Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
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...
Life Time Expands Footprint in Dallas/Fort Worth with Opening of 124,000-Square-Foot Luxury Athletic Resort in Frisco
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
FRISCO, TX - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has opened its tenth destination in the Dallas/Fort Metroplex. Life Time Frisco features 124,000 stunning square-feet of health/wellness spaces and comprehensive programs and services designed to help people live healthy, active lives. Over 220 employees are serving members from 3 months old to 90+ in their pursuit of healthy living and healthy aging. Read More...
Curves and Myzone Team Up to Help Women Around the World Get Healthier and Stronger
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
WACO, TX - Curves and Myzone announce a partnership for Myzone to be the exclusive heart rate monitoring system for Curves clubs and MyCurves On Demand at-home members. Offering rewarded effort for members of the Curves community, Myzone is set to engage more members in and out of clubs through simple but effective motivation and social essentials. This means continuing to expand the supportive, welcoming and safe environment that Curves has created for over three decades further into the digital space. Read More...
Rumble Knocks Out 200 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Rumble Boxing, the popular boxing-inspired group workout, is punching its weight in boutique fitness franchising. The company announces it has surpassed 200 signed franchise agreements less than a year since being acquired by Xponential Fitness and launching its franchise opportunity. This makes it one of the fastest brands in the portfolio to achieve this milestone. The Xponential family of brands also includes Club Pilates, Pure Barre, CycleBar, YogaSix, Row House, StretchLab, AKT, STRIDE and BFT. Read More...
The 13th Annual Warrior Spirit Community 5K Was a Success
Posted: February 15, 2022 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - TG The Gym and TG WellBeing have been partners and sponsors of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation since 2015 and have been involved since the founding of the foundation. The Warrior Spirit 5K run / walk on February 5th, 2022 was a great family event for the community, and this year was one of the largest to date with over 900 participants. The Foundation was able to raise over $135,000, which will go directly to the children and their families to help pay medical bills, provide financial support and transportation to appointments. Read More...
BoxUnion Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of TITLE Boxing Club Appointed to 2022 Board of Directors for Rock Steady Boxing
Posted: February 15, 2022 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - TITLE Boxing Club/BoxUnion, one of the nation's leading fitness boxing companies announces that Felicia Alexander, Co-Founder of BoxUnion and Chief Revenue Officer of TITLE Boxing Club, has been appointed to the 2022 Board of Directors for non-profit Rock Steady Boxing. The two brands have more than 140 clubs with tens of thousands of members and digital subscribers, some which currently support the non-profit by offering its classes. Read More...
UFC GYM to Debut UFC FIT in New Jersey with Opening in Wayne
Posted: February 14, 2022 in Chains
WAYNE, N.J. - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, has announced that the company will open its first UFC FIT in the northeast in Wayne, N.J. on Saturday, February 19. Former UFC Lightweight Champion and Toms River native, Frankie "The Answer" Edgar, will be on-site to celebrate the grand opening of the remarkable 42,000-square-foot facility. Read More...
