Bruce Carter, contributing columnist

The goal for any club should be to have a positive, unique and memorable "personality." A club's design, layout and décor can have the most impact on creating a favorable or unfavorable club...

Estimating the cost of a new club is straightforward in that you know the conditions at the starting point, but determining the cost to renovate a club involves a number of variables that differ substantially from...

Costs for building a new fitness facility vary widely depending on the type of construction, the type of facility, the location and more. 

Health clubs can attract new members and compete with dedicated yoga and Pilates studios by adding thoughtfully designed mind-body studios.

To run a successful boutique club, operators should commit to offering a more exclusive experience and design their facilities to make the most of the space available.

Having a landlord contribute to your club's construction costs usually is a positive step, but costs and outcomes may vary. Paying close attention to detail and asking questions about how the money is spent are...