High Value Low Price Gyms (HVLP)
Crunch Fitness Adding Reformer Pilates Studio Through Top Franchise Group
A reformer Pilates studio is coming to Crunch Fitness in McKinney, Texas, thanks to its top franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings.
Ex-Planet Fitness CEO Joins Brazil Gym Chain Panobianco, Eyes Latin America Growth
Chris Rondeau sees the potential for explosive growth similar to Planet Fitness for Panobianco Academia, Brazil’s largest gym franchisor.
Planet Fitness Makes $750M Move To Refinance Debt, Fuel Growth
Planet Fitness has priced $750 million in new fixed-rate notes, issued in two tranches with five and seven-year repayment timelines, it said.
PureGym Renames Former Blink Fitness Gyms in NY & NJ
PureGym brings its high-value low-price model to New York and New Jersey with 56 upgraded former Blink Fitness clubs and 24/7 access.
Planet Fitness Opens 100th Gym in Los Angeles
Low-price gym giant Planet Fitness has opened 79 clubs in LA alone in the past 15 years, fueled by franchise groups like So Cal Gyms LLC.
Planet Fitness Plans Black Card Price Hike, Tests Premium Wellness Amenities
Planet Fitness raised its 2025 outlook after a strong third quarter and revealed plans to increase its Black Card membership price in 2026.
Crunch Fitness Opens First Gym in India, With More Planned
Crunch Fitness debuts in India with a club in Nodia ahead of broader expansion plans for the Southeast Asian market.
Vasa Fitness Investing $30M in Club Upgrades, Boutique Classes
Vasa Fitness is investing $30 million to expand boutique-style classes and upgrade equipment across its 64 clubs.
EoS Fitness Acquires Gold’s Gym Clubs in Southern California
EoS Fitness has acquired 23 Gold’s Gym SoCal clubs, expanding its footprint by nearly 20% and strengthening its position in the low-price gym vertical.
The Edge Fitness Clubs Is Latest Big-Box Gym To Add Boutique Classes
The Edge, an HVLP gym brand, is adding new classes including infrared yoga and semi-private strength training to its locations.
