Athletech News — page 57

Planet Fitness has made a last-minute bid to compete for Blink Fitness in a second attempt to seize the budget gym chain after its initial offer was rejected over antitrust concerns, according to CNBC.

MADabolic rallies 90 partners and GMs ahead of 50-location expansion.

The global wellness economy now stands at $6.3 trillion as consumers prioritize their wellbeing more than ever before.

The Vitamin Shoppe owner Franchise Group Inc. (FRG) has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S.

Commando, a fast-growing boutique fitness brand based in Mexico, has received investment from an American private equity firm, setting the stage for further expansion across Mexico and internationally.

Advantage Sport & Fitness (ASF) is expanding its services into New England, offering solutions and after-sale customer support to the Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine markets.

HealthFitness, a provider of fitness, wellness, and injury prevention programs and a Trustmark company, has acquired Corporate Fitness Works (CFW), an on-site and virtual fitness management solutions provider that manages 70 corporate fitness centers.

The health and fitness industry continues to stabilize and expand post-pandemic, with a growing demand for fitness professionals expected to increase by 10-14% through 2032.

MADabolic Asheville raises funds for members affected by Hurricane Helene

PureGym, a global gym operator hailing from the U.K., has been given the green light to acquire Blink’s corporate operations and a substantial portion of the Equinox-owned gym brand’s locations in New York and New Jersey in a $121 million cash deal.

The Bar Method raises awareness and funding for domestic violence victims

Orangetheory Fitness opened five new studios under franchisees with ambitious growth plans, according to the heart-rate-based interval fitness franchise, which just wrapped its annual Hell Week.

Urban Gym Group acquires Gymbox, a London-based boutique gym brand

Altea plans to take over Canada's luxury fitness market with a massive new club in Ottawa.

Concept2, a high-performance fitness equipment manufacturer known for its rowing machines, has launched the StrengthErg as a strength training solution that offers a guided workout experience without weight plates, racks or barbells.

Products, modalities, franchises and programming that facilitate longevity and recovery are exploding in prevalence and popularity, infiltrating the fitness industry at a robust pace.

World Gym acquired by Taiwan-based World Fitness Services for $9 million

DXFactor and EGYM partner to enhance fitness with AI solutions.

Crunch Fitness is opening three new facilities in Texas next winter under Crunch franchisee Harman Fitness and in partnership with James Harden, shooting guard for the LA Clippers.

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ghost Lifestyle and Ghost Beverages LLC, a sports nutrition brand known for its attention-grabbing packaging and youth-centric flavor crossovers f

Fly Fitness plans national expansion by 2026 with unique studio models

Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, and D1 Training offer gym franchise opportunities with investments ranging from $161,000 to $958,000

Wellness tourism is on the rise, and NBA players are getting in on the action.

While national laws and regulations like the FTC’s recent ‘click-to-cancel’ rule tend to dominate headlines, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is spotlighting key legislative issues at the state level, which often h