Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Cycle for Survival Raises A Record-Breaking $39 Million In 2018 For Rare Cancer Research
Posted: April 2, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, raised $39 million in 2018 through its signature indoor team cycling events, leading to a history-making year. A total of $180 million has been raised since Cycle for Survival began in 2007, with $150 million raised in the last five years. 100% of every dollar funds groundbreaking rare cancer research and clinical trials led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which owns and operates Cycle for Survival. Expert instructors from Equinox, Cycle for Survival's founding partner, led high-energy rides at the inspirational annual events in 16 cities across the country. Read More...
Tony de Leede Launches Club W Concept, A New “Third Space” For Women’s Wellness
Posted: March 28, 2018 in Chains
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Fitness industry innovator Tony de Leede has launched an all-new wellness concept for women, Club W, a boutique fitness and lifestyle space designed to provide an intimate, social ‘third place’ beyond home and work.
The newly opened club, located in the southern Sydney suburb of Caringbah, is according to de Leede, "part community teahouse, part social club, part wellness education centre and part fitness/movement studio - specifically designed for older Baby Boomer women who crave community and conversation in a space where they can also immerse themselves in wellness." It combines virtual studios that serve up unintimidating and "smaller bite" virtual group exercise classes (from yoga, Pilates, stretch, strength, dance, fight, cardio and meditation) and virtual education on everything from nutrition to relationships. Read More...
Francesca Schuler Named CEO of In-Shape Health Clubs
Posted: March 28, 2018 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California's top destination for fitness and recreation, announced Francesca Schuler has been named CEO, replacing Rich Nelsen who is stepping away. Ms. Schuler, who was most recently COO of In-Shape, is known throughout the organization for her inspiring, people-first approach to leadership and ability to drive growth and cultural transformation. She's dedicated to creating diverse workplaces and promoting from within. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Raises More Than $4 Million to Find a Cure for ALS; Boosts This Year’s Bash for Augie’s Quest to Over $6 Million Raised
Posted: March 26, 2018 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - For the second time in two years, Orangetheory Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchise brands, has raised record-breaking dollars to change the future for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In just three weeks, the company's 875 studios in the United States and Canada raised $4,010,818 for Augie's Quest, a foundation dedicated to finding a cure for ALS. The donation, presented in San Diego, Calif., on Friday, March 26, was the largest single-year donation in the foundation's 13-year history. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Celebrates Its 4,000th Gym In Shanghai, China
Posted: March 17, 2018 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Anytime Fitness, one of the world's fastest growing fitness center chains for 10 consecutive years, celebrated the opening of its 4,000th gym on March 16th in Shanghai, China. Additionally, after formalizing an agreement to open gyms in Morocco, Anytime Fitness will pursue plans to open at least one new gym in Antarctica, which would make it the first franchise in history with locations on all seven continents. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Announces Mike Mettler As Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchise Development
Posted: March 15, 2018 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, the scientifically backed and fast-growing fitness franchise, announced Mike Mettler has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Domestic Franchise Development. In his new role, Mettler will be responsible for overseeing the company's domestic growth and expansion, as well as providing strategic leadership to assist the leading fitness franchise in achieving its goal of having more than 1,100 open studios worldwide by the end of 2018. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Enhances Leadership with New Director of Franchise Development
Posted: March 6, 2018 in Chains
OVERLAND PARK, KS - In a strategic effort to further ignite domestic and international expansion, TITLE Boxing Club, a fast-growing boxing franchise, announced the addition of its new Director of Franchise Development. Newly appointed, Todd Haavind, carries a proven track record of success and an expertise in growing businesses with plans to take the TITLE brand to new heights. Read More...
Cycle for Survival Awarded Program Of The Year By The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum
Posted: March 2, 2018 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, was named the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum's Program of the Year. The award was presented at the annual Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference in Miami. Owned and operated by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Cycle for Survival has been recognized as the fastest-growing athletic fundraiser in the United States for four consecutive years by the national peer-to-peer fundraising support organization. Cycle for Survival has raised more than $170 million since it was founded in 2007, with $140 million raised in the past five years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Clearwater, Florida
Posted: March 1, 2018 in Chains
CLEARWATER, FL - Crunch Franchise announced the purchase and conversion of a three-floor, 23,000-square-foot former LA Fitness to a Crunch Fitness facility in Clearwater, Florida. Crunch's new gym location brings a new fitness experience to Clearwater, offering a 2,400-square-foot group fitness studio, small group training, a designated strength training area, tanning and HydroMassage beds, a private stretching area and a mezzanine of cardio equipment. Crunch Countryside is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, Jeff Dotson, and Kevin La Ferriere. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Open Largest “Judgement Free” Gym In The Midwest
Posted: February 28, 2018 in Chains
OAKLEY, OH - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, announced its 14th club in the Greater Cincinnati Market. Owned and operated by "Planet Fitness Midwest," the $11 million development will be built in Oakley and has a projected opening date by the end of the year. The new Oakley project marks continued expansion in the Midwest for the franchise group and signifies the 30th Planet Fitness location in the region. Read More...
