California Fitness & Yoga faces closures and unpaid wages

California Fitness & Yoga is facing significant operational and financial difficulties. As of October 18, the chain has suspended at least five facilities across Dong Nai, Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City, forcing members to deal with service cuts and new class fees.

Employees are also reporting severe financial distress. Personal trainers have issued pleas for help, stating they have not received salaries or commissions for three to four months. One trainer reported being owed over 70 million VND, while others are struggling to cover basic living expenses and rent.

According to data released by the Ho Chi Minh City Social Insurance agency on October 9, 2026, California Fitness & Yoga Centers has failed to pay social, health, and unemployment insurance for 416 employees. The outstanding amount for these overdue payments, which span seven months through the end of September 2026, totals over 9 billion VND.