Planet Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 401 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * The fitness industry, which includes Planet Fitness, continues to grow, driven by shifts towards strength training and recovery, as well as the use of technology such as artificial intelligence [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]. * Planet Fitness' stock closed at $43.36 on October 8, down 13 percent from $49.58 on September 10 and a 60 percent decline from $109.73 at the start of the year [[2026-10-29 Mixed Year for Stock Performance at 2 Fitness Franchisors (802eeb)]]. * Planet Fitness ranked No. 22 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the third straight year, retaining its top fitness ranking [[2026-10-19 Planet Fitness retains Franchise Times’ top fitness ranking (077fe8)]]. * Planet Fitness has over 20.8 million members, according to the 2026 HFA Global 25 report [[2026-10-08 The HFA Global 25 (0210e0)]]. * Planet Fitness has partnered with Your Reformer to add reformer Pilates to its 32 Australian locations for Black Card members [[2026-09-08 Planet Fitness Adds Reformer Pilates to Australia Gyms (47e8d3)]]. * Planet Fitness cut its profit outlook due to sluggish member sign-ups, now expecting a 3% decline in adjusted net income [[2026-08-06 Planet Fitness Cuts Outlook on Sluggish Member Sign-Ups (ff16f6)]]. * The initial investment to start a Planet Fitness franchise ranges from $1,282,500 to $5,386,000 [[2026-08-04 Franchise Deep Dive Planet Fitness’ Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data (725019)]]. * Planet Fitness opened 181 new clubs in 2025, reaching 2,896 locations [[2026-08-03 The 15 Hottest Health and Wellness Franchises of 2026 (d058ec)]] Filed under Fitness / Gym & HVLP.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 25, 2022 // PRNewswire // - Excel Fitness, a franchisee of Planet Fitness, announced its acquisition of 14 Planet Fitness locations in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia from the KSMA
Planet Fitness has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2022, reporting that its join trend has returned to pre-pandemic seasonality with an additional 300,000 net new members, wrapping up the quarter
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iCRYO announced a signed franchise agreement that will bring iCRYO to six new locations in ‘The Triangle’ of North Carolina, in addition to a pair of locations in Raleigh and Cary, which opened in February of 2021.
Olympus Partners has acquired Excel Fitness Holdings, a Planet Fitness franchisee, to further grow the business and expand its reach.
Planet Fitness, Inc. reported a 1.7 million member increase since the end of 2020, with 15.2 million members at the end of 2021.
Planet Fitness has completed the acquisition of Sunshine Fitness and a refinancing transaction, expanding its corporate store ownership to over 200 locations.
Planet Fitness has created a humorous Super Bowl spot that asks, “What’s gotten into Lindsay Lohan?” The ad is part of the new “Feel Fitacular” campaign that Planet Fitness is promoting for 2022.
Service brands continue to appeal across the board, with sectors such as home maintenance, child care, automotive, and senior care expanding in 2022.
Planet Fitness prices $900 million securitized financing facility, replacing the Master Issuer's existing variable funding note facility with a $75 million variable funding note facility.
Franchises are expanding and looking forward to opening new units in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and accompanying surge in Covid cases.
Planet Fitness agrees to acquire 114 locations from franchisee Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings in a cash and stock transaction valued at $800 million.
Planet Fitness, one of the biggest fitness franchisors, has announced a deal to acquire Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, LLC.
Planet Fitness, Inc. will acquire 114 locations from one of its franchisees, Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, LLC, expected to be accretive to Adjusted Net Income per diluted share in 2022.
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Planet Fitness has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management, recognizing its leadership in adopting a safer and healthier environment for employees and members.
Popular gym chain Planet Fitness rang in another new year as the presenting sponsor of Times Square New Year’s Eve on Dec.
Successful franchise brands understand the importance of integrating social media tools and strategies into their playbook.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the fitness industry, presenting opportunities for fitness franchises to adapt and grow in a new landscape.
Planet Fitness has launched the "United We Move" campaign, offering digital workouts and promoting physical activity during the pandemic.
United PF Partners expands its presence in Phoenix, Arizona, with two new Planet Fitness locations, bringing the total to 38 locations.
If Planet Fitness rallying on Wall Street is any indication, there could be long-awaited good news on the horizon for gym operators who have struggled during the pandemic.
Peloton took a tumble as the popular fitness equipment company reported declining sales and a higher-than-expected loss in its first quarter.
Planet Fitness reports positive system-wide same store sales growth and highest sequential net member growth in company history.