Fitness Franchise

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Profit-First Playbook for Scaling Your Fitness Studio

Launching a boutique fitness studio can feel like chasing a moving target. From unpredictable member acquisition to ever-tightening margins

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Anytime Fitness Singapore Hits 125 Locations, Adds Clear Pricing

Anytime Fitness Singapore plans to expand to 200 locations over the next decade, but for now, it has opened its 125th club.

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Anthony Geisler Launches Sequel Brands, a New Boutique Fitness Franchisor

Anthony Geisler's new fitness company Sequel launches with four brands, locations across the U.S. and a team of top execs.

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How Fitstop is Powered by Passion, Sustained by Systems

Today, with nearly 170 locations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and now the U.S., Fitstop has evolved into a thriving global network.

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HVLP Gym CEOs Talk State of the Industry, Real Estate Challenges

In-person fitness continues to thrive as we move further from the pandemic. High-value, low-price (HVLP) gyms are undoubtedly leading the way.

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Hotworx Marks Middle East Growth With Dubai Studio

Hotworx expands to Dubai as it marks 8 years in business, with plans for Canada, Mexico, and new features like Scan & Go and Gluteus Max.

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Nordic Strong Brings Scandinavian Fitness Concept to the US with Hamptons Pop-Up & New York City Studio

Nordic Strong will open a seasonal studio in Sag Harbor for the summer of 2025 and will launch a permanent location in NYC later this year.

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Watch Now: DISRUPT Business of Franchising Content

Top brands, executives and experts share their thoughts on the business of fitness franchising during the DISRUPT video series.

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Spa Spending Shows Early Cracks After Solid Q1; Signals for Fitness Operators

U.S. spas, often the canary in the discretionary-spend coal mine, logged modest sales gains in Q1, but data point to a budding slowdown.

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Fitness Franchising by the Numbers: 10 Key Stats

The fitness franchising industry is experiencing robust growth, driven by consumer preferences and innovative business models.