Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Urbandale, Iowa
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Chains
URBANDALE, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2023 opening of Crunch Urbandale, a 43,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Urbandale is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Urbandale will be the 43rd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Iowa. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Opens Two New Manhattan Orangetheory Locations: Bryant Park and TriBeCa
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the trailblazing heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces two new Manhattan New York City studio openings in Bryant Park and TriBeCa. These new ventures magnify Empire's established footprint in Manhattan, enhancing their portfolio there to eight studios, with the additional studios located in Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, West Village, Midtown West and the Upper West Side. Read More...
Ahead of Global Franchisee Conference, Self Esteem Brands Shares Record-breaking Q3 2023 Anytime Fitness Sales, Traffic Worldwide
Posted: October 24, 2023 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands announces key Q3 2023 results for Anytime Fitness. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Marietta, Georgia
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
MARIETTA, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Marietta, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 56 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Marietta will be the 12th location to open in the Atlanta region. Read More...
Retro Fitness Appoints Retail Growth Veteran Larry Strain as Chief Development Officer
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announces the appointment of Larry Strain, CCIM as Chief Development Officer. Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens Next-Gen Gym in Stuyvesant Heights
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces the opening of its newest and first location in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, New York. Read More...
John Reed Fitness Debuts in West Hollywood
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Chains
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JOHN REED, the globally celebrated fitness brand renowned for its innovative facilities, lively classes, live DJ sessions, extensive workout choices and vibrant community, unveils its latest addition in the heart of West Hollywood. Read More...
Life Time to Acquire Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club Property in Sacramento in Early 2024
Posted: October 13, 2023 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, and Arden Hills Athletic & Social Club located in Sacramento, California, announces the closure of Arden Hills as of December 31, 2023, and Life Time's acquisition of the property with an early 2024 reopening as Life Time Arden. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Tucker, Georgia
Posted: October 11, 2023 in Chains
TUCKER, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Tucker, a $5 million, 60,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Joins Forces With Los Angeles Rams as Proud Fitness Partner
Posted: October 11, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchise group of boutique fitness brands, is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the Los Angeles Rams as the Proud Fitness Partner of the NFL team. This collaboration promises to energize and inspire fans and fitness enthusiasts alike. Read More...
