Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Crunch Fitness Founder and Industry Visionary Doug Levine Joins Pete Moore for the Debut of the HALO Talks Live Podcast
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Doug Levine, trailblazing fitness visionary, industry maverick, and Founder of Crunch Fitness, will give an exclusive live interview at Sid’s Gym on October 17th at 6 PM. Moderated by Pete Moore, founder of Integrity Square and HALO Talks (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors), this live podcast event is an intimate opportunity for fitness professionals, facility operators, fitness employees and enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers from one of the most influential and successful figures in the space. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee Fitness Ventures Announces Annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge to Honor First Responders
Posted: September 6, 2024 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures, one of the fastest growing Crunch Fitness franchisees, is gearing up to pay tribute to the heroic first responders who selflessly served on September 11, 2001, by hosting their annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge at all of its facilities nationwide in 25 states on Wednesday September 11. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Appointment of Molly Long to Chief Operating Officer
Posted: August 12, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Molly Long, its Chief Experience Officer, as the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 12, 2024. This appointment marks a significant step in Crunch Fitness' ongoing commitment to driving growth, promoting excellence and prioritizing innovation while delivering value to its members, team members and franchisees. Read More...
Crunch Celebrates Momentous Year at Annual Franchise Convention
Posted: August 2, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, wraps its global Franchise Convention in Arizona, where executives reflected on the momentous year with approximately 600 attendees and laid out plans to further fuel Crunch's continuous growth. The convention's theme, "Feel the Good," represented the spirit and inclusive values of Crunch Fitness and featured dynamic content, such as leadership development, strategic discussions, beneficial training courses and the introduction of new initiatives for the brand. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania
Posted: July 24, 2024 in Chains
Fitness franchisee, announces its newest location in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, marking another milestone in the brand's expansion. The grand opening showcases a $5 million investment in a 45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility designed to cater to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Location in Shawnee, Kansas
Posted: June 13, 2024 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, KS - Fitness Ventures LLC, a Crunch Fitness franchisee, unveils its newest location in Shawnee, Kansas, marking another milestone in the brand's expansion. The grand opening showcases a $5 million investment in a 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility, designed to cater to a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Fitness Ventures LLC, one of the largest growing Crunch franchisees, operating in over 25 states, owns Crunch Fitness Shawnee. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Kyle, Texas
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
KYLE, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Kyle, a brand new 35,000-square foot gym with $11M in state-of-the-art equipment and amenities built from the ground up, is projected to open its doors in fall 2024. Crunch Kyle is owned by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. Founded by Tony Hartl in 2018, The Undefeated Tribe currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with 10 more gyms in development throughout 2024. Read More...
NFL Star Dak Prescott Launches New Partnership with CR Fitness Holdings to Expand Crunch Fitness Presence Nationwide
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Chains
TAMPA, FL - CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a leading Crunch Fitness franchisee, announces a new partnership with Dak Prescott, star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. This collaboration aims to expand the Crunch Fitness brand by delivering affordable fitness and wellness services to local communities throughout the United States. With a goal to operate 100 clubs nationwide by 2026, CR Fitness Holdings LLC is led by industry veterans Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness sector. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Cedar Hill, Texas
Posted: May 22, 2024 in Chains
CEDAR HILL, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Cedar Hill, a 31,000-square foot gym with $5M in state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, projected to open its doors in fall 2024. The new gym will be located in a former 24-Hour Fitness location. Crunch Cedar Hill is owned by Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe, one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness system. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Appoints John Kersh as Managing Director of International Development
Posted: May 1, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of John Kersh as the company's Managing Director of International Development. The addition comes as Crunch Fitness emphasizes global expansion, and Kersh will be integral to opening more Crunch gyms across the globe. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Crunch Fitness has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Oklahoma City, a 35,000-square-foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, projected to open its doors in summer 2024. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Norwood Celebrates 10 Years of Serving The Bronx
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Norwood, a community and a gym for all in the Bronx, is hosting its 10th anniversary party Monday, March 18. Festivities include plenty of free, fun workouts for those who wish to do so, as well as food, drink, live DJ, raffles and face painting. Crunch is the home of the CrunchONE Kickoff, which offers guests and members a roadmap to success on their fitness journeys. Kickoffs include an in-depth review of fitness goals with a certified coach and a printed report of everything discussed, so participants leave with their own unique fitness roadmap. Read More...
Crunch Appoints Chequan Lewis, Former COO of Pizza Hut U.S., as President
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces the appointment of Chequan Lewis as President of Crunch. Ben Midgley will transition from CEO of Crunch Franchising to Crunch's Board of Directors as of March 15, 2024, and will be integral in franchisee relations. Lewis, the former Chief Operating Officer and the first Chief Equity Officer at Pizza Hut U.S., will guide and direct company operations for owned and franchised businesses in his new role. He will work directly with other Crunch executives and franchise owners to develop growth strategies, improve performance and elevate the brand. Lewis is a Howard University and Harvard Law School graduate, former business litigator, and Presidential Leadership Scholar who is deeply committed to civic engagement. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 16, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #29 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The company remains in the top 10% for the third straight year. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in New City, New York
Posted: December 20, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming Pre-Opening Preview Party on December 27th and the official opening this December 28th of a $5 million, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch New City is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by a former UFC gym. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Invites Members to “Feel Good, Not Bad” in New Creative Campaign
Posted: December 19, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, announces the launch of its uplifting "Feel Good, Not Bad" campaign. In partnership with creative agency Familiar Creatures, this new brand mantra aligns with Crunch's mission to make serious fitness fun through a huge variety of engaging experiences that allow all members to escape life's inevitable bad moments. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Selects Life Fitness As Preferred Supplier
Posted: November 30, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym known for its no judgments, inclusive experience, has selected Life Fitness as a preferred supplier for its U.S. locations. Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will provide both strength and cardio solutions to Crunch clubs across the country. Crunch opened its doors in 1989 and has been a Life Fitness customer for over 30 years. This agreement marks an important new milestone, with a mutual goal of long-term success for each company. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Hosts Party in Pink Zumbathon to Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Posted: October 10, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading fitness brand dedicated to promoting health and wellness, announces the upcoming "Party in Pink Zumbathon" event on October 16th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This energetic and vibrant event aims to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and support in the local community. All Donations will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Becomes First Gym to Enable Amazon One Palm-Based Entry for its Members
Posted: September 5, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces it is the first fitness brand to introduce the Amazon One palm recognition service as an entry option for its members at select Crunch locations nationwide. Members who choose to use the convenience of Amazon One no longer need their Crunch membership tags or mobile app to enter; they can simply hover their palm over an Amazon One device to enter the fitness facility. Amazon One is currently being piloted at nine Crunch clubs across the U.S., including five in San Francisco, three in the New York City and one in the Los Angeles area, with more locations rolling out the technology in the coming months. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Fern Creek Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, 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...
