Crunch Franchise Debuts New Training Center in Jacksonville, FL
April 4, 2022
—Crunch Franchise launches its first-ever comprehensive National Training Center in Jacksonville, part of the 34,000 square foot Harbour Village gym.
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NBC News Now - Tonight with Joshua Johnson
January 21, 2022
—Crunch Franchise CEO Ben Midgley joins Joshua Johnson to discuss how fitness routines are changing during the pandemic.
Crunch Continues to Climb Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500®
January 12, 2022
—Crunch cited as Top 10% franchise and #1-ranked full-service fitness franchise in the country on Entrepreneur's highly competitive 2022 list
Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO on How Gyms Are Tackling Omicron Surge
December 22, 2021
—As the omicron variant of COVID-19 surges, Crunch Franchise CEO Ben Midgley joined Cheddar to talk about proactive steps gyms are taking to maximize the business.
How Crunch Grew Membership Despite the Pandemic
December 20, 2021
—Crunch Franchise CEO, Ben Midgley, joins Cheddar to discuss how the brand grew during the pandemic, both in total members, and in club count — opening its 400th gym.
Crunch Franchise CEO on vaccine requirement for gyms in NYC
September 14, 2021
—Ben Midgley expressed his optimism over the new rule, citing increases in memberships since the pandemic began.
How Crunch Fitness Stayed in Shape During COVID
July 30, 2021
—The Wall Street Journal chats with Ben Midgley, Crunch Franchise CEO, about how the brand adapted during the pandemic and what's on the horizon for Crunch Fitness.
Crunch Fitness CEO gives positive outlook on mask mandate in LA: 'We're ready'
July 19, 2021
—Ben Midgley says the gym chain is ready to roll with the punches of round two of COVID-19 restrictions.
Gyms See Membership Increase as COVID Restrictions Ease
May 21, 2021
—Crunch Franchise CEO Ben Midgley discusses fitness center reopenings and how the industry is bouncing back as COVID restrictions ease.
Bloomberg - Crunch Memberships Up Over 5% Despite Pandemic
May 13, 2021
—Bloomberg Businessweek host, Carol Massar, discusses why Crunch sees membership grow in the past year with Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise.
Crunch Franchise CEO on the impact of COVID-19 on the fitness industry
March 11, 2021
—Ben Midgley, Crunch Franchise CEO, joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the fitness industry over the past year.
Crunch Fitness Increases Leads with HubSpot CRM Platform
March 8, 2021
—Learn from Crunch Technology Manager, Haley Irwin, how Crunch used its CRM platform, HubSpot, to engage members and prospects while facing pandemic challenges.
Club Insider - Overnight Success is Not Over Night
March 1, 2021
—Crunch Franchise CEO, Ben Midgley, joins Club Insider's Justin Cates to discuss Crunch's business model and how the brand became the industry's leading challenger brand.
Crunch Franchise CEO updates Bloomberg Quicktake "Take the Lead" on the strength of the fitness industry
February 4, 2021
—Ben Midgley discusses the pandemic's impact on Crunch, what at-home connected fitness means to gyms, and how Crunch's Apple Watch program is progressing. (at 1:07:28 mark)
Crunch Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur's Annual Franchise 500®
January 20, 2021
—Crunch Fitness recently ranked #52 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and brand power.
Ben Midgley, CEO, discusses leadership and success
December 1, 2020
—In this podcast with The CEO Forum Group, Ben relates his experiences with leadership, overcoming challenges, and how franchising can build a successful business.
Third-party data suggests gyms are 'not spreaders' of coronavirus: Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO
November 30, 2020
—Crunch Fitness Franchise CEO Ben Midgley discusses gyms facing new restrictions amid coronavirus surges, explaining that they are doing everything they can to ensure safety.
Reopening Crunch Fitness Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
July 17, 2020
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to discuss how gyms can safely invite customers back in during the pandemic.
Global Franchise Magazine Interview with Ben Midgley
March 10, 2020
—Ben Midgley, CEO of Crunch Franchise, details the meteoric rise of Crunch Fitness, and how the gym brand has formed such healthy relationships with its franchisees.
Yahoo! Finance Interview with Ben Midgley
March 8, 2019
—Ben Midgley, CEO & Founding Partner of Crunch Franchise talks about fitness trends and the industry with Adam Shapiro and Julie Hyman at Yahoo! Finance.
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.
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
—Read the press release
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
—View From the Expo!