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Franchise news

A touring fan experience based on the science fiction franchise Halo is due to call
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
David Beckham has become the final member of the famed "Class of ’92" to take
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Franchised operator Snap Fitness has launched a new gym brand in partnership with Grammy Award-winning
Franchise operator UFC Gym reveals first UK locations, demolition begins on iconic Meadowbank Stadium, Foster
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has begun the roll-out of a new interior look for its
The prospect of the current boutique fitness boom reaching a "breaking point" will be among
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The latest venue from the Buddha-Bar 'eatertainment' brand has launched at Sugar Beach resort in
Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Saracens has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Vitality Netball
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
US spa franchisor Massage Envy has entered into a partnership with Cortiva Institute, the US’s
Australia-based Quest Apartment Hotels will enter the UK hotel market in 2019 with the opening
European fitness leaders are "extremely confident" about the current economic and marketplace conditions for the
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Lionsgate-themed immersive experience planned for China, Lionsgate Entertainment World, is to open next year,
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
The State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta has fully reopened, following a US$192.5m (€169m, £152m)
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
The British Museum in London is set to host the largest ever exhibition of the
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
New renderings for a series of Cirque du Soleil-themed waterparks have been unveiled by waterpark
A hotel based on the Toy Story film franchise will be added to Tokyo Disney
The first European iteration of The Standard Hotels franchise is gearing up to debut in
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Oakland Athletics has revealed detailed designs for an ambitious waterfront
Franchised fitness operator Anytime Fitness has partnered with real estate advisor CBRE to help drive
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed
Legoland Florida Resort’s largest-ever investment to date will see the opening of a Lego Movie
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
Xponential Fitness has acquired Pure Barre, one of the largest barre franchises in the US
Fiserv Forum, the new home of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks, has been
US billionaire Shahid Khan has withdrawn his bid to buy Wembley, English football's national stadium.
Fitness tech start-up Shapewatch has developed a body visualisation tool that enables users to track
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Research
Where we would have expected to see a decline in the neuromelanin signals, we saw an increase in nine out of ten people
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
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Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
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Snowroom
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Franchise news

A touring fan experience based on the science fiction franchise Halo is due to call
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Orangetheory Fitness recorded more than US$1bn (€875m, £765m) in system-wide revenues during 2018 – a
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
David Beckham has become the final member of the famed "Class of ’92" to take
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Franchised operator Snap Fitness has launched a new gym brand in partnership with Grammy Award-winning
Franchise operator UFC Gym reveals first UK locations, demolition begins on iconic Meadowbank Stadium, Foster
Franchise operator Anytime Fitness has begun the roll-out of a new interior look for its
The prospect of the current boutique fitness boom reaching a "breaking point" will be among
Andy Tee, co-founder of boutique fitness studio V1BE, has revealed plans to expand the concept
Franchised fitness operator UFC Gym has revealed that it will open its first UK locations
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
The latest venue from the Buddha-Bar 'eatertainment' brand has launched at Sugar Beach resort in
Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Saracens has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Vitality Netball
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
US spa franchisor Massage Envy has entered into a partnership with Cortiva Institute, the US’s
Australia-based Quest Apartment Hotels will enter the UK hotel market in 2019 with the opening
European fitness leaders are "extremely confident" about the current economic and marketplace conditions for the
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The Lionsgate-themed immersive experience planned for China, Lionsgate Entertainment World, is to open next year,
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
The State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta has fully reopened, following a US$192.5m (€169m, £152m)
An interactive children’s museum celebrating professional and collegiate mascots in the US is due to
The British Museum in London is set to host the largest ever exhibition of the
US-based boutique fitness operator Orangetheory Fitness is preparing to open its first club in the
New renderings for a series of Cirque du Soleil-themed waterparks have been unveiled by waterpark
A hotel based on the Toy Story film franchise will be added to Tokyo Disney
The first European iteration of The Standard Hotels franchise is gearing up to debut in
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise Oakland Athletics has revealed detailed designs for an ambitious waterfront
Franchised fitness operator Anytime Fitness has partnered with real estate advisor CBRE to help drive
Budget operator énergie Fitness has named Neil King as its new CEO. The announcement was
Self Esteem Brands, owner of Anytime Fitness, has acquired a new fitness concept with plans
WhiteWater West and Cirque Du Soleil have announced a brand new partnership to bring Cirque-themed
Legoland Florida Resort’s largest-ever investment to date will see the opening of a Lego Movie
Australian-based fitness franchise F45 has continued its global expansion, reaching a milestone of securing deals
Xponential Fitness has acquired Pure Barre, one of the largest barre franchises in the US
Fiserv Forum, the new home of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks, has been
US billionaire Shahid Khan has withdrawn his bid to buy Wembley, English football's national stadium.
Fitness tech start-up Shapewatch has developed a body visualisation tool that enables users to track
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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