Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Greensboro, North Carolina
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Crunch Fitness today announces the opening of Crunch West Market, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness, Crunch West Market creates a new fitness offering for residents of Greensboro. JF Fitness owns and operates 35 Crunch Fitness locations across the United States, and Crunch West Market will be JF Fitness' fifth location in North Carolina, with plans to open more locations this year. Read More...
World Gym International Announces the Upcoming Opening of its Newest Facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
PINE BROOK, N.J. - World Gym International announces the upcoming opening of its newest location in Pine Brook, New Jersey. Industry veteran, Erik Santiago, is excited to bring a new state of the art 50,000 square-foot family facility to the NJ/NY Metropolitan Area that will cater to World Gym Athletes of all kinds. Read More...
Life Time Opens First Athletic Country Club of 2026 in West Cary (its Fourth in the Raleigh-Cary Market) Further Addressing Rapidly Growing Demand for Healthy Living
Posted: February 10, 2026 in Chains
CARY, N.C. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the opening of its first new athletic country club of 2026 in Cary, North Carolina, as the company continues to expand in highly desirable fast-growing markets demanding premium health and wellness experiences. Life Time Alston Town Center strengthens the company's footprint in the Raleigh-Cary market, benefiting from sustained population growth, a strong economic base and favorable demographic trends. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Expands Central Florida Presence with Plans for Crunch Maitland
Posted: February 6, 2026 in Chains
MAITLAND, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility in Maitland, Florida. The new club is projected to open in 2026. Backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience, the leadership team—Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale—currently operates 93 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with continued expansion happening in Arizona. CR Fitness is on track to operate 110 Crunch Fitness locations nationwide by the end of 2026. Read More...
UFC GYM, the Premium Fitness Brand of the UFC, Officially Enters Mainland China
Posted: February 5, 2026 in Chains
CHENGDU, CHINA - UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, announces that its premium fitness brand, UFC GYM, has officially entered the Mainland China market. The expansion marks a significant milestone in UFC GYM's global growth strategy and its commitment to delivering elite, competition-proven training systems and a performance-driven approach to health and wellness to Chinese consumers. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Apple Valley, Minnesota
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
APPLE VALLEY, MN - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Apple Valley in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The $8 million, 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Apple Valley will create a new fitness offering for residents of Apple Valley. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Plans $50 Million of Capital to Accelerate National Growth and Franchise Expansion
Posted: January 14, 2026 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World Canada is scaling up significantly, announcing a $50 million investment to accelerate its national corporate growth. Guided by an ambitious five-year strategy, the brand will open 25 corporately-owned clubs across Canada while launching its first-ever franchise program. It's a powerful one-two punch that positions and solidifies Fitness World as a major force in the fitness landscape. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Nears 100 Locations with Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dr. Phillips, Florida
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Dr. Phillips, Florida, its 61st location in the state of Florida. This brand-new, 37,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Dr. Phillips for the very first time. Read More...
Life Time Opens Adults-Only Club in Uptown Boca; First Florida Location to Offer Coveted Athletic Reformer Class, CTR
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - With more than 185 locations recognized for elevated wellness and lifestyle experiences, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) opens its sixth Florida destination: Life Time West Boca. The 37,000-square-foot boutique, adults-only club, joins Life Time Boca nearly 25 years after the company's first location debuted in Florida in 2006. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Enters Arizona with Multi-Unit Deal and Eyes Further Expansion
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, has officially entered Arizona with a newly signed three-unit franchise agreement in Scottsdale. The deal marks the first phase of the brand's broader expansion strategy for the Phoenix–Scottsdale metro area, where JETSET anticipates opening 8 – 10 studios in the coming years. Read More...
