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Franchised fitness operator, F45, has named Tom Dowd as its new CEO, effective
immediately.
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24 Apr 2023
We hear about LifeFit Group’s ambitious plans and preparations for a sale from Oaktree Capital Management
HCM issue 3 2023
Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and
franchising.
The company will move out of direct operations and consolidate its global headquarter in
Barcelona.
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19 Feb 2023
The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training
HCM issue 1 2023
Jason Worthy has been announced as the new CEO of Anytime Fitness UK.
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06 Jan 2023
The CEO of Jetts Fitness Australia talks to Kate Cracknell about leading the recent MBO and the company’s plans for expansion driven by their culture of love
HCM issue 10 2022
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first three of these opening
in Dubai later this year. This builds on the company's expansion in Saudi Arabia in partnership
with Ektimal, leading the companies to sign a Regional Development Agreement for the
opening of 130 gyms across the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) by 2027.
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24 Oct 2022
The founder of The Shredquarters is growing a self-funded franchise business with the aim of making it affordable for franchisees
HCM issue 9 2022
Clmbr has announced a new release of its vertical climber, Clmbr 02. Two iterations will be
available: Connected and Pure.
product innovation •
30 Sep 2022
Gymfinity Kids, the club and nursery operator launched by Pure Gym founder,
Peter Roberts, has raised more than £5m to support the next stage of its
expansion.
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27 Sep 2022
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site
milestone with the opening of its latest club in Twickenham, south-west London, on 25 July.
product innovation •
08 Sep 2022
Orangetheory has introduced a new AI-powered heart-rate tracking system called MaxHR to
boost the personalisation and efficiency of members’ workouts.
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31 Aug 2022
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a major rollout.
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17 Aug 2022
The founder of kickboxing franchise 9Round and IKF Light Middleweight Kickboxing Champion has expanded a single site to 20 countries and 600 locations
HCM issue 7 2022
Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more
HCM Handbook 2022
Ultimate Performance (UP) – the private gym chain and PT business – has opened a new
4,700sq ft club in Canary Wharf’s new Wood Wharf neighbourhood.
news •
28 Jun 2022
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June 2022).
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26 Jun 2022
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio, with a target
of reaching more than 1,000 clubs by 2030.
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21 Apr 2022
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market.
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08 Mar 2022
As Pure Gym expands into the US under the name Pure Fitness, its chief strategy officer talks about the opening of the first three budget clubs in Washington, DC
HCM issue 2 2022
As 2022 kicks off, HCM talks to operators about key areas for growth and innovation, as well as shifting consumer expectations
HCM issue 1 2022
Wellness operator and fitness tech company LIT Method (low-intensity training) is ramping up
expansion after launching into the franchising market.
news •
18 Jan 2022
Boutique boxing brand UBX is coming to the UK and Ireland following the signing of a master
franchise deal with Empowered Brands.
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20 Dec 2021
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead to raise £300m through
an equity deal with investment firm, KKR.
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15 Dec 2021
The MD of Sweat by BXR on Middle East expansion, working with Anthony Joshua and upcoming openings in the UK and Greece
HCM issue 11 2021
3d Leisure is celebrating its 30th anniversary. We talk growth, regrets and business success with the MD
HCM issue 11 2021
The CEO of Planet Fitness, Chris Rondeau, talks to Kate Cracknell about the franchise operator’s post-lockdown bounceback
HCM issue 11 2021
The industry veteran is launching Afrofit, a new health club business in Africa
HCM issue 9 2021
F45's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has revealed a strong appetite from
investors, with 18.75 million shares sold, priced at US$16 each, raising around US$300m
and giving a market value of around US$1.5bn at float.
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20 Jul 2021
Empowered Brands has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment
of a new chair and CEO following the untimely death of founder, Jan Spaticchia
HCM issue 7 2021
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With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure“We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate”
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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