Crunch Fitness has named former president Chequan Lewis as its CEO, succeeding Jim Rowley, who becomes executive chairman.
Crunch Fitness Eyes South Austin Expansion in Travis County
Crunch Fitness' second McKinney location is slated for completion in 2027
Crunch Fitness' move to launch reformer Pilates classes could lead to increased competition between boutique fitness studios and big-box gyms.
The over 31,000-square-foot facility will feature workout zones, HIIT training areas and family-friendly amenities at the former Dirt Cheap site.
Crunch Fitness has launched Crunch Reform Pilates, a new reformer Pilates studio concept rolling out across 20 gym locations this summer.
As consolidation accelerates in the fitness and wellness industry, mega franchise groups are starting to emerge.
CR Fitness Holdings restructures into three regional subsidiaries as the Crunch franchisee pushes toward 110 clubs by year's end.
Fitness Ventures has acquired 22 Crunch Fitness gyms in California and Texas, becoming the system's largest franchisee at 115 locations.
Fit Fusion is targeting 30 Crunch units by the end of 2026. The franchisee plans to nearly double its portfolio through lease deals, acquisitions and operator partnerships, building on a 16-club base across key U.S. markets.
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Major franchisee CR Fitness Holdings is launching a competitive challenge, encouraging teamwork and engagement amid growing demand for social fitness
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Protein vapes, motor oil energy drinks and mushroom toothpaste: April Fools' Day 2026 is holding up a mirror to the wellness industry.
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Crunch members within the CR Fitness franchise system can compete in the Conquer Challenge, a new workout competition, from April to June.
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Investors are more excited about the fitness and wellness industry than ever before, with low-price gyms projected to be the biggest winners.
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Last year, service-oriented tenants, led by gyms and spas, accounted for over 50% of total retail square footage in the U.S. for the first time.
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Now an approved global vendor for the Crunch Fitness, Freemotion will bring its iFIT-powered connected fitness and strength equipment to Crunch facilities.
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According to a report from Inspire360, 17 fitness operators now have some form of a GLP-1 program, including Planet Fitness, Life Time and Equinox.
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How Tony Hartl turned endurance, ownership, and patience into one of Crunch’s most durable franchise groups
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Crunch Fitness boosted its leasing activity nearly 50% year-over-year and added 91 locations in 2025, according to CoStar data.
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EoS Fitness is taking over the former Crunch West Hollywood location, bringing its upscale "Lux" gym concept to the Sunset Strip.
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As the Pilates boom pushes beyond boutique studios, Amped Fitness joins big-box operators like Crunch Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness […]
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