Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Brains Over Beauty: 92 Percent Of Americans Prefer Their Significant Other Have a Great Personality Over a Great Body
Posted: February 5, 2018 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - In preparation for this Valentine's Day, Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, uncovered a definitive answer to that age-old question about love, attraction and everything in between: Are we all about the looks? A national study* commissioned by Planet Fitness found that people's perspectives on love actually go far beyond "skin-deep," with more than nine in ten (92%) preferring a partner with a great personality over a great body. And, what about prioritizing what we look for most in a partner? The study's findings also showed that 81% seek a man or woman with a good personality, followed closely by sense of humor (76%), positive attitude (73%) and open-mindedness (62%)... Read More...
Crunch Fitness Appoints Dan Gallagher to Chief Financial Officer
Posted: February 5, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. Former CFO of KB US Holdings (Kings Supermarkets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Markets) and CFO of Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (TSI), Gallagher will be an instrumental leader in growing the Crunch brand. Read More...
Life Time Expands in Colorado With Grand Opening Celebration of Life Time Athletic Flatirons
Posted: February 1, 2018 in Chains
BROOMFIELD, CO - Life Time, the nation's only Healthy Way of Life brand, has bringing its fifth destination to Colorado with the opening of Life Time Athletic Flatirons, located in Broomfield, Colorado. An evening grand opening celebration to showcase the new space with tours, fitness demonstrations, food and kids entertainment was held on Wednesday, January 31st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The club opened for workouts to all members at 4:00 AM on Thursday, February 1st. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Grand Reopening of Tustin, California Location
Posted: January 30, 2018 in Chains
TUSTIN, CA - Crunch Franchise announced the grand reopening of its Tustin, California location following a $72,000 renovation of the club's interior and the addition of new fitness equipment. The equipment, chosen by staff based on member use and preference, includes four new Olympic lifting platforms, six Olympic benches, heavy bags and dumbbells up to 125 pounds in weight. This equipment adds to the club's existing group fitness, designated cardio and strength training area, as well as HydroMassage beds and a private stretching area. Read More...
Exaltare Capital Expands Fitness Franchise by Acquiring 10 Planet Fitness Health Clubs in Central New York
Posted: January 24, 2018 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - ECP-PF Holdings Group, Inc. (“ECP-PF”), a portfolio company of Exaltare Capital Partners, has announced that it successfully acquired 10 Planet Fitness health clubs in the central New York region from Robert Morris. ECP-PF was formed in 2012 through Exaltare Capital’s acquisition of 15 Planet Fitness health clubs in Connecticut. This acquisition brings ECP-PF’s portfolio of health clubs to 71 locations in Connecticut, upstate New York, New Mexico, Arizona and western Canada. ECP-PF plans to build another 50 locations over the next five years, including at least 10 in upstate New York. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Celebrates Grand Opening of Topeka Southwest and Ward Parkway Clubs
Posted: January 21, 2018 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs has celebrated the grand openings of its Topeka Southwest and Ward Parkway Clubs. A full week of events were announced and celebrated, culminating with the grand opening celebrations on Saturday, January 20, featuring special classes, prizes and free workouts. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Santa Rosa, California
Posted: January 18, 2018 in Chains
SANTA ROSA, CA - Crunch Franchise announced the planned opening of a new 20,000 square-foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Santa Rosa, California. The completely new single-floor club, located in the Coddingtown Mall, enters its discount pre-sale period January 20 in anticipation of an April 2018 opening. Crunch's new gym location will offer a new fitness experience complete with group fitness, a designated cardio and strength training area as well as HydroMassage beds and a private stretching area. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Hires Doris Thews as VP of Group Fitness
Posted: January 18, 2018 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, a top California destination for fitness and recreation, announced as part of its fitness innovation strategy that it has hired industry leader, Doris Thews, as Vice President of group fitness, signaling a renewed focus on advancing its fitness offerings. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands Global Footprint to Mexico
Posted: January 16, 2018 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced the upcoming opening of its first club in Monterrey, Mexico. The country's first Judgement Free Zone in Santa Catarina is expected to officially open this spring. Planet Fitness has over 10.5 million members with clubs located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic and Panama. Read More...
Workout Anytime and its Social Media Strategy Featured in 1851 Magazine
Posted: January 14, 2018 in Chains
ALPHARETTA, GA (As Published in 1851 Magazine) - In today’s world, it is essential for businesses to be present and active on digital platforms. This often includes creating an appealing website and establishing a strong social media strategy. In the world of franchising, this strategy should be distributed amongst franchisees in order to help the entire system succeed online. 1851 spoke with Sarah Troutman from Workout Anytime to get the scoop on how a business can help its franchisees thrive in a digital space. Read More...
