Scaling community fitness, one club at a time.

We own and operate Anytime Fitness clubs across the U.S., pairing local leadership with centralized support so every club can deliver real results for its members and its community.

80+
Clubs
13
States
Who we are

A growth platform built on local leadership.

We acquire strong-performing Anytime Fitness clubs and develop new locations in attractive markets, then apply proven operational levers to help each club grow. Local leadership stays in place, supported by the systems, resources, and scale to go further, faster.

We started with two clubs in January 2023. Since then, we’ve grown through a combination of acquisitions and new unit development, building density in the Southeast while expanding into select markets across the country. Today, we operate 80+ clubs across 13 states.

People

The right people in the right seats.

Our team comes from startups, the development sector, consulting, the military and fitness. Different backgrounds, shared purpose.

Process

Centralized support, local execution.

We invest in our people and give them a proven playbook, from coaching and member experience to facilities and finance.

Performance

Results that follow.

Coaching-driven gyms that deliver real results for members, and strong, steady performance for the business.

How we work

Be a community builder.

It's our motto and everyone's job, whatever the title. TEAM is how we do it.

TTrust
Be someone we can count on.
EEmpowerment
Speak up. Take action.
AAccountability
Own it. Always grow.
MMutual Respect
Be humble. Build others up.
Inside Baleo

Life across our clubs.

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Our locations

80+ clubs in 13 states — and growing.

All clubs operate as Anytime Fitness franchises.

Meet the team

The people behind Baleo.

John Christopher
John ChristopherCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Growth & Finance
Michael Chere
Michael ChereCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Operations
Jim FarrarJim FarrarDirector of Business Operations
Trevor FosterTrevor FosterRegional Director
Jordan MillerJordan MillerRegional Director
Zach RuedyZach RuedyDirector of Personal Training
Jess VickJess VickDirector of Sales & Development
Rob HarringtonRob HarringtonFacilities & Club Support
Meredith ReiberMeredith ReiberHuman Resources
Trent WhiteTrent WhiteController
Deepika UdhaniDeepika UdhaniBusiness Analyst
Jaclyn GlazeJaclyn GlazeExecutive Assistant

Thinking about your club's next chapter?

We're people-first, and we take the responsibility of your business and team seriously. If you're an Anytime Fitness owner with questions, we're happy to talk.

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BALEO FITNESS
Greenville, SC · Anytime Fitness franchisee
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