October 1, 2026

REVL Enters the US, Brodie Reinvents Rec Basketball, Healthcare Faces a Talent Gap

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From fitness to rec sports to healthcare, demand is colliding with capacity.

REVL enters the US

Australian fitness franchise REVL Training is making its Stateside debut, starting in Florida.

  • Built on 13-week training blocks, progressive overload, and structured strength programming, the brand has grown to 50+ studios and 12K+ members across six countries.
  • Now REVL is opening the US to franchise partners, with a goal of 100+ studios across 10 countries and 20K members by 2028.

The move adds another structured performance concept to an increasingly crowded fitness market — but REVL is betting that its programming, events, and operator-focused franchise model can differentiate it.

Brodie raises $3.6M

The Toronto-based league raised $3.6M to bring a professional sports experience to rec basketball.

  • With 12-week seasons, custom jerseys, and AI-powered player stats, Brodie now hosts 600+ games and serves 50K+ players across 35+ cities.
  • The company is on track for more than $10M in annual revenue and plans to enter five additional US markets, including Manhattan and Atlanta.

The bigger play is turning rec sports into a more structured social experience — with the technology, competition, and community that keep people coming back.

Clinician shortage doubles

A new analysis from healthcare education company Covista estimates that workforce shortages will worsen significantly, suggesting US clinician shortage could nearly double by 2040.

  • A source of optimism, 92% of the projected gap could be mitigated through investments in training, retention, preventive care, and technology.
  • AI that automates administrative work could address up to 37% of the projected shortage, but increased efficiency could also lead to more patients booking care, offsetting gains.

The stakes are already showing up for patients: healthcare workforce shortages currently cost an estimated $430 per person annually — a figure that could reach roughly $1,250 by 2040 without intervention.

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