Fitness Franchise

Red Light Method Taps Walla Software To Support Booming Franchise Growth

Red Light Method founder Allison Beardsley points to Walla's highly personalized and easy-to-use software as a key reason for her brand's early growth.

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JetSet Pilates Hits Milestone With 50 Franchise Locations Sold 

JetSet Pilates continues to solidify its presence in the red-hot Pilates market, hitting a new milestone of 50 franchise locations sold.

Planet Fitness Sells $800M in Asset-Backed Bonds

New Planet Fitness CEO Colleen Keating takes the helm June 10th amid a challenging time for the popular low-price gym giant.

Trainer Talks: Daniell Jenkins Builds Strength Through Adversity

After a life-altering event, Daniell Jenkins found healing in fitness, leading to her role as an Anytime Fitness gym owner and trainer.

Husband & Wife Team Finds Success as Multi-Unit Fitness Franchise Owners

Jon and Rebecca Metzger own four Burn Boot Camp locations in Virginia, managing over 70 employees while raising two young kids.

UK Fitness Industry Valued at $7.6B as Low-Price Gyms Thrive

Total U.K. gym memberships are at 10.7 million, up 4% from 2021, with many people gravitating to HVLP operators like PureGym.

F45, David Beckham Resolve Lawsuit, Preserve Investment Deal

David Beckham's VC firm will remain an investor in F45 Training after the sides settled a dispute over payment from a sponsorship deal.

Sam Tooley of Alpha Fit Club

CEO Corner: Alpha Fit Club’s Sam Tooley on Winning in Group Fitness

Sam Tooley has grown Alpha Fit Club into one of New Jersey's top group fitness concepts. The brand is now eyeing expansion into other states.

Xponential Fitness Brands Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Xponential Fitness is collaborating with the American Cancer Society this June, offering donation-based classes and co-branded retail.

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Planet Fitness Plans Refinancing To Manage Debt

A refinancing transaction would see Planet Fitness issue $600 million in new securitized debt which can potentially grow to $800 million.