The Six Reasons The Fitness Industry Is Booming
September 26, 2018
—Ben Midgley shares six factors driving the 3% - 4% annual growth in the U.S. $30 billion health and fitness industry.
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How to become the Starbucks of fitness
August 16, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise, sat down for an interview with TheStreet to talk about the future of fitness and how technology is changing the space.
Interview on Crunch branding with EVP of Marketing & Branding, Chad Waetzig
July 13, 2018
—Crunch's EVP of Marketing & Branding, Chad Waetzig, shares with MiND Magazine what makes up Crunch's brand DNA, how consumer insights shape the business and where the brand is headed in the future.
The Business of Fitness
June 13, 2018
—Crunch's Ben Midgley appears on the Fox Business Network show, Mornings with Maria, joining Maria Bartiromo and her panel to discuss the business of fitness.
Can Fitness Centers Become the New Mall Anchor Store?
June 12, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO, Crunch Franchising, and Brian Kunkel, VP of Real Estate, Crunch Franchising, reveal why non-traditional retail such as gyms are attractive tenants for malls and shopping centers, and how these gyms can be successful.
Bloomberg Markets: Midgley on Owning Crunch Franchise
May 7, 2018
—Ben Midgley, CEO and Founding Partner of Crunch Franchising, discussing the advantages of owning a gym franchise on the Bloomberg podcast.
3 Common Mistakes First-Time Franchisees Make and How to Avoid Them
April 16, 2018
—Crunch Franchising CEO, Ben Midgley, shares his insights on common first-time franchisee mistakes.
Fitness Heats Up in 2018
January 2, 2018
—CNBC's Diana Olick, on location at Crunch Fitness, highlights the top fitness trends heading into the new year.
It’s not your imagination — new gyms and fitness centers are cropping up at an impressive rate in metro Denver
December 26, 2017
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Fitness Franchise, was quoted in a Denver Post article about gyms in Denver.
Fitness Clubs Growing Fast with Help from Real Estate Market
December 11, 2017
—The Orlando Sentinel featured Vince Julien from Crunch in an article about gyms in shopping centers.
How Relationships Are The Driving Force Behind Crunch Fitness’ Success With Founder And CEO Ben Midgley
November 28, 2017
—Joe Fairless Podcast “Best Show Ever” spoke with CEO, Ben Midgley about the driving force behind a successful franchise.
The Secret to a Successful Franchise?
November 8, 2017
—Crunch Franchising CEO, Ben Midgley, shares the critical steps necessary for franchise businesses to be valuable community assets.
Entrepreneur Top 500
September 11, 2017
—Crunch named to Hottest New Franchise, Top Franchise to Own and Top Global Franchise lists. See where Crunch Franchise lands on the Top 500 list!
Top 50 Franchise
September 10, 2017
—The brands featured on the Top 50 Multi-Unit Franchises list earned their spot as a result of survey rankings by their own franchisees in areas that are crucial to franchisee success...
3 Leadership Lessons From One Of The Biggest Names In The Fitness Industry
September 6, 2017
—Three leadership takeaways from Ben's experience as a CEO and franchise founder
A Guide to Purpose-Driven Franchise Investing
September 5, 2017
—Ben Midgley shares perspective on the role purpose-driven brands play in this contributing columnist article.
The Family-Like Franchise Model Behind Crunch Fitness
July 17, 2017
—Broadcast from inside the New York Stock Exchange. Ben Midgley, the CEO of Crunch Franchise, discusses how all 60+ of the company's franchisees are treated like family.
Handling Entrepreneurship
June 5, 2017
—How to Be Healthy Enough to Handle the Late Nights and Early Mornings of Entrepreneurship
Finding the Right Franchise Investment Opportunity
May 23, 2017
—4 Steps for Finding the Right Franchise Investment Opportunity
The Best Thing 20-Somethings Can Do For Their Careers
March 13, 2017
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise provides his insight
You Have One Less Excuse to Avoid Working Off Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2016
—CEO discusses why there are more Crunch Franchises now than ever
Crunch Sells 100th Franchise This Year
October 21, 2016
—With an annual growth rate of 40 percent, Crunch is one of the fastest-growing national chains in the high value/low price fitness space.
Crunch Franchise Announces Sale of 100th Franchise This Year
October 18, 2016
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Public Good and Crunch Fitness
January 30, 2016
—Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO, Ben Midgley, reveals how his low-cost high-value model has garnered him over 100 franchisees nationwide.
Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
October 6, 2014
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Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
January 2, 2014
—Insights on the fastest-growing full-size fitness franchise
Franchise Expo Live! Interview with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise
August 1, 2013
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