Fitness Franchise
Earn Your Stripes To Franchise Its Military-Themed Fitness Concept
Earn Your Stripes, a military-themed workout studio, is opening its door to franchising partners, looking to expand across the U.S.
FS8 Plans Large-Scale Expansion Across Europe
FS8, the Australia-born, U.S.-based fitness brand combining Pilates, tone and yoga, is expanding into 10 new European cities.
Xponential Fitness CEO Sees ‘Significant Potential for Improvement’
After cutting brands from its portfolio, boutique fitness company Xponential Fitness is focused on deepening growth across StretchLab and BFT.
Studio Pilates Enters Texas, Plans More US Expansion
Australia-founded Studio Pilates International has five additional locations planned in Texas, and is eyeing expansion in other U.S. markets.
Anytime Fitness Signs Deal To Open Gyms in Saudi Arabia
Anytime Fitness will open its first Saudi Arabia location in spring 2026, the latest move in an aggressive Middle East growth push.
Planet Fitness Plans Black Card Price Hike, Tests Premium Wellness Amenities
Planet Fitness raised its 2025 outlook after a strong third quarter and revealed plans to increase its Black Card membership price in 2026.
Franchisee Spotlight: Club Pilates, Aligned Fitness Holdings
Aligned Fitness Holdings, a private equity-backed Club Pilates franchisee, encourages owners to “follow the playbook” and leverage resources.
Crunch Fitness Opens First Gym in India, With More Planned
Crunch Fitness debuts in India with a club in Nodia ahead of broader expansion plans for the Southeast Asian market.
Bodybar Pilates Raises Awareness for Human Trafficking in New Campaign
The campaign, called “Bodybar Does Good,” is in partnership with the Fort Worth, Texas-based nonprofit, The Worthy Co.
Franchisee Spotlight: Fitness Together in Washington, DC
Stacy Dykman leads the personal training franchise’s locations in the Washington, D.C., area and builds careers
