StretchLab

StretchLab is a leading assisted-stretching franchise with unique selling points

Planet Fitness opens 181 new clubs in 2025, reaching 2,896 locations.

Henry Gonzalez was ready to pack it in for the day. While out in California looking for a new business venture, he and his wife had just spent an entire afternoon sitting through PowerPoint presentations.

John Meloun, Xponential Fitness’ chief financial officer since 2018, has left the company, marking the latest transition moment for the fitness and wellness franchisor.

Xponential Fitness is moving forward with a leaner portfolio and a focus on operational improvement.

Paging through the Wall Street Journal one morning in 2017, Steve Hitzemann’s eyes found their way to an article on assisted stretching.

Next Health has acquired medical weight-loss and wellness clinic Lindora from Xponential Fitness, the sides announced Friday.

Boutique fitness franchisor Xponential Fitness has divested from Lindora, the medical weight-loss and wellness chain it picked up last year, with Next Health, a fast-growing franchisor of health optimization and longevity centers, acquiring the brand.

Franchises to add 20,000 units in 2025 amid mall closures

Penn Station East Coast Subs opens new location in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Boutique fitness franchises offer a personalized alternative to traditional gyms, focusing on a single modality like yoga, pilates, or spin.

Boutique fitness studios are jumping on the recovery trend, adding modalities including infrared saunas, massage tech and even cold water therapy as consumers increasingly incorporate wellness into their workout routines.

Stretch Zone was founded in 2015 and offers one-on-one practitioner-assisted stretching to improve mobility, flexibility and recovery.

The global Pilates and yoga studio market is projected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2025 to $3.8 billion by 2035, driven by demand for studio concepts that focus on flexibility, mobility, and recovery.

StretchLab partners with Major League Pickleball as official stretching partner.

For aspiring business owners passionate about fitness and wellness, franchising offers a proven pathway to launch a recognizable brand, complete with a reliable playbook and ongoing support.

YogaSix opens first studio in Japan with Sunpark Co. Ltd.

In this latest “Fireside Chat” video, YogaSix President Lindsay Junk, StretchLab President Verdine Baker and Athletech News Founder and CEO Edward Hertzman break down the increased diversity of the longevity…

Xponential Fitness has strengthened its executive team, naming four key appointments as the boutique fitness and wellness franchisor — which owns leading brands such as Club Pilates, Pure Barre and StretchLab — enters a new year.

A chance workout at a Body Fit Training (BFT) studio in New Zealand during an anniversary trip with his wife impressed both entrepreneurs and sparked their interest in pursuing Xponential brands more deeply.

Boutique fitness and wellness franchisor Xponential Fitness outlined its priorities under new CEO Mark King on its Q3 earnings call with investors on Tuesday.

Commando, a fast-growing boutique fitness brand based in Mexico, has received investment from an American private equity firm, setting the stage for further expansion across Mexico and internationally.

StretchLab reaches 500 studio mark in North America and 1000 licenses worldwide

Boutique Fitness Studios hits 50 locations across Australia and New Zealand