
New York Sports Club Inks Biomarker Testing, GLP-1 Partnership
New York Sports Club partners with Thrive for biomarker testing.
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.

New York Sports Club partners with Thrive for biomarker testing.

Planet Fitness appoints Tom Fitzgerald as interim CFO, bringing deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of financial leadership.

Every franchisee has ideas of their own, and that's a good thing.

UFC Gym and longevity medicine company NexGen MD Scientific have announced a joint venture that will place clinics inside UFC Gym locations, giving members access to GLP-1s, hormone replacement therapies and peptides alongside their usual training programming.

It’s been a growth-filled few years for high-value , low-price (HVLP) gym giant Crunch Fitness.

Planet Fitness reports strong earnings with 1.1 million new members in 2025

As Americans tighten their wallets amid economic concerns, they’re embracing budget-friendly gyms more than ever before.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sent a clear message to gyms and health clubs across the city that he’s here to protect members’ and consumers’ best interests.

Snap Fitness offers a global health and fitness brand with a community-centric gym model, 24/7 access, and personal training options.
CRISP & GREEN is celebrating the opening of its Coralville, Iowa location, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s 50th restaurant nationwide and its second in the state.

Planet Fitness has 20.8 million members and plans to raise prices.

Planet Fitness opened 181 new locations in 2025, pushing its global footprint to nearly 2,900 clubs and its total membership to roughly 20.8 million, according to newly released year-end metrics.

Lockers aren’t the first thing you think of when designing a gym.
The International Franchise Association today announced the 2025 recipients of the IFA Major Awards, the most prestigious awards in franchising.

Planet Fitness earned its place as the United States’ largest gym chain by keeping fitness approachable and affordable.

Planet Fitness is returning to Times Square as the presenting sponsor of New Year’s Eve, kicking off 2026 at the center of resolution season.

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Former Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau is looking to bring his low-price fitness philosophy to Latin America.

PureGym rebrands 56 former Blink Fitness gyms in NY and NJ.

Grand Fitness Partners acquired 10 Planet Fitness clubs in California, expanding its footprint to 90 locations nationally.

Planet Fitness issues $750 million in Series 2025-1 Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes with potential for up to $850 million in refinancing transaction.

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

Choosing the right fitness franchises involves matching a model to local demand and conducting a solid gym market analysis.

Planet Fitness has made it clear that it’s one of the most dominant gym brands in Southern California, recently opening its 100th location in the Los Angeles area.