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Barre3 Expands Into South America With Chile Franchise Deal

Barre3 is entering South America with a February 2026 Santiago studio as the brand expands globally and seeks new franchise partners.

Equinox Hotels’ NYC Property Changes Hands in $541M Deal

Mori Trust acquired the building behind Equinox Hotel New York. Here’s how the sale impacts the wellness-focused luxury hotel.

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GoSaga Acquires Squeeze Massage, Adding to Growing Wellness Portfolio

Founded by the creators of Drybar, Squeeze Massage currently counts 14 open locations with more in the franchise pipeline.

Bay Club Acquires Seattle’s Arena Sports, Adding Family-Centric Facilities

Bay Club expands its Greater Seattle Campus with the acquisition of Arena Sports, adding five family-focused facilities.

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EoS Fitness Acquires Gold’s Gym Clubs in Southern California

EoS Fitness has acquired 23 Gold’s Gym SoCal clubs, expanding its footprint by nearly 20% and strengthening its position in the low-price gym vertical.

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Basic-Fit Acquiring Clever Fit in $186M+ Deal To Expand in Europe

Basic-Fit is acquiring Clever Fit for up to €175 million ($204 million), entering franchising and boosting its footprint to 2,150 clubs.

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L’Oréal, Kering Plan Luxury Leap Into Longevity

Kering and L’Oréal's new partnership, cemented as part of a $4.7 billion deal, includes a new wellness and longevity venture

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Bay Club Expands LA Footprint With Griffin Club Acquisition

The Bay Club has acquired Griffin Club Los Angeles, adding a $30M rebuilt landmark to its portfolio of 30+ locations and 150,000+ members.

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Grand Fitness Partners Reaches 90 Planet Fitness Clubs Following California Deal

Grand Fitness Partners has acquired 10 new Planet Fitness locations across California, expanding its reach to 90 clubs nationwide.

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Easy Mile Is Latest Planet Fitness Franchisee To Make Acquisition Move

The deal makes Easy Mile Fitness the largest Planet Fitness operator in Oregon and expands its reach to 70 locations.