Fitness Franchise
Strong Pilates Reaches 100th Studio Milestone
Strong Pilates opens its 100th studio in Garwood, NJ, and plans 150 more as the boutique fitness brand accelerates its U.S. expansion.
Hotworx Gears Up for More Expansion in US & Abroad
As Hotworx breaks presale records and expands into new markets like Dubai, the infrared fitness franchise says its primary focus […]
TD Bank’s Mark Wasilefsky on Specialized Financing for Fitness Franchises
TD Bank's Mark Wasilefsky breaks down the ins and outs of financing for fitness franchises and gyms, including specialized options.
Planet Fitness Tipped To Stay on Top Despite HVLP Gym Competition
Analysts believe the "Judgement Free" gym will continue to dominate the U.S. fitness market, although other brands could also flourish.
Planet Fitness Franchisees Donate $100K for Texas Flood Relief
Led by Excel Fitness, Planet Fitness' Texas franchisees are doing their part to help with the devastating floods in Texas Hill Country.
New Bill Would Make It Easier for Franchisees To Sue Parent Brands
The Franchisee Freedom Act is designed to "level the playing field" between franchise owners and parent brands, the bill's co-sponsors say.
Xponential Fitness Offloads Rumble, CycleBar to Extraordinary Brands
Xponential Fitness has completed the divestiture of Rumble Boxing and CycleBar, with Extraordinary Brands acquiring the fitness brands.
BodyBase Opens First International Franchise Studio at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
BodyBase expands into the UAE, debuting its franchise-ready studio concept at the world’s tallest five-star hotel.
Pvolve Adds 6 New Franchise Studios Amid Steady Expansion
Functional fitness brand, Pvolve, has expanded into Colorado, Georgia, Indiana and Virginia to bring its Jennifer Aniston-approved method.
CEO Corner: Hotworx’s Stephen Smith on the Power of Infrared Fitness
Since opening in 2017, Smith has turned Hotworx into one of the fitness industry's biggest success stories with nearly 800 locations.
