Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
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...
Planet Fitness Announces Three Development Agreements in Florida
Posted: August 6, 2026 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that it has signed three new area development agreements with Ian McClure of Gulf Coast Hotel Management. The agreements will expand Planet Fitness' affordable, high-value and non-intimidating offering to more people along the west coast of Florida. Read More...
STRONG Pilates Accelerates U.S. Expansion with New Studios Across Nine States, Eyes 2027 Growth
Posted: August 5, 2026 in Chains
HERMOSA, BEACH, CA - STRONG Pilates, a global boutique fitness franchise combining Pilates with cardio and strength training, announces its continued U.S. expansion with new studios opening across Boston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Maryland, New York City and Philadelphia throughout 2026, alongside signed franchise agreements that will bring the brand to Miami, Florida; Portland, Oregon; and Charleston, South Carolina in early 2027. Read More...
