Fitness Business Crunch’s Growth Tests Planet Fitness’ Grip on Gym Newcomers, Analysts Say Courtney Rehfeldt Published: October 27, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email credit: Crunch Fitness Crunch’s rise, a possible franchising wave among certain gym operators and a tightening real estate market point to a tougher fight in low-cost fitness. Here’s… Membership Required This article is for ATN Pro members only. Subscribe Now Already a member? Log in Already a member? Log in here Tags:analyst ATN Pro crunch EOS franchising HVLP Planet Fitness Vasa