Franchise Times

Project LeanNation Combines Healthy Meals and Fitness Coaching

The growth in fitness and healthy food franchises in recent years has been undeniable. Tim Dougherty, the founder and CEO of Project LeanNation, is especially excited about the potential in ...
Entrepreneur

This Fast-Growing Fitness Franchise Started as a Way to Get Kids’ Energy Out. Now, It’s a Pathway to the Olympics.

With ninja-style obstacle racing joining the modern pentathlon, USA Ninja Challenge is now an official Olympic training partner — and business is booming. Ninja-style obstacle racing will officially ...

This Infrared Fitness Franchise Is Heating Up the Franchise 500

On Entrepreneur ‘s 2026 Franchise 500, HOTWORX ranked #58, jumping 37 spots from the year before. The brand landed in the top 2% for size and growth and posted a strong financial score, reflecting a ...
Athletic Business

Gym Launch and ABC Fitness Forge New Partnership that Delivers Integrated Growth and Technology Support for Gyms, Studios and Health Clubs

This new collaboration will offer a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for gym operators, combining Gym Launch’s proven ...
Franchise Times

Outside the Octagon: UFC Gym Fights to Broaden Its Appeal

Founded as a brand extension of the world’s largest mixed martial arts promotion company, UFC Gym has grown to more than 150 locations in 37 countries. It’s working now to ...
PE Hub

From donuts to gyms, franchises appeal to PE: 7 deals

Franchises from gyms to oil changes, tacos to donuts are attracting private equity investments at a steady clip this year. “In franchising, if these are brands that have a lot of white space in ...