Crunch Fitness Targets Alberta
January 30, 2025
—Wes Hodgson, President & CEO of Crunch Fitness Canada, discusses upcoming locations in Calgary and province-wide expansion & growth.
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CRUNCH FITNESS TAKES #1 FITNESS SPOT IN ENTREPRENEUR'S FRANCHISE 500® RANKING
January 14, 2025
—The rapidly growing franchisor ranks at the top for fitness for the second year in a row and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500®.
Crunch Canada Becomes Trive Capital’s Second Investment in Crunch Fitness System
January 10, 2025
—Crunch Canada gained an investment from Trive Capital and 808 Capital Partners.
Crunch Fitness Celebrates the 3 Million Member Mark and Launches Crunch 3.0
January 8, 2025
—Crunch Fitness has marked the milestone of reaching three million members and unveiled its latest gym design, Crunch 3.0.
Crunch Fitness Unveils Massive Gym Redesign
January 8, 2025
—Crunch 3.0 will feature premium touches including a redesigned reception area, optional heated fitness studio and new recovery modalities.
Crunch Fitness Making a Comeback in Ontario
December 5, 2024
—Crunch Fitness Canada, an Ontario-based fitness club chain, is preparing to make a comeback in the province and across Canada.
Crunch Fitness Expands in Canada with New Investment Partners
December 4, 2024
—Retail Insider Magazine sits down with Wes Hodgson, CEO of Crunch Fitness Canada, to discuss expansion strategies targeting hubs and smaller communities throughout the nation.
Trive Capital Invests in Crunch Canada
November 19, 2024
—Crunch Fitness Canada secures Trive Capital and 808 Capital Partners as new investment partners.
Trive Capital Invests in Crunch Canada
November 14, 2024
—Trive Capital and 808 Capital Partners announce their investment into Crunch Canada Holdings Inc. headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto Area.
Trive Doubles Down on Crunch Canada with Investment
November 14, 2024
—Crunch Canada, an Ontario-based Crunch Fitness Master Franchisee, has secured an investment from Trive Capital and 808 Capital Partners.
Trive Capital Invests in Crunch Canada
November 13, 2024
—Trive Capital announces its investment in Crunch Canada, and Wes Hodgson, CEO of Crunch Canada, explains this unique opportunity for growth and new club development.
Crunch & Zumba® Partner: Every Crunch Canada Location Offers In-Person Zumba Classes on Sept 21st
September 17, 2024
—Crunch and Zumba® partner to host a specialty Zumba class at every Crunch Canada location on September 21 to celebrate Crunch's 35th Anniversary.
Crunch & Firefighters Participate in Stair Climb to Remember 9/11 Victims
September 12, 2024
—Firefighters gathered at a Crunch gym to pay tribute to the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City.
Crunch Fitness, Zumba Pair for a Global Dance Event
September 11, 2024
—Crunch and Zumba are hosting a Global Dance Day celebrating Crunch's 35th anniversary on September 21st with a 35-minute specialty Zumba class at all worldwide locations.
Crunch Fitness Looks to Crush 2025
August 20, 2024
—Crunch Global CEO Jim Rowley reflects on a momentous year, his vision for 2025, and international development, including the Crunch brand being "electric" in Canada.
FitBizWeekly on Crunch Canada's Newest Location
July 23, 2024
—Located on the south shore of Montréal, Crunch DIX30-Brossard is a $4 million, 25,000-square-foot fitness facility with over $2 million in state-of-the-art equipment.
Bonjour Crunch DIX30 - Here We Grow Again
July 10, 2024
—Crunch Canada is thrilled to announce its newest location, which opened in June in Brossard at the famous Quartier DIX30 lifestyle center and mall in Montréal, Québec.
FitBizWeekly on Crunch Canada's - Fit For Growth
July 3, 2024
—As Crunch celebrates its 35th anniversary and is ranked #1 in the fitness category in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, 2024 is a milestone year for Crunch Canada.
Crunch Fitness Expanding into Winnipeg Market
June 18, 2024
—Crunch Fitness Canada sets its sights on Winnipeg as part of multi-province expansion.
Crunch Fitness - Fit for Growth
June 18, 2024
—One of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, Crunch Fitness Canada is expanding its footprint in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and Manitoba.
Crunch Fitness Canada: Expanding a Global Brand and Creating Community
June 3, 2024
—Wes Hodgson, CEO, details how Crunch Fitness Canada leans into being a well-known brand, serves a unique membership base, and sets itself up for growth in Canada.
Yahoo! Finance Interview with Ben Midgley
March 8, 2019
—Ben Midgley, CEO & Founding Partner of Crunch Franchise talks about fitness trends and the industry with Adam Shapiro and Julie Hyman at Yahoo! Finance.
The Six Reasons The Fitness Industry Is Booming
September 26, 2018
—Ben Midgley shares six factors driving the 3% - 4% annual growth in the U.S. $30 billion health and fitness industry.
How to become the Starbucks of fitness
August 16, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise, sat down for an interview with TheStreet to talk about the future of fitness and how technology is changing the space.
Interview on Crunch branding with EVP of Marketing & Branding, Chad Waetzig
July 13, 2018
—Crunch's EVP of Marketing & Branding, Chad Waetzig, shares with MiND Magazine what makes up Crunch's brand DNA, how consumer insights shape the business and where the brand is headed in the future.
The Business of Fitness
June 13, 2018
—Crunch's Ben Midgley appears on the Fox Business Network show, Mornings with Maria, joining Maria Bartiromo and her panel to discuss the business of fitness.
Can Fitness Centers Become the New Mall Anchor Store?
June 12, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO, Crunch Franchising, and Brian Kunkel, VP of Real Estate, Crunch Franchising, reveal why non-traditional retail such as gyms are attractive tenants for malls and shopping centers, and how these gyms can be successful.
Bloomberg Markets: Midgley on Owning Crunch Franchise
May 7, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO and Founding Partner of Crunch Franchising, discussing the advantages of owning a gym franchise on the Bloomberg podcast.
3 Common Mistakes First-Time Franchisees Make and How to Avoid Them
April 16, 2018
—Crunch Franchising CEO, Ben Midgley, shares his insights on common first-time franchisee mistakes.
Fitness Heats Up in 2018
January 2, 2018
—CNBC's Diana Olick, on location at Crunch Fitness, highlights the top fitness trends heading into the new year.
It’s not your imagination — new gyms and fitness centers are cropping up at an impressive rate in metro Denver
December 26, 2017
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Fitness Franchise, was quoted in a Denver Post article about gyms in Denver.
Fitness Clubs Growing Fast with Help from Real Estate Market
December 11, 2017
—The Orlando Sentinel featured Vince Julien from Crunch in an article about gyms in shopping centers.
How Relationships Are The Driving Force Behind Crunch Fitness’ Success With Founder And CEO Ben Midgley
November 28, 2017
—Joe Fairless Podcast “Best Show Ever” spoke with CEO, Ben Midgley about the driving force behind a successful franchise.
The Secret to a Successful Franchise?
November 8, 2017
—Crunch Franchising CEO, Ben Midgley, shares the critical steps necessary for franchise businesses to be valuable community assets.
Entrepreneur Top 500
September 11, 2017
—Crunch named to Hottest New Franchise, Top Franchise to Own and Top Global Franchise lists. See where Crunch Franchise lands on the Top 500 list!
Top 50 Franchise
September 10, 2017
—The brands featured on the Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchises list earned their spot as a result of survey rankings by their own franchisees in areas that are crucial to franchisee success...
3 Leadership Lessons From One Of The Biggest Names In The Fitness Industry
September 6, 2017
—Three leadership takeaways from Ben's experience as a CEO and franchise founder
A Guide to Purpose-Driven Franchise Investing
September 5, 2017
—Ben Midgley shares perspective on the role purpose-driven brands play in this contributing columnist article.
The Family-Like Franchise Model Behind Crunch Fitness
July 17, 2017
—Broadcast from inside the New York Stock Exchange. Ben Midgley, the CEO of Crunch Franchise, discusses how all 60+ of the company's franchisees are treated like family.
Handling Entrepreneurship
June 5, 2017
—How to Be Healthy Enough to Handle the Late Nights and Early Mornings of Entrepreneurship
Finding the Right Franchise Investment Opportunity
May 23, 2017
—4 Steps for Finding the Right Franchise Investment Opportunity
The Best Thing 20-Somethings Can Do For Their Careers
March 13, 2017
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise provides his insight
You Have One Less Excuse to Avoid Working Off Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2016
—CEO discusses why there are more Crunch Franchises now than ever
Crunch Sells 100th Franchise This Year
October 21, 2016
—With an annual growth rate of 40 percent, Crunch is one of the fastest-growing national chains in the high value/low price fitness space.
Crunch Franchise Announces Sale of 100th Franchise This Year
October 18, 2016
—Read the press release
Public Good and Crunch Fitness
January 30, 2016
—Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO, Ben Midgley, reveals how his low-cost high-value model has garnered him over 100 franchisees nationwide.
Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
October 6, 2014
—Watch the Video
Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
January 2, 2014
—Insights on the fastest-growing full-size fitness franchise
Franchise Expo Live! Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
August 1, 2013
—View From the Expo!