Franchising is booming – Europe’s three biggest operators are planning to use this model to grow in new territories; Purpose Brands is opening a club each day and Crunch Fitness and Jetts Fitness have planted flags in India

Trouble Global’s CEO, Emma Barry, talks about how the fitness industry has become rewired around one idea – longevity

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio.

Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration.

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit as Q1 revenues drop.

Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games – across its 130+ global studios.

Viva Leisure’s CEO on global growth and redefining revenue generation

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial transaction.

New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym

Boutique fitness brand, Barry’s, has opened its 100th global studio, in New York.

Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing the Megaformer for the first time.

A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo neighbourhood, US, offering a contrast bathing membership model.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness struck an optimistic tone when releasing its Q2 results, introducing Mike Nuzzo as CEO and reiterating plans to focus on core brands.

Tech innovations are handing operators powerful tools, finds Julie Cramer

A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).

Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey Future of Wellness 2024 research report.

Following strong full-year results, PureGym is planning to launch 70 gyms this year, focusing primarily on the opportunities presented in the UK, Switzerland and the US.

From service delivery to deploying consumer insight, what can the industry learn from hospitality? Kath Hudson asks experts with a viewpoint on both sectors

Chris Hull of BLX BOX talks us through the redesign and upgrade of Corinthia London’s gym, where strength training and small group PT have been given a five-star focus

Toronto boutique operator, Sweat and Tonic, has announced the launch of a new reformer Pilates brand, Reformd, which will be the world’s highest capacity Lagree method studio.

Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite of franchise management software tools for corporate and multi-site fitness studios.

Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched a suite of franchise management software tools, built in collaboration with its franchise partners.

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following the departure of key personnel last year.

Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new backer – has announced new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-location companies.

The social wellness club movement that has taken the US East Coast by storm looks set to reshape London’s wellness scene in early 2025. ARC, an all-new urban wellness brand, is due to launch in January, bringing a fresh concept that blends connection, community and evidence- based wellness practices to the UK.

President of Xponential Fitness, Sarah Luna, has left the company – one of the world’s leading franchisors of health and fitness brands – her last day was Friday, 13 December.

Respected retention expert, Dr Paul Bedford, will be continuing his popular tenetion event after a two-year break. The 2024 Retention Convention will take place on 5 December, with five sessions focused on practical approaches to increase lifetime value.

Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio fitness sector is primed to explode in popularity as Gen Z and Millennials seek more intimate fitness experiences including specific recovery components that focus on their health and longevity priorities.

Extraordinary Brands has added to its portfolio of boutique brands with the acquisition of Neighborhood Barre.

A serious health challenge in his 20s led the industry veteran to seek a new way of living