Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Fitness Ventures Accelerates National Expansion With Acquisition of Three South Texas Crunch Locations
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees in the Crunch Fitness system, has announced the acquisition of Crunch Brownsville, Crunch North Brownsville and Crunch Edinburg, marking another major step in the company's aggressive national growth strategy. With this acquisition, Fitness Ventures now operates 86 Crunch Fitness locations across 30 states. Read More...
PureGym Launches in New York and New Jersey With True 24/7 Fitness for the City That Never Sleeps
Posted: December 4, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PureGym Limited ("PureGym" or "The PureGym Group") is launching across New York and New Jersey, most of which will open with true 24/7 access, with the remaining locations set to follow in the coming months. Formerly Blink Fitness, each gym has been upgraded and rebranded to reflect PureGym's fitness model: premium gym equipment at an affordable price. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Greater Seattle Campus with Acquisition of Arena Sports
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
SEATTLE, WA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") is expanding and diversifying its portfolio and Greater Seattle Campus with the acquisition of indoor sports and entertainment company, Arena Sports, which consists of five locations in Mill Creek, Magnuson, SODO, Redmond and Issaquah, including the Magnuson Athletic Club. Read More...
EōS Fitness Acquires Legendary Gym Franchise in Southern California
Posted: October 29, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing gym chain with over 200 locations open or on the way, solidified its foothold in California with the acquisition of 23 existing gym locations, part of a legendary Southern California franchise. With plans to open 250 gyms by 2030, this strategic acquisition accelerates EōS Fitness’ plans for explosive growth throughout the United States, expanding the company’s portfolio and its positive influence on the health and wellness of communities nationwide. Read More...
Bay Club Deepens Its Los Angeles Campus with Acquisition of Griffin Club
Posted: October 2, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") announces the acquisition of Griffin Club Los Angeles (“Griffin Club”), a renowned racquet, athletic, aquatic and social club nestled in the heart of West Los Angeles. The move underscores Bay Club’s commitment to cultivating vibrant communities and delivering meaningful, member-centric experiences. Read More...
Grand Fitness Partners Expands to 90 Planet Fitness Clubs with Strategic California Acquisitions
Posted: September 26, 2025 in Chains
CA - Grand Fitness Partners, one of the fastest-growing Planet Fitness franchisees, announces the acquisition of ten new clubs across California, expanding its footprint to 90 total clubs nationwide. The transactions include two clubs in Southern California (Ontario and San Bernardino) from Ontario Fitness, LLC, and eight clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area from Planet Fitness’ corporate club portfolio, which was finalized last month. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Expands To 78 Locations With The Acquisition of Pelican Athletic Club in Louisiana
Posted: September 3, 2025 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately owned health club chain in the United States, announces the acquisition of Pelican Athletic Club in Mandeville, Louisiana, just north of New Orleans on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. This marks the company’s 78th location nationwide, its third in Louisiana, and its ninth acquisition of 2025, adding to existing Louisiana clubs in Slidell and Baton Rouge. Read More...
Giant Ideas, LLC Acquires Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse, Reshaping the Future of Boutique Fitness
Posted: August 13, 2025 in Chains
LEHI, UT - In a bold move that redefines the boutique fitness category, Giant Ideas, LLC has acquired Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse, combining them with its flagship brand Legends Boxing to form the largest skill-based fitness network in the industry. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Acquires Three Existing Crunch Locations in Portland, Plans $75 Million Expansion Across the Market
Posted: August 6, 2025 in Chains
PORTLAND, OR - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the fastest-growing franchise operators in the Crunch Fitness system, has acquired the three existing Crunch Fitness locations in the Portland, Oregon market. As part of the acquisition, the company is planning a $75 million investment to bring 15 brand new Crunch locations to the region over the next several years. Read More...
Primetime Fitness Expands Presence in New York Metro Area with the Acquisition of 13 Crunch Gym Locations
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Chains
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT - Primetime Fitness, an experienced Crunch Fitness developer and franchisee, announces the acquisition of 13 new Crunch locations across New York and New Jersey. The gyms were purchased from franchisees Chris Pacifico's Carey Ave Development LLC and Assaf Gal's AD Fitness LLC. This marks a major milestone in Primetime's growth strategy and expands the franchisee's total footprint to 36 locations nationwide. Read More...
Bay Club Continues Investment Sprint With the Acquisition of 425 Fitness
Posted: June 2, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”) announces the acquisition of 425 Fitness, a highly regarded group of fitness clubs in the greater Seattle area with three locations in Bothell, Redmond and Issaquah. The acquisition strengthens the Bay Club presence in Seattle and furthers its commitment to building vibrant, local communities throughout the Pacific Northwest, with its innovative Campus model centered on sports, outdoor recreation and active lifestyle experiences. Read More...
Primetime Fitness Accelerates Growth with Four New Crunch Gym Additions, Expanding Portfolio to 23 Locations
Posted: May 27, 2025 in Chains
NEW FAIRFIELD, CT - Primetime Fitness, a Crunch Fitness franchisee, is significantly expanding its presence across Ohio and Michigan with the acquisition and new unit development of four new gyms, creating new fitness offerings for Midwest residents. The acquisition and development increased Crunch Fitness' presence in Ohio and Michigan by 101,806 square feet, bringing the total number of facilities operated by Primetime Fitness to 23 locations nationwide. The new locations will undergo significant renovations and upgrades to enhance member experiences by August 2025. Read More...
TSG Consumer to Acquire EōS Fitness
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA and DALLAS, TX - TSG Consumer Partners (“TSG”), a leading specialist private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire EōS Fitness (“EōS”), a leading US operator of High Value. Low Price. (HVLP) gyms. EōS Chief Executive Officer Rich Drengberg will continue to head the company with his tenured leadership team and will retain a vested interest in the go-forward company. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Strategic Investment from Leonard Green & Partners; Continues Expansion In Florida With Acquisition Of Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms
Posted: April 16, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Holdings, LLC ("Crunch Fitness"), a globally recognized powerhouse in the fitness industry, announces a strategic investment from Leonard Green & Partners ("LGP"), a leading private equity investment firm. Under the terms of the agreement, LGP will acquire a majority interest in Crunch Fitness from TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG and Crunch's minority shareholders. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Pacific Northwest Presence with Acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club in Greater Seattle Area
Posted: April 3, 2025 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") has announced the strategic acquisition of Harbor Square Athletic Club, a premier fitness, tennis and swim club located just north of Seattle in Edmonds, Washington. This is Bay Club’s third acquisition in the Pacific Northwest since 2023, marking another significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. Read More...
BARRE3 Accelerates Growth With Strategic Studio Barre Acquisition
Posted: February 10, 2025 in Chains
PORTLAND, OR - Barre3, a wellness brand renowned for its dedication to women's fitness has acquired San Diego based barre brand, Studio Barre. Their 11 studios across California, Montana, Rhode Island and South Carolina will all become Barre3. Barre3 continues to transform lives through a mindful approach to fitness. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Expands New Jersey Footprint with Five Location Acquisition
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Chains
FREEHOLD, N.J. - Fitness Holdings North America, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, is significantly expanding its New Jersey footprint by acquiring five locations from Jersey Strong Gym in Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Wall Township, Freehold and Marlboro. Read More...
Global Fitness Leader David “Patch” Patchell-Evans Becomes Majority Owner Of Regymen Fitness
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Chains
PENSACOLA, FL - REGYMEN Fitness announces the majority sale of the business to global fitness pioneer David “Patch” Patchell-Evans. Patch is a Canadian fitness entrepreneur with nearly 50 years of experience building and growing some of the world’s top fitness brands. Over the past five years Patch and his flagship company GoodLife Fitness have partnered with REGYMEN to integrate the boutique studio within 12 of his clubs in Canada with plans to continue to grow in this market. Read More...
Blink Fitness Receives Court Approval for Sale
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness ("Blink" or the "Company"), the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an inclusive and inviting environment, announces that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Blink's corporate operations and New York and New Jersey locations to PureGym. On November 7, 2024, the Court also approved the sale of Blink's Chicago, Houston, and California locations to an affiliate of JTRE Holdings LLC ("JTRE"). Read More...
Blink Fitness Announces Outcome of Auction
Posted: October 31, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness ("Blink" or the "Company"), the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an inclusive and inviting environment, announces that PureGym has been selected as a winning bidder for a substantial portion of the Company's assets following an auction pursuant to the Company's court-supervised sale process. PureGym, a leading global gym operator, will acquire Blink's corporate operations and a substantial portion of Blink's locations, with a focus on New York and New Jersey. Read More...
