Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Savannah, Georgia
Posted: March 18, 2022 in Chains
SAVANNAH, GA - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming summer 2022 opening of Crunch Savannah, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment on Georgia's Atlantic coast. Crunch Savannah will be located in a renovated space that was formerly the Stein Mart at Oglethorpe Mall. Crunch Savannah is owned by fitness enthusiast duo Brian Hibbard and John Armatas. Together they've opened more than 20 locations nationwide. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop Expand Partnership
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop announce a new collaboration to expand their original partnership. The two industry leaders have now enhanced their relationship with the goal to expand to approximately 50 franchised Nutrishop stores in clubs nationwide over the next four years, creating a promising franchise opportunity for fitness-minded entrepreneurs while delivering a deep bench of wellness products available for sale to 24 Hour Fitness members and guests. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Welcomes to the Stage its First-Ever Chief Music Officer, DJ Steve Aoki
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness announces the appointment of world-renowned artist, DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, as its first-ever CMO – "Chief Music Officer." The newly created role enables Orangetheory to harness the power of music to excite and motivate its members along their fitness journeys with the guidance of a globally-recognized force in entertainment. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Opens 1,500th Studio in Los Angeles Neighborhood of Mar Vista
Posted: March 14, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - On the heels of its twelve-year anniversary, Orangetheory Fitness announced the opening of its 1,500th studio. The new 3,200 square-foot studio space will feature all new state-of-the-art equipment and the proprietary in-studio and wearable fitness technology Orangetheory is known for globally, as well as beautifully adorned bathrooms with full showers and a large lobby area for members to socialize before and after class. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Celebrates Legacy of Joe Gold on his 100th Birthday
Posted: March 11, 2022 in Chains
VENICE, CA - In commemoration of what would've been Joe Gold's 100th birthday, Gold's Gym brought together icons of the past and the future to celebrate the incredible legacy of community he created in Venice Beach. The Gold's Gym fitness empire has created a multi-generational enduring legacy beginning in 1965, with an iconic heritage that few brands today can parallel. Uniting legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno to the modern-day stars like Simeon Panda, Gold's Gym has spanned decades of history to become one of the world's largest fitness chains, without losing touch of the Venice roots at the heart of the brand. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club CEO Todd Wadler Appointed to the Board of USA Boxing Foundation
Posted: March 10, 2022 in Chains
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The USA Boxing Foundation has announced two new members who have joined its Board: Todd Wadler, CEO of TITLE Boxing Club, and co-founder of BoxUnion; and Ike Belk, co-founder, and owner of the United State Performance Center. The two join a board focused on advancing the Foundation and its efforts to support the sport of USA Boxing and its member boxers. Read More...
Fitness Franchise Founded by Floyd Mayweather Opens New Location in His Hometown, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: March 9, 2022 in Chains
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a best-in-class group fitness experience that combines immersive training with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s champion techniques, is expanding its Michigan presence by opening a new location in Grand Rapids, which also happens to be Mayweather’s hometown. Co-owned by Zachary LeMieux, this new gym is set to open in mid-March. This is the first Mayweather Boxing + Fitness for LeMieux, with plans to open more in the area later. Read More...
Retro Fitness Announces New State-of-the-Art Fitness Clubs Across America
Posted: March 3, 2022 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announces the launch of its new, state-of-the-art exercise, health and fitness clubs, which will strengthen the member experience through innovative technologies, equipment and an even more enhanced community focus. The first of these newly engineered locations is now open in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts. The new 15,000 - 18,000 square-foot facilities are designed by renowned architect, Rudy Fabiano, who is also a franchisee and understands the direction the newly engineered clubs are headed. The design will be centered around the Retro Fitness timeless values of community, inclusion, exercise, health and fitness. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Launches XPASS Nationwide and Appoints Digital Strategy Expert Danyal Ali as President of XPASS
Posted: March 2, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the official nationwide launch of XPASS, giving subscribers access to tens of thousands of classes across multiple fitness modalities. XPASS is a first-of-its-kind, cross-brand subscription for Xponential Fitness, allowing consumers to discover and book classes across Xponential’s almost 2,000 studios in the United States. Xponential’s brands include Pure Barre, Club Pilates, CycleBar, Rumble, YogaSix, StretchLab, Row House, AKT, STRIDE and BFT. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Exceeds 200 Units Sold and Squares up for Knockout Year in 2022
Posted: March 2, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a best-in-class group fitness experience developed by the undefeated boxing legend himself, looks to build on its success in 2021 and propel the brand to new heights in 2022. After seeing tremendous success last year, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness is channeling this momentum into 2022. By the end of 2022, the franchise plans to have 100+ studios open, adding about 70 this year. Read More...
UFC GYM Looks to Enhance Member Experience with ABC Fitness Solutions
Posted: March 1, 2022 in Chains
NEW PORT BEACH, CA and LITTLE ROCK, AR - UFC GYM, the rapidly expanding global fitness franchise and trailblazer of mixed martial arts-inspired fitness, and ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, have announced an expanded technology partnership. In addition to the club management solution implemented in 2021, the technology stack will includes the new ABC IGNITE Engagement; club-branded mobile app; and Insights Customize, the Datawarehouse-as-a-Service. Read More...
New Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Gym Is Opening at La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara
Posted: February 28, 2022 in Chains
SANTA BARBARA, CA - Venice Brands announces the official opening of its Mayweather Boxing + Fitness gym in Santa Barbara, California. The gym features dynamic group classes and personal training based on techniques and regimens developed over Mayweather's historic boxing career. Venice Brands is a privately held holding company based in Los Angeles whose mission is to build category leaders with a focus on health, wellness and sustainability. Read More...
REGYMEN Fitness Rides Growth Momentum Into 2022, Aims for 20 New Units by End of Year
Posted: February 24, 2022 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA - 2021 was a major growth year for boutique-fitness-studio concept REGYMEN Fitness, and the franchise is leveraging that momentum to expand its footprint further in 2022, aiming to open up to 20 new units by the end of the year. REGYMEN’s team also launched the first and second locations of its sister concept, wellness franchise The Covery Wellness Spa, in 2021 and has agreements signed for 10 more locations, five of which are scheduled to open in Q1 of 2022. The global wellness market, valued at more than $1.5 trillion, is projected to continue rising as consumers adjust to the ongoing pandemic, according to a new study, suggesting that both REGYMEN and The Covery Wellness Spa have their biggest opportunities for growth still ahead. Read More...
Crunch Fitness to Open in Columbia, to Become City’s Largest Fitness Center
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MO - Crunch announces the Grand Opening of Crunch Columbia, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Crunch Columbia is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 19 additional Crunch locations nationwide. The new Crunch is located in a renovated space where a former Office Depot space used to be, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Read More...
As Pickleball Explodes, Life Time Announces Grand Opening for its First Pickleball-Only Destination at Bloomington North
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has announced the opening of its first-ever pickleball-only destination at Life Time Bloomington North. Following a multi-million dollar renovation, Life Time Bloomington North will open with five international competitive level pickleball courts and a dedicated viewing area for open play and tournaments. Later this year, a full bar and lounge space will open for post-play social gatherings and events. The world-class pickleball destination is part of Life Time's commitment to be the largest indoor pickleball provider in North America. Read More...
9Round Set to Open New Studios in Vietnam and Indonesia
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, has finalized plans for continued development across Asia with two master franchise agreements: one in Indonesia and one in Vietnam. Idham Switriadji, Indonesia's master franchisee, opened the country’s first 9Round location in Jakarta in January 2022. Hyun Soo Lee, Vietnam's master franchisee, is set to open the first Vietnamese location in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City in February 2022. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands DC Footprint With Gallery Place Location
Posted: February 22, 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 nation’s capital. Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June and will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space. Planet Fitness Gallery Place will be the first of three D.C. area clubs that PFGP is bringing to the community. Read More...
StretchLab to Bring 16 Studios to Washington DC
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - StretchLab, a leading national assisted stretching franchise, announces a new franchise agreement that will bring 16 new studios to the Washington DC market. In addition to the DC agreement, StretchLab recently signed deals to bring new studios to Fargo, Charleston, Miami, Vancouver and Grand Rapids, among other markets. The company currently has 156 franchise locations open and more than 587 licensed locations. Read More...
John Reed Fitness Opens its Second U.S. Location in Dallas, Texas
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - RSG Group, a leader in fitness and lifestyle, introduces JOHN REED Fitness to Dallas, making it the second location to open in North America, and the 42nd club to open internationally. Known throughout Europe for merging its unique and fascinating aesthetics with fitness and music, JOHN REED brings another design-forward concept to North America. After successfully opening its first location in Los Angeles, Dallas will now get the same treatment with live DJs to move and motivate, an eclectic interior design and a hospitable team. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Military-Based Fellowship and Employment Placement Program
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of 'Strengthened by Heroes,' a military-based fellowship and employment placement initiative designed for service members who are completing their active-duty commitment and wish to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness. 'Strengthened by Heroes' fellows will have the opportunity to work three to five months with Crunch, with access to free education and certifications from sponsors including the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, My Steady Mind and dotFit. Participants will receive ultimate placement into a permanent role following the end of their service date. Read More...
