Crunch Austin Northwest Bringing $5M Crunch 3.0 Gym to Spicewood Springs Road in Summer 2026
A major new fitness destination is on its way to Northwest Austin — and for residents near Spicewood Springs Road, it means expanded workout options, affordable memberships, and new local jobs all under one roof.
Crunch Fitness has announced the upcoming opening of Crunch Austin Northwest, a 30,000-square-foot, $5 million fitness facility located at 8666 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX. Scheduled to open in Summer 2026, the new gym will introduce the brand’s innovative Crunch 3.0 design, a modern concept built to elevate the gym experience for members across Central Texas.
For growing Northwest Austin neighborhoods, the addition represents more than another gym. It signals continued investment in health, wellness, and economic development in one of Austin’s most active corridors.
What the Crunch 3.0 Design Means for Austin Gym-Goers
Crunch Austin Northwest will debut the company’s Crunch 3.0 layout, which blends sleek design with enhanced functionality. The goal: make serious exercise more engaging and accessible.
The facility will include:
- Expanded strength and functional training areas
- Top-quality cardio and strength equipment
- Olympic lifting platforms
- Power half-hour circuit training
- A dedicated Group Fitness studio
- A Hot Yoga studio
- Ride cycling classes
- HIITZone™ indoor turf training area
- Advanced HIIT classes and TRX® training
- Personal training services
- Relax & Recover® amenities including HydroMassage® beds, red light therapy and tanning
- Full-service locker rooms with showers and a sauna
- Kids Crunch babysitting
Memberships will start at $9.99 per month, positioning the gym as one of the more affordable fitness options in Austin.
“We are so excited to bring the Crunch Fitness Brand to Spicewood Springs Road and offer outstanding and affordable fitness,” said Tony Hartl, founder of The Undefeated Tribe. “With world-class-equipment and amenities, round-the-clock hours and memberships that start at $9.99 per month, we can't wait to open our doors to Austin residents.”
Mobile Sidebar Ad
The Undefeated Tribe Expands Its Austin Presence
Crunch Austin Northwest will be operated by The Undefeated Tribe, a leading franchisee within the Crunch Fitness system. Founded in 2018 by Tony Hartl, the company has quickly become one of the fastest-growing operators in the brand’s network.
The Undefeated Tribe currently has 60 gyms open and under development, with plans to reach 100 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Missouri by 2028. In 2021, it was named Franchise of the Yearwithin the Crunch system, recognized for excellence in business performance, community service, and brand involvement.
The new Northwest Austin location will mark the sixth Crunch Fitness in the Austin area, reflecting strong demand for accessible, high-quality fitness facilities across the metro.
A Growing Fitness Brand with National Reach
Founded in New York City, Crunch Fitness has built its brand around the philosophy of “No Judgments,” creating welcoming spaces for people of all fitness levels and goals. The company fuses fitness and entertainment, offering distinctive group fitness classes and programming that appeal to a wide range of members.
Today, Crunch serves 3.5 million members across more than 550 gyms worldwide in 41 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and internationally in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and India.
The brand’s rapid expansion has earned national recognition. Crunch was recently ranked #2 in the fitness category and #20 overall in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, rising from #32 the previous year. It has also been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies.
Founding Membership Promotion for Austin Residents
Crunch Austin Northwest is launching with a limited-time founding member offer. The first 500 members can join for $1, receive their first month free, enjoy a complimentary one-hour personal training session, and receive branded gear including a gym bag, water bottle, and t-shirt.
Prospective members can learn more and reserve their rate at info.crunch.com/rate-reservations.
More Than a Gym: Local Jobs and Community Impact
Beyond fitness amenities, the new gym will create employment opportunities in Northwest Austin. Crunch Austin Northwest plans to hire more than 100 team members, including managers, group fitness instructors, personal trainers, customer service representatives, facility technicians, and babysitters.
Job seekers can apply at epiccrunchjobs.com.
For a city that consistently ranks among the healthiest and fastest-growing metros in Texas, the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center on Spicewood Springs Road reflects both population growth and increasing demand for convenient, community-centered wellness spaces.
What Happens Next
Construction is underway ahead of the planned Summer 2026 opening. As Austin continues to grow, new amenities like Crunch Austin Northwest contribute to the evolving landscape of Northwest Austin — offering residents expanded fitness options close to home.
Residents interested in membership specials or employment opportunities are encouraged to sign up early, as founding offers are limited.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for updates on the opening date and other business developments across Austin.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.