Craig Benson

Athletech News lists the top fitness and wellness stories of 2024

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

Planet Fitness sells $800 million in bonds to repay debt.

Planet Fitness issues $600 million in new debt to manage $2 billion debt

Planet Fitness reported lackluster new member numbers and is lowering its outlook for the full year, citing several headwinds, such as reduced consumer spending, illnesses and a national advertising campaign that the fitness franchise says missed its mark.

Planet Fitness names Colleen Keating CEO with $1 million salary.

Planet Fitness faces boycott calls, but investors remain bullish with a $5.5 billion market cap.

Planet Fitness reports $285.1 million revenue, warns of transition year

January typically brings a surge in fitness and health resolutions, with gyms bustling with new members and those recommitting.

Planet Fitness CEO Craig Benson discusses franchise strategy and price increase plans

Planet Fitness is winning over consumers as the low-price, high-value fitness franchise nears 20 million members, according to its year-end operational metrics.

Fresh off the Times Square stage following the first performance of 2024, rapper Megan Thee Stallion is collaborating with popular low-price, high-value fitness franchise Planet Fitness for a new campaign and exclusive, co-branded merchandise.

Planet Fitness continues to win big with Gen Z, with the gym franchise owning the eighth spot and being the only fitness brand named on a top ten list of leading companies that young consumers are eyeing with their purchasing power.

Planet Fitness stock surges on 13.6% Q3 revenue jump to $277.6 million

Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau faces allegations of toxic culture

Chris Rondeau, who resigned as CEO of Planet Fitness last week in a stunning move, was reportedly “seriously blinded” by the board’s decision to request that he step down.

Planet Fitness announces a leadership transition with Craig Benson appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Chris Rondeau exits as Planet Fitness CEO, replaced by Craig Benson.