CEO Corner: 9Round Kickboxing’s Heather Hudson on Staying True to Your Brand
Hudson met her husband and business partner, Shannon, as a student at a karate school Shannon owned with his brother at the time.
· Athletech News· December 4, 2025
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9Round Kickboxing Fitness
9Round Kickboxing Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2024. 4 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Drew Stauffacher Named Brand President of 9Round Kickboxing Fitness
Stauffacher brings more than 20 years in the fitness industry and 13 years of experience with 9Round, including his most recent role as Vice President of Operations.
· Athletech News· May 6, 2025
Female Founders: Heather Hudson on Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Heather Hudson is the COO of Striking Brands, which houses the popular fitness franchises 9Round Kickboxing Fitness and I Love Kickboxing.
· Franchising.com· April 6, 2025
LA Fitness Acquires XSport Gyms, Expanding in NY, Chicago
Fitness International, operator of LA Fitness and several other gym brands, has acquired XSport Fitness in a move that will expand Fitness International’s presence in New York, Chicagoland and Virginia as it assumes 35 XSport gym locations.
· Athletech News· July 16, 2024