Case Studies

SWTHZ

Franchisee Spotlight: SWTHZ, Sweat Equity Holdings

Nico Varano of Sweat Equity Holdings shares tips for those interested in franchising with contrast therapy brand SWTHZ.

StretchLab team

Franchisee Spotlight: StretchLab Charlotte & Columbia

Steve Hitzemann built his StretchLab footprint by trusting managers, supporting staff and scaling with strategy.

Orangetheory in Dana Point

Franchisee Spotlight: Orangetheory Fitness, Aspyr Holdings in California

Marc Thomas’ Orangetheory venture proves listening to local communities, hiring the right people and tapping support fuels long-term success.

interior of a Club Pilates studio

Franchisee Spotlight: Club Pilates, Sea Glass Fitness Inc.

Sea Glass Fitness Inc. scaled its Club Pilates operation by sticking to the playbook and moving to meet members where they’re at

Anytime Fitness, Baleo Fitness location

Franchisee Spotlight: Anytime Fitness, Baleo Fitness Inc 

Former athletes turned business partners expanded to 70 Anytime Fitness locations, proving teamwork and shared values fuel long-term growth.

D1 Training Billings

Franchisee Spotlight: D1 Training in Billings, Montana 

D1 Training franchisees Josiah Johnson, Michael Rider and Larry Iverson stress passion in business and using the resources at your disposal.

MADabolic Bend crew

Franchisee Spotlight: MADabolic in Bend, Oregon

Alyssa Laroussi’s path from coaching to franchise ownership set the stage for one of MADabolic’s most successful openings.

PLAE equipment and an LG tv inside a Fitness2020 gym

Fitness2020 Sees Member Conversion Boost from LG Electronics, PLAE Additions

Georgia-based gym brand Fitness2020 has added digital display tech from LG Electronics and strength equipment from PLAE to its facilities.

Economic fitness

Political & Economic Outlook: Experts on the State of Fitness & Wellness in 2025

Top political, economic and financial experts offer takes on the state of the fitness and wellness industry in 2025 and future predictions. 

Man sleeping on couch wearing mask

Sleep Mask Linked to Improved Slumber Metrics

Somo Sleep Fitness suggests a non-pharmaceutical intervention, the Somo sleep mask, to help with sleep disorders.