Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Leading Crunch Franchisee ‘Undefeated Tribe’ Partners with VMG Partners
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch franchisee, Undefeated Tribe, announces its partnership with leading private equity and venture capital firm, VMG Partners, which backs visionary consumer and technology companies. VMG Partners will support the robust growth and strategic vision of Undefeated Tribe and its CEO, Tony Hartl. Read More...
EoS Fitness Raises $110,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation, Celebrates Inclusive, Active Lifestyles for All
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Dedicated to fostering an inclusive fitness community where everyone regardless of ability or fitness level can focus on their overall well-being, EōS Fitness proudly presented a check for $110,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a nonprofit on a mission to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
Xponential Announces Bob Kaufman as President of International and Other Milestones
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential”), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announces several milestones as part of the company’s international expansion initiatives. Bob Kaufman has been appointed as President of International to lead Xponential’s international expansion plans across all Xponential brands. Additionally, Xponential announced several multi-brand deals in new and existing international markets. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Fitness CEO Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson Returns to the Ring: A Recommitment Triumph
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Shannon "The Cannon" Hudson, Founder and CEO of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, is set to inspire the world once again as he steps out of retirement and back into the professional fighting ring. Shannon will fight in Karate Combat's KC43 Event in the Welterweight Division on December 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More...
Amped Fitness Announces Grand Opening of Five New Locations Across Florida
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Amped Fitness, no stranger to the game in the fitness industry, announces the grand opening dates of five brand new locations across Florida. These former fitness centers were acquired earlier this year and have since undergone a 360' renovation to live up to the unparalleled Amped Fitness standard and design. Read More...
Life Time Shenandoah Debuts, Company’s 13th Athletic Country Club and 3rd Life Time Work in Houston
Posted: November 10, 2023 in Chains
SHENANDOAH, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, continues its expansion with the opening of Life Time Shenandoah and Life Time Work Shenandoah, the Company's 13th athletic country club destination and third premium coworking location in Houston. Read More...
Largest Private Fitness Provider Nationally Acquires Iconic Lexington Facility
Posted: November 9, 2023 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, KY - Genesis Health Clubs announces the acquisition of Lexington Tennis Club, effective immediately. The club, now known as Genesis Health Clubs - Lexington Tennis Club, represents the 66th in the ever-growing Genesis portfolio, and the third in Kentucky. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Richland Hills, Texas
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch North Richland Hills, a $5 million, 32,710-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch North Richland Hills is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by UFC FIT. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Raises $160,000 in 9th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness, California’s premier destination for family fitness and wellness, announces that it raised over $160,000 for cancer research in October. In-Shape Family Fitness, formerly California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs now doing business under one name, has 63 clubs throughout California that all came together to raise funds for the campaign. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Revamps Offerings and Benefits For Franchise Owners
Posted: November 3, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Kickboxing, the world's largest kickboxing fitness franchise, announces its grand "re-birth" with a renewed commitment to providing cutting-edge fitness experiences for all, backed by revolutionary, proprietary technology. Read More...
