Crunch Fitness Climbs More Than 700 Spots on 2026 Inc. 5000
Krissy Vann | Host, All Things Fitness and Wellness
Crunch Fitness has ranked No. 3,302 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, marking the gym operator’s second consecutive appearance on the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
The company moved up 720 positions from its No. 4,022 ranking in 2025. Crunch also ranked No. 327 in the health category, No. 237 among New York-based companies and No. 277 in the New York/New Jersey region.
"Rising more than 700 spots on the Inc. 5000 is a testament to the hard work of the entire Crunch team, who show up every day to deliver a legendary Crunch experience to our members," said Chequan Lewis, CEO of Crunch Fitness. "We believe there are no limits to what our members, franchisees, and brand can achieve. It's clear we're just getting started, and this recognition for the second consecutive year reflects our brand's strength and our ability to continue innovating, expanding, and delivering high-quality, affordable fitness to communities across the country and around the world."
The ranking comes amid continued expansion for Crunch. The company reported signing 4.27 million square feet of leased space in 2025, representing a 48% year-over-year increase, while membership sales increased 26% year over year.
Crunch has also grown its franchise footprint to 585 gyms globally and surpassed four million members. Internationally, the company has announced expansion into India, Mexico and New Zealand.
The operator is also rolling out updates to its Crunch 3.0 gym model, which includes additional boutique-style training concepts and recovery offerings. Recent additions include reformer Pilates, dedicated strength, boxing and abs and glutes studios, along with expanded recovery amenities.
The Inc. 5000 ranks privately held U.S. companies based on revenue growth over a three-year period. Across companies included in the 2026 list, median three-year revenue growth was 130%, according to Inc., with the businesses collectively adding more than 627,000 jobs during that period.
Crunch’s second consecutive appearance comes as the company continues to expand both its domestic club network and international franchise presence.
