Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
LINCOLN, NE - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming winter 2023 opening of Crunch Lincoln, a $5 million, 55,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Lincoln is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Lincoln will be the 42nd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Nebraska. Read More...
Texas Fitness Chain, TruFit Athletic Clubs, Takes Tennessee Markets On as the Company Continues to Grow While Embracing Community Partnerships
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
MCALLEN, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a fitness chain in Texas, recently opened their 2nd Tennessee location in Madison. Following the success of its Antioch location, and the opening of its new location, TruFit is solidifying its stance in the Tennessee fitness industry. Building upon its current success, TruFit is set to introduce two additional locations, the third in Donelson and the fourth in Murfreesboro this year, showcasing strategic growth. Read More...
Nation’s Largest Boutique Yoga Brand YogaSix Surpasses 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the nation’s largest boutique yoga brand dedicated to providing accessible and transformative yoga experiences, has officially exceeded more than 600 signed franchise agreements, bolstering the brand’s presence throughout the United States with the concept that creates a full sensory experience accessible to all fitness levels. Read More...
Merrithew Becomes CIMSPA Approved Training Provider Partner, Expanding Pilates Education Opportunities in the UK
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global Pilates education and equipment leader, announces its partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an approved Training Provider Partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Merrithew's commitment to delivering exceptional Pilates training and promoting the benefits of mindful movement throughout the United Kingdom. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee, Fitness Holdings Northeast, Acquires Aspen Athletic Clubs, Growing the Franchise to 40 Locations
Posted: August 7, 2023 in Chains
GREENWICH, CT - Fitness Holdings LLC, Crunch Fitness’ largest franchisee in the Northeast, announces the acquisition of Aspen Athletic Clubs in New York. The two clubs are spacious 30,000 square foot gyms offering premier state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. The clubs will be a great addition to Fitness Holdings’ portfolio and growth strategy to own and operate 60 clubs by the end of year 2024. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Expands Its National Footprint with Two New, Leading Edge Fitness Clubs to Serve Growing Member Community
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader committed to creating a healthier, happier world through holistic fitness, announces two new California locations that represent the latest examples of their focus on a more well-rounded health and wellness experience for their members. Read More...
The Falls Debuts Miami’s First-Of-Its-Kind, 120,000-Square-Foot Life Time Athletic Country Club
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - In a first for Miami's shopping center scene, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, debuts its one-of-a-kind, athletic country club experience at The Falls, a Simon property. The opening marks the company's second location in greater Miami and fourth in South Florida as it continues its nationwide expansion. Read More...
VASA Fitness Opens New Club in Glendale Heights, Illinois
Posted: August 3, 2023 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work-certified company, announces the grand opening of a brand new 50,000-square-foot location in Glendale Heights, Illinois. VASA Glendale Heights offers fitness amenities and programming for everyone, all under one roof. VASA is a high-value, low-price market leader in Colorado, Utah and the other states it operates in include Oklahoma, Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska (opening in 2024). Read More...
Anthony Messina Appointed Regional Manager for Genesis Health Clubs in Orlando and Kansas City Markets
Posted: August 3, 2023 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately-owned fitness company in the nation, announces the appointment of Anthony Messina as Regional Manager for the Orlando and Kansas City markets. With an illustrious 28-year career in the fitness industry, Messina brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role. Read More...
The BXNG Club Expands to Los Angeles
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - The BXNG Club (BXNG), Southern California's first health and fitness club that successfully combined authentic combat sports and mainstream fitness in a high-design, luxury environment, announces its fifth location and its first club in Los Angeles. Read More...
