Xponential Fitness has offloaded two more of its brands – indoor cycling concept, CycleBar and boxing brand, Rumble, which it bought in 2021, with both being snapped up by Extraordinary Brands on terms that have not been disclosed.

Fitness On Demand – which is part of Lift Brands – has announced it will partner with heart rate data app, G Beat, to add functionality to its wellness platform.

The 2023 IHRSA Global Report reveals a positive long-term outlook for the industry, as operators navigate challenges and embrace growth. Jeff Solsby reports

Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing of a master franchisee deal.

In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US- based F45 Training, a federal district court in Delaware, US, has ruled in favour of BFT, describing F45’s patent as ‘invalid’.

Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results. Shares jumped ten per cent on the news.

Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought by F45 in the Australian Federal Court.

Fitness operator Crunch Fitness says it's continued its recovery from lockdowns, with membership levels across its franchised estate now exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.

In-home personal training brand GymGuyz has entered the UK market after selling its first two franchise locations.

The franchise sector has investors keen to back businesses with the potential to grow

Lift Brands, the parent company of a portfolio of fitness companies, has appointed Weldon Spangler as its chief executive.

Fitness operator Gold's Gym International has parted ways with master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group, which oversaw the operations of 14 clubs in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Growing economies are fuelling growth in Asia-Pacific, opening up a wealth of opportunities in the less developed markets, according to the second IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health Club Report. Kristen Walsh reports

New operators are queuing up to enter the booming franchise market. Tom Walker reports

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Philip Newborough, co-founder of investment company Bridges Fund Management, has claimed that capitalism "risks losing its mandate" – and that every business needs to start thinking about social impact.

Lift Brands, the parent company of fitness franchises and brands – including Snap Fitness, YogaFit and Fitness On Demand – will shuffle its top team and create a new strategic vision during 2019.

IHRSA has released a new report that provides an outlook on the European health club industry from the perspective of the CEOs

Liz Terry on the boom in franchising

We discuss rebranding, IPOs and international growth with the CEO of the UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team

US-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its first corporate-owned studio in New York City.

US-based Franchise-based health club chain Orangetheory Fitness has opened its 500th studio in Seattle-Ballard, Washington, US.

The UK’s booming fitness franchise market is proving to be a big hit with investors from outside of the industry, with licensed gyms offering a compelling investment opportunity against a backdrop of low interest rates and limited options.

The Indian market is being targeted by two international women-only fitness franchises: US-based Curves and Portuguese operation Vivafit.