Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Monday, November 10th, 2025
VASA Fitness Announces $30 Million Investment to Elevate Member Experience Across 64 Locations
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-price fitness club operators, announces a transformative $30 million reinvestment in its 64 clubs across eight states. This capital infusion will bring expanded boutique-style STUDIO programs, upgraded equipment and enhanced amenities to the majority of VASA locations, all to be completed by the end of Q1 2026. Read More...
Bay Club Expands Greater Seattle Campus with Acquisition of Arena Sports
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
SEATTLE, WA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club") is expanding and diversifying its portfolio and Greater Seattle Campus with the acquisition of indoor sports and entertainment company, Arena Sports, which consists of five locations in Mill Creek, Magnuson, SODO, Redmond and Issaquah, including the Magnuson Athletic Club. Read More...
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Enters Montana With First Conversion Deal in Bozeman
Posted: November 4, 2025 in Chains
BOZEMAN, MT - Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, the full-service fitness franchise, is making its Montana debut. Local gym owners Eddie Davila and Chase Isle, founders of Urban Fitness, are converting their facility in Bozeman, Montana to a Fitness Premier, marking the brand’s first location in the state. 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...
EōS Fitness Acquires Legendary Gym Franchise in Southern California
Posted: October 29, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing gym chain with over 200 locations open or on the way, solidified its foothold in California with the acquisition of 23 existing gym locations, part of a legendary Southern California franchise. With plans to open 250 gyms by 2030, this strategic acquisition accelerates EōS Fitness’ plans for explosive growth throughout the United States, expanding the company’s portfolio and its positive influence on the health and wellness of communities nationwide. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities to Las Vegas, Nevada
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - Crunch Fitness announces it will be bringing three new Crunch locations to the Greater Las Vegas area in East Henderson, Rainbow and Green Valley. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion LLC, the $6 million, 42,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facilities will open their doors during the Winter 2025 - 2026 season. Read More...
Planet Fitness Named to Fortune’s 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has been named to Fortune's 2025 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List. The annual list, published by Fortune magazine, recognizes companies with exceptional growth in revenue, profits and stock performance over a three-year period. Read More...
Life Time Named to Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List for 2025
Posted: October 27, 2025 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announces it has been named to the 2025 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. Now in its 40th year, the annual Fortune list ranks companies based on growth in revenue, profits and stock returns, measured over the three years through June 2025. Read More...
Purpose Brands Announces Grand Opening of First Anytime Fitness Club in Dubai, Coinciding with Dubai Fitness Challenge Wellness Campaign
Posted: October 24, 2025 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL, WOODBURY, MN and DUBAI, UAE - Purpose Brands LLC announces the grand opening of the first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the addition of the UAE, Anytime Fitness clubs now operate in 49 countries and territories around the world, with access to all locations a key benefit for the 5 million Anytime Fitness members worldwide. Read More...
EōS Fitness Powers into Year 11 with Record Growth and Innovation
Posted: October 22, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - EōS Fitness completed a strong third quarter with the introduction of revolutionary in-gym innovations, partnerships dedicated to bettering its communities and accelerated nationwide growth. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Conroe, Texas
Posted: October 20, 2025 in Chains
CONROE, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Conroe in Conroe, Texas. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, the $6 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will be opening in Spring of 2026, with pre-sale starting Winter 2025. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Sarah Powell as General Counsel
Posted: October 20, 2025 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the appointment of Sarah Powell as General Counsel, effective November 17, 2025. Ms. Powell will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Colleen Keating. Read More...
Life Time Launches a New Era of Luxury Wellness at Iconic Prudential Center with Opening of Urban Athletic Country Club
Posted: October 17, 2025 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Boston's wellness scene just got a major upgrade. Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, debuts Life Time Prudential Center, representing its first downtown Boston destination and seventh in Massachusetts, opening its doors inside the city's iconic Back Bay landmark. Read More...
VASA Fitness Named as Great Place To Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Posted: October 16, 2025 in Chains
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO - VASA Fitness, one of the nation's leading high-value, low-cost fitness club operators, announces that it has been Certified by Great Place To Work for the fourth consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on feedback from current employees about their experience working at VASA. Read More...
Jennifer Aniston and Pvolve Spotlight the Science of Strength
Posted: October 15, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pvolve, the clinically proven fitness method designed to build strength and mobility for life, is expanding its mission to redefine what lasting health looks like with the launch of the Longevity Bundle and Strong for Fall Challenge, available on-demand and in Pvolve Studios nationwide. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee CR Fitness Holdings Announces Plans for New Location in Forney as Texas Expansion Continues
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, the fastest-growing and leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Forney, a $12 million, 35,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. Crunch Forney is part of a key market expansion for CR Fitness Holdings in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Read More...
IGNITE Fitness Holdings Appoints Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: October 10, 2025 in Chains
MILFORD, CT - IGNITE Fitness Holdings ("IGNITE" or "the Company"), one of the largest developers and operators of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand, announces the appointment of Joe Pepe, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Pepe will also join the Company's Board of Directors. IGNITE currently operates 134 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, with five additional openings planned by the end of 2025. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Hits Over 200 Studios Sold, Strengthening Its Position as a Category Leader in Boutique Fitness
Posted: October 9, 2025 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is celebrating over 200 studios sold. This milestone reflects strong demand for JETSET’s results-driven reformer method, solid unit-level performance, growing national awareness and a scalable franchise model, positioning the brand as a category leader with clear momentum. Read More...
Club Studio Brings Top Tier Fitness Without the Luxury Price Tag to Miami Worldcenter
Posted: October 8, 2025 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces the opening of its 15th Club Studio location, a state-of-the-art fitness destination at the highly visible corner of Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest and most transformative urban developments in the United States. Read More...
Discover Strength Named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises
Posted: October 6, 2025 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Discover Strength, a nationally growing strength training franchise delivering evidence-based, personalized workouts, has been named #24 on Entrepreneur’s 2025 Top New and Emerging Franchises list. Read More...
