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Empire Portfolio Group Debuts New Warren, New Jersey Orangetheory Fitness Studio
Posted: September 18, 2023 in Chains

Orangetheory FitnessWARREN, N.J. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces it will open a new studio in Warren, New Jersey. This significant expansion solidifies Empire's presence in New Jersey, becoming their 14th location in the state. Read More...

Self Esteem Brands Announces AF National Franchising LTD as Master Franchisee for Anytime Fitness Clubs in All of Canada
Posted: September 7, 2023 in Chains

Self Esteem BrandsWOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that AF National Franchising LTD has granted Anytime Fitness master franchisee for all of Canada, which now includes 225 franchised Anytime Fitness clubs. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Sunrise, Florida
Posted: September 6, 2023 in Chains

Crunch FranchiseSUNRISE, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Sunrise, a $5 million, 60,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Sunrise is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by 24-Hour Fitness. 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 53 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Sunrise will be the eighth location to open in South Florida. Read More...

Life Time Unveils Company’s First Ground-Up Pickleball Club in Chanhassen, Minnesota
Posted: September 5, 2023 in Chains

Life Time  - The Healthy Way Of Life CompanyCHANHASSEN, MN - As pickleball continues its explosive growth trajectory, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), on of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands and the largest provider of permanent pickleball courts in the country, announces the groundbreaking of Life Time Pickleball Chanhassen, the company's first ground-up pickleball location in the country. Read More...

EōS Fitness Opens Doors to New Gym in Phoenix
Posted: September 1, 2023 in Chains

EōS FitnessPHOENIX, AZ - EōS Fitness, a nationwide gym chain that got its start in Arizona and now counts more than 125+ locations open or on the way, is welcoming members to its newest location in Phoenix. The brand-new gym features 40,000 square feet of high-end amenities, including top-of-the-line cardio equipment, smart technology strength training machines and innovative recovery options. Read More...

First Phase of Life Time at PENN 1 Opens with Luxurious Boutique Studios, Cardio, Strength and Training Offerings and Recovery and Rejuvenation Spaces
Posted: August 21, 2023 in Chains

Life Time  - The Healthy Way Of Life CompanyNEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of phase one of its 54,000-square-foot destination at PENN 1, as part of the PENN DISTRICT, located adjacent to Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains

Crunch FranchiseLINCOLN, NE - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming winter 2023 opening of Crunch Lincoln, a $5 million, 55,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Lincoln is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Lincoln will be the 42nd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Nebraska. Read More...

Texas Fitness Chain, TruFit Athletic Clubs, Takes Tennessee Markets On as the Company Continues to Grow While Embracing Community Partnerships
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains

TruFit Athletic ClubsMCALLEN, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a fitness chain in Texas, recently opened their 2nd Tennessee location in Madison. Following the success of its Antioch location, and the opening of its new location, TruFit is solidifying its stance in the Tennessee fitness industry. Building upon its current success, TruFit is set to introduce two additional locations, the third in Donelson and the fourth in Murfreesboro this year, showcasing strategic growth. Read More...

Nation’s Largest Boutique Yoga Brand YogaSix Surpasses 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Chains

YogaSixIRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the nation’s largest boutique yoga brand dedicated to providing accessible and transformative yoga experiences, has officially exceeded more than 600 signed franchise agreements, bolstering the brand’s presence throughout the United States with the concept that creates a full sensory experience accessible to all fitness levels. Read More...

24 Hour Fitness Expands Its National Footprint with Two New, Leading Edge Fitness Clubs to Serve Growing Member Community
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains

24 Hour FitnessCARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader committed to creating a healthier, happier world through holistic fitness, announces two new California locations that represent the latest examples of their focus on a more well-rounded health and wellness experience for their members. Read More...

The Falls Debuts Miami’s First-Of-Its-Kind, 120,000-Square-Foot Life Time Athletic Country Club
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains

Life Time  - The Healthy Way Of Life CompanyMIAMI, FL - In a first for Miami's shopping center scene, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, debuts its one-of-a-kind, athletic country club experience at The Falls, a Simon property. The opening marks the company's second location in greater Miami and fourth in South Florida as it continues its nationwide expansion. Read More...

VASA Fitness Opens New Club in Glendale Heights, Illinois
Posted: August 3, 2023 in Chains

VASA FitnessENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work-certified company, announces the grand opening of a brand new 50,000-square-foot location in Glendale Heights, Illinois. VASA Glendale Heights offers fitness amenities and programming for everyone, all under one roof. VASA is a high-value, low-price market leader in Colorado, Utah and the other states it operates in include Oklahoma, Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska (opening in 2024). Read More...

The BXNG Club Expands to Los Angeles
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Chains

The BXNG ClubSAN DIEGO, CA - The BXNG Club (BXNG), Southern California's first health and fitness club that successfully combined authentic combat sports and mainstream fitness in a high-design, luxury environment, announces its fifth location and its first club in Los Angeles. Read More...

Life Time Continues Expansion with 30th Club Opening in Texas
Posted: July 28, 2023 in Chains

Life Time  - The Healthy Way Of Life CompanyMISSOURI CITY, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces the opening of Life Time Sienna in Missouri City, Texas. The opening marks the Company's 30th athletic country club in Texas and 12th in the Houston market. Read More...

Orangetheory Fitness Expands Studio Footprint in the Company’s Home State of Florida
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Chains

Orangetheory FitnessBOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness continues to grow its global portfolio in the company's home base of Florida with the opening of three new, state-of-the-art studios throughout July. Read More...

Crunch Fitness Fern Creek Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Chains

Crunch FitnessLOUISVILLE, KY - One of the fastest growing Crunch franchisees, Fitness Ventures LLC, recently opened its newest location, Crunch Fern Creek, a $5 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Opening month has been extremely busy so far and they are not slowing down. Read More...

Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Austin, Texas
Posted: July 24, 2023 in Chains

Crunch FranchiseAUSTIN, TX - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch South Austin, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot, open 24/7, two-story fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch South Austin is the first of six locations to open in the Austin community and is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by 24 Hour Fitness. Crunch South Austin is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch system with numerous locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with many more in development. Read More...

Life Time Athletic Country Club and Life Time Work Opens at The Clarendon Crossing in Arlington, Virginia
Posted: July 14, 2023 in Chains

Life Time  - The Healthy Way Of Life CompanyARLINGTON, VA - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of a one-of-a-kind athletic country club in Arlington, Virginia. The development is also home to Life Time Work, the company's premium coworking destination. Combined, the new destination makes Life Time a main anchor at The Crossing Clarendon, the multi-block stretch of mixed-used development with shops, restaurants, offices and more, owned by Regency Centers. The development spans 113,000 square feet over four floors, including 85,000 square feet for the athletic club and 28,000 square feet dedicated to Life Time's premium coworking spaces. Read More...

Self Esteem Brands Welcomes Anytime France as Newest Anytime Fitness Master Franchisee
Posted: July 12, 2023 in Chains

Self Esteem BrandsWOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, announces that Anytime France SARL has joined Anytime Fitness as its latest master franchisee. With France, Self Esteem Brands will now have Anytime Fitness clubs operating in 41 countries and territories around the globe. Read More...

Xponential Announces Signing of Master Franchise Agreement in France for Club Pilates
Posted: July 12, 2023 in Chains

Xponential FitnessIRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (“Xponential”), the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand, representing Xponential’s 19th international country outside of North America. The agreement, signed with TCMP Fitness, LP and its partners Susan and Chris Fichaud, gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license a minimum of 75 Club Pilates studios in France over the next 10 years. Read More...

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