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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

franchises news

F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier Zenoti has secured US$160m (€131.6m, £119.2m) in funding from
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with Physical Company to support
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
The UK's best-known film studio, used for the filming of blockbusters such as the James
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
In-home personal training brand GymGuyz has entered the UK market after selling its first two
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Jordan Fitness has long been recognised across the industry for its premium-quality gym equipment, and
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
Elevate
Elevate
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
Fitness franchise Fit Body Boot Camp has revealed that it has more than 200 new
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Six Flags is starting to get back on track with its international projects after the
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
Just over two years after pulling out of a deal to be the brand lead
UK-based boutique fitness operator TRIB3 has opened its second studio in the Spanish capital Madrid.
Immersive entertainment company Tyffon has successfully raised US$7.8m (€7m, £6.17m) in new funding to help
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger, has hinted at an expanded Marvel presence for its
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) has teamed up with ITV Studios on its multi-billion pound
Xponential Fitness founder Anthony Geisler sees a dominant future for his boutique fitness business, and
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
European fitness leaders are "extremely confident" about the current economic and marketplace conditions for the
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
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
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Edel Wigan, co-founder of aerial fitness operator Flying Fantastic, has revealed plans to take the
Disney chief Bob Iger has said the company's acquisition of Fox will offer new compelling
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has continued its UK growth after signing a
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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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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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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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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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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HCM People
Founder, Physique 57
Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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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
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
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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
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Snowroom
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salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

franchises news

F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
Australian HIIT chain F45 Training has filed a notification to list on the New York
Cloud-based spa and salon software supplier Zenoti has secured US$160m (€131.6m, £119.2m) in funding from
Functional training gym, The Shredquarters, has moved into franchising, partnering with Physical Company to support
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
The UK's best-known film studio, used for the filming of blockbusters such as the James
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
In-home personal training brand GymGuyz has entered the UK market after selling its first two
Australian HIIT chain F45 is set to list on the US-based NASDAQ stock exchange, after
Independent gym owners in Ohio have filed a lawsuit against state officials, challenging the decision
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Jordan Fitness has long been recognised across the industry for its premium-quality gym equipment, and
Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler
Elevate
Elevate
Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased The Bar Method –
Fitness franchise Fit Body Boot Camp has revealed that it has more than 200 new
Bridges Fund Management has completed a deal to buy franchise gym operator, énergie Fitness. The
Six Flags is starting to get back on track with its international projects after the
Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group,
Crunch Fitness could double in size over the next five years, according to CEO Jim
Just over two years after pulling out of a deal to be the brand lead
UK-based boutique fitness operator TRIB3 has opened its second studio in the Spanish capital Madrid.
Immersive entertainment company Tyffon has successfully raised US$7.8m (€7m, £6.17m) in new funding to help
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger, has hinted at an expanded Marvel presence for its
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) has teamed up with ITV Studios on its multi-billion pound
Xponential Fitness founder Anthony Geisler sees a dominant future for his boutique fitness business, and
England rugby international James Haskell has become a gym franchisee, after opening a F45 functional
Franchised fitness operator World Gym International has teamed up with Myzone to launch a small
Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing
Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit
European fitness leaders are "extremely confident" about the current economic and marketplace conditions for the
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
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
Australian fitness franchise F45 has opened European headquarters in Central London, as it looks to
Edel Wigan, co-founder of aerial fitness operator Flying Fantastic, has revealed plans to take the
Disney chief Bob Iger has said the company's acquisition of Fox will offer new compelling
Membership-based massage franchise The Massage Company (TMC) has continued its UK growth after signing a
A report into the rapidly growing esports sector has found that the greatest increase in
One of the largest theme park developments in the history of the Middle East is
Low-cost operator énergie Fitness is looking to more than double the number of franchised clubs
41 - 80 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Amazing Jane Activewear and Everyone Active announce strategic partnership to empower women
In a groundbreaking collaboration, innovative UK-based activewear brand Amazing Jane, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Everyone Active, the premier operator of community leisure facilities in the UK.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure transforms under-utilised space into dynamic training hub
Working in close partnership with a number of specialist providers, Alliance Leisure were appointed by East Renfrewshire Council to transform a low occupancy martial arts studio into a high energy functional training arena. The space, branded The Grid, will be used for individual and group training and will enhance the current fitness offering for the community.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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