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franchise news

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Covery, a lifestyle optimisation wellness brand, has announced a new licensing partnership with Aura
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves 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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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Featured press releases
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Property & Tenders
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
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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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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franchise news

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
The Covery, a lifestyle optimisation wellness brand, has announced a new licensing partnership with Aura
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January
City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared
Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and
US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
Xponential Fitness, has released its global financial results for the year to date, with a
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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