Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Wellbridge Bringing New Era in Fitness to Clayton, Missouri
Posted: November 14, 2016 in Chains
DENVER, CO - Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa in Clayton, Missouri is embarking upon a spectacular new era in fitness. As the city plans for a $770 million corporate campus development, Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa will continue to serve as the neighborhood’s heartbeat and do it in style. The existing 35,000 square-foot luxury club will be replaced by a striking 40,000 square-foot athletic club, just steps away from its current entrance. Read More...
World Gym Continues Global Expansion With 13 New Gyms In Third Quarter of 2016
Posted: November 10, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has added 13 new gyms in four countries to the World Gym family in the third quarter. “The World Gym family continues to grow with the addition of 13 new gyms this quarter,” said Guy Cammilleri, Managing Director of World Gym. “Australia, Egypt, Taiwan and the United States all continue to be strong growth markets for us, and we look forward to the addition of even more gyms in Europe and Mexico.” Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Locations In Huntingdon Valley, PA and Columbia, S.C.
Posted: November 1, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces the opening of its newest franchise locations in Huntingdon Valley, PA and Columbia S.C. The Huntingdon Valley location opened for workouts in October and brings its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse community of Montgomery County. Crunch Columbia is anticipated to open for workouts in early 2017. Read More...
New $5.7 Million LA Fitness Signature Club Opens For Memphis Residents
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - LA Fitness is pleased to announce that its new Signature club in Memphis, a 45,000 square foot facility, officially opened for workouts on October 5th, 2016. A grand opening party is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th with complimentary workouts, fitness demonstrations and entertainment. Read More...
UFC Gym Expands Houston Footprint With Pearland Grand Opening On November 5
Posted: October 26, 2016 in Chains
PEARLAND, TX - UFC GYM announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its second location in the Houston area on Saturday, November 5. Located in Pearland, this 9,000 square-foot gym will be open from 9AM – 4PM. “The reception to our gym from the local community has truly been amazing," UFC GYM – Pearland Owner, HaYoung Kim, said. "UFC GYM raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination for Houston fitness enthusiasts and we're excited to show off our features and amenities on Saturday.” Read More...
Life Time Expands In Washington Metro Region With Grand Opening of Gaithersburg Destination
Posted: October 20, 2016 in Chains
GAITHERSBURG, MD - Advancing its commitment to improve the health of communities, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company, announced the opening of its newest destination, Life Time Athletic Gaithersburg, located in the Washinton Metro Region. A ribbon cutting and preview celebration was held on October 20 at 6:00PM. The club will opened for workouts on Friday, October 21 at 4:00AM. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Sale of 100th Franchise This Year
Posted: October 18, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces that it has hit a milestone with the recent sale of the 100th Crunch franchise of 2016. This makes the company one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with well over 600 franchises sold in its first six years and 13 new clubs opening this month alone. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its New Locations In Long Beach and Cerritos, CA
Posted: October 11, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces the opening of two of its newest franchise locations in Long Beach and Cerritos, California. Having opened for workouts earlier this year, Crunch Long Beach and Crunch Cerritos bring their 'No Judgments' philosophies and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to their diverse surrounding communities. Read More...
Equinox Opens Iconic New Hollywood Location
Posted: October 7, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Equinox, the high performance lifestyle leader, announced the opening of Equinox Hollywood, its 24th club in California and 84th club globally. Located in the epicenter of Hollywood's thriving cultural rebirth, Equinox Hollywood is emblematic of the area's evolution from classic entertainment industry destination to high performance living community. An early adopter in the neighborhood's ongoing resurgence, Equinox saw a significant opportunity to serve this particular area of Hollywood, as a new destination for its residents and neighboring communities. Read More...
UFC Gym Announces Exclusive Partnership With Fitspiration Philippines Corporation
Posted: September 20, 2016 in Chains
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - UFC GYM announced an exclusive 10-year partnership with the Fitspiration Philippines Corporation to open 30 locations throughout The Republic of the Philippines. The first signature UFC GYM, scheduled to open in early 2017, will be located in the Glorietta, Makati City section of Manilla. Read More...
