Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Launches Conquer Challenge Member Fitness Competition
Posted: March 31, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest-growing Crunch Fitness franchisee, is bringing back the Conquer Challenge this summer, in a bigger way than ever before, with $17,000 in Cash Prizes up for grabs! Members across the 93 participating-club franchisee system will challenge themselves and compete in a series of workouts that test their skills, strength and endurance, pushing themselves further, faster and harder than ever before in an effort to "Conquer their Limits." Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: March 12, 2026 in Chains
FORT WAYNE, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Venture, LLC, Crunch Fort Wayne, the $5 million, 55,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this summer, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Fort Wayne. Crunch Fort Wayne will debut the new Crunch 3.0 design, combining modern aesthetics with enhanced functionality to deliver an upgraded fitness experience. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gyms to Four Locations Across Southeast Michigan
Posted: March 10, 2026 in Chains
LIVONIA, MI - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming openings of Crunch Livonia, Crunch Chesterfield, Crunch Grand Blanc and Crunch Rochester Hills in Southeast Michigan. Each location will be a $5 million, 30,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, with openings beginning in April 2026 and continuing into the fall. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Primetime Fitness, LLC, the four locations will expand fitness options for residents across Southeast Michigan. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Austin, Texas
Posted: February 25, 2026 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Crunch announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Austin Northwest in Austin, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Austin Northwest will create a new fitness offering for residents of Austin. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Greensboro, North Carolina
Posted: February 11, 2026 in Chains
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Crunch Fitness today announces the opening of Crunch West Market, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness, Crunch West Market creates a new fitness offering for residents of Greensboro. JF Fitness owns and operates 35 Crunch Fitness locations across the United States, and Crunch West Market will be JF Fitness' fifth location in North Carolina, with plans to open more locations this year. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Expands Central Florida Presence with Plans for Crunch Maitland
Posted: February 6, 2026 in Chains
MAITLAND, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility in Maitland, Florida. The new club is projected to open in 2026. Backed by more than 150 years of combined industry experience, the leadership team—Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Jeff Dotson, and Tony Scrimale—currently operates 93 locations across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee, with continued expansion happening in Arizona. CR Fitness is on track to operate 110 Crunch Fitness locations nationwide by the end of 2026. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to Apple Valley, Minnesota
Posted: January 28, 2026 in Chains
APPLE VALLEY, MN - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Apple Valley in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The $8 million, 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Apple Valley will create a new fitness offering for residents of Apple Valley. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #20 Spot In Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 20, 2026 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, has ranked #20 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Entering the top 20 and climbing the ranks from #32 to #20 overall, Crunch exhibits how the brand has successfully evolved to meet the unique needs of modern consumers and gym-goers. Read More...
Top Crunch Fitness Franchisee Nears 100 Locations with Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility in Dr. Phillips, Florida
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings, the nation's leading and fastest-growing franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming grand opening of Crunch Dr. Phillips, Florida, its 61st location in the state of Florida. This brand-new, 37,000+ square-foot fitness center represents a $5 million investment and will bring Crunch's world-class fitness experience to the heart of Dr. Phillips for the very first time. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Crunch 3.0 Gym to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 10, 2025 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch San Antonio Thousand Oaks in San Antonio, Texas. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch San Antonio Thousand Oaks will create a new fitness offering for residents of San Antonio. Read More...
Fitness Ventures Accelerates National Expansion With Acquisition of Three South Texas Crunch Locations
Posted: December 8, 2025 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisees in the Crunch Fitness system, has announced the acquisition of Crunch Brownsville, Crunch North Brownsville and Crunch Edinburg, marking another major step in the company's aggressive national growth strategy. With this acquisition, Fitness Ventures now operates 86 Crunch Fitness locations across 30 states. Read More...
Fitness Holdings North America Announces New 30,000+ Square-Foot Crunch Fitness Opening in Torrington, Connecticut
Posted: November 25, 2025 in Chains
TORRINGTON, CT - Fitness Holdings North America announces the signing of its second Connecticut lease, bringing the brand's third Crunch Fitness club in the state to Torrington, Connecticut, with more on the way. Opening in Summer 2026, this 30,000+ square-foot flagship will showcase Crunch's next-generation 3.0 design, featuring advanced training zones and the brand's signature "serious fitness meets fun" energy. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art 3.0 Gym to Owasso, Oklahoma
Posted: November 17, 2025 in Chains
OWASSO, OK - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Owasso in Owasso, Oklahoma. The $5 million, 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2026. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Owasso will be create a new fitness offering for residents of the Tulsa area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, Celebrates Milestone 10-Year Anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek
Posted: November 5, 2025 in Chains
JOHNS CREEK, GA - CR Fitness Holdings, the leading and fastest growing franchise group of Crunch Fitness, announces the milestone anniversary of Crunch Johns Creek, a 32,000-square-foot fitness facility located in Johns Creek, Georgia. Since opening its doors November 2015, Crunch Johns Creek has proudly served the local community by providing an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere where fitness meets fun. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Makes Waves in Pompano Beach with Plans for New Club Opening
Posted: November 3, 2025 in Chains
POMPANO BEACH, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces plans for the upcoming opening of Crunch Pompano Beach, a $5 million, 38,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. CR Fitness Holdings is on track to operate 100 locations nationwide by 2026. Read More...
