Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Equinox Unveils First East Bay Club in Berkeley
Posted: April 6, 2017 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Equinox, the high performance lifestyle leader, announced the opening of its first club in Berkeley, California. Located in close proximity of the world-renowned university, the 30,000-square foot club combines the unparalleled experience that Equinox offers at each of its 87 global locations with touches that feel unmistakably "Berkeley." Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Signs Deal To Develop 70 Studios In The UK
Posted: April 3, 2017 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, a scientifically backed and fast-growing fitness franchise, announced it has signed a master franchise agreement to expand the unique fitness concept in the United Kingdom. The master franchisee, 3 Kings, LLC, has agreed to open 70 studios over the next decade throughout Southern England, including at least 30 studios in London. 3 Kings, LLC will also be taking over three of the four current Orangetheory Fitness studios in the U.K. The company plans to renovate the existing Orangetheory Fitness studios and open an additional three to five new studios within the next 12 months. Read More...
Long Reach Tennis Club Construction Under Way, Bringing New Indoor Courts to Columbia
Posted: March 27, 2017 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Construction on the Long Reach Tennis Club is under way, with the new, state-of-the-art facility expected to open in Columbia by spring 2018. Long Reach Tennis Club will have six climate-controlled courts with viewing areas and hard-court surfaces; cutting-edge lighting technology for enhanced visibility, giving players a better experience; locker rooms with showers; and will be the first Columbia Association (CA) tennis facility with on-site racket stringing service. Read More...
Former MLB Star Alex Rodriguez Secures Development Rights For UFC Gym Franchises Throughout Miami-Dade County
Posted: March 23, 2017 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - UFC GYM announced that former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez has purchased the UFC GYM franchise located in Kendall and secured developmental rights for additional gyms throughout Miami-Dade County. Rodriguez, a three-time MLB American League MVP, fourteen-time All-Star, 2009 World Series Champion and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp., will take ownership of the state’s first signature UFC GYM immediately and schedule a re-grand opening celebration at a date to be determined in the future. Read More...
Brick Bodies Announces the Opening of New State-of-the-Art Health Club in the Historic Rotunda
Posted: March 20, 2017 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Brick Bodies announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art coed health club in the historic Rotunda. With its emphasis on small group training and creative programming, the new 26,270 square-foot health club will be the first of its kind in the Hampden area and will be opening in late May/early June. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New Locations in California, Colorado, Idaho and Illinois
Posted: February 21, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making fitness more enjoyable through unique programming and one-of-a-kind training, announces new franchise locations in Murietta, CA; San Clemente, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Schaumburg, IL and seven new locations in Idaho (Boise Black Eagle, Boise State Street, Caldwell, Eagle, Meridian, Silverstone and Nampa). Read More...
World Gym Starts 2017 With Deals For Over 30 New Gyms
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, had another huge year of growth in 2016, signing deals for more than 30 new gyms. World Gym’s continued expansion includes a mix of new gyms and conversions from existing gyms. Read More...
Blink Fitness Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement
Posted: January 31, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club chain, announced that it has signed a development agreement with franchise industry veteran Dean Panos to open five Blink Fitness locations in Central New York. Panos' clubs will join the more than 70 corporate-owned and operated locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Read More...
Blink Fitness Announces Expansion Throughout Philadelphia
Posted: January 23, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club, announces the company will be expanding its footprint by entering the Philadelphia metro area in 2017. The company is well established in the New York area with more than 50 open locations and 300,000 members. Read More...
Snap Fitness Continues Global Growth With Expansion Into Ireland
Posted: January 23, 2017 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness continues their upward trajectory and worldwide growth with the announcement of a master franchise agreement for Ireland. In the last five years, the fitness provider has signed 18 master franchise agreements, developing a strong foothold in each of these markets. The brand is currently in negotiations to sign master franchise agreements for other countries in 2017. Read More...
