UK self-employed personal training platform, Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness.

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

Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in the heart of the financial district.

FIT House of Brands’ Pilates, tone and yoga concept, FS8, is set to double its number of sites across Europe in the next six months.

Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making it Europe's biggest owner-operator of gyms by number of sites.

The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.

Jetts Fitness, the gym franchise known for its no lock-in contracts, flexible access and value-for- money membership options, is expanding into India via its Jetts Fitness Australia business.

As European fitness businesses head to the FIBO 2025 in Germany, Kath Hudson rounds up some of the key deals that have happened across Europe during the past year

Crunch Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement for India, with the aim of opening at least 75 gyms.

Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on- demand fitness team management and cover solution app, to set a new standard in compliance within the fitness industry.

Polish operator, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and has plans for 500 gyms in Poland in the next five to six years.

Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+ in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Jon Cottam as CEO.

One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing a master franchise agreement for its low cost Plus Fitness brand.

ServiceSport Group is leading the charge in global gym equipment servicing and repair to support operators in delivering excellence

F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.

Some of the biggest players in the global fitness, health and wellness industry are embracing franchising to achieve their growth ambitions. Kath Hudson rounds up recent activity

Empowered Brands has signed a deal with European staffless gym chain, Fit+, to be the master franchisor in the UK and Ireland.

Xponential Fitness today indefinitely suspended founder and CEO, Anthony Geisler, saying it had been notified on 7 May that the company is facing a legal challenge by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a move into the Spanish market.

Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a class action lawsuit being brought against the company for financial damages by shareholders.

Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January 2019 – to Shaun Grove, president of Rumble Boxing, with no payment changing hands.

Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company is considering selling its Anytime Fitness brand are “categorically untrue”.

Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region.

As Xponential buys two new brands, Kate Cracknell talks to the CEO about keeping the portfolio on track and optimising the opportunity

A new fitness franchise launches its first location tomorrow in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas (9 September 2023), looking to establish itself as "the world’s smartest fitness studio".

The market for health and fitness franchises has been growing strongly for the last 20 years, to the point where it's now a substantial part of the sector, drawing in substantial investment and scaling rapidly. Kath Hudson looks at how centralised systems and a mature business model underpin success.

Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced 'Summit Fitness'), at it sets a course to reach 10,000 fitness, health and wellness clubs and studios worldwide by 2030.

Urban Gym Group is adding to its network of fitness clubs with the opening of a new TrainMore site in Amsterdam.

Asia Pacific-based fitness franchise, BFT, is joining forces with one of Europe's largest fitness races, Hyrox, as part of a partnership that will see the two companies strengthen their presence in each others' geographical markets.

Fitness franchise operator Anytime Fitness has launched a new app, offering members 24/7 engagement with their fitness inside and outside the club, as well as personalised coaching they can access anywhere.