Planet Fitness Provides Business Update in Response to COVID-19
Planet Fitness extended temporary store closures until further notice, prioritizing member and team member safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Franchising.com· March 31, 2020
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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.
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Planet Fitness Provides Update on COVID-19
Planet Fitness closes its corporate stores and urges franchisees to do the same in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing member and team safety.
· Franchising.com· March 18, 2020
The 10 Best Health & Wellness Franchises of 2020
The U.S. health and wellness market is estimated at $32 billion.
· 1851 Franchise· March 16, 2020
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2019 Results
Planet Fitness reports 8.6% same store sales growth in Q4 2019
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2020
Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight – Career Turning Point, Best Business Decision, & Hardest Lesson Learned
Making the decision to migrate from the riskiest end of the risk spectrum in the restaurant industry to the least risky end was his first turning point in his career.
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2020
Planet Fitness Throws The Biggest Pizza, Bagel And Workout Party On The Planet In Celebration Of National Pizza And Bagel Day On Sunday, Feb. 9
Planet Fitness celebrates National Pizza and Bagel Day with a free pizza giveaway for its members.
· Franchising.com· February 6, 2020
PrimoHoagies Announces Record Breaking Nine Store Development in Northern New Jersey
PrimoHoagies has signed a development agreement to bring nine new restaurants to Bergen and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey.
· Franchising.com· February 4, 2020
Planet Fitness Ranked #7 In Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®
Planet Fitness ranked #7 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
· Franchising.com· January 17, 2020
Healthy Appetite: John Clancy is into Smoothie King and Planet Fitness - in a big way!
John Clancy invested in Smoothie King and Planet Fitness, citing their focus on healthy living and strong leadership.
· Franchising.com· January 16, 2020
Planet Fitness hits franchise milestone with opening of 2,000th location
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· Global Franchise· January 7, 2020
Planet Fitness Reaches 2,000th Store Milestone
Planet Fitness reaches 2,000th store milestone, demonstrating its judgement-free, affordable approach to fitness continues to resonate with consumers.
· Franchising.com· January 7, 2020
Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight - Operations & Innovations
A multi-unit franchisee shares insights on how to give teams room to innovate and experiment, emphasizing the importance of discipline and delegation.
· Franchising.com· December 30, 2019
Planet Fitness Calls “Bullfit” on the Fitness Industry
Planet Fitness calls out the fitness industry for focusing on the fit getting fitter, ignoring the 80 percent of Americans who don't belong to a gym, and perpetuating myths that fitness should be all-consuming, with a mentality that people can work out on their own terms and live healthy lives.
· Franchising.com· December 27, 2019
Multi-Unit Franchisee Insight – Measuring Growth & Vision for the Future
Multi-unit operators share insights on measuring growth and vision for the future, highlighting EBITDA and store expansion goals.
· Franchising.com· December 16, 2019
Planet Fitness Strengthens Management Team with the Addition of Tom Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer
, today announced that Tom Fitzgerald has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.
· Franchising.com· December 11, 2019
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
As of December 4, 2019, before giving effect to the ASR Agreement, $500 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the Share Repurchase Authorization.
· Franchising.com· December 5, 2019
Slapfish Makes Its Debut In Pooler
Slapfish opens new location in Pooler, Georgia, and offers free lobster rolls to the first 100 customers.
· Franchising.com· December 2, 2019
Planet Fitness Prices $550 Million Securitized Financing
Planet Fitness prices $550 million of securitized financing with a 3.858% interest rate and a 10-year repayment term.
· Franchising.com· November 20, 2019
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Proposed Recapitalization Transaction
Planet Fitness, Inc. announces a proposed recapitalization transaction, including the issuance of $550 million in senior secured notes.
· Franchising.com· November 13, 2019
Planet Fitness accelerates world domination with Australian franchises
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· Global Franchise· November 12, 2019
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
Planet Fitness, Inc. reported a 22% increase in total revenue for the third quarter of 2019.
· Franchising.com· November 8, 2019
Franchise Development Leaders: FYZICAL’s Brian Belmont
FYZICAL's Brian Belmont shares his experience in the franchise industry, from Quizno's to Planet Fitness, and his current role as CEO of Fyzical.
· 1851 Franchise· October 9, 2019
Social Media Pranks Are Causing Chaos in Major Retailers
Social media pranks are causing chaos in major retailers, with some franchises being targeted.
· 1851 Franchise· August 28, 2019
Why fitness franchising is exploding, and how you can get involved
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
· Global Franchise· August 27, 2019