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title: "Project LeanNation Surpasses 100 Locations Open and in Development, Marking Major Milestone in Nationwide Growth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/893c70a7-c11f-4149-8dbe-d4d1e515fe3f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260519_project_leannation_surpasses_100_locations_open_and_in_development_marking_.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-05-19T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:26.176Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571902943202-507ec2618e8f?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Project LeanNation Surpasses 100 Locations Open and in Development, Marking Major Milestone in Nationwide Growth

**TL;DR:** Project LeanNation has surpassed 100 locations open and in development nationwide, marking a major milestone in its growth. The brand has signed new development deals to expand into three additional US markets, including Lake Charles, Louisiana, Wilmington, North Carolina, and Cleveland, Ohio.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-19. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260519_project_leannation_surpasses_100_locations_open_and_in_development_marking_.html).*

## Story

As part of this momentum, Project LeanNation has signed several new development deals that will bring the brand to three additional markets across the United States, including:

- Lake Charles, Louisiana – marking the brand’s first location in the state

- Wilmington, North Carolina

- Cleveland, Ohio – through a three-unit development agreement

“Reaching 100 locations is a meaningful moment for our brand, but more importantly, it reflects the growing need for what we provide,” said Tim Dougherty, CEO and Founder of Project LeanNation. “People across the country are looking for sustainable ways to improve their health, and we’re focused on giving them the structure, support, and tools to make that possible.”

The milestone comes as demand for accessible, results-driven wellness solutions continues to rise. With nearly 75% of U.S. adults considered overweight or obese, more consumers are moving away from short-term diet trends and toward solutions that emphasize long-term lifestyle change.

Project LeanNation was built to meet that need through a comprehensive model that combines personalized nutrition plans, expert coaching, technology-driven tracking, and convenient prepared meals. By focusing on education, accountability, and community, the brand helps members build sustainable habits that extend beyond the plate — supporting its broader mission to build the health of communities through support, education, technology, and nutritious meals.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- Wilmington, N.C. (location)
- nationwide growth (topic)
- Cleveland, Ohio (location)
- Project LeanNation (company)
- wellness solutions (topic)
- Tim Dougherty (person)
- Lake Charles, Louisiana (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260519_project_leannation_surpasses_100_locations_open_and_in_development_marking_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/893c70a7-c11f-4149-8dbe-d4d1e515fe3f).