Studio growth has been driving, in part, by millennials, and by determining what they like about studios, traditional health club operators can get them through their doors, too. Fitness trends come and go, but one trend—the growth of boutique fitness studios—is continuing into 2019. The reason for studio growth can be laid, at least in part, at the feet of millennials. Millennials have an appetite for specialized fitness experiences that offer variety and energy and that fee

Fitness concepts are among the fastest-growing franchise categories 14,000 - the number of franchise businesses that were projected to have opened during 2018 Franchise businesses are eagerly filling small-shop space across the U.S. "The franchise sector is definitely very hot right now," said Joshua Weinkranz, president of the Northern region at Kimco Realty Corp. "The growth in franchise concepts over the last couple of years is greater than it's been in a long time, at le

Millennials’ enthusiasm for fitness, beauty and wellness concepts is proving to be a boon for neighborhood shopping centers, according to a new report. The concept of “self-care” — a category encompassing activities connected to physical and mental welfare — has “caught on like wildfire,” says a report by Sara Martin, a vice president at Colliers who specializes in retail and land brokerage. “The trend is also affecting commercial real estate retail leasing in a big way.” Suc

Throughout history, stadiums have been transformed into villages, shopping centers, and more. The next wave of stadiums could power cities. Stadiums are among the oldest forms of urban architecture: From Olympia to Rome, stadiums were at the center of Western cities, well before the great medieval cathedrals and the railroad stations of the industrial revolution. Today, however, stadiums are regarded with growing skepticism. Construction costs can soar above $1 billion, and s