Business News
Planet Fitness Makes $800 Million Deal to Buy Sunshine Fitness
The powerhouse fitness franchise announced its plans to acquire Sunshine Fitness in a massive cash-and-stock deal.
By Dan Bova
Planet Fitness
Buying a Franchise
The Top 10 Best Franchises to Open in 2019
Here's everything you need to know about the top franchises to open from the 'Entrepreneur' Franchise 500.
Buying a Franchise
#7 on the Franchise 500: Planet Fitness Plans to Dominate the Fitness World
The #7 company on our Franchise 500 list has learned exactly what its customers want -- and how to deliver.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
How the CEO of Planet Fitness, Which Counts 10 Million Members, Went From Front Desk Clerk to Top Exec
Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau shares what more than 25 years of working at the same company has taught him and the only leadership book he's ever read.
By Rose Leadem
Buying a Franchise
The Work Behind Fast-Growing Franchises
Quick overexpansion is easy. But preparing for strong, lasting growth? That's harder.
By Jason Daley
Buying a Franchise
How Planet Fitness Aims to Become the McDonald’s of Gym Franchises
Affordable, streamlined and closing in on 1,000 locations – can Chris Rondeau turn Planet Fitness into a mega-chain of McGyms?
By Kate Taylor