Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Planet Fitness Chief Financial Officer Tom Fitzgerald to Retire
Posted: February 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of August 2024. In connection with this transition, the company will conduct a comprehensive search to identify a new CFO with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Steele Creek, its Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
STEELE CREEK, N.C. - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Steele Creek, a 44,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Steele Creek, North Carolina. Crunch Steele Creek will take the place of a former Club Fitness facility and will be the fifth Crunch location to open in Charlotte. Crunch Steele Creek is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Club Unveils 4th Tennessee Location, Amplifying Statewide Presence
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs kicked off the year with the inauguration of their 40th club and fourth Tennessee location in Murfreesboro. The three-day celebration began with TruFit's CEO, Steve Diniaco, and esteemed members of the Chamber of Commerce, including representatives from Senator Blackburn's office, leading the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Read More...
Freemotion Fitness and Aktiv Solutions Forge a Transformative Strategic Alliance
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT and SANTA MONICA, CA - Freemotion Fitness, renowned for its cutting-edge fitness equipment, and Aktiv Solutions, a leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, have entered into a strategic partnership. The multifaceted alliance underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and market expansion. Read More...
Workout Anytime Closed Out 2023 with 30 Franchise Units Sold, Plans for Ambitious Expansion in 2024
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 locations across the world, wrapped up 2023 with nearly 30 franchise units signed and nearly 20 new locations open across the country. In 2024, the Workout Anytime team hopes to continue its upward trajectory with 50 new units sold and 25 clubs opened by the end of the year. Read More...
Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS – Remembering Augie
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Other News
Join us in honoring Augie's legacy this February, as we celebrate Augie’s birthday on February 15 and the date he left his body on February 22. We celebrate ALS: A Love Story, which encapsulates love, hope and unity within the ALS community, reflecting our shared strength and resilience. Augie’s Quest lives on as Augie lived. We stay true to his vision, his heart, and his relentless focus on driving breakthroughs in ALS research. We believe incurable is unacceptable and we exist to fund the top science to change lives. We invite you to join us this month to celebrate and share stories of love from individuals living with ALS and their loved ones. We invite you to join our Quest. Read More...
Zumba Obsession Reaches New Heights with the Launch of its First-Ever Consumer App
Posted: February 16, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, announces the highly-anticipated launch of their very first consumer app. The Zumba App is a one-stop solution for fitness enthusiasts to engage with the dynamic and fun-filled world of Zumba Fitness. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Eugene, Oregon
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
EUGENE, OR - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Eugene, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Springfield, Oregon. This will be the 49th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the first location for the franchise in Oregon. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Orangetheory and Comedian Hannah Berner Come Together to Host the Funniest Night in Fitness
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness and comedian Hannah Berner announce the breakout performer's next comedy event: WTF is OTF?! On February 28, Berner will take the stage for a roast of the fitness industry and the many clichés and fads that come along with it, ultimately poking fun at all the "fitness WTFs" out there. The event will take place in the heart of New York City and livestream on TikTok. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Fuels Japan Expansion with Master Franchise Agreement for Pure Barre and YogaSix
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for Pure Barre and YogaSix with Sunpark Co. Ltd., their current Master Franchisee for StretchLab. Sunpark has committed to open a minimum of 50 Pure Barre and Yoga Six franchised studios in Japan. This deal brings Xponential’s brand count in Japan to seven, the largest count of brands outside of North America, following previous agreements for Club Pilates, CycleBar, Rumble, AKT and StretchLab. Read More...
