Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Planet Fitness Chief Financial Officer Tom Fitzgerald to Retire
Posted: February 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of August 2024. In connection with this transition, the company will conduct a comprehensive search to identify a new CFO with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Read More...
Planet Fitness Opens in Wheaton, Maryland
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that its Wheaton club is now open. Planet Fitness Wheaton is owned by Victor Brick's Ohana Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. Read More...
Planet Fitness Opens in Lake Stevens
Posted: January 30, 2024 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the opening of its Lake Stevens club in Washington state. Planet Fitness Lake Stevens is owned by Victor Brick's Ohana Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. Read More...
Planet Fitness Launches Multi-Channel Media Network
Posted: January 3, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the launch of its multi-channel advertising solution, the PF Media Network. The PF Media Network aims to connect advertisers to Planet Fitness members, in-club and digitally across channels, to drive awareness and sales. The PF Media Network will consist of three channels: in-club media, digital audiences and affiliate campaigns. Read More...
Planet Fitness Debuts Empowering Partnership With Megan Thee Stallion, Dubbing Her As ‘Mother Fitness’ in a Dynamic Collaboration for the New Year
Posted: December 28, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces its partnership with three-time, Grammy award-winning artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and health advocate Megan Thee Stallion. The bold new campaign features Megan as 'Mother Fitness,' encouraging gym goers to leave behind the barriers, including intimidation and high prices, commonly found at other gyms and join Planet Fitness, home of the Judgement Free Zone, to find their Big Fitness Energy. Read More...
Planet Fitness Raises More Than $1 Million in 2023, Benefiting Long-Time Partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: December 21, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the company has contributed more than $9 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) since 2016, raising over $1 million just this year. This fundraising effort is made possible through the generous contributions of team members, franchisees, members and through Planet Fitness' philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation, which aims to empower the next generation to promote kindness and contribute to a more inclusive, judgement free planet. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Return as Presenting Sponsor of New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it will be returning as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the ninth consecutive year, in partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Read More...
Planet Fitness Launches “Perksfest” With Exclusive Discounts From National Brand Partners to Kickstart Holiday Shopping Season
Posted: November 27, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces PerksFest is kicking off today through December 11, where all Planet Fitness members can take advantage of special deals from popular brands like Fitbit, Crocs, Hotels.com, Expedia, Blue Apron and more. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Annual Fundraiser to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: October 6, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, kicks off National Bullying Prevention Month with its annual fall fundraiser in support of longtime partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). From October 1 – 31, members are invited to make a donation at U.S. and Puerto Rico Planet Fitness clubs or online, where 100% of funds will directly support youth-focused programming and academic scholarships for Boys & Girls Club kids with the goal of building a kinder, more accepting world for the next generation. Read More...
Planet Fitness Corporate Team Members Support Local Communities Through its ‘Flexing For Good’ Month-Long Volunteer Initiative
Posted: September 28, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, is continuing to enhance people's lives and create a healthier world by hosting a company-wide 'Flexing for Good' volunteer initiative for its corporate team members. Read More...
