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Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Posted: August 5, 2021 in Chains

MURFREESBORO, TN - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming winter 2021 opening of Crunch Murfreesboro, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities nestled in the community. Crunch Murfreesboro is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas. This will be their 19th location nationwide and their second in Tennessee. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Second Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 30, 2021 in Chains

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2022 opening of Crunch Tyrone, a 25,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities nestled in the St. Petersburg community. Crunch Tyrone is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. This is the second Crunch facility they are opening in St. Petersburg. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Stuart, Florida
Posted: July 26, 2021 in Chains

STUART, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming Spring 2022 opening of Crunch Stuart, a 38,060-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in southeast Florida. Crunch Stuart will be located in a renovated space that was formerly a Stein Mart department store. Crunch Stuart is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who together have opened 32 Crunch clubs and have 16 more currently in development. Read More...

Mountainside Fitness Announces the Opening of Its 19th Location on September 4th in East Mesa, Arizona
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains

MESA, AZ - Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce the opening of its 19th Valley location. The new East Mesa location will officially open on Saturday, September 4, 2021. With more than 40,000-square-feet, the new Cadence location will boast three separate group fitness studios, an increased cardio platform and a strength floor with an outside workout area, as well as a large childcare area, well-appointed locker rooms and M Café among other amenities. Read More...

Blink Fitness Continues Illinois Expansion with New Gym in North Riverside
Posted: July 19, 2021 in Chains

RIVERSIDE, IL - Residents in North Riverside seeking a new fitness option will soon be able to enjoy a premium-quality, affordable fitness experience, as Blink Fitness will open a new gym in the state of Illinois. The club will open the doors to its much-anticipated location on Monday, July 26. Blink Fitness North Riverside will feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, body weight training and more. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2021 opening of Crunch St. Petersburg, a 40,280-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Crunch St. Petersburg is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces Hollywood Studio Opening With Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather to Host
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains

LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, has announced the Grand Opening of its Hollywood Studio, hosted by Mayweather himself. Grand Opening activities include a red-carpet event and the opportunity to train with Mayweather in their signature fitness and boxing classes held throughout the day. The Studio will open on July 24, 2021. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posted: July 7, 2021 in Chains

FORT COLLINS, CO - Crunch Franchise announces the November 2021 opening of Crunch Fort Collins, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Colorado. Crunch Fort Collins is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 18 additional Crunch locations nationwide for Fitness Ventures. The new Crunch will be located in a renovated space formerly occupied by Miramont Fitness, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Read More...

Life Time Athletic Resort Experience Opens at Northshore Mall in Massachusetts
Posted: July 2, 2021 in Chains

BOSTON, MA - As shopping centers continue their evolution to meet the changing lifestyle needs of consumers, Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is bringing its luxury athletic resort experience as a new major tenant to Northshore Mall, a Simon property, located in Peabody, MA. Life Time Northshore is open now as a first-of-its-kind destination in the Greater Boston area with three floors covering 120,000-square-feet all related to health, exercise, wellness and community, along with an expansive outdoor aquatic center complete with a leisure pool, water slides, spa, resort-style seating and a bistro. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Auburn, Alabama
Posted: July 1, 2021 in Chains

AUBURN, AL - Crunch Franchise announces the November 2021 opening of Crunch Auburn, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Alabama's fastest-growing metropolitan area. The new location will be located in a renovated space that combines an old Office Depot and Pier One in the Market Square Shopping Center. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Auburn will offer top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, a training area with indoor turf, group fitness and cycling studios, HydroMassage chairs, tanning beds, sunless spray options, Kids Crunch and more. Read More...

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