Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Expands Internationally to the UAE and Japan
Posted: November 14, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing and Fitness, a best-in-class group boxing and fitness concept developed by undefeated boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather, announces it has signed agreements with two different master franchise partners to bring the iconic fitness brand to both the United Arab Emirates and Japan. The development plans will bring studios to major cities in each of these countries, including Dubai and Tokyo. Read More...
John W. Brick Foundation Joins with Planet Fitness Growth Partners to Support the National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm
Posted: November 10, 2022 in Chains
ALTAVISTA, VA - The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) and Planet Fitness Growth Partners LLC (PFGP) have established a partnership with The National Center for Healthy Veterans (NCHV) to support veterans in overcoming post-traumatic stress. NAMI reports that up to 1 in 5 veterans experience PTSD, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that 16 veterans a day die by suicide, but there is reason for hope. The JWB awarded NCHV Valor Farm with a grant of $100,000, while PFGP gifted new equipment for the wellness center. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Expands to Portugal
Posted: November 9, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness Inc., based in Irvine, California, has entered the Portugal market by signing a master franchise agreement with Porto-based Mitrinha & Libelinha Lda. for its brand Club Pilates. The partnership allows Mitrinha & Libelinha to open at least 20 Club Pilates studios in Portugal over the next 10 years. The Portuguese company is known for scaling consumer retail brands in its home market. Read More...
Major League Pickleball and Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Partner with Life Time in Strategic Alliance to Elevate Fastest-Growing Sport
Posted: November 7, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Nearly five million people are now playing pickleball according to the latest data from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. To that end, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) announce a strategic alliance with Life Time (NYSE: LTH) to continue elevating the sport through hosting tournaments and events at iconic Life Time locations, adopting the DUPR official rating system across all Life Time clubs, partnering on improved technology and offering shared marketing support. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for Club Pilates
Posted: November 4, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for its Club Pilates brand. The agreement, signed with Porto-based Mitrinha and Libelinha, Lda., gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license a minimum of 20 Club Pilates studios in Portugal over the next 10 years. The Master Franchise partners bring extensive experience scaling globally-recognized consumer retail brands in Portugal. Read More...
Planet Fitness Promotes Company Veteran Jennifer Simmons to Division President, Corporate Clubs; Names Paul Barber Chief Information Officer
Posted: November 3, 2022 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, announce that Jennifer Simmons, previously Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics, has been promoted to Division President, Corporate Clubs, and Paul Barber has been appointed Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Simmons will continue to report to Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Barber will report to Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Continues its Support of Female College Athletes through Partnership with 2022 Women’s NCAA Tournament National Champion and Most Outstanding Player, Aliyah Boston
Posted: November 3, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness continues its focus on empowering and supporting women by partnering with the 2022 Women's NCAA Tournament National Champion, NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (MOP) and National Player of the Year, Aliyah Boston. As a female-founded company with a history of supporting female college athletes, the Orangetheory team worked collaboratively with Boston to develop a new, custom workout that provides members a taste of her rigorous training regimen, available at participating studios nationwide on Thursday, November 10. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Alameda, California
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
ALAMEDA, CA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming January 2023 opening of Crunch Alameda, a $5 million, 16,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fitness Alameda is owned by Bay Area Crunchers and owns locations throughout the Bay Area. Read More...
Pure Barre Brings Back Pure Give This November, Announces Partnership with Soles4Souls
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the full-body barre workout brand, announces the return of its Pure Give campaign to celebrate National Gratitude Month in November. As part of the campaign, members and new faces can redeem a free class credit by using the promo code PUREGIVE when purchasing a single class. Read More...
Burn Boot Camp Joins the Fight With The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a National Philanthropic Partner
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leading fitness franchise with a mission and passion for empowering communities, is honored to announce a philanthropic partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to provide aid and relief to people impacted by cancer. The partnership entails a fundraising campaign as well as nationwide efforts from Burn Boot Camp locations to show support for the organization. Read More...
YogaSix Partners with Veterans Yoga Project to Support America’s Heroes
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, a leading national boutique yoga brand, announces a partnership with Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) to give back to America’s heroes through the mind-body experience of yoga. As part of the partnership, YogaSix becomes an ongoing sponsor of VYP and will host donation-based classes for the organization across its 160 studios across the country, starting this Veterans Gratitude Week (November 4 to 13, 2022). Read More...
EXOS Named to Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards
Posted: November 2, 2022 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Inc. Business Media announces the inaugural Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. The list recognizes 252 firms in marketing and advertising, health and human resources, financial planning, engineering, logistics and security, as well as other areas of business. Read More...
9Round Ranked a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine
Posted: October 27, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC has been ranked 78th on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 list of Top Franchises for Veterans. This is the sixth consecutive year 9Round has been included on this list, which features a diverse range of franchises that offer advantageous opportunities to military veterans. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Add Marysville, Washington Location
Posted: October 26, 2022 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, announces further expansion in the Evergreen State. The Marysville (Smokey Point) club will be Planet Fitness’ 28th and PFGP’s 12th in the Seattle area. The group’s portfolio includes clubs in Bremerton, Burlington, Downtown Seattle, Everett, Federal Way, Lacey, Mill Creek, North Seattle, Oak Harbor, Olympia and Rainier Beach. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab and CycleBar
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Kuwait for its brands Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab and CycleBar. The deal, signed with Kuwait Real Estate Company, Aqarat, will result in the opening of a minimum of eight studios early in the initial 10-year term of the agreement, with additional studios to be developed based on market opportunity. Read More...
Life Time is #1 in Pickleball: 338% Monthly Participation Increase in Nine Months, 350+ Courts on a Path to 600+ by End of 2023
Posted: October 26, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - As pickleball participation continues its explosive growth, so too have the number of permanent pickleball courts at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands. In fact, no other organization in America can say it owns and operates more permanent pickleball courts, now surpassing 350 across its locations with plans to top 600 by the end of 2023. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Unveils 2023 Vision and Growth Plans at Annual Convention
Posted: October 25, 2022 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - TITLE Boxing Club, the world's leading boxing fitness brand that offers a full-body, authentic heavy bag workout, recently held its annual convention with a theme of "Eye on the Prize." As the first time the system has gathered since pre-COVID and pre-acquisition, this year's convention was filled with camaraderie, networking, brand announcements and dozens of franchise partner awards. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in San Antonio, Texas
Posted: October 24, 2022 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Antonio, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch San Antonio is owned by Undefeated Tribe. Read More...
IHRSA President & CEO Statement on Presumed Loss of Rainer Schaller
Posted: October 22, 2022 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA President & CEO Liz Clark issued the following statement regarding news reports of the presumed loss of global health and fitness industry leader, Rainer Schaller, and his family while traveling in a twin engine, nine passenger plane from Mexico to Costa Rica on October 21... Read More...
Fit Body Boot Camp Attempts to Break the Guinness Book of World Records for a Cause
Posted: October 21, 2022 in Chains
CHINO HILLS, CA - In North America, nearly 12% of people live below the poverty line. Many of these are children without parents. This means millions of North American kids are left without Christmas every year. Because of this, Matt Wilber, Fit Body Boot Camp owner and West Michigan native, began his holiday charitable giving in 2013 when he opened his first Fit Body location in Grand Haven, Michigan with the purpose of helping others and inspiring them to change their lives. Read More...
