Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Meaningful Partners Acquires Fitness Ventures, the Second Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA and AUSTIN, TX - Meaningful Partners, LLC announces the closing of its acquisition of Fitness Ventures, LLC, the second largest Crunch Fitness franchisee. Founded by CEO Brian Hibbard in 2016, Fitness Ventures is a leading health and wellness platform that currently owns and operates 47 locations with rights to develop clubs in multiple geographies across the United States. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Mandeville, Louisiana
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Chains
MANDEVILLE, LA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Mandeville in Mandeville, Louisiana. The $5 million, 29,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in December 2024. Fit Fusion, LLC is a joint-venture company that operates locations in Indiana and Michigan. The franchisee will open 4-5 locations per year over the next two years, with the first location in Noblesville, Indiana. 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 Franchise Announces Newest Location in Greenwood, Indiana
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Chains
GREENWOOD, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the Fall 2024 opening of Crunch Greenwood, a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Greenwood, Indiana. Crunch Greenwood will be operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC. Brian Hibbard, the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, has found a unique opportunity to help develop the Crunch brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Cloud, Minnesota
Posted: July 11, 2024 in Chains
ST. CLOUD, MN - Crunch Franchise announces it will be opening its newest franchise, Crunch St. Cloud, a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota in Fall 2024. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in North Round Rock, Texas
Posted: July 1, 2024 in Chains
NORTH ROUND ROCK, TX - Crunch Franchise announces it will be opening its newest franchise, Crunch North Round Rock, a 34,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in North Round Rock, Texas in December 2024. Founded in 2018 by Tony Hartl, The Undefeated Tribe is one of the fastest growing franchises within the Crunch Fitness ecosystem. The company currently operates locations in Texas and Oklahoma, with more in development. The Undefeated Tribe is working to open 10 new gyms across Texas and Oklahoma in 2024. Read More...
Trive Capital Invests in JF Fitness of North America, a Leading Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: June 21, 2024 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA and DALLAS, TX - Trive Capital ("Trive"), the Dallas-based private equity firm, and 808 Capital Partners ("808") announce their investment into JF Fitness of North America ("JF Fitness"), a leading Crunch Fitness ("Crunch") franchisee serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and founded in 2014 by CEO John Freeland, JF Fitness operates 16 gyms across Virginia, Maryland and the Carolinas. In connection with Trive and 808's investment, JF Fitness acquired Team Roldan, a rapidly growing Crunch franchisee operating eight gyms across Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in State College, Pennsylvania
Posted: May 15, 2024 in Chains
STATE COLLEGE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch State College, a 36,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in State College, Pennsylvania. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. A son of a family fitness enthusiast, and a fitness enthusiast himself, Mr. Hibbard has found a unique opportunity to develop the Crunch Fitness brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Edmond, Oklahoma
Posted: May 13, 2024 in Chains
EDMOND, OK - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Edmond, a $6 million, 43,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility. Crunch Edmond will be operated 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...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Erie, Pennsylvania
Posted: April 11, 2024 in Chains
ERIE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Erie, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. Crunch Erie will be located at the former Tops Friendly Market, creating a new offering for Erie residents. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Hagerstown, Maryland
Posted: April 8, 2024 in Chains
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Hagerstown, a 32,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. Owner Chad Smith is a fitness industry veteran with almost 20 years working in the space. He has developed and opened 10 new Crunch franchises, and currently has ownership equity in 47 Crunch clubs. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Yuma, Arizona
Posted: March 28, 2024 in Chains
YUMA, AZ - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Yuma, a 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Yuma, Arizona. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces its Newest Location in Medford, Oregon
Posted: March 20, 2024 in Chains
MEDFORD, OR - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Medford, a 43,000-square foot gym with state-of-the-art facility and $5M in new equipment, projected to open its doors in summer 2024. Brian Hibbard serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S, including the recent opening in Eugene, Oregon. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Poinciana, Florida
Posted: March 18, 2024 in Chains
POINCIANA, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Poinciana, a 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility for the Poinciana community. Crunch Poinciana is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team operates 62 Crunch locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas and has 16 more locations set to open in 2024. CR Fitness will also open its first Tennessee location in Knoxville this year and is working towards a goal of operating 100 clubs by 2026. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Monrovia, California
Posted: March 11, 2024 in Chains
MONROVIA, CA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Monrovia, a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in the heart of Monrovia, California. Crunch Monrovia will take the place of a former Bed, Bath and Beyond, creating a new fitness offering for Monrovia's 37,500 residents. Crunch Monrovia is owned by Harman Fitness, one of the biggest Crunch franchisees with currently 37 clubs in 5 states across the country. The Harman Fitness team has plans to open several more locations later this year in Long Beach, CA and Houston, TX. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Steele Creek, its Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
STEELE CREEK, N.C. - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Steele Creek, a 44,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Steele Creek, North Carolina. Crunch Steele Creek will take the place of a former Club Fitness facility and will be the fifth Crunch location to open in Charlotte. Crunch Steele Creek is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Eugene, Oregon
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains
EUGENE, OR - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Eugene, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Springfield, Oregon. This will be the 49th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the first location for the franchise in Oregon. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Altamonte Springs, Florida
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Chains
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Altamonte Springs, a 56,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Crunch Altamonte Springs will take the place of a former Publix, creating the largest Crunch to open in the Orlando Metro area. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Pleasant Hills, its Newest Location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: January 24, 2024 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Pleasant Hills, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This will be the 48th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the 2nd Location for the franchise in Pennsylvania. Read More...
Leading Crunch Franchisee Primetime Fitness Partners with CapitalSpring for Strategic Growth
Posted: January 17, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Primetime Fitness, Michigan's premier Crunch Fitness franchise development group, announces its partnership with a leading specialist investor in multi-location businesses, CapitalSpring, which recently completed a growth investment in the franchisee. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Primetime Fitness, underscoring its ambitious development plans. Read More...
