Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Life Time NoHo Opens as New York Expansion Continues
Posted: May 13, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands that continues to shape the way consumers move, work and live, digitally and physically, has opened its third New York City location in less than six months, and fourth in the city, as it continues to bring its Healthy Way of Life philosophy to New Yorkers. Life Time is investing in New York City with plans to bring six new clubs to the city by the end of 2022, despite industry bankruptcies and permanent fitness location closures as an outcome of the pandemic. Read More...
EoS Fitness Opens Its Largest Gym in Utah
Posted: April 28, 2021 in Chains
TAYLORSVILLE, UT - With warm Utah summer days right around the corner and optimism blooming around a return to normalcy, EoS Fitness is opening the doors to its ninth location in the state, providing Utahns with the premium experience residents have come to expect from the High-Value, Low-Price gym. Read More...
EoS Fitness Opens Brand-New Gym in Los Angeles
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - After nearly a year of closures for gyms across the state, EoS Fitness is thrilled to grow its presence in California, opening the doors to its brand-new gym in Hawaiian Gardens as Los Angeles residents return to fitness centers to tackle their mental and physical wellness goals. Read More...
PF Growth Partners Making California Debut
Posted: April 12, 2021 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC (PFGP), an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going to “The Golden State.” In June, the Timonium, Maryland-based group is scheduled to open its first California gym in San Bruno, bringing its portfolio to 70 U.S. clubs and six Australian clubs. The 11,996-square-foot San Bruno club will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more. Read More...
YogaSix Opens 100th Studio, Flows Past 500 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: March 24, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the fast-growing boutique yoga brand backed by Xponential Fitness announced it has opened its 100th studio overall and surpassed over 500 signed franchise agreements. Even during a challenging year, YogaSix continues to prove its value to consumers, evidenced by growth with 56 new studios opened since the beginning of 2020 and the onboarding of dozens of new franchisees to continue that momentum. Read More...
Blink Fitness to Add Fourth Houston Gym Location in Northline
Posted: March 22, 2021 in Chains
NORTHLINE, TX - Residents and commuters in Northline seeking a new fitness option will soon be able to enjoy a premium-quality, affordable fitness experience, as Blink Fitness will open in Northline on April 2, 2021. The new gym will span more than 14,000 square feet. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in San Jose, California
Posted: March 11, 2021 in Chains
SAN JOSE, CA - Crunch Franchise has announced the April 2021 opening of a 37,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in San Jose, California. The Crunch San Jose location is the fifth for Bay Area Crunchers LLC, led by Brian Calegari and will be managed by Oscar Munguia. Read More...
UFC GYM Set To Open New UFC FIT Locations In Las Vegas
Posted: March 11, 2021 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, has announced that its new fitness concept, UFC FIT, will open two new locations in Las Vegas this month. The two locations represent the second and third UFC FIT concept gyms to open in the United States, following the grand opening of the first location in Puyallup, Washington, in January. Read More...
VASA Fitness to Open Three New Clubs In High-Growth Markets In March 2021
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Chains
DENVER, CO - VASA Fitness has announced plans to open three new clubs in March in high-growth markets where its fitness brand is already very strong. VASA will open brand new clubs and celebrate with safe grand opening events in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, Herriman, Utah on March 13 and Westminster, Colorado on March 15. Read More...
Club Pilates Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Australia
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the largest Pilates brand, has announced the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement in Australia, which gives the Master Franchisee the right to license at least 50 studios to potential franchisees in the country over the next decade. Read More...

