Gyms
Leading UK Gym Operator Wants Adults To Embrace Playtime Again
David Lloyd Clubs is introducing "kidult" classes — playful, nostalgia-driven workouts designed to make exercise feel more fun and sustainable.
Curves Is Betting That Creating Safe Gym Spaces for Women Will Fuel Its Comeback
As demand for women's strength training surges, Curves is scaling a franchise model built on psychological safety, and finding early traction with Gen Z.
Gymgoers Want 24/7 Access. But Are They Ready for the Tech That Makes It Possible?
PureGym’s 24/7 access model, which trades a front desk for entry pods, has worked overseas, but in New York, it’s sparked debate.
Workshoppe, a New Concept, Looks To Challenge NYC’s Luxury Gym Elite
Workshoppe is shaking up NYC’s luxury gym scene with sub-$200 pricing, nightclub vibes and an old-school training ethos.
CR Fitness, Crunch’s Top Franchisee, Reaches 1 Million Members
CR Fitness recently got $350M in growth capital as the franchise group plans to add another 100-plus Crunch clubs over the next five years.
US Gyms Saw Record Q4 Traffic, Strong Full-Year Growth in 2025
New Health & Fitness Association data shows that Americans continue to visit commercial fitness facilities at a high rate, extending a long post-pandemic boom.
Fitness World Canada Eyes Major Expansion, Franchising After $50M Investment
Low-price gym operator Fitness World Canada is pouring $50 million into accelerating its growth, including its first-ever franchise program.
Amped Fitness Gets Investment From Princeton Equity Group, Eyes More Expansion
The low-price gym brand, which counts 35 locations in the southeast and southwest, will look to enter new U.S. markets, focusing on "concentrated metro" areas.
Planet Fitness Opened Nearly 200 Gyms in 2025, New Metrics Show
Planet Fitness has a lot of competition in the low-price gym race, but it's keeping its foot on the gas pedal under new CEO Colleen Keating.
Retro Fitness Bets on Retention With 3-Month Free Trial in January
As New Year's promotions flood the market, Retro Fitness is breaking from industry norms with a three-month trial aimed at long-term loyalty.
