Barrecore, Boom Cycle and Triyoga studios close - see full list of London sites
Common Bond, the parent company of several London-based fitness chains including Barrecore and Triyoga, has abruptly ceased operations. Hundreds of staff members report they have not received their final pay, and customers have been left with unused memberships.
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The sudden collapse of a major fitness group highlights financial instability in the boutique wellness sector and raises significant labor and consumer protection concerns.
Barrecore, Boom Cycle, Kobox, and Triyoga chains have shut down Joe Palmer 2 minutes ago COMMENTS News Briefings
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Common Bond, the parent company of London fitness chains Barrecore, Boom Cycle, KOBOX, Reformcore, and Triyoga, has suddenly closed all its studios, with hundreds of staff saying they have been left without pay.
The company, which charges £2,400 for 12 months of unlimited classes, informed customers via email on Wednesday that it would be shutting down its locations "until further notice".
The email said: "We're sorry to let you know that all Common Bond studios are closed until further notice.
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