Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
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...
Crunch Fitness Announces its Newest Location in Danvers, Massachusetts
Posted: April 20, 2023 in Chains
DANVERS, MA - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming June 2023 opening of Crunch Danvers, a $5 million, 32,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars’ worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Danvers is located in a newly renovated space previously occupied by Staples. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Recognized for Outstanding Franchising Achievements
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, has been recognized for ongoing success with a prestigious award and acknowledgment, including The Zor Awards, an exclusive program by Franchise Times designed to answer the question "What is the best franchise to buy?" and Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 10+ Club, honoring an elite group of franchises that have earned a spot on the Franchise 500 list for 10 or more consecutive years. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Key Leadership Appointments, Including Naming Molly Long, Chief Experience Officer
Posted: March 2, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, announces several key leadership changes that will help position the company for continued growth and success. The global fitness brand is pleased to announce that Molly Long is joining the company as Chief Experience Officer. Additional Crunch announcements include: Chad Waetzig Promoted to Chief Marketing Officer; Tim Welsh Promoted to Chief Development Officer; and Pam Brown Appointed as Vice President, Head of People and Culture. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Fargo Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: February 22, 2023 in Chains
FARGO, N.D. - Crunch Franchise has opened its newest location, Crunch Fargo, a $5 million, 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The facility, which formerly housed Toys R Us, is now welcoming up to 1,800 members daily. Crunch Fitness was also able to provide jobs to over 70 team members as one of the area's newest employers and is serving as a boost for Fargo's local economy, attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness White Station Flexes its Muscles by Providing Jobs and Catalyzing Activity at Nearby Businesses
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Chains
MEMPHIS, TN - Crunch Franchise celebrated their official ribbon cutting at its newest location, Crunch White Station, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment nestled on White Station Road in Memphis, Tennessee. Crunch Fitness also provided jobs to over 70 team members and is one of the newest employers serving as a boost for White Station's local economy by attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Digital Platform Crunch+ To Elevate Your Workout Experience
Posted: February 6, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness introduces Crunch+, a new platform to access on-demand and live-streamed workouts whenever members want them... anywhere, anytime and on any device, including iOS and Android mobile devices, streaming devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or smart TVs powered by Android TV, and via web browser. Crunch+ brings to life Crunch's expertise in creating "Entertainment Fitness." Read More...
Crunch Fitness Warner Robins Providing Jobs, Benefiting Neighboring Businesses and Boosting Local Economy
Posted: January 26, 2023 in Chains
WARNER ROBINS, GA - Crunch Franchise opened its newest location, Crunch Warner Robins on December 12th, 2022, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The facility is now welcoming up to 1,800 members daily, providing jobs to over 70 team members. As one of the newest employers in the area, the club is serving as a boost for Warner Robin's local economy and is attracting more activity and businesses to the area. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Rises in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 Ranking
Posted: January 18, 2023 in Chains
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Crunch Fitness demonstrates continued growth in Entrepreneur's 44th Annual Franchise 500 ranking, maintaining its spot in the top 10% for the second year in a row. Climbing the ranks from #43 to #39, Crunch exhibits how franchisees have successfully adapted and evolved to meet the unique circumstances and opportunities that have shaped the industry over the last three years. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Sells Six Sacramento-Area Clubs to JEM Wellness Brands
Posted: December 19, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the sale of six company-owned gyms across the Sacramento area to JEM Wellness Brands, a first-in-class health and wellness franchise concept operator. Club locations include Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Granite Bay, Howe Ave., and Rocklin, all of which are part of a significant commitment on behalf of JEM to develop and open 75 additional clubs by 2032. Read More...
Crunch to Launch 12 New Boxing and HIIT Classes in Q1 of 2023
Posted: December 5, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the leading fitness company with a philosophy of "No Judgments," announced 12 new proprietary group fitness classes to launch throughout 2023, featuring programming exclusively available to Crunch members. Among the classes debuting in Q1 are four boxing formats, a new HIITZone workout and core strength training, joining a roster of 80+ existing group fitness offerings already available to members. Read More...
Fitness Ventures LLC Acquires T&N Investments LLC and their Four Crunch Fitness Locations in Louisville Kentucky, Growing the Franchise to 35 Locations
Posted: October 4, 2022 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures LLC, one of Crunch Fitness’ fastest growing franchisees, announces the acquisition of all four of the Louisville, Kentucky Crunch Fitness locations. The acquisition fast tracks Fitness Ventures already aggressive growth, with plans to open around 15 locations per year for the foreseeable future. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Newest Location in Swansea, Massachusetts
Posted: September 22, 2022 in Chains
SWANSEA, MA - Crunch Fitness announces the upcoming October 2022 opening of Crunch Swansea, a $4 million, 23,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1.5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Fusing fitness with entertainment to make serious exercise fun, Crunch Swansea will operate 24 hours a day offering top-quality cardio and strength training equipment, circuit training, dedicated group fitness and ride studios, relax and recover areas and Olympic platforms. Read More...
