Sqwod Daily
Friday, 18 September 2026 · Weekday
The two brands that were supposed to be eating each other's lunch just shared a plate — and it says something loud about where boutique is heading.
In today's episode
- 01 Signal
Hyrox and Orangetheory Are Sharing a Gym Floor at Eudemonia
The two brands will stage joint classes at the Eudemonia Summit — a signal that boutique fitness's biggest names are done competing for the same customer and starting to co-market instead.
- 02 Gear
Jordan Brand Is Coming for Your Weight Room
The Jumpman is jumping into gym equipment — and for studio operators, that brand halo could mean members suddenly very interested in your gear. Watch this space.
- 03 Move
Crunch franchisee bends into boutique with yoga studio deal
A Florida Crunch Fitness franchisee is crossing the aisle into boutique territory, snapping up a yoga studio to broaden its portfolio. For operators eyeing multi-format growth, this is a live case study in using franchise cash flow to fund the pivot.
- 04 Signal
HealthKart eyes a $300–400M IPO — gains incoming
The Indian supplement giant is weighing a major public listing as the nutrition market flexes. If you're in the fitness business, the money is clearly following your clients' protein habits.
- 05 Build
£2.3m of taxpayer cash spent on influencer marketing since election
The UK Government has quietly dropped £2.3m on influencer campaigns since taking office — proof that even politicians know paid reach beats organic. If your studio's still relying on word-of-mouth alone, you're literally outspent by the House of Commons.
- 06 Gear
$2,195: Snap's Bet That Wearable Computers Are Worth It
Snap is pitching a $2,195 wearable computer as the next must-have device — and if it catches on, expect clients walking into your studio with more tech on their face than in your entire front desk setup.
Do this today
Sqwod recs
- Steal: Build a single 'portfolio offer' — a bundle that pairs your primary format with a complementary modality (mobility, nutrition, recovery) — so members cross-spend inside your ecosystem before going elsewhere.
- Try: Run one micro-influencer campaign with a hyper-local creator (under 10k followers, your actual city) and track cost-per-new-member against your current lead sources for a direct comparison.
- Gear: AG1 (Athletic Greens) — our verdict + best price. · Sponsored
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- Hyrox and Orangetheory Are Sharing a Gym Floor at Eudemonia
- Jordan Brand Is Coming for Your Weight Room
- Crunch franchisee bends into boutique with yoga studio deal
- HealthKart eyes a $300–400M IPO — gains incoming
- £2.3m of taxpayer cash spent on influencer marketing since election
- $2,195: Snap's Bet That Wearable Computers Are Worth It
