Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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StretchLab Reaches New Heights with Opening of 400th Studio
Posted: November 29, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - StretchLab, a global leader in assisted stretching, announces the opening of its 400th location, StretchLab University Village in Colorado Springs. The franchise's 400th studio opens just 8 months after its 300th open studio milestone, with the brand having opened a location every three days in 2023. Having secured over 900 signed franchise agreements, StretchLab also has many more studios in development around the globe. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Debuts New Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina Orangetheory Fitness Studio
Posted: November 27, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces it will open a new studio in the Uptown area of Charlotte, North Carolina. This new venture magnifies Empire's established footprint in Charlotte, elevating their portfolio to a total of 16 local studios. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Chains
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Wesley Chapel, a $5 million, 30,537-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 58 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Wesley Chapel will be the 21st location to open in the Tampa Bay region. CR Fitness currently has six more locations set to open in 2023, with a goal of reaching 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
Fitness Connection Expands its Reach to Georgia with New Clubs in Stone Mountain and Morrow
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Fitness Connection, a leading fitness chain renowned for its high-value gym experience at an affordable price, announces its expansion into the Georgia market with the opening of its first two clubs in Stone Mountain and Morrow. The state-of-the-art facilities, set to open their doors in early 2024, promise to be "Your GYM Come True™" and are the first Fitness Connection locations slated to launch in Georgia. Read More...
Amped Fitness Announces Grand Opening of Five New Locations Across Florida
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Amped Fitness, no stranger to the game in the fitness industry, announces the grand opening dates of five brand new locations across Florida. These former fitness centers were acquired earlier this year and have since undergone a 360' renovation to live up to the unparalleled Amped Fitness standard and design. Read More...
Life Time Shenandoah Debuts, Company’s 13th Athletic Country Club and 3rd Life Time Work in Houston
Posted: November 10, 2023 in Chains
SHENANDOAH, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, continues its expansion with the opening of Life Time Shenandoah and Life Time Work Shenandoah, the Company's 13th athletic country club destination and third premium coworking location in Houston. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Richland Hills, Texas
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch North Richland Hills, a $5 million, 32,710-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch North Richland Hills is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by UFC FIT. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Burlington Life Time Living Opens as Market’s First Integrated Luxury Apartment Residences Focused on Comprehensive Health and Wellness
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Chains
BURLINGTON, MA - Life Time (NYSE:LTH) is bringing its one-of-a-kind Life Time Living experience to the greater Boston area with the opening of Life Time Living Burlington. Life Time partnered with Nordblom Company to complete the vibrant, 13-acre community, a 167-unit residential complex, located adjacent to Life Time's Burlington athletic county club. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Oklahoma City
Posted: November 1, 2023 in Chains
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Quail Springs, an $8 million, 50,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Quail Springs is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch system. The Undefeated Tribe currently operates numerous locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with many more in development. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Urbandale, Iowa
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Chains
URBANDALE, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2023 opening of Crunch Urbandale, a 43,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Urbandale is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Urbandale will be the 43rd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Iowa. Read More...
