
As Gyms Enter Wellness and Recovery, Execution Is Key
The global wellness economy now stands at $6.3 trillion as consumers prioritize their wellbeing more than ever before.
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.

The global wellness economy now stands at $6.3 trillion as consumers prioritize their wellbeing more than ever before.

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Dill Dinkers is known for its fun, friendly and welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can play, socialize and improve their skills.

Rainier Partners and its subsidiary Omega Fitness have acquired 21 Anytime Fitness gyms in Wisconsin from MDS Fitness, increasing Omega’s foothold in the Midwest as it expands nationwide.

Life Time and Orangetheory perform well in high-end fitness sector

Retro Fitness has a goal to open 500 health clubs in 50 black and brown communities across the U.S.

With so many emerging fitness franchises and multi-unit brands competing to attract new clients and members, effective signage and brand visibility have become more crucial than ever before.

Chet Lamey shares his transition from Planet Fitness to Sola Salons franchise success, leveraging his knowledge and acumen.

As a high-value, low-price gym chain, EoS Fitness is determined to offer high-quality amenities to its members.

The look and feel of the 24-hour gym is quickly changing as brands embrace high-end amenities once reserved for luxury facilities.

Hand & Stone appoints Sherrill Kaplan as its first Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for enhancing the brand and customer experience.

24 Hour Fitness launches FitPerks loyalty program with redeemable points.

Planet Fitness raised its prices for the first time in 26 years.

Planet Fitness reports $300.9 million Q2 revenue with 5.1% increase

Basic-Fit grows revenue 17% to €585 million with 4.1 million members
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Planet Fitness opens first gym in Spain, plans 300 more.

Gym visits increase in Q2, led by EoS and Crunch

Planet Fitness raises membership price to $15, expected to benefit gym industry

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EoS Fitness, an amenity-rich, high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness operator, is reportedly seeking new capital to fuel its growth.