CRUNCH FITNESS TAKES #1 FITNESS SPOT IN ENTREPRENEUR’S FRANCHISE 500 RANKING | PR Newswire [Video]

The rapidly growing franchisor ranks at the top for fitness for the second year in a row

, /PRNewswire/ — Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry’s leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #32 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500^® – the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees. The 2025 Franchise 500® ranks Crunch Fitness as #1 in the fitness category and #32 overall for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“It’s an honor to receive Entrepreneur‘s recognition as the leading fitness brand in franchising,” said Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Fitness. “We’re particularly proud to lead the category again. Crunch has climbed the ranks for over a decade, …