Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Springfield, Missouri
Posted: September 18, 2026 in Chains
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Springfield in Springfield, Missouri. The $5 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in late 2026, with pre-sales beginning late 2026 as well. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch Springfield will create a new fitness offering for residents of Springfield. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destinations to Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Posted: September 9, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Benbrook and Crunch Burleson in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The brand new $12 million, 27,000-40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities will open doors soon, with pre-sale now underway. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Southwest Fitness Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, Crunch Benbrook and Crunch Burleson will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. 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...
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...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Group Nears 65 Clubs in Florida with Crunch Maitland Opening
Posted: August 17, 2026 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, announces the opening of Crunch Maitland, its 63rd location in Florida, on Thursday, August 20. The new 43,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness club represents a $5 million investment in the community and brings Crunch's latest 3.0 club experience to the Orlando area. Read More...
Club Pilates Expands Global Footprint Past 1,500 Studios, Widening Gap as Industry Leader
Posted: August 13, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, part of the Xponential Fitness family and the world's largest Pilates brand by number of studios, is celebrating a new milestone of 1,500 studios nationally and internationally, reaffirming its position as a global Pilates leader. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates to Celebrate Milestone 100th Opening in Home State of Texas
Posted: August 13, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, announces the opening of its 100th studio nationwide in its home state of Texas. The opening marks a full-circle moment for the brand, taking place in the very market where the franchise began. Read More...
STRONG Pilates Accelerates Global Momentum With Expansion Into Central and Eastern Europe; Announces Master Franchise Partnership With Xtreme Brands
Posted: August 12, 2026 in Chains
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - STRONG Pilates, the global fitness franchise combining Pilates, cardio and strength training, announces a Master Franchise partnership with Poland's leading wellness franchise operator, Xtreme Brands, to drive expansion across Central and Eastern Europe. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posted: August 11, 2026 in Chains
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The $5 million, 37,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in early 2027, with presale starting this fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, Crunch Fort Walton Beach will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Fort Walton Beach area. Read More...
