Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Crunch Franchise Announces Its New Location In Santa Maria, CA
Posted: September 15, 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 a new franchise location in Santa Maria, CA. Open for workouts since spring 2016, Crunch Santa Maria brings its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the active surrounding community. The 20,000 square-foot facility boasts 60+ pieces of state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, more than 80,000 combined pounds of free weights, tanning and HydroMassage, full-service locker rooms complete with showers and changing rooms and a functional training area. The gym will be operated by General Manager Jay Moha and partner Nathan Groskreutz. Read More...
CorePower Yoga Announces New York City Launch
Posted: August 31, 2016 in Chains
DENVER, CO - CorePower Yoga, America's leading yoga brand that roots an intensely physical workout in the mindfulness of yoga, announces the opening of its first New York City location. Opening in early 2017, New Yorkers will now have access to CorePower Yoga's unique mind-body practice that turns stress into sweat. The new studio, located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, will mark CorePower Yoga's entry into the Tri-State area and round out its 150+ locations in close to 100 cities across the country. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Athens, Georgia
Posted: August 30, 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 in Athens, Georgia. Anticipated to open in the fall of 2016, Crunch Athens will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse and spirited community. Read More...
UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and UFC Featherweight Cub Swanson Set To Open UFC Gym In Costa Mesa
Posted: August 24, 2016 in Chains
SANTA ANA, CA - UFC GYM announced that it has collaborated with UFC Middleweight Champion, Michael Bisping, and UFC Featherweight, Cub Swanson, to open a new signature gym in Costa Mesa, California. Slated to open later this year, the 18,000 square-foot gym will be located in Costa Mesa. Read More...
LA Fitness Announces New Location In Glendale, Arizona
Posted: August 3, 2016 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - LA Fitness is excited to announce the opening of a new health club in Glendale that opened Monday, August 1. Located on the northeast corner of 59th and Peoria Avenues, the new gym is currently accepting applications online for both full time and part time positions. LA Fitness will close their existing Peoria location and relocate members to the new Glendale space. The two clubs are less than two miles from each other. Read More...
UFC Gym Norfolk Celebrates Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6
Posted: August 2, 2016 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - UFC GYM announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its location in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, August 6 in Norfolk. The gym will be open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with events throughout the day. “The reception to our gym from the local community has truly been amazing," said UFC GYM Norfolk Franchise Owner, Lee Holland. "This gym raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination in Hampton Roads and we're excited to show off all the features and amenities to the local community at our Grand Opening.” Read More...
World Gym Coming to Nashville’s North Gulch Building
Posted: July 27, 2016 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - The North Gulch building, formerly home to Music City Auction, is being converted into World Gym Music City, the first Nashville location under that global fitness center brand. Gulch resident Johnny Wilkins will own the 25,000-square-foot gym, which is expected to open next year. The expansion is the latest for World Gym International, a global brand for bodybuilding and "seriously fun fitness" that added 11 gyms worldwide in the recent second quarter. Read More...
World Gym Continues Global Growth With 11 New Gyms in Second Quarter of 2016
Posted: July 19, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, added 11 more gyms to the World Gym family in the second quarter. “The World Gym brand continues its exciting global expansion. Taiwan, Australia, Mexico and South America have all been strong growth areas for us this quarter and we are expecting to announce even more development in Europe, Mexico and the United States in the coming months, said Joyce J. Cammilleri, Chair of World Gym International. “Our current franchisees are reporting more success than ever, thanks in part to our new marketing support programs and flexible business models that help our franchisees increase their bottom line." Read More...
Planet Fitness Scheduled to Open Second Club in Columbus, Georgia
Posted: July 18, 2016 in Chains
COLUMBUS, GA - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, announced plans to open its second location in Columbus, GA. The club is scheduled to open by mid-August. The new 20,000 square-foot Planet Fitness will offer an extensive selection of the latest cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, stair climbers and stationary bikes, each connected to its own HDTV; state of the art strength equipment for both upper and lower body, a 30-Minute Express Circuit and luxurious locker rooms with day lockers and showers. The club will also feature a PF Black Card Spa, with multi-level tanning, HydroMassage beds and lounges as well as reclining massage chairs. Unlimited fitness training is also included in all memberships at no additional charge. Read More...
Life Time Continues Expansion In Greater Boston Area With Opening of MetroWest Destination
Posted: July 14, 2016 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - 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 Boston MetroWest. A ribbon cutting and preview celebration was held on July 14 at 6:00PM. The club opened for workouts for Founder's Members on Friday, July 15 at 4:00AM and to all members on Tuesday, July 19. Read More...
