Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Crunch Franchise Opens New Facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Posted: December 17, 2021 in Chains
MURFREESBORO, TN - Crunch Franchise announces the December 31st Grand Opening of Crunch Murfreesboro, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Tennessee. Crunch Murfreesboro is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas of Fitness Ventures, who own 18 additional Crunch locations nationwide. The facility will be open 24 hours. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Launches New Workouts From Crunch Live
Posted: December 1, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Fitness On Demand announces the introduction of Crunch Live to its platform. Crunch Live is an online extension of the collective energy that has been happening for over two decades, across the country each and every day. It’s an approach to fitness that gives people the tools they need to reach their goals, whatever they may be, and along the way, have a whole lot of fun doing it. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Milestone of 400th Franchise Club Opening
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Chains
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Renowned gym chain Crunch Fitness is proud to announce the February 2022 opening of its 400th location in San Angelo, Texas. With this opening, Crunch secures its place as the number one gym brand in the high-value, low-price category. In addition to the highly anticipated opening of its 400th club, Crunch has continued to see rapid expansion in memberships. As of October 2021, Crunch Franchise has exceeded 128% of pre-pandemic membership levels, significantly outpacing the industry at large, with its closest competitor in the space recently announcing a 97% return to pre-pandemic membership. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Opens New Facility in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posted: October 6, 2021 in Chains
FORT COLLINS, CO - Crunch Franchise announces the Grand Opening of Crunch Fort Collins, Friday October 15, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility in the heart of Colorado. Crunch Fort Collins is owned by seasoned fitness veterans Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who own 18 additional Crunch locations nationwide. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Fort Collins will offer top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, a functional training area with indoor turf, a dedicated group fitness studio, personal training, a cycling studio, HydroMassage chairs, tanning beds, sunless spray options, Kids Crunch and more. Read More...
Crunch Fitness and ThirdLove Partner with Pop Culture Icon Dame Olivia Newton-John to Raise Money and Awareness for Cancer Treatment Research
Posted: September 30, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness and ThirdLove are thrilled to announce the two brands have partnered with four-time Grammy winner, Dame Olivia Newton-John and Primary Wave to help raise awareness and money towards cancer treatment research, specifically drawing attention to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Newest Location in Sparks, Nevada
Posted: June 28, 2021 in Chains
SPARKS, NV - Crunch Fitness has announced the August 2021 opening of Crunch Sparks, a 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Sparks, Nevada. Owned by local father-son duo, John and Tyler Shepanek, Crunch Sparks is the third location in their Crunch gym portfolio, as they recently opened their first club in Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas and a second in Reno at the Meadowood Mall with plans to expand across the Silver State. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Extends Business Relationship with ABC Fitness Solutions
Posted: June 21, 2021 in Chains
LITTLE ROCK, AR and NEW YORK, N.Y. - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, and Crunch Fitness, the health club brand known for making serious fitness fun through innovative programming and an inclusive atmosphere, has announced the extension of their technology partnership as Crunch accelerates their growth throughout the pandemic. ABC will continue to provide strategic support and innovative technology to help Crunch optimize business functions such as revenue-cycle management, membership management and club administration. Read More...
Crunch Signature Announces Its Newest Location in San Ramon, California
Posted: May 26, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces a new express pop-up location in San Ramon, California. Crunch will swing open the doors for workouts at its brand-new Signature outpost on June 1st. Crunch San Ramon's express pop-up gym looks to provide members with top-of-the-line options to get a sweat on and have fun at the same time. The new pop-up gym includes state-of-the-art strength training, cardio equipment, a functional turf area and a designated zone for those looking to get individualized programs from Crunch's expert team of Personal Trainers. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Spikes Lead Generation During Historically Slower Months
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Six participating Crunch Franchisees, representing 83 Crunch clubs out of the company’s worldwide portfolio of 350+, saw incredible success with their Tesla Giveaway campaign that launched November 1 to spike lead generation during historically slower months. The winner, Catherine L, was a Founding Member at the Crunch Land O Lakes, Florida location and chose the $42,000 cash prize, which she plans to donate a portion to charity, her church and her family. Read More...
Crunch Welcomes Back Gym Goers In 2021
Posted: January 6, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, known for fusing fitness and entertainment to make serious exercise fun, is excited to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and welcomes members back to the gym to kick-off 2021. Its 2021 campaign, "You Can Crunch with Us," reminds consumers of all that Crunch has to offer; the diversity of experiences only the Crunch community provides, not at home, not at other low-cost gyms, and not at boutique studios. Read More...
