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Customer Complaints Summary
- 12 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 5 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:04/10/2025
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Attn: **************** Hi ****** *******, I hope this message finds you well.Per our last conversation on or around April 11, 2024, I wanted to follow up now that the one-year separation periodstemming from a false and uncharacteristic accusationhas passed. In lieu of arbitration, Ive remained quiet during this time out of respect of your process and continued to focus on my own personal physical ********* is with great pleasure that Im reaching out to reconnect. Over the past year, Ive spent most of my time abroad in ********, ***********, *****, and *******. During that time, *** continued my fitness journey, remained committed to personal improvement, and as predicted; have not had any other accusations. In fact, I was warmly welcomed into each community and continued my training without ******** we had discussed previously, I was welcome to return once this timeframe had elapsed. Im now stateside and would love to continue pursuing my fitness goals with Orange Theory.Please let me know the next steps or if anything is needed from me to move forward. I truly appreciate your time and consideration, and I look forward to the opportunity to rejoin the community.Respectfully,****** ****** P.S. Please forward our previous email communication to the BBB for additional review.P.S.S. Please also be aware, that I had visited either close to, or over, 100 studios across the nation. I never had one complaint. Yet, somewhere between the ************ location closing down and me transferring to the ******** location an unusual narrative surfaced that goes against the grain of being a member. I have never had a complaint with Lifetime Fitness; never a complaint with Planet Fitness; never a complaint with ******************; never a complaint with any yoga studios; just in general... I have never had a complaint or uncharacteristic accusations. So it seems and feels that this was targeted/isolated. Even during the course of a year no complaints.Initial Complaint
Date:03/25/2025
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Concerns about Harassment and Targeting at *************** Location I am writing to express my concerns regarding a series of incidents that have occurred at the Orange Theory location in ***************, *******. As a member since 2025 (and previously at the ********* location in 2018), I have generally had a positive experience with the studio.However, recent events have led me to question whether this is still a safe space for me?.?As someone who prioritizes fitness as an essential part of their daily routine, it is crucial for me to feel comfortable and secure in the environment where I work out. Unfortunately, I have experienced several instances of harassment and targeting by staff and members, which has led me to consider canceling my membership.??Specifically, on Monday, February 26th, I overheard three members discussing unfavorable comments about my employer, Meta/FB, during my 6 am class. While not a significant issue on its own, it was unsettling to walk into a conversation that seemed primed for me.??The following day, Tuesday, February 27th, I arrived for my workout and was greeted by the song "Not Like Us" by ******** *****. As a Canadian, I felt targeted by the lyrics, especially given the context of a recent discussion with colleagues about the song's narrative.??These incidents, combined with previous experiences, have led me to believe that there may be a shared network of information among staff and members that is being used to target me. This feeling is exacerbated by the fact that I've experienced similar behavior across different states, including ***************, **, *******, ******, and now *******, ***??I understand that these concerns may seem unusual, but I assure you that they are genuine and based on a pattern of behavior that I've observed over the past year. It's essential for Orange Theory to maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all members, and I hope that you will take my concerns seriously.????Initial Complaint
Date:03/22/2025
Type:Product IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
My studio in ********* closed unexpectedly less than halfway through my auto renewed monthly membership, with no prior notice. I only discovered the closure when I arrived for class and saw an eviction notice on the door. The lack of communication regarding the closure has been extremely disappointing. Given this, I am requesting a refund for my February membership which I was not able to use most of given the studio closure. There are no other franchises nearby my work or home to transfer my membership to. I have made multiple attempts to contact both corporate and the studio owners but have not received a response including phone calls, contact forms, and emails (1/18, 1/22, 1/24, 2/23, 3/4). Please process my refund as soon as possible.Customer Answer
Date: 04/14/2025
The response by corporate was not appropriate. I provided information in my complaint that the studio location was closed. I obviously knew that. Given the circumstances, I believe it is appropriate for corporate to issue a refund for my unused membership. I also think it is unacceptable that the studio closed without any notice or communication and that corporate has been unresponsive to phone calls, emails, and contact forms.Customer Answer
Date: 05/02/2025
I became a member in June 2024 and remained a paying member until the location closed in December 2024 without notice. I never received a copy of my membership contract from OrangeTheory despite multiple requests. The office in both June and July of 2024 advised me to contact corporate directly to get a copy because they were able to scan things and email, but could not provide any corporate contacts. OrangeTheory's website's contact form requires selecting a location, which is problematic since my location closed without notice in December. Since the office closure, *** made several attempts to reach corporate (via email, contact forms assigned to other locations, and phone calls from numbers I have found online), but have been unsuccessful.Initial Complaint
Date:02/07/2025
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am filing this complaint due to the unethical billing practices and poor customer service I experienced with [Gym Name]. After sustaining an injury at their facility, I immediately informed them on January 9 that I could not continue my membership and requested a refund for a charge that had been processed on January 7.On January 10, I received a response outlining their assessment of my request. Following this, I formally submitted a cancellation request on January 14, under the clear understanding that the January 7 payment would be my last charge. Despite this, I was billed again on February 3, even though I had already informed them that I could not use the membership.When I reached out to dispute this additional charge, the gym cited their 30-day cancellation policy and refused to issue a refund, despite knowing that I was physically unable to utilize their services. They also suggested freezing my membership instead, which was not a viable solution given my injury.I believe this is a deceptive and unfair business practice, as they knowingly charged me for services I could not use. Their refusal to make any exceptioneven under extenuating circumstancesdemonstrates a lack of ethical consideration for their customers.Resolution Sought:I am requesting a refund of the January 3 and February 3 charge ($218) and for the gym to revise its cancellation policies to account for medical or injury-related situations where a customer is unable to utilize their services.Initial Complaint
Date:10/16/2024
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
This review is specifically targeted at one employee of Orange Theory, an employee who was formerly located at their ********* location; however, has since been transferred to their ************ location. Overall, OTF central and ********* are amazing, and are comprised of some amazing coaches, management and clients. The detrimental employee; however, ***** is also a coach at OTF. I can go on and on about my multiple negative experiences with ***** and her condescending, accusatory and offensive words and actions. Fortunately, for my sake, I am not alone. Other clients as well as staff have reported similar situations regarding *****.Please see my ****** and Yelp reviews for more details, as BBB is limited to ****************** less. ***** needs to go. She is a detriment to OTF, she is an albatross to their brand name and any location where she is employed. If you, or anyone doubts the integrity of my statements here, please feel free to reach out to me directly. ***, the people that I work out with are either current active, retired judges and law enforcement. They witnessed this and will attest to the statements that I have made herein.Initial Complaint
Date:02/15/2024
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am writing to address a discrepancy regarding my gym subscription with Orange Theory Fitness in Sodo *******. On January 24th I enrolled in the $24 monthly subscription plan through messaging without signing any physical contract or visiting the gym in person. Recently, I contacted your customer service to cancel my membership due to relocating to One Pass. During this call, I was informed that I would be required to pay a cancellation fee of $179, a condition which I was not informed of at the time of subscription. I have kept a record of this conversation.Furthermore, there is no documentation or communication provided to me that stipulates a requirement for a 30-day notice for cancellation, nor any mention of a penalty fee for failure to provide such notice.I respectfully request a copy of the recording to my email in which your representative states that I agreed to these terms. If this recording is not provided, I will be forced to take legal action to address this matter.Business Response
Date: 02/15/2024
Hi ******,
As discussed during our phone call, I successfully reached out to the studio, and they have confirmed that your cancellation has been completed. You can rest assured that you will not be held accountable for any upcoming fees. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Our team is committed to delivering an exceptional experience to all our valued members and guests.
Have a great day!
Initial Complaint
Date:07/31/2023
Type:Order IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
The head dealer of ******** closed the two stuidos he own on 06/26/2023 left 150 members unprepared with a total loss of ********* + RMB. In ***** the business model is ********************** as we can pay for a whole year so to have better deal. The membership I own is till 09/20/2024 for all ******** studio access and I've paid for all in advance. However the rest studios in ******** are refusing to accept us. At first ****** they say they are working on transferring my membership to nearby studios but nothing is really happenning. I was told by the other studio that if I go there again they will call the police to throw me out. This is totally against what we've signed for on the contract and being a brand holder ****** is not doing anything and not caring about their members' rights at all.Business Response
Date: 08/25/2023
Hi ******,
Below is the communication that was sent out to our members who have been affected by the studio closure in *****. Is this something that you would be able to send, or should we go ahead and respond in the complaint?
Thank you.
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We are writing to provide additional updates regarding the closing of the ***************** and L + Mall studios by our franchisee, ******** Chengshi Fitness **************** (*****), with whom we are terminating our agreements and the possibility of any future dealings. They will no longer represent our brand.
This closure was completely unexpected, and we had no prior knowledge of the events that unfolded. We are shocked by SCFSCs decision to abandon its members and their refusal to perform the outstanding prepaid services.
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????????? *****????,??????????????????????, *****??????,?????,Orangetheory Fitness????????*****????/????????????????? Due to the nature of the franchise agreement, we are limited in what we can do. Your membership agreement is a contract between you and *****, and you must seek any and all forms of redress, including any monetary recovery, from and against this independently owned business. We anticipate that the owners of ***** may soon file for protection under ******* bankruptcy law, and with that protection, Orangetheory Fitness has no standing to force ***** to reopen the studios, refund members and/or refrain from dissolving the business.
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?????????????? OTF????????? --????,???????,??????? OTF??????????********** ???????,????????,???????????????????? We sincerely regret this situation and want to assure you that we have been working closely with our other franchisees who own and operate the neighbouring Orangetheory studios Wuding Lu, Archwalk and *********************** of the Moon to seek a solution that will allow you to continue your fitness journey with Orangetheory. Although these franchisees have no connection to ***** nor the issues surrounding the closed studios, they have been very generous in welcoming you to their studios during the past two weeks.
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?????????????????,??????????? 2023 31???Orangetheory???????: We are pleased to let you know that these three studios have agreed to extend the invitation for you to work out in their studios under your current membership through July 31, 2023. (See studio contact information below.)
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? ??? > ??150????????????????,???????????????? ???????????????????????????? - Monthly Membership > 1,088 RMB Unlimited class privileges
- 3-Month Paid in Full Membership > ***** RMB > ***** RMB savings. Unlimited class privileges. If you decide to renew after the expiration of the 3-Month term, you will continue at the discounted rate of ***** RMB.
- Class Packs > will be available to purchase at 150 RMB per class.
- We will assess the time remaining on your current membership agreement and allow for some reasonable accommodation with a new membership.
- Only members at CHN001 & CHN002 will be allowed to join at the above price points. The original membership agreement will serve as proof to qualify for this pricing.
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Orangetheory Fitnessstudiomanagerchn007@
orangetheoryfitness.com.cn
Wechat: Orangetheory007
Orangetheory Fitness Wuding Lu
021-52666533
studiomanagerchn003@orangetheoryfitness.com.cn
Wechat: OTF-003
Orangetheory Fitness Archwalk
021-63802880
studiomanagerchn006@orangetheoryfitness.com.cn
Wechat: otfchn006FDCustomer Answer
Date: 08/27/2023
The announcement does not make any sense. I've paid the money in advance but all they are offering is that I need to pay again otherwise I can not use my current membership. This is super ridiculous. I buy membership as I believe in the brand however ****** is so irresponsible that they abandon us (delete us from the OTF system) when just one dealer in ******** shut down the studio. What about the other three? Why they can refuse us? The closure of ***************** does not mean the contract is terminated. The other three studios are betraying the contract and their excuse is We cannot find you in the system. This is not right and also illegal. If ****** really has nothing to do with the whole situation, why they ********* from the system for the other three studios? Just put my membership back online then I can have my paid right again.Customer Answer
Date: 08/27/2023
Complaint: 20398421
I am rejecting this response because:The announcement does not make any sense. I've paid the money in advance but all they are offering is that I need to pay again otherwise I can not use my current membership. This is super ridiculous. I buy membership as I believe in the brand however the ** is so irresponsible that they abandon us (delete us from the OTF system) when just one dealer in ******** shut down the studio. What about the other three? Why they can refuse us? The closure of ***************** does not mean the contract is terminated. The other three studios are betraying the contract and their excuse is We cannot find you in the system. This is not right and also illegal. If the ** really has nothing to do with the whole situation, why they delete me from the system for the other three studios? Just put my membership back online then I can have my paid right again.
And what about your first saying? about working on transferring our membership to nearby open studios? All lies????
Sincerely,
Sky LuInitial Complaint
Date:04/15/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) is a personalized high intensity work out during which you gauge your efforts based on your ***** rate zone. The goal is to spend 12 minutes or more with your ***** rate elevated in The Orange Zone(84% of *** *** to boost your metabolism, burn fat and burn more calories. In August of last year OTF switched from the ****** formula for calculating ***imum ***** rate to a proprietary ***** rate formula and in mid January my *** ** was calculated using the new formular raising it by 50 beats per minute from 166 to 216. Since then my ***** rate zones are inaccurate, making the information useless. The calculation error with the new formula was due to spikes in my peak ** during class caused by an old ***** rate strap. I purchased a new one and the spikes stopped occurring. OTF did review my data and removed most of the "spikes" resulting in a *** ** set to 179. Unfortunately, 179 is still too high and I cannot safely reach 84% of 179 during a workout, so again no true personalized work out. I logged several support tickets - most recently one to address the 179 Max ** (#*******) which I logged 25 days ago. Support cannot explain to me what data is being used for the calculation or why my *** ** has not been recalculated since the end of February even though I have logged 8 classes since then that could be taken into account. No response for 2 weeks. As a 61 year old woman there is no *** ***** rate formula I can find that indicates my *** should be higher than 165. I am fit but not ultra-fit. I simply want my *** ** to be realistic so that I can pace my workout the way it is meant to be done. I feel that I should be reimbursed for the work outs that I did without having proper tracking or reporting.Customer Answer
Date: 04/21/2023
Hello,
My local studio is not in control of the technology associated with OrangeTheory. That is completely controlled by corporate and this is an issue with an algorithm designed and maintained by corporate. Corporate OTF did reach out to me yesterday and my issue has been addressed to my satisfaction.
Initial Complaint
Date:01/24/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:UnansweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I technically have 2 orangetheory memberships. One is for my local studio for live classes. The other through gympass which allows me to attend virtual classes. The OTF app is not able to handle this scenario. I have since created 2 accounts with 2 different emails to keep this separate. But the app continues to combine my memberships. This causes a "no membership id" error and I can't prebook classes. I have submitted 7 tickets since 12/32/22 of this same problem and 5 have been closed but the problem persist. App support keeps going the same repetitive ineffective steps. No one will call me or escalate my case. I get anyone to do something different that will actually resolve the issue.Initial Complaint
Date:08/31/2022
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Orange theory in Islington has sent a message saying the studio is closed till further notice. No offer if a refund or to use a different studio. They do not answer the phone. I want my 30 refunded. You cannot say closed until further notice and close up shop without refunding customers. Please address this matter *********************** ********************* - mother that paidBusiness Response
Date: 09/06/2022
Hi ***,
Thank you for reaching out to us with this concern. While we always strive to provide a best-in-class experience for our members and guests, we know that there are always opportunities to improve. I know that you have spoken with the studio team since submitting this, but wanted to follow up and confirm that your refund has been processed. The studio will be closed until all the repairs are made to the facility. We apologize for any inconvenience during this time and hope you return to the studio when we re-open.
Thanks again for the feedback and we look forward to seeing you back under the orange lights soon!
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