Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Trive Capital Invests in JF Fitness of North America, a Leading Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: June 21, 2024 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA and DALLAS, TX - Trive Capital ("Trive"), the Dallas-based private equity firm, and 808 Capital Partners ("808") announce their investment into JF Fitness of North America ("JF Fitness"), a leading Crunch Fitness ("Crunch") franchisee serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and founded in 2014 by CEO John Freeland, JF Fitness operates 16 gyms across Virginia, Maryland and the Carolinas. In connection with Trive and 808's investment, JF Fitness acquired Team Roldan, a rapidly growing Crunch franchisee operating eight gyms across Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in State College, Pennsylvania
Posted: May 15, 2024 in Chains
STATE COLLEGE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch State College, a 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in State College, Pennsylvania. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. A son of a family fitness enthusiast, and a fitness enthusiast himself, Mr. Hibbard has found a unique opportunity to develop the Crunch Fitness brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Edmond, Oklahoma
Posted: May 13, 2024 in Chains
EDMOND, OK - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Edmond, a $6 million, 43,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. Crunch Edmond will be operated by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. Founded by Tony Hartl in 2018, The Undefeated Tribe currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with 10 more gyms in development throughout 2024. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Erie, Pennsylvania
Posted: April 11, 2024 in Chains
ERIE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Erie, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. Crunch Erie will be located at the former Tops Friendly Market, creating a new offering for Erie residents. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Hagerstown, Maryland
Posted: April 8, 2024 in Chains
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Hagerstown, a 32,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. Owner Chad Smith is a fitness industry veteran with almost 20 years working in the space. He has developed and opened 10 new Crunch franchises, and currently has ownership equity in 47 Crunch clubs. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Yuma, Arizona
Posted: March 28, 2024 in Chains
YUMA, AZ - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Yuma, a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Yuma, Arizona. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces its Newest Location in Medford, Oregon
Posted: March 20, 2024 in Chains
MEDFORD, OR - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Medford, a 43,000-square foot gym with state-of-the-art facility and $5M in new equipment, projected to open its doors in summer 2024. Brian Hibbard serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S, including the recent opening in Eugene, Oregon. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Poinciana, Florida
Posted: March 18, 2024 in Chains
POINCIANA, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Poinciana, a 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility for the Poinciana community. Crunch Poinciana is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team operates 62 Crunch locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas and has 16 more locations set to open in 2024. CR Fitness will also open its first Tennessee location in Knoxville this year and is working towards a goal of operating 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Monrovia, California
Posted: March 11, 2024 in Chains
MONROVIA, CA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Monrovia, a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in the heart of Monrovia, California. Crunch Monrovia will take the place of a former Bed, Bath and Beyond, creating a new fitness offering for Monrovia's 37,500 residents. Crunch Monrovia is owned by Harman Fitness, one of the biggest Crunch franchisees with currently 37 clubs in 5 states across the country. The Harman Fitness team has plans to open several more locations later this year in Long Beach, CA and Houston, TX. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Steele Creek, its Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
STEELE CREEK, N.C. - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Steele Creek, a 44,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Steele Creek, North Carolina. Crunch Steele Creek will take the place of a former Club Fitness facility and will be the fifth Crunch location to open in Charlotte. Crunch Steele Creek is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Eugene, Oregon
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
EUGENE, OR - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Eugene, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Springfield, Oregon. This will be the 49th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the first location for the franchise in Oregon. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Chains
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Altamonte Springs, a 56,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Crunch Altamonte Springs will take the place of a former Publix, creating the largest Crunch to open in the Orlando Metro area. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Pleasant Hills, its Newest Location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: January 24, 2024 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Pleasant Hills, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This will be the 48th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the 2nd Location for the franchise in Pennsylvania. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchisee Primetime Fitness Partners with CapitalSpring for Strategic Growth
Posted: January 17, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Primetime Fitness, Michigan's premier Crunch Fitness franchise development group, announces its partnership with a leading specialist investor in multi-location businesses, CapitalSpring, which recently completed a growth investment in the franchisee. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Primetime Fitness, underscoring its ambitious development plans. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Ocoee, Florida
Posted: January 3, 2024 in Chains
OCOEE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Ocoee, a 46,890-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Ocoee, Florida. Crunch Ocoee will take the place of a former Esporta Fitness facility, creating a new offering for Ocoee's 46,562 residents. Crunch Ocoee is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team operates 61 Crunch locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas and has 16 more locations set to open in 2024. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Shawnee, Kansas
Posted: December 28, 2023 in Chains
SHAWNEE, KS - Crunch Franchise announces the Spring 2024 opening of Crunch Shawnee, a 40,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility with $5 million worth of equipment in the seventh largest city in Kansas. Crunch Shawnee will take the place of a former 24-hour fitness facility, creating a new fitness offering for residents. Crunch Shawnee is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Allen, Texas
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Chains
ALLEN, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Allen, a $5 million, 37,155-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Allen is located in a newly renovated space in the Twin Creeks Village Shopping Center, previously occupied by UFC FIT. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 58 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Chains
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Wesley Chapel, a $5 million, 30,537-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 58 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Wesley Chapel will be the 21st location to open in the Tampa Bay region. CR Fitness currently has six more locations set to open in 2023, with a goal of reaching 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchisee ‘Undefeated Tribe’ Partners with VMG Partners
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch franchisee, Undefeated Tribe, announces its partnership with leading private equity and venture capital firm, VMG Partners, which backs visionary consumer and technology companies. VMG Partners will support the robust growth and strategic vision of Undefeated Tribe and its CEO, Tony Hartl. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Richland Hills, Texas
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch North Richland Hills, a $5 million, 32,710-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch North Richland Hills is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by UFC FIT. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
