Jim Rowley

Mark Mastrov becomes interim CEO of 24 Hour Fitness after Karl Sanft's departure.

Lewis Joined the Fitness Franchise as President in 2024 Crunch Fitness has promoted Chequan Lewis from president to chief executive officer. Lewis succeeds Jim Rowley, who now serv

Crunch Fitness franchisee expands the gym banner in the Phoenix metro market with five new clubs and 20 new locations by 2027.

Crunch Fitness appoints Chequan Lewis as its new CEO, succeeding Jim Rowley.

The fitness franchisor appoints former Pizza Hut executive Chequan Lewis to the top role as predecessor Jim Rowley moves to executive chairman.

US fitness franchises expand internationally, with Club Pilates and Anytime Fitness leading the charge

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.

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

In-person fitness continues to thrive as we move further from the pandemic.

Crunch Fitness has received a strategic investment from Leonard Green & Partners, a private equity firm that has acquired a majority stake in the fitness franchisor from TPG Growth and Crunch’s minority shareholders.

Crunch Fitness is following through on its promise to conquer 2025, having signed a master franchise agreement for India—a move that will bring at least 75 Crunch Fitness gyms to the country in the coming years.

Crunch Fitness unveils Crunch 3.0 redesign with new equipment and amenities

Private equity firm TPG is mulling a potential sale of high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness leader Crunch Fitness that could value the gym operator at more than $1.5 billion, according to Reuters.

Trive invests in Crunch Canada, its second Crunch Fitness investment.

Two new Crunch Fitness locations are set to open this holiday season in Greenfield and Waukesha, Wisconsin, with additional sites planned for Brookfield and Hales Corner early next year.

Many people at the top are hated, or at the very least they divide opinion, that isn’t the case for Mark Mastrov, one of the fitness industry’s most highly respected and well-liked figures.

Crunch Fitness and Zumba are hosting a Global Dance Day and celebrating the high-value, low-price (HVLP) fitness franchise’s 35th anniversary this month with 35-minute Zumba classes at all Crunch locations worldwide.

Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley expects to open 2 gyms per week in 2025

Crunch Fitness has announced the appointment of Molly Long as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.

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

Fitness Ventures LLC, Crunch Fitness’ second-largest franchisee, is getting more fuel and added direction as it pursues cross-country expansion.

Crunch Fitness franchisee JF Fitness receives investment to grow in Southeast.

Major big-box gyms and health clubs including Planet Fitness, Life Time and Crunch Fitness experienced increased year-over-year visitation numbers nearly every week from January 2024 to April 2024, according to a new report.

Crunch Fitness, the rapidly growing gym franchise with over 460 locations and 2.5 million members, is gearing up for international expansion.