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Crunch Fitness reaches 600 gyms worldwide, serving 4.5 million members

CR Fitness, a franchisee that operates 98 Crunch Fitness gyms, has signed a deal to open 25 Yoga Joint studios, 24 of them in Florida and one in Dallas.

One of Crunch Fitness’ top franchisees, CR Fitness, is moving into the boutique fitness market with a multi-unit agreement with Yoga Joint for 25 studios across Florida, and will bring…

Major Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings has reorganized into a parent company with three regional subsidiaries to manage its rapid expansion toward 110 locations.

The acquisition of 22 locations from Harman Fitness makes Fitness Ventures the largest franchisee in the Crunch system, bringing its total portfolio to 115 gyms across 30 states.

In a funding landscape that can’t get enough of Pilates , Yoga Joint, a Florida-founded infrared fitness franchise, just made a case for a concept that doesn’t require a reformer.

Former Life Time executive Jeff Zwiefel, who departed the luxury fitness and wellness operator after more than two decades earlier this year, has been tapped as president and chief operating officer of 10X Health.

After recently closing a chapter on a two-decade-plus career at Life Time, Jeff Zwiefel is now joining private equity firm North Castle Partners, which focuses on health and wellness businesses, as an advisor.

Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings has landed a $350 million strategic investment from global investment firm Sixth Street, fueling an expansion push that will see the group look to add more than 100 clubs over the next five years.

Barry’s is overhauling its leadership as the boutique fitness brand gears up to more than double its global footprint in the next four years following a recent strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group.

Yoga Joint, an infrared heated yoga and fitness brand based in South Florida, is plotting nationwide franchise expansion after receiving investment from Jon Canarick.

CR Fitness CEO Tony Scrimale leads the top franchise operator in the Crunch Fitness system with 275 licenses sold.

Franchising remains the lifeblood of the fitness and wellness industry.

Sabre, a boutique real estate advisory firm known for its dedication to supporting leading fitness and wellness franchises, has launched a new advisory division: Sabre Business Consulting (SBC).

Crunch Fitness franchisee powerhouse CR Fitness Holdings has acquired nine 24 Hour Fitness gyms in the Miami and Orlando area, which will be rebranded and outfitted with Crunch’s new 3.0 design template featuring elevated aesthetics.

Experts say consolidation is here to stay in fitness franchising with 3 key investors weighing in.

CR Fitness acquires 2 New York Sports Club gyms in Florida.

CR Fitness has 62 clubs with 17 new locations opened this year.

Private equity firms invest in fitness franchises with $3 million EBITDA

Primetime Fitness, Michigan’s top Crunch Fitness franchise group, has inked a strategic growth partnership with private equity firm CapitalSpring as it looks to expand.

Taking on private equity money isn’t always the right move for a fitness business.

Body20 appoints Jay Galluzzo as new CEO to triple footprint.

Investors say fitness and wellness market remains strong despite post-pandemic woes

CR Fitness Holdings expands Crunch Fitness franchise to 50 locations