221. Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Fitness

Today I'm joined by Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley. Known for its inclusive atmosphere, the national gym chain offers a mix of classes, state-of-the-art equipment, personalized training programs, and digital experiences. In this episode, we discuss the future of fitness franchises — including the role of group classes, wellness offerings, and recovery modalities. Plus, Jim shares why Crunch won't be dispensing GLP-1s. In this episode, you'll learn: • Crunch's franchise-first strategy and roadmap • About Jim's leadership style and vision for the company • How gym offerings are evolving as more people seek wellness Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider Crunch Fitness Website: https://www.crunch.com Crunch Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/crunchgym Crunch Fitness FB: https://www.facebook.com/CRUNCH/ Crunch Fitness Franchisee Website: https://www.crunch.com/franchise -   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:38) The state of Crunch Fitness (02:19) Brand, culture, and community (06:14) Gym floor layout and programming (10:33) Future gym formats and locations (13:30) Crunch's holistic approach to health (16:58) Jim's view on obesity drugs (19:33) The value of hard work and exercise (22:03) How Crunch+ fits into the overall business strategy (25:52) Growth and future roadmap  (27:59) Conclusion