Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Norfolk, Virginia
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch Norfolk will create a new fitness offering for residents of Norfolk. Fitness Ventures LLC owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Crunch Norfolk will be the Fitness Ventures LLC's 68th location nationwide and fourth location in Virginia, with plans to open at least 10 more gyms this year. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Expands Support of American Forests
Posted: April 23, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In celebration of Earth Month and its ongoing commitment to conservation, reforestation and protecting the planet, the Life Time Foundation has provided a $300,000 grant to American Forests to support the reforestation of the Rim Fire burn scar in California's Stanislaus National Forest, just west of Yosemite National Park. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Action for Healthy Kids Launch New Nationwide Partnership
Posted: April 22, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces a new national partnership with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), a leading nonprofit working to improve the health and wellbeing of children by bringing together educators, families and communities. This collaboration furthers 24 Hour Fitness' mission to transform lives through fitness by empowering young people and their communities to embrace lifelong wellness habits. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Strategic Investment from Leonard Green & Partners; Continues Expansion In Florida With Acquisition Of Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms
Posted: April 16, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Holdings, LLC ("Crunch Fitness"), a globally recognized powerhouse in the fitness industry, announces a strategic investment from Leonard Green & Partners ("LGP"), a leading private equity investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, LGP will acquire a majority interest in Crunch Fitness from TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG and Crunch's minority shareholders. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Renews Partnership with Bilt Rewards
Posted: April 14, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of boutique health and wellness brands, announces a renewal of its partnership with Bilt Rewards, the pioneering network that transforms housing and neighborhood spend into rewards and benefits, bringing the power of fitness and rewards together. Read More...
EōS Fitness Powers into 2025, Setting New Fitness Industry Benchmarks
Posted: April 11, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness launched into Q1 2025 with rapid growth, a new marketing campaign, in-gym innovations and impactful partnerships, laying the groundwork for a remarkable year ahead. From unveiling Will Power, the fitness industry’s first-ever brand character, to opening several new locations nationwide, EōS continues to expand and raise the bar for the fitness industry and redefine what it means to be a leader in the category. Read More...
Life Time Acquires High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT) to Complement Health and Wellness Experiences in NYC and Beyond
Posted: April 10, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the acquisition of High Performance Lifestyle Training (HPLT), founded by entrepreneur Brian Mazza. As desirability for Life Time continues to grow, this new relationship will further extend Life Time’s presence in the health and wellness landscape in New York City and beyond, bringing unparalleled, curated experiences to Life Time members. Read More...
CR Fitness Holdings Opens 75th Crunch Fitness Location with State-of-the-Art Facility in Colleyville, Texas
Posted: April 7, 2025 in Chains
COLLEYVILLE, TX - Crunch Fitness is bringing its exciting and inclusive fitness experience to Colleyville, Texas, with the opening of its brand-new 3.0 location. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC, led by industry veterans Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, now operates 75 locations across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. With the opening of Crunch Colleyville, the company continues its mission to provide high-quality, affordable fitness options to communities across the country. Read More...
EōS Fitness Crowns 2025 Submit Your Fit Winners
Posted: April 4, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness announced its annual Submit Your Fit contest winners for 2025, honoring five extraordinary members whose commitment to health and wellness has powerfully changed their lives. The campaign spotlights EōS members’ strengths, struggles and wins. Their collective experiences inspire and empower others to embark on journeys of their own. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Pacific Northwest Presence with Acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club in Greater Seattle Area
Posted: April 3, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") has announced the strategic acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club, a premier fitness, tennis and swim club located just north of Seattle in Edmonds, Washington. This is Bay Club’s third acquisition in the Pacific Northwest since 2023, marking another significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. Read More...
