Fitness Franchise

Crunch Fitness gym in Portland, Oregon

Crunch Fitness Holds Top Spot, New Brands Land on Franchise 500

Crunch Fitness is once again one of the top franchise brands in North America, per Entrepreneur's annual Franchise 500 list.

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From Cancer to Booming Biz, Hotworx Franchisees Overcome Obstacles

Gwynda and Monica Nia Jones, a mother-daughter duo from Chicago, persevered to build a profitable Hotworx fitness studio.

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Watch Now: SABRE, SWEAT440 Execs Talk Fitness Franchise Real Estate

Real estate experts Jay Siano and Douglas Jerum of Sabre sit down with Sweat440 CEO Cody Patrick to discuss fitness franchising strategies.

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How to Nail Your Soft Opening: A 7-Day Checklist for New Franchises

Here's a step-by-step soft opening plan to set your new franchise up for a grand debut that brings in your community.

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New GymNation Study Reveals Soaring Regional Fitness Aspirations

A landmark survey released by GymNation, the UAE-based fitness giant, reveals a significant fitness boom in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Xplor Mariana Tek Launches New Franchise Management Tools

Xplor Mariana Tek has launched a new suite of franchise management software tools to help multi-site fitness and wellness studios.

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Crunch Fitness Group Acquires 5 Jersey Strong Clubs in NJ

Fitness Holdings North America, a Crunch Fitness franchisee, has scooped up five Jersey Strong clubs in New Jersey.

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D1 Training Acquires Chicago Fitness Chain, Adds Former F45 Exec

D1 Training has acquired Strive Village, a chain of private training facilities in the Chicago area, and hired former F45 exec Elliot Capner.

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Pvolve Powers Ahead with Big Plans for 2025

Functional fitness and strength training franchise Pvolve plans to open more than 20 new studios this year with its science-backed method.

Athletech News CEO Summit speakers discuss fitness real estate

5 Experts Explain Where to Start and Go in Fitness Real Estate Market

The panel speaks on big cities, the usefulness of cutting-edge data, and more in regard to fitness real estate.