Planet Fitness Announces Regional Pricing Strategy and Refranchising Plans
During its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, Planet Fitness (PLNT) announced a strategic shift toward regionalized pricing for its Black Card memberships, with increases slated for the second quarter of 2027. This move follows internal testing suggesting that localized pricing is more effective at driving revenue than blanket adjustments. Additionally, management plans to sell a portion of its 280 corporate-owned clubs to franchisees to unlock liquid capital. The company is also focusing on international expansion through an asset-light model, highlighted by the €102.5 million acquisition of Be-Fit in Portugal. This acquisition provides 25 locations and 80,000 members across the Iberian Peninsula. Proceeds from refranchising and international operations are intended to support capital allocation strategies, including a new $500 million share buyback authorization.
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