Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, May 28th, 2023
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Columbus, Georgia
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Chains
COLUMBUS, GA - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming fall opening of Crunch Columbus, a $5 million, 45,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1.5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Columbus is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Best Buy. Crunch Columbus is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Columbus will be the 39th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC. Read More...
Therabody Named Barry’s Official Recovery Partner
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Wellness technology innovator Therabody announces it is the official recovery partner of fitness pioneer Barry's. The announcement marks a milestone for both companies as Barry's aims to provide best-in-class recovery solutions that enhance customer experience and Therabody further solidifies its leadership in the fitness industry. The partnership is designed to pair Barry's signature workout with Therabody's wellness technology, providing the Barry's community with an end-to-end wellness experience before and after they work out. Read More...
Planet Fitness Marysville (Smokey Point) Hosts Grand Opening
Posted: May 22, 2023 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, celebrates the grand opening of its Marysville (Smokey Point) club. The Smokey Point club is Planet Fitness’ 28th and Ohana’s 12th in the Seattle area. The group’s portfolio includes clubs in Bremerton, Burlington, Downtown Seattle, Everett, Federal Way, Lacey, Mill Creek, North Seattle, Oak Harbor, Olympia and Rainier Beach. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Set For Big Bet On Volleyball With Volleyball Beach Acquisition
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, KO - Genesis Health Clubs, the largest privately-owned fitness company in the nation, with over 20 locations in the greater Kansas City area, announces they have acquired Volleyball Beach, a popular destination for volleyball enthusiasts in Kansas City. Volleyball Beach offers 14 outdoor sand volleyball courts, eight of which become indoor air-dome courts in the winter for year-round recreational and competitive leagues and tournaments. Read More...
EXOS Announces Partnership With Shields and Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company, Exos, announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Exos will partner with Shields & Stripes to grant first-line defenders free access to The Game Changer, Exos’ elite virtual coaching program, and will sponsor a Charity Miles campaign committing $10,000 to help veterans heal visible and non-visible wounds. Read More...
Equinox Announces Commitment to Personal Training Hiring Initiative and Comprehensive Development Program
Posted: May 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, the high-performance luxury lifestyle company, announces plans to hire 5,000 Performance Coaches over the next two years. This plan is an extension of Equinox's ongoing commitment to help its members reach their highest potential in life. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Regency Park, a $4 million, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Regency Park is owned by fitness industry veterans Chad Smith and his partner Craig Pepin-Donat. Read More...
Exos Announces Partnership With Shields & Stripes For Military Appreciation Month
Posted: May 11, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Industry-leading coaching company Exos announces the expansion of its social impact program, Coach for Good, with a new initiative supporting military members transitioning from active duty. Read More...
Xponential Announces Master Franchise Agreement for StretchLab in Japan
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Japan for StretchLab, the world’s largest assisted stretching brand. The agreement provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 40 StretchLab studios in Japan to potential franchisees over the next 10 years. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Launches NIL Ambassador Program
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
VENICE, CA - Gold’s Gym has joined forces with Opendorse, a leader in NIL brand partnerships, to launch an exclusive ambassador experience. Throughout May, collegiate athletes of all sports are encouraged to apply for the chance to become a Gold’s Gym Brand Ambassador, a program that will see opportunities for content, philanthropy initiatives, community engagement, media and more. Read More...
Life Time Debt Upgraded by S&P Global; Completes Term Loan B Refinancing
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces that S&P Global Ratings ("S&P Global") has upgraded the Company's issuer credit rating to 'B' from 'B-'. As reasons for the upgrade, S&P Global cited improving performance, including membership, revenue and EBITDA trends and steps the Company is taking to continue to improve its balance sheet and reduce leverage. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Corpus Christi, a new $8M, 50,000-square foot, 24/7 hour gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Crunch Corpus Christi is located in a newly renovated and modern space previously occupied by Gold's Gym. Crunch Corpus Christi is owned by the Undefeated Tribe and will be the second Crunch Fitness location in Corpus Christi. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Makes Strong Showing on 2023 Entrepreneur Lists
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, continues to lead the boutique fitness industry, announces that the majority of its brands have been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s coveted New & Emerging Franchises list, the Fastest-Growing Franchises list and the Top Global Franchises List. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Teams Up with Golden Globe Winner and New Mom Gina Rodriguez to Champion the Global Fitness Brand’s “Mother’s Other Day” Movement
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - A recent study conducted by Orangetheory Fitness among U.S. consumers revealed that 54% of moms believe Mother's Day is more stressful than an average Sunday. Further, 82% of moms shared that they'd enjoy their Mother's Day celebration more if they had the next day for themselves. Based on these insights, the company is pleased to announce that it is declaring Monday, May 15, 2023, as Mother's Other Day. Read More...
31 NFL Teams Draft Exos Athletes
Posted: May 3, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, an industry leader in sports performance, announces another industry-leading season, which the brand attributes to their athletes' success at the 2023 NFL combine and draft. Since 2015, Exos has produced 743 draft picks, an average of 83 per year, including 127 first-rounders, averaging 14 per year. Historically, Exos has helped support 1,265 athletes en route to getting drafted into the NFL, including 231 first-round picks, 92 in the Top 10, and eight No. 1 overall picks. Read More...
Workout Anytime Launches Into 2023 with Two Gym Openings, Five New Signings, Refreshed Vendor Partnerships and New In-Club Offerings
Posted: April 28, 2023 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week fitness concept with nearly 200 units open across the U.S., has opened two new locations and signed deals for an additional five in Q1 alone. There are five additional gyms slotted to open in the second quarter as the franchisor works to open a total of 30 new locations in 2023. As it continues to expand, Workout Anytime is targeting Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Virginia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, Missouri and Iowa. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Its Newest Location in Buford, Georgia
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
BUFORD, GA - Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the Grand Opening of Crunch Buford, a $5 million, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment in Gwinnett County. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 47 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Read More...
UFC GYM launches new UFC FIT facility at Kanakia Silicon Valley in Powai
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
MUMBAI, INDIA - UFC GYM launches its newest UFC FIT location at the Club Cloud of Kanakia Silicon Valley in Powai. This facility is the first UFC FIT branded club in India. The Kanakia Group has a legacy of over three decades and is India's leading premium real estate developer. UFC GYM's association with Kanakia is mutually beneficial because of their shared values of integrity and team work. Read More...
Chuze Fitness Acquires Bailey’s Health & Fitness
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Chuze Fitness, a family-owned health club chain with 44 existing locations across the western United States whose mission is to build healthier communities through human connections and kindness, announces the acquisition of Jacksonville-based Bailey's Health & Fitness. With 16 locations, Bailey's has been a staple in its community for over 40 years. Together, these family-owned and operated fitness companies who focus on hospitality, cleanliness and customer service are embarking on the ultimate collaboration with the closing of this acquisition. Read More...
JOOLA Becomes Official Paddle Sponsor of Life Time Pickleball
Posted: April 26, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - JOOLA announces an agreement with Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brands, to serve as an exclusive sponsor of Life Time Pickleball. JOOLA will be the primary pickleball paddle sponsor across all Life Time athletic country clubs offering indoor and outdoor pickleball courts. Members will have access to use JOOLA paddles during open play and Life time’s branded adult beginning Play Learn Love program, and paddles will also be available for sale at Life Time’s Pro Shops, LifeCafes and online. Read More...
