Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Crunch Franchise Announces Second of Five New Locations in Memphis, Tennessee
Posted: September 8, 2022 in Chains
MEMPHIS, TN - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Cordova this winter, the second of five new Memphis Crunch Fitness locations set to open amidst Crunch's rapid and aggressive expansion into this area. Crunch Cordova will be a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment and will be located in a newly renovated space. Crunch Cordova will follow the opening of Crunch White Station this fall, each creating up to 100 new jobs in the community. Read More...
Life Time Expands Portfolio of Luxury Athletic Clubs in New York City with Opening of Iconic One Wall Street Destination; Brooklyn and Midtown Next
Posted: September 8, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time ( NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of Life Time One Wall Street, the first of three athletic club destinations planned to open in New York City by the end of 2022. Located in the iconic One Wall Street Development in the Financial District, the 74,000-square-foot destination covers four floors and features something for everyone from 90 days old to 90 years old. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fargo, North Dakota
Posted: September 1, 2022 in Chains
FARGO, N.D. - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Fargo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Basecamp Fitness Signs Development Agreements to Add Seven Studios
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Basecamp Fitness, an emerging fitness franchise concept, announces the signing of franchise development agreements to bring seven units to Boston, Kansas City and Minneapolis-St. Paul. Basecamp Fitness's latest growth comes on the heels of the brand's recent announcement to enter Florida with a 20-unit development agreement in partnership with long-time Anytime Fitness franchisees. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Laredo, Texas
Posted: August 17, 2022 in Chains
LAREDO, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the expansion in Texas with the Grand Opening of Crunch Laredo, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Laredo. Crunch Fitness Laredo is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Life Time Opens Rooftop Beach Club, Full-Service Spa and Cafe in Downtown Palm Beach Gardens
Posted: August 11, 2022 in Chains
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Shopping at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens takes on a new spin as Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, opens its four-story, 136,000 square-foot Life Time Palm Beach Gardens athletic country club. The new location marks the company's fourth in South Florida as it continues its expansion and will be followed by the opening of Life Time Miami at The Falls in early 2023. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Memphis, Tennessee Expansion
Posted: August 9, 2022 in Chains
MEMPHIS, TN - Crunch Franchise announces it will be expanding throughout the Memphis trade area with its first location being placed in White Station. Crunch White Station will be a $5 million, 50,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch White Station will be the largest gym in Memphis. Construction has already begun, and this location is scheduled to open this fall. Crunch Fitness White Station is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, the fastest growing franchisee in the Crunch system, and owns locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Deal for CycleBar in Japan
Posted: August 9, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for CycleBar, the world’s largest indoor cycling brand. The agreement, signed with Xponential’s Master Franchisee for Club Pilates in Japan, gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license at least 30 CycleBar studios in Japan over the next 10 years. Read More...
Regymen Fitness Sets Sights on Little Rock for Expansion
Posted: August 4, 2022 in Chains
LITTLE ROCK, AK - Regymen Fitness, a boutique gym offering an array of workouts with the technology to support its success, announces their plans to expand into the Little Rock market. Regymen Fitness currently has 20 locations throughout North America. Read More...
Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe Announce New Location in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted: July 25, 2022 in Chains
TULSA, OK - Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe announce the planned opening of a new $4.5 million, 30,000-square foot, 24/7 gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The modern, expansive club will begin pre-selling memberships this winter. Read More...

