
BFT Franchisees Find Boutique Fitness White Space
BFT franchisees find white space in boutique fitness with 300 licenses sold.
Orangetheory Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 275 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Orangetheory Fitness has a new global brand president, Carl Loredo, and a new domestic brand president, Stephanie Schon [[2026-10-29 Orangetheory Gets a New President, Caribou Hires a New COO, Plus More Franchise (21c653)]] * Stephanie Schon previously served as the brand president of Waxing the City, another franchise under Purpose Brands, before moving to Orangetheory Fitness [[2026-10-26 Waxing the City Welcomes Katin Keirstead as President (63f972)]] * A former Orangetheory Fitness mega-franchisee, Jamie Weeks, is launching a new wellness concept called better.states, focused on 'intentional rest' and meditation [[2026-09-30 Orangetheory, Beachbody Vets Launch ‘Intentional Rest’ Wellness Studio (2e8150)]] * Orangetheory is collaborating with Hyrox to offer joint classes at the Eudemonia Summit, a wellness event in South Florida [[2026-09-17 Hyrox, Orangetheory to Stage Joint Classes at Eudemonia Summit (d82c45)]] * Paola Horvath, a 52-year-old multi-unit franchisee, owns 19 Orangetheory Fitness studios after transitioning from the waste management industry [[2026-09-19 From Curbside to Cardio Former Waste Operator Finds Fitness Success (908c3f)]] * Orangetheory Fitness is expanding into Italy through a franchise agreement with Icon Palestre, with plans to open four studios in the Rome area [[2026-06-04 Orangetheory Expands Into Italy, Taps Technogym for New Buildout (f2a065)]] * Mike Reyes, founder of NextGen Holdings and a multi-unit Orangetheory Fitness franchisee, is expanding his business with KidStrong, a franchise he invested in after researching the opportunity [[2026-09-14 Why Multi-Unit Franchisee Mike Reyes Is Betting on KidStrong (db5ec6)]] Filed under Fitness / Boutique fitness.

BFT franchisees find white space in boutique fitness with 300 licenses sold.

Freemotion and Orangetheory partner on heart rate zone training treadmill

Orangetheory Fitness, a heart-rated-based total body group workout franchise, has inked a deal that accelerates its global expansion plans as Digme Fitness, a London-based boutique operator, has acquired its London studios.

TRX Training and Orangetheory Fitness have introduced a co-branded suspension trainer at the annual Momentum Convention.

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Empire Portfolio Group, a developer and Orangetheory Fitness franchisee, has opened a new studio in Warren, New Jersey, its 14th location in the state, as it continues to grow its boutique fitness footprint on the East Coast.

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Orangetheory Fitness area developer Empire Portfolio Group partners with Relive Health, an anti-aging and wellness services brand, to diversify its holdings.

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Orangetheory Fitness multi-unit operator Eric and Tara Hudson sign a four-unit development agreement with Dogtopia, expanding their portfolio into dog daycare and spa services.

SweatHouz founder Jamie Weeks aims to open 100 studios by 2024

Dogtopia partnered with Eric and Tara Hudson to develop four new locations in New Jersey and New York.

Orangetheory Fitness launches biodegradable gym wipes in 110 Canada locations.

Anytime Fitness announced the launch of its AF SmartCoaching technology and AF App, offering its members digital, round-the-clock personalized coaching and support.

Orangetheory Fitness is opening a new studio in Estero, Florida, offering high-intensity workouts and a unique fitness experience.
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Service brands continue to add units in March, offering a lower cost of entry and a simpler business model.

Orangetheory Fitness opened a new studio near the Texas Medical Center, serving the surrounding community and healthcare employees.

Dogtopia, a dog daycare and wellness franchise, has signed new franchise agreements with seasoned franchisees from Dunkin’, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Orangetheory Fitness, and Sport Clips.

Dogtopia expanded to 223 locations in North America in 2022, opening 40 new daycares and planning 50 more in 2023.
VIO Med Spa in Denver changes ownership to John and Nina Newcomb, a multi-unit franchise owner couple with experience in Orangetheory Fitness.

Orangetheory Fitness opens its fifth studio in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.

With the start of a new year comes the January gym rush. The chance for a fresh start and to achieve new year’s resolutions always leads to a big uptick in fitness center traffic: Bloomberg reports that health and exerci

Empire Portfolio Group opens new Orangetheory Fitness studio in Matthews, NC.