Gyms
EoS Fitness Makes More Acquisitions, Reaffirms Lofty Growth Goals
EoS Fitness made 14 acquisitions, signed 11 new leases and opened three new clubs in Q1 of 2026 as it eyes 250 locations by 2030.
Franchisee Spotlight: Workout Anytime in Knoxville, Tennessee
Franchise owner John Heifner has a long-standing relationship with Workout Anytime that's grown more productive as the business has evolved.
US Gym Memberships, Visits Hit All-Time Highs
The HFA's new U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report found that 81 million Americans belong to a gym, studio or other fitness facility, good for 26.1% of the population.
Life Time Opens First Club in Idaho, More Planned
Life Time sees potential in Idaho as it officially opens its new Treasure Valley location, the first of its kind in the state.
Vitronic’s 3D Body Scanning Machine Makes Its US Gym Debut
Vitronic has launched BodyLoop, its 3D body scanner, at Legacy Sports Complex in Milton, Georgia, marking its North American debut.
Gyms Are Still Missing the Mark on Women’s Fitness, White Paper Finds
A new white paper makes the case that gyms weren't built for women, and the results from one experiment may change how the industry thinks about club design.
Gyms Are Adding More Amenities Than Ever. An Insurance Exec Explains What That Means for Liability
As gyms evolve into community spaces, an insurance VP reveals the overlooked liabilities most fitness operators aren't thinking about.
Workout Anytime To Lean on Acquisitions in New Expansion Strategy
Gym franchise Workout Anytime is revamping its growth strategy, pushing acquisitions and converting existing facilities under its brand.
Flynn Group Triples Planet Fitness Portfolio in 98-Club Acquisition
Flynn Group, the company behind thousands of Taco Bell and Applebee's locations, just tripled its Planet Fitness portfolio in a single deal.
Vasa Fitness Names New CEO as HVLP Competition Heats Up
Vasa Fitness, a low-price gym operator with boutique-style offerings, has named Michael Osanloo as its new CEO.
