Crunch Fitness Is Coming to Burnsville
TLDR
A new 40,000 sq ft Crunch gym is being built at 14150 Nicollet Ave in Burnsville
Opening is set for Summer 2026 with a $5 million build-out
The "Founding 500" deal gets you in for $1 down, first month free, plus a gear bundle
Crunch runs 24/7 with group fitness, hot yoga, cycling, HydroMassage, and onsite babysitting
This is The Undefeated Tribe's second Twin Cities location — another is going up in Apple Valley
If you've been driving past the corner of County Road 42 and Nicollet in Burnsville and wondering what's going in near the Starbucks and PetCo — now you know.
Crunch Fitness is building a brand-new 40,000 square foot gym at 14150 Nicollet Ave, with a Summer 2026 opening on the horizon and founding memberships already available online.
What Is Crunch, Exactly?
If you haven't been to a Crunch before, think full-service gym without the full-service price tag. Memberships start at $9.99/month, and the clubs are built to cover just about everything — cardio, strength, group fitness, recovery, and more — all under one roof.
The Burnsville location will be open 24/7 and include:
A full strength area with free weights, squat racks, power cages, Olympic lifting platforms, and selectorized machines
Cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, and rowers
A HIITZone turf area for functional training and HIIT classes
Group fitness studios covering cycling, hot yoga, dance, and cardio formats
A Relax & Recover area with HydroMassage, tanning, and red light therapy
Full locker rooms with showers and sauna
Kids Crunch — onsite babysitting while you work out
That last one is a big deal for parents who've been piecing together childcare just to get a workout in.
And this isn't just any Crunch — it's debuting the new "Crunch 3.0" design, which is their updated layout combining modern aesthetics with a better gym flow. Burnsville is one of the first locations in Minnesota to get it.
The Founding 500 Deal
Here's the part worth paying attention to if you're in the market for a gym. Crunch is offering a "Founding 500" promo for the first 500 members who sign up.
The deal: $1 down, your first month free, a one-hour personal training session, and a gym bag, water bottle, and t-shirt. You can lock in your rate now through Crunch's pre-sale rate reservation page — Burnsville is listed as "coming soon."
Even if you're not ready to commit, you can reserve your rate and enter to win a one-year all-access membership. There's no downside to reserving early.
Who's Behind It
The Burnsville Crunch is being built by The Undefeated Tribe, one of the larger Crunch franchise groups in the country. Founded in 2018 by Tony Hartl, they currently have around 60 locations open or under development — with a goal of hitting 100 by 2028 across Texas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Missouri.
They were named Crunch's Franchise of the Year for business performance, community service, and brand involvement. These aren't first-timers — they know how to run a gym.
This will be their second Twin Cities location. Another Crunch is also under construction in Apple Valley, so if you're on that side of the metro, you'll have options soon too. Check out what else is coming to Apple Valley.
Once open, they plan to hire more than 100 people — managers, personal trainers, group fitness instructors, front desk staff, facility technicians, and Kids Crunch babysitters. Interested applicants can check out openings at epiccrunchjobs.com.
Why the Nicollet and Co. Rd. 42 Location Makes Sense
That stretch of Nicollet near County Road 42 is one of the busiest commercial corridors in Burnsville. You've got Starbucks, Honey Baked Ham, Taco John's, and PetCo all within steps — the kind of location that already has foot traffic built in.
For a $5 million, 40,000 square foot facility, it needs a location where people are already moving around. Burnsville hasn't had a ton of full-service gym options at this price point, and Crunch is betting there's real demand.
Crunch Fitness also ranked #2 in the fitness category and #20 overall in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 this year, up from #32 the year before. They're growing fast nationally — and Burnsville is right in the middle of that push into the Midwest.
The Bottom Line
Summer 2026 is still a few months out, but if you're thinking about locking in a founding rate before the gym fills up, it's worth hitting their pre-sale page now. The Founding 500 deal is the best pricing you'll see — and once those spots are gone, they're gone.
Keep an eye on South Metro Scoop's Burnsville page for updates as the opening gets closer.
FAQ
When is Crunch Burnsville opening?
The current target is Summer 2026. No specific opening date has been announced yet.
Where exactly is the Crunch Burnsville location?
It'll be at 14150 Nicollet Ave in Burnsville — Suite 21 in the shopping center near County Road 42, next to PetCo, Starbucks, Honey Baked Ham, and Taco John's.
How much does a Crunch membership cost?
Memberships start at $9.99/month. Higher tiers add access to group fitness classes, hot yoga, recovery amenities, and more. The Founding 500 deal gets you in for $1 down with your first month free.
Does Crunch Burnsville have childcare?
Yes — Kids Crunch is onsite babysitting available while you work out. That's included in certain membership tiers.
Is Crunch Burnsville open 24 hours?
Yep. Crunch Burnsville will be open 24/7 with full locker rooms, showers, and sauna available around the clock.
