Planet Fitness Names Tom Fitzgerald Interim CFO, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Planet Fitness appointed former CFO Tom Fitzgerald as interim CFO after Jay Stasz’s departure and initiated a search for a permanent successor. The franchise operator, with 2,896 clubs and 20.8 million members, reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance.
1. Interim CFO Appointment
Planet Fitness appointed Tom Fitzgerald as interim chief financial officer effective March 9, succeeding Jay Stasz. Fitzgerald previously served as CFO from 2020 through 2024 and returns to maintain continuity in financial leadership during the transition.
2. Reaffirmation of 2026 Guidance
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, originally issued on February 24, signaling confidence in achieving its revenue growth and profitability targets for the year. This move underscores management’s commitment to its long-term strategic objectives.
3. Search for Permanent CFO and Executive Background
Planet Fitness has engaged a leading executive search firm to identify a permanent CFO. Tom Fitzgerald brings over 40 years of finance and operating leadership across consumer-facing, multi-unit businesses, including roles at Potbelly Sandwich Works, Charming Charlie and Sears Canada, and played a key role in major franchise acquisitions during his prior tenure.