Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fern Creek, Kentucky
Posted: November 16, 2022 in Chains
FERN CREEK, KY - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming January 2022 opening of Crunch Fern Creek, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million worth of state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in a historic community located in Jefferson County Kentucky. This will be the fourth Crunch Fitness location in Louisville, KY with several more locations in the area to be announced soon. Read More...
UnitedHealthcare to Provide Millions of Eligible Medicare Members Access to All Life Time Clubs Nationwide
Posted: November 16, 2022 in Chains
MINNETONKA, MN and CHANHASSEN, MN - UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, have expanded their relationship to include access to all Life Time locations, helping even more people stay active and improve physical and mental wellbeing. UnitedHealthcare Medicare members with plans that include the Renew Active fitness program will now have access to all of Life Time’s nearly 160 athletic clubs in 29 states nationwide. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Plans for the Next Stage of Strategic Growth and Shareholder Value Creation at its 2022 Investor Day
Posted: November 15, 2022 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, hosted the company's first-ever Investor Day in New York City. At the inaugural event, Planet Fitness addressed how it is continuing to break down fitness barriers for future generations by building on 30 years of consistent, reliable growth through its disruptive brand and disciplined franchise model. Read More...
Crunch Hosts Sixth Annual Group Fitness Convention
Posted: November 14, 2022 in Chains
PONT VEDRA BEACH, FL - Crunch announced 12 new proprietary classes at their sixth annual Group Fitness Convention held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort Hotel & Spa in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Held from October 24 - 27, the "Crunch Built Strong: Growing Stronger Together" themed convention gathered more than 120 group fitness coordinators across all of Crunch's club locations for four days of educational workshops, live specialty group fitness training and opportunities to obtain custom fitness certifications. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Expands Internationally to the UAE and Japan
Posted: November 14, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing and Fitness, a best-in-class group boxing and fitness concept developed by undefeated boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather, announces it has signed agreements with two different master franchise partners to bring the iconic fitness brand to both the United Arab Emirates and Japan. The development plans will bring studios to major cities in each of these countries, including Dubai and Tokyo. Read More...
John W. Brick Foundation Joins with Planet Fitness Growth Partners to Support the National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm
Posted: November 10, 2022 in Chains
ALTAVISTA, VA - The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) and Planet Fitness Growth Partners LLC (PFGP) have established a partnership with The National Center for Healthy Veterans (NCHV) to support veterans in overcoming post-traumatic stress. NAMI reports that up to 1 in 5 veterans experience PTSD, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that 16 veterans a day die by suicide, but there is reason for hope. The JWB awarded NCHV Valor Farm with a grant of $100,000, while PFGP gifted new equipment for the wellness center. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Expands to Portugal
Posted: November 9, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness Inc., based in Irvine, California, has entered the Portugal market by signing a master franchise agreement with Porto-based Mitrinha & Libelinha Lda. for its brand Club Pilates. The partnership allows Mitrinha & Libelinha to open at least 20 Club Pilates studios in Portugal over the next 10 years. The Portuguese company is known for scaling consumer retail brands in its home market. Read More...
Major League Pickleball and Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating Partner with Life Time in Strategic Alliance to Elevate Fastest-Growing Sport
Posted: November 7, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Nearly five million people are now playing pickleball according to the latest data from the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. To that end, Major League Pickleball (MLP) and DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating) announce a strategic alliance with Life Time (NYSE: LTH) to continue elevating the sport through hosting tournaments and events at iconic Life Time locations, adopting the DUPR official rating system across all Life Time clubs, partnering on improved technology and offering shared marketing support. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for Club Pilates
Posted: November 4, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Portugal for its Club Pilates brand. The agreement, signed with Porto-based Mitrinha and Libelinha, Lda., gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license a minimum of 20 Club Pilates studios in Portugal over the next 10 years. The Master Franchise partners bring extensive experience scaling globally-recognized consumer retail brands in Portugal. Read More...
Planet Fitness Promotes Company Veteran Jennifer Simmons to Division President, Corporate Clubs; Names Paul Barber Chief Information Officer
Posted: November 3, 2022 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, announce that Jennifer Simmons, previously Senior Vice President of Business Strategy and Analytics, has been promoted to Division President, Corporate Clubs, and Paul Barber has been appointed Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Simmons will continue to report to Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Barber will report to Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer. Read More...
