franchise news & features
While the boutique fitness scene
remains small in the Netherlands, the
founder of boutique concept High
Studios says she isn’t worried and has
high hopes for the sector
HCM issue 2 2018
Bringing EMS personal
training to the classic
low-cost gym
HCM issue 1 2018
The woman behind the evolution of Psycle
on going from brand nutritionist to CEO
HCM issue 1 2018
We discuss rebranding, IPOs and
international growth with the CEO of the
UK’s first fitness franchise and his top team
HCM issue 11 2017
The founders of the functional training
gym on taking on the Indian fitness market
HCM issue 11 2017
The Bodystreet founders on EMS franchising
HCM issue 10 2017
Patricia Amend rounds up the top 25
gyms and health clubs across the globe
HCM issue 9 2017
The CEO of Russian fitness operator
World Class talks to Kate Cracknell about
new ventures in Moscow and beyond
HCM issue 6 2017
The latest figures from The Leisure
Database Company show strong growth in
the UK the market. David Minton reports
HCM issue 6 2017
Who are the biggest, most profitable club
operators in Europe? Deloitte reveals all
HCM issue 6 2017
The founder of Alex Fitness talks about European expansion, his new low-cost brand, and a goal of one million health club members in Russia by 2023
HCM issue 5 2017
McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model
HCM issue 4 2017
The CEO of Australia’s new fitness giant tells Kate Cracknell about plans to make Fitness First Australia a 24/7 operation
HCM issue 3 2017
Our mystery shoppers give their verdict on John Reed and Cyberobics, the new premium brands from McFIT
HCM issue 3 2017
Innovations are growing the fitness
industry, but more needs to be
done to achieve future success.
David Minton summarises findings
from The Leisure Database
Company’s (TLDC) State of the
Fitness Industry Report
HCM Handbook 2017
The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth
HCM issue 2 2017
Kristen Walsh looks ahead to this year’s event in the Spanish city of Seville
HCM issue 9 2016
Technogym’s Skillmill puts power, speed, stamina and agility at the heart of training
HCM issue 8 2016
Could you lead the commoditisation of the spa industry in the UK? Massage Heights is looking for international expansion partners.
HCM issue 6 2016
Niels Gronau and Gregor Titze take a look at the key findings from the latest edition of Leading Operators – Fitness in Europe
HCM issue 4 2016
The joint CEO of Mrs.Sporty talks to Kate Cracknell about a new functional training model and international expansion
HCM issue 4 2016
We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?
HCM issue 3 2016
The Group CEO of Holmes Place talks to Kate Cracknell about the launch of its new gym-only Evo concept, the importance of brand identity, and plans to return to the UK
HCM issue 2 2016
Following the lead of the US and Australia, trampolining parks are springing up all over the UK and Europe. So what’s all the fuss about, and how do these centres sit alongside other fitness operations?
HCM issue 1 2016
The CEO of Jatomi Fitness talks to Kate Cracknell about building a business around the consumer, and the lessons fitness can take from the fast food sector
HCM issue 1 2016
A 2,000sq ft (186sq m) curved LED screen will be one of the features of a giant stylised
ship which is due to be built outside the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
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20 Nov 2015
The survival expert and TV presenter talks to Magali Robathan about the launch of his new BG Epic workouts and studio franchise model
HCM issue 11 2015
A leading US massage spa chain is aiming to start a revolution in the UK massage industry
HCM issue 9 2015
Jak Phillips visits Olympian Daley Thompson’s new gym in Putney to see how he’s putting the fun and old-school values back into fitness
HCM issue 9 2015
Ray Algar reports on Planet Fitness’ four-year push to raise funds for breast cancer research
HCM issue 5 2015
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