14 acquisitions in one quarter: the HVLP model at full speed
EōS Fitness, the High Value Low Price gym chain, just released its Q1 2026 growth results. The numbers: 14 acquisitions completed, 11 new leases signed, and 3 new locations opened.
The 14 acquisitions span 4 US states: Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Every acquired location will undergo a full redesign before reopening under the EōS Fitness brand.
$10M reinvested in existing gyms
Beyond pure expansion, EōS also reinvested $10 million into existing facilities during the quarter — with floor layout upgrades and technology improvements.
That's a meaningful signal. The chain isn't just growing in volume; it's simultaneously maintaining quality and experience at already-operational sites. It's precisely this double investment — external growth plus internal reinvestment — that defines the long-term HVLP model.
225+ locations, target 250 by 2030
With this quarter, EōS now has 225+ locations open or in development. The stated goal is 250 by 2030 — a pace that's currently on track.
The chain also just announced a $6 million renovation at 8000 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles in partnership with Kimco Realty, with a 2027 opening expected. EōS is reinforcing its Southern California presence, where it already counts 53+ locations open or in the pipeline.
What this expansion pace signals
For independent gym operators, EōS Fitness's expansion is a market signal worth watching. The HVLP model — quality equipment, accessible pricing, large footprint — continues to absorb market share wherever it opens.
The question for local operators is no longer whether EōS (and peers like Planet Fitness or Crunch) will keep growing. It's how to differentiate when this type of chain enters your catchment area.
Sources: Business Wire, Athletech News