Gym & HVLP in Fitness. Gym, boutique studio and recovery franchise news: unit growth, ownership changes and the brands operators actually run.
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The franchisor of Club Pilates and Pure Barre has named former McAlister’s Deli executive Danielle Porto Parra as its new president to oversee brand operations and growth.
Luxury gym brand Carbon Performance is moving into the North Carolina market with plans to open three new locations annually over the next five years.
The fitness studio franchise has committed to a massive five-story facility within a new 600-unit mixed-use development in Manhattan’s Seaport District.
Retro Fitness is challenging communities nationwide to make May their strongest month yet.
Enterprise fitness brands are leveraging standardized construction and design to reduce development timelines from eight months down to 20 weeks for faster market penetration.
Shoot 360 opens in Hillsboro on May 16 with tech training.
The low-price gym operator has acquired Synergym to reach a total of 450 clubs across Spain and Portugal with support from Providence Equity Partners.
The author argues that expensive recovery technology cannot replace the essential human element and community connection required for long-term member retention in fitness franchises.
Crunch Fitness is analyzed as a high-value franchise alternative to Planet Fitness by targeting mainstream consumers seeking comprehensive gym options at mid-tier pricing.
Hosted at Life Time 5th Avenue, the three-day HPLT Summit combines workouts, mental resilience challenges and community building as the luxury operator taps into growing demand for
AI-powered robotic massage provider Aescape has entered insolvency proceedings following high operating costs and debt obligations during its transition to commercial operations.
Planet Fitness shares tumbled after the gym operator lowered its full-year outlook due to lower-than-expected member sign-ups during the critical New Year period.
UFC Gym is accelerating its presence in the Indian market with a new facility in Vijayawada and eight additional locations currently in development.
Life Time is strengthening its athletic events portfolio by acquiring the Phoenix 10K road race alongside the opening of two new luxury clubs in Arizona.
LAS VEGAS – May 6, 2026 – Select UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® locations will honor dads and father figures like the champions they are with complimentary gym access, family-friendly…
Youth athlete training provider ETS Performance has acquired Kula Sports Performance, expanding its reach to nearly 80 locations and serving over 50,000 athletes nationwide.
Life Time CEO Bahram Akradi reported strong Q1 financials and identified GLP-1 weight-loss drugs as a significant growth driver for the fitness club industry.
Curves has built a model that unites simplicity, scalability and community within the women’s fitness market.
The Bay Club Company has reaffirmed its commitment to the California fitness and wellness market with a pair of recent investment moves in the state.
There’s an irony playing out in Dover, New Hampshire. It’s home to the first Planet Fitness location, which opened in 1992 and has since become the top dog in the high-value, low-price (HVLP) segment.
KENNER, La., May 4, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Crunch Fitness today announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Kenner in Kenner, Louisiana.
The top Crunch franchisee plans to nearly double its portfolio through lease deals, acquisitions and operator partnerships, building on a 16-club base across key U.S.
The European fitness landscape is moving toward larger, multi-service clubs and market consolidation, exemplified by David Lloyd Leisure’s recent acquisition of the premium Aspria chain.
After securing partnerships with major gym chains and sports clubs across Europe, the Belfast-based strength equipment manufacturer is initiating its expansion into the United States market.