California Fitness members may sue to recover prepaid fees in Vietnam
Economy 21:41 05/11/2026Members of California Fitness & Yoga can take legal action in court to seek refunds after several gyms in the fitness chain temporarily closed, according to guidance issued by the Vietnam Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
California Fitness crisis deepens in Vietnam as nationwide network down to just one gym
Vietnam News 13:28 03/11/2026Amid mounting backlash over mass club closures, unresolved prepaid memberships, and a proposed additional monthly fee for existing members, California Fitness & Yoga was left with just one operating gym nationwide as of November 3.
California Fitness & Yoga faces fresh backlash over proposed reopening fee
Vietnam News 21:48 31/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga has faced renewed criticism after proposing to charge existing members VND599,000 (US$23) per month to resume workouts at selected clubs, even as disputes over benefits under previous contracts remain unresolved.
California Fitness & Yoga owes over $165,587 in taxes
Vietnam News 14:56 29/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga Centers Co., Ltd., the owner of the California Fitness & Yoga gym chain, owed more than VND4.35 billion (US$165,587) in taxes as of the September 2026 closing period, according to a list published by the Ho Chi Minh City tax authority.
Major fitness chain in Vietnam seeks 30 days for restructuring amid service disruptions
Economy 15:33 20/10/2026Dane Fort, founder and chairman of California Fitness & Yoga, publicly apologized for recent service disruptions and asked members, staff, and business partners to give the fitness chain another 30 days to finalize its restructuring plan in a video posted on the company’s official Facebook page on Monday.