Planet Fitness Will Open New West Plano Gym in December

Planet Fitness announced in early December that it will occupy the former Bed Bath & Beyond store at 6400 W. Plano Parkway Ste. 125, with a planned opening date of December 21. The move repurposes a large retail footprint near the intersection of Plano Parkway and Park Boulevard, a retail corridor that serves west Plano and parts of Collin County.

The new location will bring the national chain into a shopping center that had carried the big box brand until that space became available. Planet Fitness confirmed the opening timeline to reporters but did not release staffing figures or detailed floor plans. Local residents can expect access to a mainstream gym option that markets affordable memberships and basic fitness amenities, which typically include cardio machines, strength equipment and locker room facilities.

For Collin County residents the opening matters on several fronts. First, it increases convenience for people living and working in west Plano who seek lower cost gym memberships and additional class and equipment options. Second, converting an empty big box space to an active tenant reduces retail vacancy and can increase foot traffic for adjoining retailers and restaurants, supporting sales for small businesses in the center. Third, the timing ahead of January may capture new year demand for fitness services, a period when membership sign ups historically rise and when local economic activity around retail and services often picks up.

Economically the transaction reflects a broader trend in retail real estate where former department and big box sites are being adapted for service uses, including fitness centers. That reuse can stabilize property tax receipts and preserve employment opportunities in the neighborhood, although Planet Fitness did not provide a head count for the new store.

Residents seeking the new gym can visit the address at 6400 W. Plano Parkway Ste. 125 after December 21 for opening hours and membership details. The arrival of Planet Fitness underscores steady demand for accessible fitness options in Collin County as population and local consumer spending continue to grow.