Fitness Franchise News
The latest Fitness franchise news.
Fitstop will open its first Texas location on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 14058 Memorial Drive in Houston.
September 18th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 19th, 2026 | TRENDING
STRONG Pilates has announced a major Master Franchise Agreement with Saudi Arabian franchise operator Healthpreneurs.
September 17th, 2026
Yoga Joint today announced a multi-unit franchise agreement with CR Fitness Holdings (CR Fitness), the largest Crunch Fitness franchisee in the country.
September 15th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates today announced it successfully completed the largest reformer Pilates class on record in the United States.
September 14th, 2026
Brisbane is set to become the centre of Australia’s functional fitness community this October, with over 1,000 athletes expected to descend on the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for Fitstop Global Games.
September 14th, 2026
Curves has built a model that unites simplicity, scalability and community within the women’s fitness market.
September 10th, 2026
Shoot 360 and COPA Innovation Laboratories today announced a strategic partnership designed to advance technology-driven athlete development and support the continued growth of both organizations.
September 8th, 2026
i9 Sports has reached a major system milestone with the signing of its 300th franchise location.
September 1st, 2026
Increasingly, first-time business owners are entering the market, and Curves, the world’s fourth largest franchise, is leading the way with a model designed to be both scalable and easy to operate.
September 1st, 2026
Workout Anytime is primed to continue building on a successful year of growth with the fitness industry expected to reach $29.5B this year.
September 1st, 2026
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PuroClean
September 18th, 2026 | TRENDING
Pure Barre doesn’t believe in waiting for “New Year, New You”; instead the leading barre brand encourages people to set the Barre for a stronger you today with the upcoming Fall Fit Challenge.
August 31st, 2026
World Gym Corporation (2762.TW), the owner of the iconic World Gym brand with over 280 locations worldwide, today announced its Q2 2026 financial results.
August 27th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates today announced an attempt to host the largest reformer Pilates class on record.
August 27th, 2026
Fitstop has opened more than 170 locations worldwide.
August 24th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates today announced the opening of its second Long Island studio, located in the Hauppauge Shopping Center at 381C Nesconset Hwy.
August 18th, 2026
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Helen Bond
September 17th, 2026 | TRENDING
BODYBAR Pilates today announced the opening of its 100th studio nationwide in its home state of Texas
August 14th, 2026
Building on a momentous year, Workout Anytime announces Peter Stipher as Chief Operating Officer.
August 11th, 2026
Club Pilates, part of the Xponential Fitness family and the world's largest Pilates brand by number of studios, is celebrating a new milestone of 1,500 studios nationally and internationally.
August 6th, 2026
JETSET Pilates is expanding to Northern California with the opening of its first Bay Area Studio in Santa Clara.
August 6th, 2026
JETSET Pilates is expanding in Tennessee with a new studio opening in Brentwood.
August 4th, 2026
STRONG Pilates today announced a Master Franchise partnership with Poland's leading wellness franchise operator, Xtreme Brands.
August 3rd, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates today announced significant development deals and strong systemwide sales coming out of the first half of the year.
July 31st, 2026
The fitness industry has shifted considerably over the past decade.
July 30th, 2026
Planet Fitness, Inc. and Franchise Equity Partners today announced that FEP has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness franchisee in Australia.
July 22nd, 2026
The Swing Bays has opened its first franchise location in Calera, Alabama.
July 22nd, 2026
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Bob Kaufman
September 11th, 2026 | TRENDING
BODYBAR Pilates today announced the signing of a new development deal to open three studios in greater San Antonio.
July 17th, 2026
The Swing Bays is celebrating the opening of its new Rowland Heights location with a grand opening event on Saturday, July 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 16th, 2026
PVOLVE today announced new franchise agreements with local entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh and Albuquerque, along with two new studio openings in the Pacific Northwest.
July 16th, 2026
Workout Anytime is celebrating the continued success of its partnership with the Nashville Predators.
July 15th, 2026
Discover Strength is set to continue its impressive 2026 start fueled by seven opened locations, franchise momentum and strong consumer demand.
July 14th, 2026
Gold's Gym® has named Brad Reynolds as sole CEO.
July 13th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates, the high energy, reformer-based Pilates studio, today announced it will open its first studio in The Granite State, located at 71 Portsmouth Avenue in Exeter.
July 8th, 2026
HOTWORX® has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to enter the Alaska market for the first time.
July 7th, 2026
Dill Dinkers is proud to announce that its first North Carolina location will open in Winston-Salem at 3208 Silas Creek Pkwy this July.
July 7th, 2026
Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, has wrapped up a strong first half to 2026.
July 2nd, 2026
JETSET Pilates, the fast-growing modern Reformer Pilates franchise offering premium, full-body workouts, is officially expanding into Nevada.
June 30th, 2026
Club Pilates announced today a deal with entrepreneur Saber Ammori, leading to the signing of a multi-unit development agreement for 70 locations in addition to Ammori’s open studios and studios in development.
June 22nd, 2026
YogaSix announced today the launch of a heated, Pilates-inspired class, called Y6 Core.
June 18th, 2026
PickleRage, a premier indoor pickleball club franchise, is excited to announce a new franchise agreement that will bring another state-of-the-art indoor pickleball club to Colorado
June 18th, 2026
GYMGUYZ has officially launched its first Sacramento-area location.
June 17th, 2026
Pure Barre is “pulsing” into its 25th anniversary this year, commemorating the occasion with a one-time, global barre event on Tuesday, June 23.
June 16th, 2026
D1 Training has announced today the launch of its Level 1 Coach Certification Program.
June 16th, 2026
BODYBAR Pilates today announced it will open its newest studio in Royal Palm Beach.
June 12th, 2026
JETSET Pilates has surpassed 400 territories sold.
June 11th, 2026
Curves, the fourth-largest franchise chain in the world, has spent decades helping women stay active through workout experiences that feel safe, effective and genuinely supportive.
June 11th, 2026
JETSET Pilates has surpassed 400 territories sold.
June 9th, 2026
D1 Training has been named a Top 10 Fitness Franchise in Entrepreneur’s inaugural Top 10 Franchises in Every Industry rankings.
June 9th, 2026
Local Veterans Launch GYMGUYZ to Deliver Convenient, Customized Workouts Across Northwest Washington
GYMGUYZ is expanding to now serve the Northwest Washington area starting on June 20.
June 8th, 2026
YogaSix is proud to announce the return of its annual brand-wide celebration, YogaSix Day, happening on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
June 5th, 2026
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