Insights into 2022 Financial, Investment Trends in the Fitness Industry

During the past two years, concerns about the future and solvency of health clubs and studios may have held back investors from looking at the industry as an opportunity and caused banks to stop lending for growth. However, surveys show that wellness is top of mind for consumers, and that may mean a change in 2022 for the industry.

Club Industry is delving into the industry’s financial, investment and business model trends in 2022 as part of its next free Future of Fitness virtual event March 16-17.

The first block of the event, Future of Fitness: Trends in 2022, will include these three sessions:

The Challenges and Opportunities Facing HVLP, Mid-Price, Luxury Clubs and Studios in 2022

The past two years have created opportunities and challenges for the industry, but which segment of the industry is best positioned to survive? What trends are impacting the industry, and which segments are best positioned to take advantage of those trends?

Presenters: Jonathan Komp, senior research analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co., and Al Noshirvani, owner of World Gym Clubs of Maryland and Virginia and founder of Motionsoft.

What Buyers and Investors Want in Today’s Fitness Business Opportunities

Buyers and investors haven't give up on the fitness industry despite the COVID-19 pandemic. But what they are looking for has changed. Find out what buyers and investors want today and which club and studio types are better positioned for a puchrase or investment. And find out what you can do to bettter position yourself for a sale or new funding. 

Presenter:  Peter Moore, managing partner, Integrity Square

Financial and Investment Trends for Fitness Businesses in 2022

Even though COVID-19’s impact is still being felt on the fitness industry, opportunities do exist for growth for club and studio brands large and small. Find out some of the financial and investment trends the industry should anticipate in 2022 related to how private equity is looking at the industry today, where opportunities for growth are for clubs and studios (franchising vs. independent, areas of the country, demographics), which business models can anticipate growth (HVLP, luxury, studios) and why, the outlook for refinancing debt, and more.

Moderator: Peter Moore, managing partner, Integrity Square

Panelists: Jessica Yarmey, CEO, KickHouse; Geoff Dyer, principal and strategic growth advisor, CR Fitness Holdings LLC dba Crunch South Atlantic; and Frank Lawrence, CEO, Little Rock Athletic Club

Check out the full agenda here.

Then register by going here.