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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

franchise news

Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Everlast Gyms today (16 November) opened a new flagship property at the Metro Centre in
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
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
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
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
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
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
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
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
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
Everyone's talking about
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

franchise news

Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, has announced the opening of
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Everlast Gyms today (16 November) opened a new flagship property at the Metro Centre in
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the
Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be
Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than
Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
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
Members of Crunch Fitness gyms can now enter their club using the Amazon One palm
A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Orangetheory Fitness is tapping into the strength training trend with Strength 50, a new 50-minute
Xponential Fitness presented its three-year operating targets at its first Analyst and Investor Day at
Lift Brands has appointed Kevin Yates to its EMEA leadership team as chief operations officer.
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
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
Consumers now consider health and fitness to be an essential area of expenditure and despite
The share price of F45 Training has fallen by 75 per cent, after the franchised
Planet Fitness has posted strong results for Q2 2023, with revenues up US$62.5m on 2022
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
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Xponential Fitness shares are recovering following a fightback by the directors after the publication of
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
Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health,
More big moves are underway at F45, as the company reboots its senior management team
Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of
Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT (Body Fit Training), is joining forces with one of Europe's
Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with
26 - 50 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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: InBody UK
InBody provides products that are accurate, medically rated holding a CE mark and certified to ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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