
Crunch Fitness Partners Open 19th Location
Crunch Fitness multi-unit operators Brian Hibbard and John Armatas open their 19th location in Auburn, Alabama, with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a renovated retail space.
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Crunch Fitness multi-unit operators Brian Hibbard and John Armatas open their 19th location in Auburn, Alabama, with state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a renovated retail space.

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