Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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9Round Set to Open New Studios in Vietnam and Indonesia
Posted: February 23, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, has finalized plans for continued development across Asia with two master franchise agreements: one in Indonesia and one in Vietnam. Idham Switriadji, Indonesia's master franchisee, opened the country’s first 9Round location in Jakarta in January 2022. Hyun Soo Lee, Vietnam's master franchisee, is set to open the first Vietnamese location in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City in February 2022. Read More...
IHRSA 2022 Brings Fitness Industry Professionals to Miami Beach
Posted: February 22, 2022 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA’s 41st International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2022) is set to take place from June 22-24, 2022, in the bold and beautiful Miami Beach, Florida, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The IHRSA 2022 website is now live and includes a registration portal, schedule at a glance and more. For the second year in a row, IHRSA 2022 will be a hybrid event, offering on-site as well as virtual components and programming. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands DC Footprint With Gallery Place Location
Posted: February 22, 2022 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, announces further expansion in the nation’s capital. Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June and will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space. Planet Fitness Gallery Place will be the first of three D.C. area clubs that PFGP is bringing to the community. Read More...
StretchLab to Bring 16 Studios to Washington DC
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - StretchLab, a leading national assisted stretching franchise, announces a new franchise agreement that will bring 16 new studios to the Washington DC market. In addition to the DC agreement, StretchLab recently signed deals to bring new studios to Fargo, Charleston, Miami, Vancouver and Grand Rapids, among other markets. The company currently has 156 franchise locations open and more than 587 licensed locations. Read More...
John Reed Fitness Opens its Second U.S. Location in Dallas, Texas
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - RSG Group, a leader in fitness and lifestyle, introduces JOHN REED Fitness to Dallas, making it the second location to open in North America, and the 42nd club to open internationally. Known throughout Europe for merging its unique and fascinating aesthetics with fitness and music, JOHN REED brings another design-forward concept to North America. After successfully opening its first location in Los Angeles, Dallas will now get the same treatment with live DJs to move and motivate, an eclectic interior design and a hospitable team. Read More...
Technogym Unveils Over 2,000 New On-Demand Workouts
Posted: February 22, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a world leading brand in fitness equipment and digital technologies, in continuing to pursue its mission to spread wellness and work closer with fitness stakeholders, announced the launch of new on-demand workout content within its Technogym Live platform, offering a wide library of engaging live and on-demand training experiences. Technogym Live video workouts are available on all console-driven equipment and Technogym App. With a freemium model, end-users will be able to access the ever-growing Technogym workout library at the gym, at home and on-the-go via the Technogym app. Read More...
Mindbody Executes Multi-Year Agreement with Human Performance Brand Exos
Posted: February 17, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced a renewal of the strategic partnership with Exos, a world leader in human performance. The three-year agreement will see Exos utilize Mindbody's technology to create a customized and iterative approach to higher levels of business performance across more than 200 locations. Read More...
ONCAP Acquires Majority Stake in Merrithew
Posted: February 17, 2022 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ONTARIO - ONCAP announces it has purchased a majority stake in Merrithew International Inc. (“Merrithew™” or the “Company”), in partnership with the company’s founders, Lindsay and Moira Merrithew. The investment was made by ONCAP IV, Onex Corporation’s (TSX:ONEX) $1.1 billion fund. The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed at this time. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Military-Based Fellowship and Employment Placement Program
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of 'Strengthened by Heroes,' a military-based fellowship and employment placement initiative designed for service members who are completing their active-duty commitment and wish to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer at Crunch Fitness. 'Strengthened by Heroes' fellows will have the opportunity to work three to five months with Crunch, with access to free education and certifications from sponsors including the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, My Steady Mind and dotFit. Participants will receive ultimate placement into a permanent role following the end of their service date. Read More...
Life Time Expands Footprint in Dallas/Fort Worth with Opening of 124,000-Square-Foot Luxury Athletic Resort in Frisco
Posted: February 16, 2022 in Chains
FRISCO, TX - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has opened its tenth destination in the Dallas/Fort Metroplex. Life Time Frisco features 124,000 stunning square-feet of health/wellness spaces and comprehensive programs and services designed to help people live healthy, active lives. Over 220 employees are serving members from 3 months old to 90+ in their pursuit of healthy living and healthy aging. Read More...
