Latest Fitness and Wellness Industry News
JETSET Pilates Moves Beyond 350 Territories Amid Boutique Fitness Demand
JETSET Pilates surpasses 350 territories and 60 studios after opening 25 locations and awarding 92 territories in Q1 2026, signaling continued franchise growth and strong unit economics in the boutique fitness sector.
Xponential Fitness Signs Largest Franchise Deal as Club Pilates Expansion Accelerates
Xponential Fitness signs its largest franchise deal as Riser Fitness plans 127 new Club Pilates studios across six U.S. states, expanding the brand’s national footprint and growth pipeline.
Nike Exits Group Fitness Studios After Two-Year Test
Nike has closed all Nike Studios locations, ending its boutique fitness test while shifting focus to partnerships, equipment, and performance-led fitness strategy.
Daxko Launches Program to Help Gyms Enter GLP-1 and Metabolic Health Market
Daxko is making a direct move into the medical wellness category, launching a new program designed to help operators participate in GLP-1 and metabolic health services without taking on clinical risk.
JETSET Pilates Expands Through a Luxury Real Estate Strategy
JETSET Pilates expands its national footprint with a luxury real estate strategy that places modern Reformer Pilates studios inside high end residential and retail developments. Learn how the brand selects locations and integrates into established wellness oriented communities.
Xponential Fitness Reports Mixed Q3 2025 Results Amid Portfolio Streamlining
Xponential Fitness (NYSE: XPOF) reported mixed third-quarter 2025 results, with revenue down 2% to 78.8 million dollars and system-wide sales up 10% to 432.2 million dollars. The boutique fitness franchisor narrowed its net loss to 6.7 million dollars and reaffirmed full-year guidance while continuing to streamline operations and focus on core brands including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, YogaSix, BFT, and StretchLab.
Russell Wilson and Ciara Join Rumble Co-Founders to Launch The Pack in New York City
Russell Wilson and Ciara team with Rumble co-founders to launch The Pack, a NYC boutique fitness studio blending training and self-defense.
Frame Fitness Brings Dua Lipa Onboard as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Dua Lipa joins Frame Fitness as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, shaping the Pilates brand’s design, content, and global expansion.
[solidcore] Launches National Campaign Featuring Former SNL Cast Member Ego Nwodim
[solidcore] has launched its national “Get Obsessed” campaign with former SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, highlighting client commitment through film, social, and in-studio activations.
[solidcore] Adds New Executives and Board Member to Support Studio Expansion
[solidcore] appoints new C-suite leaders and a board member as the boutique fitness brand expands past 150 studios and builds capacity for continued growth.
Super Bowl Champion and Grammy Winner Team Up on Self-Defense Inspired Fitness Studio
Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson and Grammy Winner Ciara have launched The Pack, a boutique fitness studio in New York City combining strength, endurance, and self-defense into a 50-minute group workout.
Los Angeles Studios Launch Boutique Fitness Loyalty Month to Promote Direct Bookings
Los Angeles boutique fitness studios launch Boutique Fitness Loyalty Month this September, urging direct bookings over third-party apps to support local gyms, teachers, and community sustainability.
Pvolve Expands Studio Network With Five New Leases
Pvolve expands its U.S. footprint with five new studio leases, bringing its total toward 40 by 2025. Backed by Jennifer Aniston, the hybrid fitness brand blends functional movement with digital and in-studio training.
Studio Pilates International to Open First Studio in Germany
Studio Pilates International will open its first German studio in Wiesbaden in 2026, expanding its global reformer Pilates franchise into mainland Europe.
Burn Boot Camp Earns Sixth Consecutive Spot on Inc. 5000 List
Burn Boot Camp earns a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list for the sixth year in a row, reporting $700K average revenue per location and 600 units awarded.
Walla Expands AI-Powered Studio Management Platform to Canada
Walla, the AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios, expands into Canada, offering predictive member insights, automated marketing, and scalable tools for multi-location operators.
Les Mills Trials New Yoga Series to Help Clubs Scale Wellness Offerings
Les Mills has piloted a four-part yoga series to help clubs scale their wellness offerings, address instructor shortages, and meet rising demand for mind-body fitness. Early trials report high member satisfaction and full class occupancy.
Extraordinary Brands Acquires CycleBar and Rumble from Xponential Fitness
Extraordinary Brands has acquired CycleBar and Rumble from Xponential Fitness, expanding its boutique fitness portfolio to four modalities. The company plans to streamline operations, support franchise growth, and prioritize profitability for studio owners.
Xponential Fitness Divests CycleBar and Rumble Brands
Xponential Fitness has divested CycleBar and Rumble to Extraordinary Brands as part of a strategic move to focus on its most profitable boutique fitness concepts.
Pvolve Expands National Footprint With Six New Studios Across Key U.S. Markets
Pvolve announces six new studios in Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, and Virginia, led by mission-driven franchisees with clinical, marketing, and operations backgrounds—part of its nationwide growth strategy supported by an omnichannel fitness model and partnership with Tally Health.