Saudi Arabia

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

Strong Pilates is accelerating its global expansion, signing a 21-studio development deal for Saudi Arabia as the Australian-born fitness franchise eyes additional growth across Europe and the Middle East.

MELBOURNE, Australia--( BUSINESS WIRE )--STRONG Pilates has announced a major Master Franchise Agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.

The fast-casual giant is entering the Saudi market through a partnership with Alshaya Group, opening its first location in Riyadh's Sidra dining destination.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its Middle Eastern footprint with its first restaurant opening in Saudi Arabia later this month through a partnership with Alshaya Group.

The Middle East’s largest low-cost gym operator’s new collection includes a contemporary ghutra and muscle thobe Fitness is heating up in the Middle East, and now GymNation is read

The Middle Eastern gym brand secured a $100 million credit facility to fuel its expansion toward 100 locations across the GCC and its initial entry into Asia.

The Middle East’s largest gym chain is integrating Hyrox-specific training and multi-club competitions across its facilities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Mathnasium is a leading math-only education franchise that helps students build confidence and mastery through personalized instruction.

In the Octagon, intensity is non-negotiable. UFC GYM, an official extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, takes a similar approach to expansion.

Nearly 70% of exercisers across the GCC are craving more memorable fitness experiences, and GymNation’s answer comes 2,200 feet above Riyadh.

Grease Monkey operates 371 US locations and over 500 internationally, with a commitment to customer service and innovation since 1978.

The next big wave of business growth isn’t happening at home; it’s unfolding across borders.

Each month, we bring you a roundup of international franchise news.

Hotworx has crossed a new benchmark in its fast-paced global expansion, opening its 800th studio just eight years after the brand debuted its infrared fitness concept in 2017.

Hudson met her husband and business partner, Shannon, as a student at a karate school Shannon owned with his brother at the time.

Cityscape Global 2025 returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a focus on urban innovation and real estate development.

Anytime Fitness signs deal to open 60+ gyms in Saudi Arabia.

GymGuyz expands into Saudi Arabia and UAE with 80 new territories.

Taking a successful franchise brand abroad for the first time is filled with excitement and nerves.

If there’s one word that defines what it takes to succeed in global franchising today, it’s “resilience.”

Hotworx expands 24-hour infrared fitness concept in US and abroad

If you live in America, there’s a decent chance you’ve come across one of Hotworx’s nearly 800 studio locations.

As the UAE bakes in record-breaking temperatures, GymNation is turning down the temperature…literally.