Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, November 12th, 2026
Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Services (HWLS) Opens Wellness Center
Posted: October 8, 2026 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - World-class and elevating once again! The Banner House at T Bar M Racquet Club in Dallas Texas is celebrating the opening of the club's comprehensive medical wellness and human performance center called ‘Banner Wellness.’ A project that has been in the making for years, the vision is coming to life! All things longevity and optimization are part of our offerings. Led by the finest doctors, nurses and nation’s top talent, highly skilled and acclaimed service providers are ready to improve people’s lives. Powered by the experts at HWLS and Club Wellness Advisors. Read More...
Life Time Announces Plans for New Urban Athletic Club with Panoramic Harbor Views at Boston’s Commonwealth Pier
Posted: October 6, 2026 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Life Time, (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces plans to open a new athletic club and social wellness destination at Commonwealth Pier in late 2027. The club will be Life Time's eighth in the Greater Boston market since debuting in 2015 and will bring its distinctive healthy way of life ecosystem to one of the country's most dynamic waterfront neighborhoods. Read More...
Workout Anytime to Open New 24/7 Fitness Center in Erwin
Posted: September 30, 2026 in Chains
ERWIN, TN - Workout Anytime, a 24/7 fitness concept focused on results-driven training and accessible wellness, is expanding its Tennessee footprint with a new location. The new 8,500-square-foot facility will provide the community with convenient access to fitness and wellness resources while creating approximately 20 local jobs. Read More...
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...
