Snap Fitness is a privately owned global chain of 24/7 fitness centers headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 2003 and currently operates over 1,000 locations in over 17 countries across 5 continents, with almost a million members.[1]
Snap Fitness is associated by ownership and otherwise with other fitness and franchise businesses through its parent Lift Brands and various affiliate companies. Those brands include Fitness On Demand and Fitstop.
History
Snap Fitness was founded in 2003 by Peter Taunton and Chad Kirchoff.[2] A few years later, Kirchoff decided to pursue full-time religious ministry, and sold his half of the business.[3]
The first Snap Fitness location opened in River Falls, Wisconsin, in 2004.[4]