Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Xponential Fitness Signs Largest Development Deal in Company’s History with Riser Fitness
Posted: April 20, 2026 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, a leading curator of globally and nationally recognized boutique health and wellness brands, announces the signing of its largest multi-unit agreement in the company’s history. Riser Fitness has obtained the remaining territories in six states and has agreed to open 127 Club Pilates studios over the next five years. Read More...
UFC GYM to Launch Seven Locations in Spain as Part of Major Expansion
Posted: April 9, 2026 in Chains
MADRID, SPAIN - UFC GYM, a global fitness brand inspired by the training of UFC athletes, will enter the Spanish market with seven locations, marking a significant step in the brand's continued international growth. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to San Rafael, California
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
SAN RAFAEL, CA - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Rafael in San Rafael, California. The $4 million, 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Nor Cal Crunchers, LLC, Crunch San Rafael will be locatedacross the Golden Gate Bridge and the Richmond Bridge, creating a new fitness offering for residents of San Rafael. Read More...
Life Time Debuts First Luxury Athletic Country Club in Idaho, Bringing a 135,000-Square-Foot Wellness Destination to the Boise Area
Posted: April 8, 2026 in Chains
EAGLE, ID - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), a national health and wellness lifestyle brand, announces the grand opening of Life Time Eagle. The opening marks the company's first athletic country club in the state of Idaho and introduces a new wellness destination to the greater Boise region, with additional Idaho locations, including Meridian, planned over the coming years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Posted: April 6, 2026 in Chains
COEUR D'ALENE, ID - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in the fall of this year, with pre-sales beginning this summer. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee, Fit Fusion, Crunch Coeur d'Alene will create a new fitness offering for residents of North Idaho. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
FORT WAYNE, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Venture, LLC, Crunch Fort Wayne, the $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this summer, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Fort Wayne. Crunch Fort Wayne will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gyms to Four Locations Across Southeast Michigan
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
LIVONIA, MI - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Livonia, Crunch Chesterfield, Crunch Grand Blanc and Crunch Rochester Hills in Southeast Michigan. Each location will be a $5 million, 30,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, with openings beginning in April 2026 and continuing into the fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Primetime Fitness, LLC, the four locations will expand fitness options for residents across Southeast Michigan. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Expands Chicagoland Footprint with 18-Location Pipeline Across the Region
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is rapidly expanding its presence in the Chicago market with 18 confirmed locations in development across the region. From Naperville to Libertyville and throughout Chicago, the brand has signed multiple multi-unit and single-unit agreements, establishing Chicago as a key Midwest growth market and a cornerstone of its national expansion strategy. Read More...
RD Management Announces LA Fitness Under Construction at Tampa RITHM
Posted: March 6, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - RD Management announces that LA Fitness is officially under construction at Tampa RITHM, delivering a 29,944-square-foot, state-of-the-art, full-service sports club to the transformative mixed-use redevelopment in Tampa. The new club is scheduled to open in 2026. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Fitness Announces Hudson Square Club, Continuing Its 30-Year Legacy in New York City
Posted: March 5, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers Fitness, the New York-born fitness and wellness brand that has helped shape how New Yorkers move, connect and live well for more than 30 years, announces the upcoming opening of Chelsea Piers Fitness Hudson Square. Slated to open in the second half of 2026, this new club marks the next chapter in the brand's thoughtful, community-driven expansion across New York City. Read More...
