According to a report from Inspire360, 17 fitness operators now have some form of a GLP-1 program, including Planet Fitness, Life Time and Equinox.
How Tony Hartl turned endurance, ownership, and patience into one of Crunch’s most durable franchise groups
Crunch Fitness boosted its leasing activity nearly 50% year-over-year and added 91 locations in 2025, according to CoStar data.
EoS Fitness is taking over the former Crunch West Hollywood location, bringing its upscale "Lux" gym concept to the Sunset Strip.
Another big-box gym operator is getting in on the Pilates wave, as Amped Fitness is introducing a reformer-based modality to its new Columbus, Ohio, gym.
This year, many fitness brands focused on reminding people about how good working out can feel, while some offered bold discounts and edgy messaging about the dangers of AI.
CR Fitness recently got $350M in growth capital as the franchise group plans to add another 100-plus Crunch clubs over the next five years.
As low-price gyms race to expand, Crunch is investing in community and AI-powered technology to keep members engaged for the long haul.
ATN breaks down the biggest international fitness franchising moves of the past year, and analyzes what each could mean for the industry moving forward.
ATN breaks down the biggest fitness and wellness moves of 2025, from acquisitions, to funding rounds to new company launches.
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