• The Launch of GYMGUYZ Kidz Puts Youth Fitness in the Spotlight
• New AI Initiatives and Profitability Workshops Equip Franchisees for Growth
• Josh Grinstead Named Franchisee of the Year as System Celebrates Top Performers

MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GYMGUYZ, the world’s largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise, brought franchisees, trainers, corporate team members, and vendor partners together in Naples, Florida, September 23-25 for Recharge 2026. The annual conference paired the official launch of GYMGUYZ Kidz and new AI initiatives focused on the fundamentals of franchise growth: strong leadership, effective management, efficient operations and client acquisition.

Over three days, franchisees and trainers from GYMGUYZ’s network of 177 locations across 31 states joined workshops, peer roundtables, and dedicated owner and trainer breakouts, bringing local operating experience into discussions about the brand’s next stage of growth. An awards ceremony capped the conference, celebrating the franchisees, team members, and partners moving GYMGUYZ forward.

“There’s no ceiling on what our franchisees can achieve at GYMGUYZ,” said Josh York, Founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ. “We’ve grown into the largest in-home and on-site personal training franchise in the world, and that has only made us more ambitious. Our franchisees see how big this can become, and they’re bringing the drive to make it happen. That’s what fires me up: an entire system hungry for what’s next.”

Youth Fitness and AI Bring New Opportunities into Focus
The official launch of GYMGUYZ Kidz marked a central milestone at Recharge 2026, putting youth fitness in focus as the brand continues to explore ways for franchisees to reach more clients in their communities. A separate session on adaptive fitness programs further equipped franchisees to serve this fast-growing market.

Technology curriculum included a hands-on AI breakout for franchisees. The sequence moved attendees from an introduction to GYMGUYZ’s AI initiatives into a dedicated workshop, making AI a practical part of the conference’s business education.

Turning Shared Experience into Local Action
Business coach, author, and motivational speaker Omar Periu, the father of LA Fitness, opened the educational programming with a keynote focused on pursuing ambitious goals with a positive mindset and relentless determination. Periu shared practical strategies for approaching each day with purpose, staying focused through challenges and taking consistent action toward the life and business attendees want to build.

Sessions that followed addressed leadership, lead generation, and the state of the franchise. Thought leadership and Franchise Advisory Council roundtables gave owners a forum to compare approaches, discuss challenges, and learn from peers across the system.

“Recharge is our chance to share with franchisees exactly where we are and where we’re going by presenting our major product launches and innovations, while also allowing franchisees to participate in educational programming,” said Phil Brojan, President of GYMGUYZ. “Franchise owners need time to step back from the day-to-day, challenge their thinking, and learn from others who also understand the business. The value of Recharge carries home when franchisees use what they learn to make better decisions, build stronger teams, and deliver more effective operations.”

Awards Recognize Franchisee Leadership and Performance
Josh Grinstead of GYMGUYZ Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties was named Franchisee of the Year and received the Growth Mindset Award and a Pinnacle Award. Nick Scrivens of GYMGUYZ Westchester, NY, earned Elite Producer of the Year, with Tara Smith of GYMGUYZ Annapolis & Columbia, MD, recognized as runner-up.

Additional award recipients included:

• Vendor of the Year: Crux Roadboardz Graphics
• MVP Team Member Award: Cliff Martin, GYMGUYZ Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties
• Secretariat Award: Anna Shpook & Petro Nikitin, GYMGUYZ Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY
• Dan Spano Award: Steven Wyant
• Summit Award: Sam Langer, James Bonavita & Vinny Vilasboa of GYMGUYZ Westchester, NY and Southern Fairfield County, CT
• Innovation Award: Ken & Melissa Veard, GYMGUYZ Austin, TX
• Digital Influencer Award: Allen & Lauren Brewington, GYMGUYZ Annapolis & Columbia, MD
• DRIVE To Learn Award: Justin Smith, GYMGUYZ Sussex, Warren & Hunterdon Counties, NJ, and Orange & Ulster Counties, NY
• Community Engagement Award: Alexi Sumner-Bailey, GYMGUYZ Ventura County, CA
• The Helping Hand Award, Franchisee: Ken Veard, GYMGUYZ Austin, TX
• The Helping Hand Award, Corporate: Todd Carson
• Loyalty Award: Gregg Bushyeager

In addition to Grinstead, other Pinnacle Award recipients included Sam Langer, James Bonavita & Vinny Vilasboa of GYMGUYZ Westchester, NY and Southern Fairfield County, CT; Aneillo Iadevaia of GYMGUYZ Long Island; and Shannon Sevor of GYMGUYZ Silicon Valley, CA.

The Circle of Excellence Award, awarded to the top franchisees, recognized 16 businesses across the system including Annapolis & Columbia, MD; Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties; Brooklyn & Staten Island, NY; Central Jersey, NJ & Lower Bucks, PA; Denver South, CO; Eastern Suffolk County, NY; Long Island, NY; Main Line & Montgomery County, PA; Midwest Metro; Morris, Essex, Passaic, Union & Somerset Counties, NJ; Queens & Five Towns, NY; Silicon Valley, CA; Sussex, Warren & Hunterdon Counties, NJ, and Orange & Ulster Counties, NY; West Hartford, CT; West Richmond & Charlottesville, VA; and Westchester, NY.

Franchise Opportunities Available in Key Growth Markets
With a network of 177 locations across 31 states, GYMGUYZ is actively seeking qualified single and multi-territory franchisees who are looking to change lives through in-home and on-site personal training. The programming at Recharge 2026 reflects the brand’s continued investment in technology, business education, and franchisee support to help owners develop their teams, expand their reach, and grow their local businesses.

To learn more about franchising with GYMGUYZ, visit https://www.gymguyz.com/franchise-opportunities/.

About GYMGUYZ:
GYMGUYZ is the largest in-home and on-site personal training company in the world, bringing the workout directly to clients through convenient, customized, and creative fitness experiences. Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and founded in 2008 by fitness specialist Josh York, the brand utilizes a fleet of branded vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art fitness equipment to deliver personalized workouts led by expert trainers right to customers’ doors. As the #1 in-home personal training concept, GYMGUYZ services more than 1,700 cities across 177 locations in the United States. For more information on GYMGUYZ and franchising opportunities, visit www.gymguyz.com

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