Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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YogaSix Expands to Asia with Inaugural Studio in Japan
Posted: January 23, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand in the United States, is celebrating expansion into Asia, with the opening of its first studio in Japan. The new studio, which opened its doors on January 7, is in the Shinagawa neighborhood of Tokyo, offering a modern, innovative, energizing and inclusive yoga experience to the local community, including YogaSix’s signature heated yoga class, Y6 Hot. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Appointment of John D’Anna to Chief Development Officer
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of John A. D'Anna, its Senior Vice President of Real Estate, as the company's new Chief Development Officer, effective January 21, 2025. Crunch Fitness ranked #1 in the fitness category for the second year in a row and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. Read More...
Global Fitness Leader David “Patch” Patchell-Evans Becomes Majority Owner Of Regymen Fitness
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Chains
PENSACOLA, FL - REGYMEN Fitness announces the majority sale of the business to global fitness pioneer David “Patch” Patchell-Evans. Patch is a Canadian fitness entrepreneur with nearly 50 years of experience building and growing some of the world’s top fitness brands. Over the past five years Patch and his flagship company GoodLife Fitness have partnered with REGYMEN to integrate the boutique studio within 12 of his clubs in Canada with plans to continue to grow in this market. Read More...
9Round Kickboxing Fitness Expands into Iraq
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Chains
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Kickboxing Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, is breaking new ground with its latest expansion into Iraq. The move into Iraq is a testament to the growing global demand for 9Round’s unique blend of fitness, community and convenience. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Ranking
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The ranking follows a milestone year for Crunch Fitness, when the company celebrated its 35th anniversary; launched Crunch 3.0, an innovative new gym design; hit the three-million-member mark; and increased its franchise footprint to 500 gyms worldwide. Read More...
Local Planet Fitness Locations Opens Doors to LA County Amid Fires
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Local Planet Fitness locations are opening their doors to anyone impacted by the LA County fires (residents, first responders, etc.) to use Planet Fitness facilities free of charge (no membership needed). Effective immediately, valid through the end of January. Read More...
Barry’s Announces New Strategic Investment Partner Princeton Equity Group
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Barry's, a global leader in boutique fitness, announces a new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group ("Princeton"), a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-location companies. Founded in 1998 by Barry Jay, John Mumford and Rachel Coxton, Barry's has become synonymous with premium fitness experiences. Read More...
Purpose Brands Appoints Lauren Cody Brand President, Orangetheory Fitness
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL and WOODBURY, MN - Purpose Brands, LLC, one of the world's largest and most trusted portfolios of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands and services, has named Lauren Cody as brand president, Orangetheory Fitness, a global leader in science-backed and technology tracked group fitness. Read More...
EōS Fitness Wraps Up 2024 with Sweeping Successes in Growth, Community and Innovation
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand with more than 175 locations open or on the way, closed out Q4 strong, building on its array of innovative, signature fitness options reaching more exercise practitioners than ever before. Through explosive growth in existing regions, plans to expand into Georgia and meticulously curated amenities providing customized fitness programming, the company is well on its way to opening 250 gyms by 2030. Read More...
Planet Fitness Strengthens Leadership Team with Two New Appointments
Posted: January 13, 2025 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, announces that it has appointed Chip Ohlsson as Chief Development Officer, effective January 20, 2025, and Brian Povinelli as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Mr. Ohlsson and Mr. Povinelli will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Colleen Keating. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Open Doors to Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With the wildfires continuing to devastate Los Angeles, Crunch Fitness is providing a place for the community to charge their phones, use the wifi and take a shower, regardless of whether one is a member. Crunch Fitness locations in Los Angeles and the surrounding area that are welcoming the community are listed... Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Offers Full Club Access to Los Angeles Area Residents
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In a show of support for Los Angeles area residents impacted by wind-driven wildfires, 24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all residents and first responders to its Los Angeles area clubs during the month of January, regardless of membership status. Many Los Angeles-area club locations remain open and available, with additional clubs being added to the list daily as power outages resolve and evacuation zone orders shift. Read More...
Pickleball Kingdom Opening in Dallas, Texas
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Dallas, Texas, further solidifying Pickleball Kingdom's presence in the Lone Star State. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates the Three-Million-Member Mark and Launches Crunch 3.0 – an Innovative Gym Design that Redefines Fitness Spaces and the Member Experience
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, has marked the milestone of reaching three million members and unveiled its latest gym design, Crunch 3.0, a brand-new layout to elevate and energize the gym-goer's experience. Through meeting the members' evolving needs and understanding where the wellness industry is heading, Crunch has selectively curated the updated design elements in Crunch 3.0 to amplify the member experience. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Awards Over $1.5 Million in Grants in 2024 to Support Environmental- and Youth-Focused Initiatives Nationwide
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - The Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) dedicated to fostering a healthier planet and empowering healthy youth, distributed more than $1.5 million in grants to various organizations across the United States in 2024. These funds played a key role in supporting organizations that advance the Foundation's core initiatives: Healthy Planet, Youth Movement and Youth Nutrition. Read More...
VASA Fitness Debuts STUDIO LFT Strength Training in Four Colorado Clubs
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness announces the opening of STUDIO LFT boutique-style strength training in four clubs in Colorado. Once the Colorado pilot concludes, VASA will communicate plans to roll out STUDIO LFT in both new and existing clubs across eight states. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Newest Location in Gainesville, Georgia
Posted: January 2, 2025 in Chains
GAINESVILLE, GA - CR Fitness Holdings LLC., the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Gainesville, a $5 million, 40,158 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. 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. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. currently has 74 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with plans to expand into Arizona. The franchisee has plans to reach 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
2025 Fitness & Wellness Trends: Creating Spaces That Drive Engagement, Well-Being and Community
Posted: January 2, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness is excited about the opportunities ahead as they continue to align with emerging wellness & fitness industry trends. By integrating innovative technology, longevity-focused initiatives and a renewed emphasis on fun, Active is poised to deliver even greater value to our clients and partners. Here are 25 trends they see shaping the health and fitness landscape in 2025. Read More...
Pure Barre Powers Up 2025 with Challenges Designed for Long-Term Fitness Success
Posted: January 2, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the largest barre workout brand in the United States, is ringing in the new year with a series of engaging fitness challenges aimed at inspiring both new and current members. With the return of the First 10 Challenge and the Platinum Barre Challenge, Pure Barre is dedicated to promoting sustainable fitness routines and building strong communities throughout 2025. Read More...
EōS Fitness Introduces Will Power, Unveils Brand Revolution
Posted: January 1, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, a national High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym brand with over 175 locations open or on the way, is introducing its newest member, Will Power. More than just a symbol of what one can achieve, Will is here to instill inspiration, motivate gymgoers to move and remind everyone that obstacles are just opportunities in disguise. Read More...
