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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Planet Fitness Master Issuer LLC, Series 2025-1

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes from Planet Fitness Master Issuer LLC, Series 2025-1 (Planet Fitness 2025-1 or Series 2025-1 Notes), a whole business securitization (WBS). In conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2025-1 Notes, the Series 2022-1, Class A-2-I Notes are expected to be repaid at which time KBRA will withdraw the ratings. At that time, KBRA also anticipates affirming the ratings on the Master Issuer’s outstanding Series 2019-1, Class A-2 Notes, Series 2022-1, Class A-1 Notes, Series 2022-1, Class A-2-II Notes, Series 2024-1, Class A-2-I Notes, and Series 2024-1, Class A-2-II Notes (the Existing Notes, and together with the Series 2025-1 Notes, the Notes). The ratings are consistent with the results of our cash flow analysis following the addition of the Series 2025-1 Notes.

Planet Fitness Holdings, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) is the Manager and operator of the Planet Fitness system, best known for providing a non-intimidating, high-value fitness experience with memberships starting at $15 per month and a Black Card option at $24.99 per month. As of September 30, 2025, the system totaled 2,795 clubs, including 2,514 franchised locations and 281 company-owned locations across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 164 international locations. The pledged collateral consists of 2,631 U.S. and U.S. territory locations, approximately 90% franchised by unit count and roughly 50% by securitized collections from franchise royalties and fees. For the last twelve months ended September 30, 2025, the Company generated approximately $5.2 billion in systemwide sales.

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Employees: 400+
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