Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
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...
ABC Fitness and Jazzercise Partner to Offer Member Management Solutions and Integrated Experiences
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, and Jazzercise, a global dance fitness company, announce a partnership that will keep the fun in fitness for millions of members worldwide. Read More...
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announces that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. Moving Through Cancer is the first disease-specific initiative within EIM and focused on making exercise a standard of oncological care by 2029. Read More...
Crunch Appoints Chequan Lewis, Former COO of Pizza Hut U.S., as President
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as President of Crunch. Ben Midgley will transition from CEO of Crunch Franchising to Crunch's Board of Directors as of March 15, 2024, and will be integral in franchisee relations. Lewis, the former Chief Operating Officer and the first Chief Equity Officer at Pizza Hut U.S., will guide and direct company operations for owned and franchised businesses in his new role. He will work directly with other Crunch executives and franchise owners to develop growth strategies, improve performance and elevate the brand. Lewis is a Howard University and Harvard Law School graduate, former business litigator, and Presidential Leadership Scholar who is deeply committed to civic engagement. Read More...
Bobbi Quick Appointed Jazzercise President
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Celebrating 55 years as a leading fitness brand, Jazzercise, the global dance fitness company, announces the appointment of Bobbi Quick as President. In this role, Quick and Jazzercise CEO, Shanna Missett Nelson, will collaborate to lead the dynamic female-founded business through the highly competitive fitness and wellness landscape. Together, they will drive the company's strategy and market growth through franchise and brand expansion. Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens New Location in Missouri City
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, announces the opening of its newest location in Missouri City. The gym is now officially open and marks Blink's 5th location in the greater Houston area. Read More...
Tennis Industry Association Rebrands as Racquet Industry Research Group
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) announces its transformation to the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). More than just a name change, this evolution signifies a broader mission to provide research and data to the entire racquet sports community. The organization acknowledges the wide scope within the racquet sports industry and aims to cater to the needs of every segment within it. Read More...
ACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: February 12, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its forward-thinking partnership with YogaRenew. Through this partnership, ACE offers the YogaRenew 200-Hour Yoga Teaching Training & Certification, a comprehensive, online yoga credential for health and exercise professionals that caters to the growing public demand for holistic health and fitness practices. Read More...
Amped Fitness Announces NASCAR Driver, Natalie Decker, as Partner
Posted: February 8, 2024 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Amped Fitness, an industry-leading gym franchise, announces its sponsorship of NASCAR talent, Natalie Decker. Decker will be behind the wheel of the #36 "Amped Fitness" Chevy Camaro for DGM Racing at the United Rentals 300 on February 17, 2024, at the iconic Daytona International Speedway. In a strategic move that highlights its commitment to female empowerment, this partnership was unveiled on National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Read More...
YogaSix Achieves New Milestone with Opening of 200th Studio in Sunnyvale, California
Posted: February 7, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand, announces the opening of its 200th location, YogaSix Sunnyvale in San Jose, California. YogaSix Sunnyvale joins an expansive network of studios across the United States, each offering a diverse range of classes designed to cater to yoga practitioners of all levels, and marks a significant achievement in the brand's commitment to fostering well-being and mindfulness for everyone. Read More...
ALS TDI Announces 2024 Research Goals
Posted: February 7, 2024 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - In 2024, ALS TDI is committed to building upon its achievements from 2023 while exploring innovative avenues to enhance the understanding of ALS and develop effective treatments. Efforts will focus on several key areas: Taking Biomarkers to the Next Level; Harnessing New Medical Technologies; Advancing Promising Drug Programs; Expanding Drug Testing in the Lab; Launching the ALS Trial Navigator; Further Expansion of ARC; and Drug Discovery Collaborations. Read More...
Supreme Sports Club Phase 3 Revised Renovations
Posted: February 5, 2024 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-08: Supreme Sports Club Phase 3 Revised Renovations. An on-site pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the Supreme Sports Club. Firms will be allowed the opportunity to ask questions at this time. Read More...
CycleBar Strengthens Hearts with Debut of New Class Format During American Heart Month
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - To celebrate American Heart Month this month, CycleBar, the largest indoor cycling brand, announces the debut of its newest class format, Strength, and partnered with the American Heart Association for the third year in a row for their Life Is Why fundraising campaign. Read More...
Blink Fitness Hosts Weddings at Two Locations on Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Move over Vegas! Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is betting on love this Valentine's Day by hosting free weddings at its Park Slope, Brooklyn and Huntington Park, California gyms for up to seven lucky couples per location. Read More...
Amped Fitness Expands Central Florida Presence with Announcement of Apopka, Florida Location
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Chains
APOPKA, FL - Amped Fitness, the HVLP-inspired fitness brand that has taken the industry by storm since 2016, announces the grand opening of its third location in the greater Orlando area, marking location number twenty four for the corporate team. This strategic expansion comes in response to overwhelming demand from the Orlando community and marks another milestone for the rapidly growing fitness franchise. Read More...
Xplor Technologies Acquires Membr, Creating a Technology Solution for Multi-market Gyms and Health Clubs
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Suppliers
ATLANTA, GA - Xplor Technologies, a leading global platform combining SaaS solutions, embedded payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for "everyday life" businesses announces its acquisition of Membr, a leading fitness-focused management software platform trusted by over 2,000 gyms worldwide. The move enables Xplor Technologies to bring a premium club management software solution to the fitness industry and further expand its global footprint. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Chains
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Altamonte Springs, a 56,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Crunch Altamonte Springs will take the place of a former Publix, creating the largest Crunch to open in the Orlando Metro area. Read More...
Planet Fitness Opens in Wheaton, Maryland
Posted: January 31, 2024 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 that its Wheaton club is now open. Planet Fitness Wheaton is owned by Victor Brick's Ohana Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. Read More...
