CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness, plans to open Crunch Maitland, a 43,000-square-foot gym in Maitland, FL, with a projected 2026 opening, located at 701 Maitland Boulevard.
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PGA of America Names Terry Clark as Chief Executive Officer
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Whitewater Fishing’s Rain Jacket and Bib Does it All
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Leatherman Joins Circular Movement with Leatherman Exchange
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Primary Arms Government Hires Field Sales Manager, Central Territory
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RV Industry Association Hires Senior PR Manager
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Crunch Fitness Franchise Opens Gym in Frederick, Maryland
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ABC Fitness Appoints Chief Strategy Officer
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TaylorMade CFO Named as New Board Chair of Youth on Course
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Pickleball Kingdom Franchise to Open in Ocala
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Perfect Moment Enlists Sales Agencies in Southern Europe and Japan
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Imperial Promotes David Shaffer to Brand President
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