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Franchise news

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
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
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
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Basecamp Fitness – a 35-minute workout concept owned by Self Esteem Brands – will be
12,300
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
Featured supplier news
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
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salt therapy products
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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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,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

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
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
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
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
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
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
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
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
Tech-driven functional fitness franchise, Fitstop, has revealed plans to expand into the US market. The
Xponential Fitness is launching its digital platform, Xponential+, on all LG Electronics Smart TVs globally.
Functional fitness company P.volve has opened its first franchise studio in San Diego, which adds
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
Xponential Fitness reported a 58 per cent increase in revenue for 2022 to US$245m, in
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will
Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Basecamp Fitness – a 35-minute workout concept owned by Self Esteem Brands – will be
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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: Zoom Media UK
As the original GymTV supplier, Zoom Media has a proven track record of working with ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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."
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe Fitness launches in Australian market with industry veteran Tony Zonato at helm
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing Director for the region.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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