Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Rumble Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Australia
Posted: September 22, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Rumble, the boxing-inspired boutique fitness brand, announced it has recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Australia, which provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 100 Rumble studios to potential franchisees in the country over the next five years. Rumble is the newest brand to join the Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) portfolio, which is a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across a variety of verticals with 1,839 studios open worldwide as of June 30, 2021. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in West Cobb, Georgia
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Chains
WEST COBB, GA - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming June 2022 opening of Crunch West Cobb, a 32,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment nestled in the heart of Marietta, Georgia. Crunch West Cobb is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. The Crunch team currently owns and operates 34 locations in Florida and Atlanta. Read More...
World Gym International Adds Franchises in Two New Texas Markets
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has big plans for Texas. World Gym has signed franchise agreements for brand new gyms in Kyle and Cleburne, Texas. The two new gyms join World Gyms in Ingram Park in San Antonio, Beaumont, North Dowlen, Texas City, Burleson and a previously announced gym in Houston. World Gym Kyle will be owned and operated by Leyon Greene, a former professor of meteorology who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to go into business for himself while doing something he loved. Greene is currently scouting locations for his World Gym and hopes to be open in just a few months. Read More...
VASA Fitness Expands to Wisconsin and Illinois Later This Year
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Chains
DENVER, CO - VASA Fitness has announced it will open three new clubs in Illinois and Wisconsin between November 2021 and January 2022, the first in these states. VASA’s clubs in Illinois will be located in Villa Park and Joliet. VASA’s first Wisconsin location will be located in New Berlin. VASA is actively hiring team members for these new locations. VASA employees get to work in a fun, uplifting environment, helping make positive changes in members’ lives every day. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New “Judgement Free” Club In Elizabethton, Tennessee
Posted: September 8, 2021 in Chains
ELIZABETHTON, TN - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced the grand opening for its new club in Elizabethton on Wednesday, September 15. The grand opening will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 PM with the Planet Fitness team, representatives from the Elizabethton Carter County Chamber of Commerce and local officials. The new club offers state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, numerous flat screen televisions, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers and more. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New Location in Parrish, Florida
Posted: August 27, 2021 in Chains
PARRISH, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming spring 2023 opening of Crunch Parrish, a 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities on the western coast of Florida. Crunch Parrish is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have built more than 120 Crunch clubs. They currently own and operate 32 Crunch locations with 10+ more in development across the east coast. Read More...
EoS Fitness Kicks Operations into High Gear, Opens Three New Gyms this Month
Posted: August 26, 2021 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - With a growing population across the country prioritizing health and overall wellness, people are increasingly seeking forward-thinking fitness centers with comprehensive offerings that go beyond the basics to help them reach their fitness and wellness goals. EoS Fitness is answering this call and raising the bar for gymgoers of all levels with the opening of three new signature High Value, Low Price gyms in three different states this month. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Chains
MECHANICSBURG, PA - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming October 2021 opening of Crunch Mechanicsburg, a $4 million, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in the West Shore region of Pennsylvania. Crunch Mechanicsburg is owned by fitness industry veteran Chad Smith. Read More...
RSG Group Announces New Concept Fitness Club ‘HEIMAT’
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - RSG Group, a global leader in the fitness and lifestyle sector, announces the launch of its concept fitness club, HEIMAT. Set to unveil its global flagship location in Los Angeles later this year, HEIMAT will redefine the fitness lifestyle for the modern sophisticate with a holistic day-to-night fitness, wellness, culinary and cultural concept all under one roof. Read More...
Life Time Opens First of its Kind, 1.2-Million-Square-Foot, Live, Work, Play, Stay Development in Coral Gables
Posted: August 11, 2021 in Chains
CORAL GABLES, FL - For busy, health-minded, highly discerning consumers seeking the ultimate in convenience and luxury, Life Time Coral Gables, will transform healthy living as they know it. Conceptualized by Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, the more than $500 million, 14-story, 1.2 million-square-foot development seamlessly integrates where consumers live, work, play and stay as a first-of-its-kind destination centered around the Company's iconic athletic resort. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Expand Global Footprint In Mexico
Posted: August 9, 2021 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Fitness Para Todos, S. de. R.L. de C.V. ("FPT"), to accelerate growth and dramatically expand its footprint in Mexico with the development of a minimum of 80 new stores over the next five years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Posted: August 5, 2021 in Chains
MURFREESBORO, TN - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming winter 2021 opening of Crunch Murfreesboro, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities nestled in the community. Crunch Murfreesboro is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas. This will be their 19th location nationwide and their second in Tennessee. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Second Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 30, 2021 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Tyrone, a 25,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities nestled in the St. Petersburg community. Crunch Tyrone is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. This is the second Crunch facility they are opening in St. Petersburg. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Stuart, Florida
Posted: July 26, 2021 in Chains
STUART, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2022 opening of Crunch Stuart, a 38,060-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in southeast Florida. Crunch Stuart will be located in a renovated space that was formerly a Stein Mart department store. Crunch Stuart is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who together have opened 32 Crunch clubs and have 16 more currently in development. Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Announces the Opening of Its 19th Location on September 4th in East Mesa, Arizona
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
MESA, AZ - Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce the opening of its 19th Valley location. The new East Mesa location will officially open on Saturday, September 4, 2021. With more than 40,000-square-feet, the new Cadence location will boast three separate group fitness studios, an increased cardio platform and a strength floor with an outside workout area, as well as a large childcare area, well-appointed locker rooms and M Café among other amenities. Read More...
Blink Fitness Continues Illinois Expansion with New Gym in North Riverside
Posted: July 19, 2021 in Chains
RIVERSIDE, IL - Residents in North Riverside seeking a new fitness option will soon be able to enjoy a premium-quality, affordable fitness experience, as Blink Fitness will open a new gym in the state of Illinois. The club will open the doors to its much-anticipated location on Monday, July 26. Blink Fitness North Riverside will feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, body weight training and more. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2021 opening of Crunch St. Petersburg, a 40,280-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Crunch St. Petersburg is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces Hollywood Studio Opening With Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather to Host
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, has announced the Grand Opening of its Hollywood Studio, hosted by Mayweather himself. Grand Opening activities include a red-carpet event and the opportunity to train with Mayweather in their signature fitness and boxing classes held throughout the day. The Studio will open on July 24, 2021. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posted: July 7, 2021 in Chains
FORT COLLINS, CO - Crunch Franchise announces the November 2021 opening of Crunch Fort Collins, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Colorado. Crunch Fort Collins is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 18 additional Crunch locations nationwide for Fitness Ventures. The new Crunch will be located in a renovated space formerly occupied by Miramont Fitness, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Read More...
Life Time Athletic Resort Experience Opens at Northshore Mall in Massachusetts
Posted: July 2, 2021 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - As shopping centers continue their evolution to meet the changing lifestyle needs of consumers, Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is bringing its luxury athletic resort experience as a new major tenant to Northshore Mall, a Simon property, located in Peabody, MA. Life Time Northshore is open now as a first-of-its-kind destination in the Greater Boston area with three floors covering 120,000-square-feet all related to health, exercise, wellness and community, along with an expansive outdoor aquatic center complete with a leisure pool, water slides, spa, resort-style seating and a bistro. Read More...
