Acquiring Company
Crunch Fitness
Acquired Company
Bay Area Crunchers
New YorkHealth CareFitnessWellnessDescription
Crunch Fitness has acquired eight Bay Area locations from the Bay Area Crunchers franchise group. This acquisition will increase Crunch's Bay Area ownership to 16 clubs under a single ownership structure. Brian Calegari from Bay Area Crunchers will join Crunch as the operating partner for the region. The new Crunch club in El Cerrito is set to open in the first quarter of 2027.
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Who acquired Bay Area Crunchers?
Bay Area Crunchers was acquired by Crunch Fitness, based in New York. The deal was reported on September 5, 2026. Crunch Fitness is a leading high-value, low-price gym with over 450 gyms worldwide in 41 states and seven countries, serving 2.5 million members. Crunch Fitness is privately held and operates in Health Care.
When did Crunch Fitness acquire Bay Area Crunchers?
Crunch Fitness's acquisition of Bay Area Crunchers was reported on September 5, 2026. Crunch Fitness has acquired eight Bay Area locations from the Bay Area Crunchers franchise group. This acquisition will increase Crunch's Bay Area ownership to 16 clubs under a single ownership structure. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Bay Area Crunchers do?
Bay Area Crunchers is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held.
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