Corporate-Owned and Franchisee-Owned Stores (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Franchisors [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Corporate-Owned and Franchisee-Owned Stores

The following table shows changes in our corporate-owned and franchisee-owned stores for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Franchisee-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	1,779		1,540		1,666		1,456
New stores opened	39		40		157		131
Stores debranded, sold or consolidated(1)	(1	)	(7	)	(6	)	(14	)
Stores operated at end of period	1,817		1,573		1,817		1,573
Corporate-owned stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	80		68		76		62
New stores opened	2		1		2		1
Stores acquired from franchisees	—		4		4		10
Stores operated at end of period	82		73		82		73
Total stores:
Stores operated at beginning of period	1,859		1,608		1,742		1,518
New stores opened	41		41		159		132
Stores acquired, debranded, sold or consolidated(1)	(1	)	(3	)	(2	)	(4	)
Stores operated at end of period	1,899		1,646		1,899		1,646

 (1)

The term “debrand” refers to a franchisee-owned store whose right to use the Planet Fitness brand and marks has been terminated in accordance with the franchise agreement. We retain the right to prevent debranded stores from continuing to operate as fitness centers. The term “consolidated” refers to the combination of a franchisee’s store with another store located in close proximity with our prior approval. This often coincides with an enlargement, re-equipment and/or refurbishment of the remaining store.