Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, September 14th, 2026
World Gym Corporation Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
Posted: August 27, 2026 in Chains
TAIPEI - World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, announces its Q2 2026 financial results. Driven by both revenue growth and a significant improvement in gross margin, the company's profit grew substantially over last year and slightly outperformed the previous quarter, marking the second consecutive quarter to hit a single-quarter record high since its public listing. Read More...
VASA Fitness Names Liz Crisafi Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: August 27, 2026 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s fastest-growing high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces that Liz Crisafi has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Crisafi will serve as a member of VASA’s executive leadership team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Michael Osanloo. Read More...
EōS Fitness and HYROX Join Forces to Launch New Era of Race-Ready Training
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Two fitness powerhouses are teaming up to make HYROX training more accessible than ever before. EōS Fitness, the High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gym chain, and HYROX, the global fitness racing series, will launch a new race-ready training experience this fall, making EōS the first gym chain globally with this robust HYROX offering, bringing together in-gym HYROX Training with official HYROX Training Zones and exclusive HYROX Training+ content through its member app. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Celebrates 100 Years of Pilates and 100th Studio Opening By Hosting World’s Largest Reformer Pilates Class
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, announces an attempt to host the largest reformer Pilates class on record. The 50-minute reformer Pilates class will include 100 participants working out on 100 reformers, moving in unison. BODYBAR will also be donating $10,000, $100 per reformer, to the Foundation for Women's Cancer in recognition of September's Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, supporting the organization's mission to eradicate gynecologic cancer. Read More...
Playlist Launches Customized Websites, a Done-For-You Website Service for Fitness and Wellness Operators
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Playlist, the parent company behind Mindbody, ClassPass, Booker, EGYM and Kite, announces the launch of Customized Websites, the second product in its growing suite of AI-powered apps and services built on the Playlist platform. The launch follows the debut of AI Concierge, Playlist's 24/7 AI-powered front desk assistant that helps businesses capture missed calls, engage prospective clients and convert inquiries into bookings. Read More...
Fitura Brands Selects ABC Fitness to Power a Unified Franchise Platform Across Sport, Strength and Recovery
Posted: August 26, 2026 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - Fitura Brands, the premium franchise platform behind Padel SWT, Core Precinct and ContrasTheory announces a strategic partnership with ABC Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading technology providers. The partnership with ABC Fitness reinforces both organisations' shared commitment to innovation, operational excellence and creating exceptional experiences for members and franchise partners alike. Read More...
HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor
Posted: August 25, 2026 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the California Legislature’s passage of AB 2402, legislation that would modernize the state’s decades-old membership fee restrictions for multiservice health club studios. The bill passed the California Senate unanimously this week by a 39-0 vote and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. HFA co-sponsored the legislation and has advocated for its passage throughout the legislative process. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Introduces the Next Evolution of Crunch Select, a Premium Fitness Concept Designed to Elevate the Member Experience
Posted: August 20, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing and most innovative fitness brands, announces the next evolution of Crunch Select, the company's premium franchise concept that delivers an elevated Crunch experience to new markets. The reimagined concept features boutique-inspired studios, enhanced recovery experiences, top-tier amenities and refined finishes, all while staying true to Crunch's 'No Judgments' philosophy. Read More...
Retro Fitness Signs Agreement with Award-Winning Multi-Brand Franchisee
Posted: August 19, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Retro Fitness, a leader in the high-value, low-price fitness sector, has signed a multi-unit development agreement with award-winning multi-brand franchisee Laddi Singh, who plans to open his first Retro Fitness club this year. Singh currently operates more than 50 Popeyes, Burger King and Arby's restaurants across New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Read More...
World Gym Launches Presales for its First Thailand Club
Posted: August 18, 2026 in Chains
BANGKOK - World Gym, the global fitness brand founded on California's Muscle Beach in 1976, announces the upcoming opening of its first club in Thailand at Imperial World Samrong. The launch will introduce the brand's world-class fitness experience to Thai members, combining internationally benchmarked facilities, advanced technology and accessible membership options. Read More...
