--- title: "Crunch Fitness Partners Open 19th Location" url: https://burnaze.com/article/f476cbb1-3c58-4db3-9171-0906c2b27080 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/crunch_fitness_partners_open_19th_location.html author: "Kerry Pipes" category: "Gym & HVLP" industry: "Fitness" segment: "Gym & HVLP" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2022-01-10T10:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:18:48.226Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/6487_plate.jpg --- # Crunch Fitness Partners Open 19th Location **TL;DR:** Crunch Fitness multi-unit operators Brian Hibbard and John Armatas have opened their 19th location in Auburn, Alabama. The new facility features state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a renovated retail space. *By Kerry Pipes, originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-01-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/crunch_fitness_partners_open_19th_location.html).* ## Story Brian Hibbard and John Armatas are Crunch Fitness multi-unit operators who have built a successful operation on their way to growing their portfolio to 18 locations. This week they will open their newest Crunch facility in Auburn, Alabama. The new Crunch was built in renovated retail space and features $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. "We are looking forward to bringing the exciting and inclusive Crunch workout experience to Auburn," said Brian Hibbard. "With top-quality equipment and amazing classes, there is definitely something for everyone at Crunch, and we can't wait to empower Auburn residents to achieve their fitness goals." - Get Started in Franchising - Franchise Rankings & Awards - Franchise Sales & Development - Featured Franchise Stories Franchising.com is produced by Franchise Update Media. Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media. 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 PH. (408) 402-5681 - Franchisee Financing & Lending - Site Selection & Real Estate - Supply Chain & Procurement - Annual Franchise Development Report - Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference - Franchise Leadership & Development Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine - Franchise Update Magazine - Franchise Update Franchisor Report - Franchising Express Report - International Franchise Report - Multi-Unit Franchisee Report The multi-unit franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by Multi-Unit Franchisee or Franchise Update Media Group. We are not engaged in, supporting, or endorsing any specific franchise, business opportunity, company or individual. No statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation. We encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Fitness (sector) - location opening (topic) - Kerry Pipes (person) - Crunch Fitness (company) - fitness franchise (topic) - multi-unit expansion (topic) - Brian Hibbard (person) - Auburn, Alabama (location) --- Originally reported by Kerry Pipes, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/crunch_fitness_partners_open_19th_location.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f476cbb1-3c58-4db3-9171-0906c2b27080).