Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Planet Fitness Marysville (Smokey Point) Hosts Grand Opening
Posted: May 22, 2023 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, celebrates the grand opening of its Marysville (Smokey Point) club. The Smokey Point club is Planet Fitness’ 28th and Ohana’s 12th in the Seattle area. The group’s portfolio includes clubs in Bremerton, Burlington, Downtown Seattle, Everett, Federal Way, Lacey, Mill Creek, North Seattle, Oak Harbor, Olympia and Rainier Beach. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Set For Big Bet On Volleyball With Volleyball Beach Acquisition
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, KO - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately-owned fitness company in the nation, with over 20 locations in the greater Kansas City area, announces they have acquired Volleyball Beach, a popular destination for volleyball enthusiasts in Kansas City. Volleyball Beach offers 14 outdoor sand volleyball courts, eight of which become indoor air-dome courts in the winter for year-round recreational and competitive leagues and tournaments. Read More...
EXOS Announces Partnership With Shields and Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company, Exos, announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Exos will partner with Shields & Stripes to grant first-line defenders free access to The Game Changer, Exos’ elite virtual coaching program, and will sponsor a Charity Miles campaign committing $10,000 to help veterans heal visible and non-visible wounds. Read More...
Equinox Announces Commitment to Personal Training Hiring Initiative and Comprehensive Development Program
Posted: May 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, the high-performance luxury lifestyle company, announces plans to hire 5,000 Performance Coaches over the next two years. This plan is an extension of Equinox's ongoing commitment to help its members reach their highest potential in life. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Regency Park, a $4 million, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Regency Park is owned by fitness industry veterans Chad Smith and his partner Craig Pepin-Donat. Read More...
Exos Announces Partnership With Shields & Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company Exos announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Read More...
Xponential Announces Master Franchise Agreement for StretchLab in Japan
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for StretchLab, the world’s largest assisted stretching brand. The agreement provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 40 StretchLab studios in Japan to potential franchisees over the next 10 years. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Launches NIL Ambassador Program
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
VENICE, CA - Gold’s Gym has joined forces with Opendorse, a leader in NIL brand partnerships, to launch an exclusive ambassador experience. Throughout May, collegiate athletes of all sports are encouraged to apply for the chance to become a Gold’s Gym Brand Ambassador, a program that will see opportunities for content, philanthropy initiatives, community engagement, media and more. Read More...
Life Time Debt Upgraded by S&P Global; Completes Term Loan B Refinancing
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") has upgraded the Company's issuer credit rating to 'B' from 'B-'. As reasons for the upgrade, S&P Global cited improving performance, including membership, revenue and EBITDA trends and steps the Company is taking to continue to improve its balance sheet and reduce leverage. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Corpus Christi, a new $8M, 50,000-square foot, 24/7 hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Corpus Christi is located in a newly renovated and modern space previously occupied by Gold's Gym. Crunch Corpus Christi is owned by the Undefeated Tribe and will be the second Crunch Fitness location in Corpus Christi. Read More...
