The fitness clubs were founded in 2010 and are a partnership between Madonna, her manager Guy Oseary and New Evolution Ventures (NEV).
An initial meeting between Mark Mastrov (the innovator behind 24 Hour Fitness and NEV) and Oseary was held in early in 2008. With Mastrov's partner Jim Rowley of NEV, Craig Pepin-Donat, the Vice President of Marketing and Development, along with Madonna and Oseary, they created the business venture.