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FranConnect appoints Wendell Jisa as executive chairman of its board of directors, bringing extensive experience in growing private equity-backed tech companies and AI solutions.

Hyrox athletes will now have a new place to train for the race’s signature grind, and it’s inside one of the most data-driven studios in the game: Orangetheory Fitness.

The wellness boom is driving growth in the recovery franchise industry, with a focus on physical fitness and wellness to offset rising healthcare costs.

Vasa Fitness is putting $30 million toward a sweeping upgrade of its 64 gyms, signaling how the high-value, low-price (HVLP) segment continues to evolve in the age of Gen Z.

Gold's Gym reopens SoCal market to new franchisees after EoS Fitness deal

EoS Fitness acquires 23 Gold's Gym clubs in Southern California

Strength-focused interval training brand Sweat440 announced a landmark franchise development deal to open 30 new locations across Southern California, maintaining its expansion momentum.

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Six decades after its Venice Beach debut, Gold’s Gym is entering Brazil through a master franchise agreement that calls for 60 locations over the next 10 years, starting with a flagship site in 2026 followed by additiona

As Gold’s Gym celebrates its 60th anniversary, the brand isn’t just looking back on a legacy; it’s redefining what strength looks like in 2025.

Hyrox continues to stake its claim to being the world’s hottest fitness brand, this time deepening its relationship with Third Space, an upscale fitness chain with 14 locations in the London area.

If you live in America, there’s a decent chance you’ve come across one of Hotworx’s nearly 800 studio locations.

The top gym and fitness franchises to invest in for 2025 include Workout Anytime, with an investment range of $784,950 to $2,073,050.

For Vinny Sansone, the old phrase “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” is undoubtedly true.

Gold’s Gym is partnering with Hyrox to open a dedicated Hyrox Performance Center inside its Little Elm location in the Dallas metro area.
Gold's Gym and HYROX launch North America's first HYROX Performance Center in Dallas.

High-value, low-price (HVLP) gym chains are poised for continued growth, fueling a wave of consolidation that could see mid-tier gyms and smaller mom-and-pop operators get swallowed up, analysts predict.

Workout Anytime appoints Larry Brayman as Chief Marketing Officer to drive growth and member engagement.
“Craig is a highly accomplished franchise development leader with over 25 years of experience driving strategic growth for brands in the health and wellness and quick-service restaurant industries, including Lumin Fitnes

A new strength and functional training system has been unveiled by Escape Fitness, setting a new standard for fitness facilities looking to stand out amid the competition: Octagon Load.

Gyms provide support to Los Angeles residents affected by wildfires

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Basic-Fit, one of Europe’s fastest-growing gym chains with 1,570 clubs, has given some insight into its franchise plans for 2025.

World Gym acquired by Taiwan-based World Fitness Services for $9 million