam's Club and more. Planet Fitness' Perks program gives all members access to unlock special deals and offers from popular brands year-round, providing more value and making fitness even more rewarding. Read More...
World Gym Announces New Vice President of Franchise Development
Posted: March 13, 2023 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym, the iconic, globally recognized gym brand and originator of the full-service gym model that has for over four decades empowered millions of people around the world to improve their lives through fitness, recently appointed Eric O'Connor as Vice President of Franchise Development. O'Connor, with his vast background in franchising and as a private business owner, will play a key role in shaping the company's growth and development plans, with the goal of onboarding hundreds of new units in the next five years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Burlington, Vermont
Posted: March 8, 2023 in Chains
BURLINGTON, VT - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2023 opening of Crunch Burlington, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with
$1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Burlington is located in a newly renovated space and is part of a new expansion of Crunch into Vermont. Crunch Burlington is owned by Fitness Holdings Northeast, LLC, the fastest growing Crunch franchisee in the northeast with numerous locations throughout Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Read More...
Life Time Brings Luxury Athletic Country Club Experience to Scottsdale, Arizona
Posted: March 8, 2023 in Chains
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, debuts Life Time Scottsdale Fashion Square, a one-of-a-kind, 50,000-square-foot athletic country club. The opening marks the latest, and most unique, addition to Macerich's Scottsdale Fashion Square's luxury redevelopment with its members-only health and wellness offerings. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Opens Newest Orangetheory Fitness Studio in Westbrook – Rock Row, Maine
Posted: March 8, 2023 in Chains
PORTLAND, ME - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces it will open a new studio in Portland, Maine. The new studio will be located in the Rock Row mix-used development and will be the third in the greater Portland area. Read More...
Planet Fitness Parkland Hosts Grand Opening
Posted: March 7, 2023 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand—celebrated the grand opening of its Parkland club on Thursday, February 23. The 19,703-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with lockers and showers and numerous flat screen televisions. Read More...
Austin Fitness Group Opens New Orangetheory Fitness Studio in KingsPointe Village – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted: March 7, 2023 in Chains
TULSA, OK - Austin Fitness Group ("AFG"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee for Orangetheory Fitness, announces the opening of a new studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The state-of-the-art fitness studio in KingsPointe Village will open on March 9, 2023. This will be the company's largest studio in Oklahoma and its sixth studio in the Sooner State. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Key Leadership Appointments, Including Naming Molly Long, Chief Experience Officer
Posted: March 2, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces several key leadership changes that will help position the company for continued growth and success. The global fitness brand is pleased to announce that Molly Long is joining the company as Chief Experience Officer. Additional Crunch announcements include: Chad Waetzig Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer; Tim Welsh Promoted to Chief Development Officer; and Pam Brown Appointed as Vice President, Head of People and Culture. Read More...
Life Time Signs New Sale-Leaseback Letter of Intent for $45 Million, Adding to Previously Announced Sale-Leaseback Transactions of $78 Million
Posted: March 2, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that the company has entered into a non-binding letter of intent for the sale-leaseback of one property in a transaction totaling approximately $45 million in gross proceeds. The proposed transaction is with an institutional real estate investor that has completed multiple sale-leaseback transactions with Life Time previously. The parties intend for the sale and leaseback of the property to be completed in May 2023. Terms are consistent with the company's past transactions. Read More...
Workout Anytime Franchising Wraps 2022 Super Strong
Posted: February 28, 2023 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week fitness concept with nearly 200 units open across the U.S., saw strong growth in 2022. With 15 new gyms opened, deals for 49 more signed, system-wide revenue increases and new markets broken into, the concept is a high-performing player in the industry. In 2023, Workout Anytime will open flagship locations in Arizona, New Mexico, New Jersey and Maryland as it builds out locations nationwide to meet the demand of the over $32 billion and growing market. Read More...
