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Fitness franchisees are becoming big businesses, with the rise of mega-franchise groups in the Crunch Fitness system. Nike is also making a quick re-entry into boutique fitness.
Press esc to close× | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | --- | --- | | | × | | search | | Custom Search | | | | --- | --- | | | Sort by Relevance Date | The ATN Innovation Summit is Less Than a Month Away Join the industry’s top fitness and wellness leaders in New York City. Buy Tickets Fitness Business ATN Week in Review: Fitness Franchisees Are Becoming Big Businesses Josh Liberatore May 22, 2026 - Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share via Email credit: Crunch Fitness This week, we break down the rise of mega-franchise groups in the Crunch Fitness system, along with Nike’s quick re-entry into boutique fitness The Crunch Fitness franchisee… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. ATN Pro members get: - Unlimited access to Athletech News articles - Exclusive access to ATN Pro-level reporting - Discounts to ATN the Innovation Summit - VIP access to community events - Exclusive email newsletters Subscribe Now Already a member?
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This story was originally published by Josh Liberatore in Athletech News on May 22, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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