Franchise system tops 900 open locations and 400,000 members as owner-driven growth and new market entries set up the final push to 1,000
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTWORX®, the pioneering 24-hour infrared sauna fitness franchise, has surpassed 900 open studios worldwide, marking one of the fastest expansions in boutique fitness franchising and putting the brand within striking distance of 1,000 locations. The milestone comes as HOTWORX serves more than 400,000 members across the United States, Canada, Ireland and Dubai, with studios in development in Mexico and Kenya.
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