Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Xponential Fitness and the American Cancer Society Collaborate to Recognize National Cancer Survivors Month in June
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - According to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts & Figures, 2024, it is estimated more than 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and more than 600,000 people will die from the disease this year. This June, Xponential Fitness, a leading global franchisor of health and wellness brands, is collaborating with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for National Cancer Survivors Month, raising awareness and donations to aid research, advocacy, and patient support so that everyone has an opportunity to detect, treat and survive cancer. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Honored as Finalist for Top Middle-Market Company by Association for Acquisition of Lindora
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, one of the leading global franchisors of health and wellness brands, was honored as a finalist at the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Annual Business Awards for its acquisition of Lindora, a leading provider of medically-guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions. The designation pays tribute to the highest-performing middle market companies in Orange County and the Inland Empire, as determined by an independent panel of judges. Read More...
Extraordinary Brands Acquires Row House, A New Addition to Their Growing Fitness Portfolio
Posted: May 21, 2024 in Chains
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Extraordinary Brands announces the acquisition of Row House, marking the third boutique fitness brand to join the burgeoning fitness conglomerate, which continues to grow alongside Premium Service Brands. Row House, a dynamic rowing-focused group training concept, will join Eat the Frog Fitness and pūrvelo in the expanding lineup of Extraordinary Brands. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Provides Update on Leadership Transition
Posted: May 17, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential” or the “Company”), announces that Anthony Geisler has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Xponential. Brenda Morris will continue to serve as Xponential’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. The Board has initiated a search for the Company’s next CEO with support from the previously retained leading executive search firm. Read More...
Lindora, a Leader in Wellness Solutions, Signs First Wave of Multi-Unit Franchise Agreements in Key Markets
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Following its acquisition by Xponential Fitness, Lindora, a leading provider of medically-guided weight loss and metabolic health solutions, announces that its recently launched franchise opportunity and fueled expansion efforts have commenced with multi-unit licenses awarded in key markets across the nation, including Dallas, Boise, Rochester, Buffalo, Atlanta, Chicago and Portland. Read More...
YogaSix Opens 200th Studio Amid Global Franchise Growth
Posted: April 19, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - YogaSix, an Xponential Fitness-backed boutique yoga franchise, has opened its 200th studio, in San Jose, California, following recent openings in Waterford Lakes, Florida and Minnetonka, Minnesota. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Fuels Japan Expansion with Master Franchise Agreement for Pure Barre and YogaSix
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for Pure Barre and YogaSix with Sunpark Co. Ltd., their current Master Franchisee for StretchLab. Sunpark has committed to open a minimum of 50 Pure Barre and Yoga Six franchised studios in Japan. This deal brings Xponential’s brand count in Japan to seven, the largest count of brands outside of North America, following previous agreements for Club Pilates, CycleBar, Rumble, AKT and StretchLab. Read More...
YogaSix Achieves New Milestone with Opening of 200th Studio in Sunnyvale, California
Posted: February 7, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the largest franchised yoga brand, announces the opening of its 200th location, YogaSix Sunnyvale in San Jose, California. YogaSix Sunnyvale joins an expansive network of studios across the United States, each offering a diverse range of classes designed to cater to yoga practitioners of all levels, and marks a significant achievement in the brand's commitment to fostering well-being and mindfulness for everyone. Read More...
CycleBar Strengthens Hearts with Debut of New Class Format During American Heart Month
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - To celebrate American Heart Month this month, CycleBar, the largest indoor cycling brand, announces the debut of its newest class format, Strength, and partnered with the American Heart Association for the third year in a row for their Life Is Why fundraising campaign. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Brands and Los Angeles Rams Launch “Inside the Studio” Cheerleader Series
Posted: January 18, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of health and wellness brands, and The Los Angeles Rams will unveil a social video series titled "Inside the Studio," aligning the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders with Xponential brand studios. As the proud fitness partner of the Los Angeles Rams, Xponential Fitness will bring its diverse portfolio of premium fitness concepts to the team's fanbase. Read More...
Pure Barre Announces Inaugural Cruise: Pure Barre at Sea
Posted: January 16, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the largest barre brand in the United States, and its partner, Princess Cruises, announces the first-ever Pure Barre at Sea: A Tropical Retreat, aboard the Enchanted Princess cruise ship, coming in the summer of 2024. Read More...
