Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Pleasant Hills, its Newest Location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: January 24, 2024 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Pleasant Hills, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This will be the 48th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the 2nd Location for the franchise in Pennsylvania. Read More...
Fitness Connection Announces the Grand Opening of Its 3rd Gym in San Antonio and 45th Location Nationwide
Posted: January 23, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Fitness Connection announces the opening of its highly anticipated 3rd gym in San Antonio, marking the 45th location in its nationwide network. The new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors to fitness enthusiasts on January 20, 2024. Read More...
Eye On Franchising Podcast Features Workout Anytime, “Where Everyone Knows Your Name,” Co-Founders John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Welcome back to another episode of Eye on Franchising where you learn how to become your own boss! Today’s guests are John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, co-founders of Workout Anytime. Workout Anytime will be celebrating 25 years in business. There are gyms opened in 23 states, and there will be another 40 opening in the next year. John and Steve talk about the growth of the company and what makes their gym stand out from other gyms. They also dive into the franchise costs and what kind of franchisee they are looking for to run the business. Read More...
Life Fitness and EGYM Expands Existing Global Partnership
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and MUNICH - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, further elevating the cardio workout experience. This collaboration unites EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology with Life Fitness' innovative cardio equipment, promising gym-goers an unmatched exercise experience. Read More...
Former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker, Join EGYM
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
DENVER, CO - EGYM is fortifying its leadership team with two highly esteemed top managers in the fitness industry: the former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker. Chris Clawson will assume the newly appointed position of General Manager Gymtech at EGYM in mid-February. Rob Barker will serve as a strategic advisor to EGYM CEO Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Brands and Los Angeles Rams Launch “Inside the Studio” Cheerleader Series
Posted: January 18, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of health and wellness brands, and The Los Angeles Rams will unveil a social video series titled "Inside the Studio," aligning the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders with Xponential brand studios. As the proud fitness partner of the Los Angeles Rams, Xponential Fitness will bring its diverse portfolio of premium fitness concepts to the team's fanbase. Read More...
Daxko Launches the Zen Planner Branded Mobile App for Boutique Fitness Businesses
Posted: January 18, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the launch of the Zen Planner branded mobile app. Now, boutique fitness businesses can create their own personalized mobile app, showcasing their unique brand to enhance member engagement. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchisee Primetime Fitness Partners with CapitalSpring for Strategic Growth
Posted: January 17, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Primetime Fitness, Michigan's premier Crunch Fitness franchise development group, announces its partnership with a leading specialist investor in multi-location businesses, CapitalSpring, which recently completed a growth investment in the franchisee. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Primetime Fitness, underscoring its ambitious development plans. Read More...
PTR, PPR to Relocate Headquarters to Saddlebrook Resort
Posted: January 17, 2024 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), serving more than 20,000 memberships, is relocating its headquarters from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in both organization’s growth and commitment to providing unparalleled service to those they serve, the PTR/PPR says. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 16, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #29 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The company remains in the top 10% for the third straight year. Read More...
