Dave Mortensen

Dave’s ability to connect and inspire those around him is unmatched. With over 30 years of experience managing, consulting, owning, and franchising health clubs, Dave Mortensen has established himself as a leading authority in fitness and franchising. Mortensen revolutionized the industry when he and Chuck Runyon co-founded Anytime Fitness—an alternative to big-box gyms. They designed smaller, neighborhood clubs featuring convenience, affordability, quality equipment, and personable service in friendly, non-intimidating facilities. Anytime Fitness is now the largest fitness club brand globally, with over 5,500 locations across 40 countries on all seven continents. Dave serves as a board member and co-founder of Purpose Brands, LLC, the parent of Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, The Bar Method, Basecamp Fitness, and Waxing the City. He’s also a board member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and other philanthropic foundations. Dave's greatest joy comes from sharing life with his amazing wife and their seven children.