Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Crunch Fitness Recognized for Outstanding Franchising Achievements
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, has been recognized for ongoing success with a prestigious award and acknowledgment, including The Zor Awards, an exclusive program by Franchise Times designed to answer the question "What is the best franchise to buy?" and Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 10+ Club, honoring an elite group of franchises that have earned a spot on the Franchise 500 list for 10 or more consecutive years. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Key Leadership Appointments, Including Naming Molly Long, Chief Experience Officer
Posted: March 2, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces several key leadership changes that will help position the company for continued growth and success. The global fitness brand is pleased to announce that Molly Long is joining the company as Chief Experience Officer. Additional Crunch announcements include: Chad Waetzig Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer; Tim Welsh Promoted to Chief Development Officer; and Pam Brown Appointed as Vice President, Head of People and Culture. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Fargo Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: February 22, 2023 in Chains
FARGO, N.D. - Crunch Franchise has opened its newest location, Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The facility, which formerly housed Toys R Us, is now welcoming up to 1,800 members daily. Crunch Fitness was also able to provide jobs to over 70 team members as one of the area's newest employers and is serving as a boost for Fargo's local economy, attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness White Station Flexes its Muscles by Providing Jobs and Catalyzing Activity at Nearby Businesses
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Chains
MEMPHIS, TN - Crunch Franchise celebrated their official ribbon cutting at its newest location, Crunch White Station, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment nestled on White Station Road in Memphis, Tennessee. Crunch Fitness also provided jobs to over 70 team members and is one of the newest employers serving as a boost for White Station's local economy by attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Digital Platform Crunch+ To Elevate Your Workout Experience
Posted: February 6, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness introduces Crunch+, a new platform to access on-demand and live-streamed workouts whenever members want them... anywhere, anytime and on any device, including iOS and Android mobile devices, streaming devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or smart TVs powered by Android TV, and via web browser. Crunch+ brings to life Crunch's expertise in creating "Entertainment Fitness." Read More...
Crunch Fitness Warner Robins Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: January 26, 2023 in Chains
WARNER ROBINS, GA - Crunch Franchise opened its newest location, Crunch Warner Robins on December 12th, 2022, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The facility is now welcoming up to 1,800 members daily, providing jobs to over 70 team members. As one of the newest employers in the area, the club is serving as a boost for Warner Robin's local economy and is attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Rises in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 Ranking
Posted: January 18, 2023 in Chains
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Crunch Fitness demonstrates continued growth in Entrepreneur's 44th Annual Franchise 500 ranking, maintaining its spot in the top 10% for the second year in a row. Climbing the ranks from #43 to #39, Crunch exhibits how franchisees have successfully adapted and evolved to meet the unique circumstances and opportunities that have shaped the industry over the last three years. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Sells Six Sacramento-Area Clubs to JEM Wellness Brands
Posted: December 19, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the sale of six company-owned gyms across the Sacramento area to JEM Wellness Brands, a first-in-class health and wellness franchise concept operator. Club locations include Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Granite Bay, Howe Ave., and Rocklin, all of which are part of a significant commitment on behalf of JEM to develop and open 75 additional clubs by 2032. Read More...
Crunch to Launch 12 New Boxing and HIIT Classes in Q1 of 2023
Posted: December 5, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the leading fitness company with a philosophy of "No Judgments," announced 12 new proprietary group fitness classes to launch throughout 2023, featuring programming exclusively available to Crunch members. Among the classes debuting in Q1 are four boxing formats, a new HIITZone workout and core strength training, joining a roster of 80+ existing group fitness offerings already available to members. Read More...
Fitness Ventures LLC Acquires T&N Investments LLC and their Four Crunch Fitness Locations in Louisville Kentucky, Growing the Franchise to 35 Locations
Posted: October 4, 2022 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of Crunch Fitness’ fastest growing franchisees, announces the acquisition of all four of the Louisville, Kentucky Crunch Fitness locations. The acquisition fast tracks Fitness Ventures already aggressive growth, with plans to open around 15 locations per year for the foreseeable future. Read More...
