Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Crunch Franchisees to Honor 9/11 First Responders with Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance
Posted: September 8, 2026 in Chains
ORLANDO and TAMPA, FL - This year, in observance of the 25th Anniversary of September 11th, across the United States, Crunch franchisees are coming together to honor 9/11 First Responders with the Stair Climb Challenge Remembrance. This event serves as a powerful tribute to responders who bravely served on that tragic day in 2001 and those who continue to protect and serve their communities today. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Introduces the Next Evolution of Crunch Select, a Premium Fitness Concept Designed to Elevate the Member Experience
Posted: August 20, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing and most innovative fitness brands, announces the next evolution of Crunch Select, the company's premium franchise concept that delivers an elevated Crunch experience to new markets. The reimagined concept features boutique-inspired studios, enhanced recovery experiences, top-tier amenities and refined finishes, all while staying true to Crunch's 'No Judgments' philosophy. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Group Nears 65 Clubs in Florida with Crunch Maitland Opening
Posted: August 17, 2026 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, announces the opening of Crunch Maitland, its 63rd location in Florida, on Thursday, August 20. The new 43,000-square-foot Crunch Fitness club represents a $5 million investment in the community and brings Crunch's latest 3.0 club experience to the Orlando area. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings Premier Fitness Destination to Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Posted: August 11, 2026 in Chains
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The $5 million, 37,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in early 2027, with presale starting this fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion, Crunch Fort Walton Beach will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Fort Walton Beach area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee to Bring 20 New Clubs to Phoenix by 2027
Posted: July 21, 2026 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Southwest Fitness Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of CR Fitness Holdings, is expanding Crunch Fitness' presence in the Phoenix market with five new clubs currently in presale and plans to open 20 locations across the region by the end of 2027. Read More...
CR Fitness Holdings Earns Six Awards at 2026 Crunch Convention
Posted: July 13, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, one of the largest and fastest growing franchise groups of Crunch Fitness, was recognized with six awards at the 2026 Crunch Fitness Convention this June in San Antonio, Texas, honoring excellence in operations, leadership, growth and member experience. CR Fitness Holdings continues to expand under an experienced leadership team focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Record-Breaking Year at 2026 Global Franchise Convention Under New CEO Leadership
Posted: June 25, 2026 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gym brands, welcomed more than 700 franchisees, partners and team members from across its growing global network to San Antonio for its 2026 Crunch Global Franchise Convention, the largest gathering in company history, to celebrate a milestone year of record growth and brand expansion. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Appoints Chequan Lewis Chief Executive Officer; Jim Rowley Named Executive Chairman
Posted: June 22, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lewis succeeds Jim Rowley, who has transitioned to Executive Chairman. The leadership transition was announced at the opening of the company's 2026 Global Franchise Convention in San Antonio, the largest gathering in Crunch's history. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches Crunch Reform Pilates, Bringing Boutique Reformer Pilates to the Mainstream Gym Experience
Posted: June 10, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price (HVLP) gyms, announces the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates, a new reformer Pilates studio concept designed to bring one of the fitness industry's fastest-growing boutique modalities into the accessible mainstream gym environment without the premium price tag. Launching across 20 locations in California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado and Michigan, Crunch's Reform Pilates group fitness class combines a hands-on, instructor-led class experience with integrated virtual guidance, delivering a modernized Pilates offering built for today's fitness consumer and gym-goer. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchise Group CR Fitness Holdings Announces Organizational Restructuring
Posted: June 3, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, a leading Crunch Fitness franchise group announces its new organizational structure to better align its operations within its current and future growth markets across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Arizona. Three subsidiaries will be formed and led by industry veterans who will oversee the day-to-day operations of 95 current CR Fitness open club locations (and counting), its 6,000 team members and over 1,000,000 members served across the divisions' respective markets. Read More...
