Stephen P. Smith

This year's campaign builds on the momentum of 2025, when HOTWORX members, franchisees and the corporate team raised $63,253.42 for veterans and military women battling breast cancer.

The infrared fitness franchise has added 100 locations since hitting 800 late last year and now serves more than 400,000 members globally

The 900-studio milestone marks a year of expansion driven by the brand's owner pipeline, a first-time entry into Alaska and the largest wave of technology development in company history, all leading up to reaching 1,000 open locations.

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HOTWORX is entering the Alaska market with four studios planned, led by franchise owners Tracey Pidge and Ciara Boyce, who also operate two studios in Washington.

"Tracey and Ciara are exactly the kind of operators we want leading our entry into a new state, and especially in a state with such a unique business climate," said Stephen P.

Hotworx builds a new category in fitness with infrared sauna

HOTWORX ranks top among boutique fitness franchises with 800 studios.

HOTWORX CEO Stephen P. Smith named a 2026 Most Admired C-Suite Executive.

It was a foregone conclusion that fitness would see rapid AI adoption, but now, just four months into the year, we are beginning to see how it’s showing up in gyms and boutique fitness studios — and who is leading the way.

From the moment members begin their journey, TrainingTRAX delivers a seamless and personalized approach to training:

International expansion is a milestone. It’s proof that a franchise system has “made it” at home, and there’s enough demand for your brand to start growing beyond its borders.

Funds raised through the two-month nationwide initiative have been split evenly between the Sacred Mountain Retreat Center (SMRC) and the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s (NBCF) Military Women’s Patient Relief Fund, w

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.

“Reaching 800 studios is a moment that really makes us stop and appreciate how far this brand has come,” said Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of HOTWORX.

HOTWORX launches Workouts for Heroes campaign to support veterans and breast cancer research.

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.

Hotworx is using International Day of Yoga to spotlight its signature infrared yoga offering and tech-forward twist on the traditional practice that blends static poses with muscle-activating heat.

HOTWORX celebrates International Day of Yoga with infrared yoga benefits.

Hotworx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio franchise, will donate more than $19,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support military women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Hotworx is turning up the heat for Stress Awareness Month with a limited-time offer where new members can get 50% off enrollment through April 16.

HOTWORX’s signature workouts combine infrared heat with guided isometric and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sessions, creating a total mind-body experience.

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