Brand Surpasses Expansion Goals, Strengthens Franchise Infrastructure, And Accelerates Digital Innovation to Fuel Next Phase of Growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- D1 Training, a leading fitness and enrichment concept that utilizes the five core tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages, closed 2025 with significant momentum across its franchise system, operational infrastructure, and member-facing platforms. The brand awarded more than 90 new franchise agreements, opened over 40 locations, and now operates over 165 training facilities nationwide, exceeding its growth goals and positioning D1 Training for another year of accelerated expansion in 2026. Â
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