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2026
Woman files negligence lawsuit against franchise operating Frisco Planet Fitness over secret tanning room recordings
A woman identified as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit accusing the franchise company operating the Planet Fitness location on Preston Road in Frisco, Texas of negligence after Frisco police showed her laptop footage confirming she had been secretly videotaped in the gym's private tanning rooms. Police found multiple videos of her on another member's phone, some dating back to 2024, and the filing cites seven previous secret-recording incidents at other Planet Fitness locations dating back to 2014. Planet Fitness said member safety and privacy is its top priority and that the franchise group is working closely with police in their ongoing investigation.
2026
Planet Fitness sued in securities fraud class action over marketing campaign and membership growth
A securities fraud class action was filed against Planet Fitness, Inc. and certain senior executives in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, alleging misrepresentations about the success of its marketing campaign that alienated casual gym-goers and led to disappointing membership growth during the key Q1 sign-up period, after the stock dropped 31% on May 7, 2026.
2022
Planet Fitness completes acquisition of Sunshine Fitness
Planet Fitness announced that it had completed its acquisition of Sunshine Fitness. Sunshine Fitness's 114 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina were combined into Planet Fitness's company-owned portfolio.
2021
Planet Fitness appoints Mary Bradley as senior vice president of corporate club operations
Planet Fitness announced that Mary Bradley had been appointed senior vice president of corporate club operations, effective immediately.
2020
Planet Fitness reports first-quarter financial results
Planet Fitness reported that first-quarter revenue decreased 14.5% year over year to $127.2 million and net income fell 67.2% to $10.4 million, attributing the business disruption to the Covid-19 outbreak and gym shutdowns.
2020
Member sues Planet Fitness over fees during closure
A DeKalb County man filed a federal lawsuit against Planet Fitness, alleging that it charged his bank account a monthly fee while his fitness center was closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of other members.
2020
Planet Fitness appoints Enshalla Anderson to its board
Planet Fitness announced Enshalla Anderson's appointment to its board of directors, effective immediately.