Huge opportunities exist in emerging markets, while Millennials and Gen Z are driving growth across the whole industry, says the HFA Global Report

The franchise segment is a fast moving and dynamic part of the industry. Kath Hudson rounds up some of the major deals and developments of the last 12 months, including former Xponential Fitness CEO, Anthony Geisler, arriving back on the scene.

F45 Training has become the first health and fitness operator to make its functional/HIIT group workouts available on Strava, the digital community with 125 million members.

In the latest legal battle between Australian franchise chain Body Fit Training (BFT) and US- based F45 Training, a federal district court in Delaware, US, has ruled in favour of BFT, describing F45’s patent as ‘invalid’.

Fitness franchise companies are making deals and reporting brisk business. Kath Hudson finds out more

Following its IPO, the sporting superstar is investing in global gym franchise, F45

Despite a tough year, the franchise operators are optimistic with their forward plans. Emma Canning finds out more

Wellness tech platform Mindbody has signed a five-year partnership deal with fitness franchise F45.

The 47-year-old Hollywood actor and fitness enthusiast has recently invested in Australian fitness concept F45