
A ’90s Cardio Kickboxing Trend Makes a Big Comeback
The resurgence of cardio kickboxing on social media platforms like TikTok is driving renewed interest in the high-energy fitness modality pioneered by Billy Blanks.
Crunch Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 252 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Crunch Fitness has reached 600 gyms worldwide, serving over 4.5 million members, with annual gym openings up nearly 200 % over the past four years [[bae040]] - Franchisee Fitness Ventures (CEO Brian Hibbard) operates 107 locations, projects $350 million in sales for 2026 and plans further expansion [[8c9c2a]] - A new $11 million “Crunch 3.0” gym is opening in San Antonio, Texas, run by franchisee The Undefeated Tribe [[877cc4]] - Filed under Fitness / Gym & HVLP.

The resurgence of cardio kickboxing on social media platforms like TikTok is driving renewed interest in the high-energy fitness modality pioneered by Billy Blanks.

Executives from Crunch Fitness, Purpose Brands, and Barry’s discuss strategies for scaling boutique and big-box fitness concepts across international markets.

CR Fitness Holdings is expanding its Texas footprint with a 14th location in McKinney, part of a strategic plan to reach 20 units in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Crunch Fitness franchisee expands the gym banner in the Phoenix metro market with five new clubs and 20 new locations by 2027.
Crunch Fitness Franchisee Fit Fusion Expands in the Rocky Mountain Region with Crunch Hampden, Crunch 92nd & Wadsworth, Crunch Wheat Ridge, and (coming soon) Crunch North Glenn DEN

Leaning into the soft clubbing trend, Planet Fitness has tapped Apple Music for a ’90s-themed party night at its gyms.

EoS Fitness opens nine gyms in Q2, expands to 225 locations.

Crunch franchisee Fit Fusion will open four Crunch 3.0 clubs in the Denver area, which will include the operator’s new boutique-style Reform Pilates concept

Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion has appointed Ron Alterio as Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations as the group targets a 30-club footprint.

Crunch Fitness appoints Chequan Lewis as its new CEO, succeeding Jim Rowley.

The fitness giant has appointed Sudhanshu Priyadarshi to lead its global strategy as the brand targets the addition of one to two new international markets annually.

The fitness franchisor appoints former Pizza Hut executive Chequan Lewis to the top role as predecessor Jim Rowley moves to executive chairman.

HIITCore Fitness is a boutique fitness franchise with HIIT and core-focused workouts

Pilates is heading to another HVLP gym operator, where a month’s membership can cost less than a single class at a boutique studio EoS Fitness, the high-value, low-price (HVLP) ope

Crunch Fitness adapts to changing consumer habits with data-driven growth.
Crunch Fitness opens $6 million gym in Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

Crunch Fitness is going all in on the world’s most popular boutique fitness modality.

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Crunch Fitness franchisee Fit Fusion aims to reach 30 locations by 2026, leveraging strategic acquisitions and partnerships to scale within the high-volume, low-price segment.

Major Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings has reorganized into a parent company with three regional subsidiaries to manage its rapid expansion toward 110 locations.

Fitness Ventures acquires 22 Crunch Fitness locations in California and Texas, becoming the largest operator of Crunch Fitness with 115 units across 30 states.

Crunch Fitness is analyzed as a high-value franchise alternative to Planet Fitness by targeting mainstream consumers seeking comprehensive gym options at mid-tier pricing.

Planet Fitness shares tumbled after the gym operator lowered its full-year outlook due to lower-than-expected member sign-ups during the critical New Year period.

UFC Gym is accelerating its presence in the Indian market with a new facility in Vijayawada and eight additional locations currently in development.