Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Expands in North Little Rock, Arkansas with New Crunch 3.0 Gym
Posted: August 4, 2026 in Chains
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch North Little Rock in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The $5 million, 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch North Little Rock will create a new fitness offering for residents of North Little Rock. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Adds 40 New Territories to Growth Pipeline
Posted: July 31, 2026 in Chains
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leading modern Pilates franchise, announces significant development deals and strong systemwide sales coming out of the first half of the year. This includes signing a total of 40 new territories and 17 new franchise owners, bringing its total footprint to 204 territories, with 89 open studios and 70 in development. This notable growth comes alongside $26 million in systemwide sales. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee to Bring 20 New Clubs to Phoenix by 2027
Posted: July 21, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Southwest Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, is expanding Crunch Fitness' presence in the Phoenix market with five new clubs currently in presale and plans to open 20 locations across the region by the end of 2027. Read More...
VASA Fitness Opens New Green Bay Club, Bringing Premium Fitness, Recovery and Wellness Amenities to Northeast Wisconsin
Posted: July 15, 2026 in Chains
GREEN BAY, WI - VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness operators, will officially open its newest Wisconsin location in Green Bay on Saturday, August 15. The new East Town club is VASA’s 73rd location nationwide and fourth in Wisconsin, expanding access to affordable, full-service fitness for residents across Northeast Wisconsin. Read More...
VASA Fitness Opens New Green Bay Club, Bringing Premium Fitness, Recovery and Wellness Amenities to Northeast Wisconsin
Posted: July 13, 2026 in Chains
GREENBAY, WI - VASA Fitness, one of the nation’s fastest-growing fitness operators, will officially open its newest Wisconsin location on Saturday, August 15 in Green Bay. The new East Town club is VASA’s 73rd location nationwide and fourth in Wisconsin, expanding access to affordable, full-service fitness for residents across Northeast Wisconsin. Read More...
Life Time Opens New Athletic Country Club at Brea Mall; Tenth California Location and Fourth in Orange County
Posted: July 9, 2026 in Chains
BREA, CA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has opened its highly anticipated Life Time Brea Athletic Country Club, in North Orange County, marking the 10th destination in California. Located at Brea Mall, the new club expands Life Time's Orange County presence while reinforcing the company's role as a leading anchor within leading retail and lifestyle environments. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates to Open First New Hampshire Studio This Summer
Posted: July 7, 2026 in Chains
EXETER, N.H. - BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, announces it will open its first studio in The Granite State, located in Exeter, New Hampshire. The grand opening is scheduled for Monday, August 10, pending construction timelines. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Kissimmee, Florida
Posted: July 1, 2026 in Chains
KISSIMMEE, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Kissimmee West in Kissimmee, Florida. The $5 million, 37,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter, with pre-sale already underway. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, Crunch Kissimmee West will create a new fitness offering for residents of Kissimmee. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Enters Nevada with Three-Unit Franchise Agreement
Posted: June 30, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is officially expanding into Nevada. Entrepreneurs and husband-and-wife duo Melinda Swan and David Milheim have signed an agreement to bring three new studios to the Las Vegas area, marking the brand's first-ever entry into the state, with the first targeted to open in spring 2027. Read More...
PVOLVE Expands Footprint Across Key Markets with Two New Franchise Locations
Posted: June 30, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - PVOLVE, the fitness method redefining wellness through functional movement, continues to attract ambitious entrepreneurs eager to introduce its science-backed approach to strength, mobility and longevity to their communities. PVOLVE's latest expansion builds on that moment, accelerating the brand's growth and strengthening its presence in key markets. Read More...
