Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Planet Fitness And Its Franchisees Raise More Than $1 Million For Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced that, together with its franchisees and members, it has raised more than $1 million for its nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as a result of the company's October membership sale. The annual fundraising effort, now in its second year, supports Planet Fitness' philanthropic initiative, The Judgement Free Generation, which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness. Since 2016, Planet Fitness and its franchisees have donated nearly $3 million in support of the cause. Read More...
ABC Financial and 64 Labs Announce Vendor Relationship
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Chains
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC), a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness club industry, announced their preferred partnership with 64 Labs. 64 Labs helps businesses connect with customers on every device from smart phones, to tablets, to desktop. Their services can help solve a broad range of "out-of-the-box" software customization problems and allows the client to focus on running their business. Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens Its Newest Bronx Location In The Hub
Posted: November 22, 2017 in Chains
BRONX, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club, announces the opening of its newest Bronx location in The Hub. The club opened the doors to its much-anticipated location at 570 Melrose Avenue on Monday, November 20. As a part of the Grand Opening celebration, Blink Fitness donated 50 one-year memberships, worth over $10,000, to BronxConnect, an organization dedicated to developing urban youth into leaders and productive members of their communities. Read More...
In-Shape Health Club Raises $130,000 For Cancer Research
Posted: November 17, 2017 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, a top California destination for fitness and recreation, announced it raised $130,000 for cancer research in the month of October during its Fight Cancer campaign. Funds will go to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Read More...
Life Time Athletic Set to Open in Nashville with New Location in Franklin
Posted: November 13, 2017 in Chains
FRANKLIN, TN - Life Time, the nation's only Healthy Way of Life brand, announces the grand opening of Life Time Athletic Franklin, the company's first Nashville-area athletic resort and second Life Time in Tennessee. A special celebration and ribbon cutting took place at 6:00PM on Thursday, November 9. Subsequently, the club officially opened to First Founder's Members at 4:00AM on Friday, November 10 and all members at 4:00AM on Monday, November 13. Read More...
Midtown Athletic Clubs Opens Hotel in Chicago
Posted: November 10, 2017 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - The Hotel at Midtown opened in Chicago as Midtown Athletic Clubs' first venture into the hospitality space. Located at the bustling intersection of the city’s Bucktown, Lincoln Park and Logan Square neighborhoods, the 55-room contemporary boutique hotel is the final element of Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago's $85 million renovation. Welcoming travelers and health-and-fitness enthusiasts alike, the hotel offers a world-class resort experience with access to Midtown’s state-of-the-art athletic club. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Launches Industry-Leading Membership Recognition Program
Posted: November 8, 2017 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs announces a major expansion of its membership loyalty program. The redesigned G-Perks program is expanding to all 44 clubs and will provide members the ability to redeem G-Perk points for savings on top hotels, exclusive deals, name brand merchandise as well as get instant deals on events, resorts, attractions movie tickets and more. Members also receive special benefits when they purchase gift cards, rent cars or book airline flights through the members-only website. The new G-Perks program started on November 1, 2017. Read More...
Blink Fitness Celebrates Members with Disabilities In New Social Media Campaign to Demonstrate All Bodies Are Able Bodies
Posted: November 8, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium quality, value-based gym strives to be a place where gym goers of all shapes and sizes feel welcome. Since launching the company's original "Every Body Happy" platform, the gym has challenged industry norms by celebrating how exercise makes you feel, not just how it makes you look. Blink Fitness recently and proudly earned the Title III ADA Sapolin Accommodation Award from Mayor de Blasio and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities for being Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. Now, Blink recognizes members who are defying the odds and maintaining physical fitness while living with disabilities. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results
Posted: November 7, 2017 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Third Quarter Fiscal 2017 highlights include: Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 12.1% to $97.5 million. System-wide same store sales increased 9.3%. Net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. was $15.3 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. of $3.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in the prior year period. Net income was $18.9 million, compared to net income of $14.9 million in the prior year period. Adjusted net income increased 17.9% to $18.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $15.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 22.4% to $43.4 million from $35.4 million in the prior year period. 31 new Planet Fitness franchise stores were opened during the period, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,432 as of September 30, 2017. Read More...
Equinox Introduces Miracle Mile Location
Posted: November 7, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Equinox, the high-performance lifestyle leader, opened Miracle Mile, its 17th club in the greater Los Angeles area, located in the Wilshire Courtyard complex. Just a few blocks from LACMA, this new club combines Equinox's unparalleled service with the distinctive culture and community found along one of Los Angeles' most iconic corridors. "Equinox Miracle Mile is opening at a pivotal moment in the historic district's evolution," said John Klein, SVP of Real Estate for Equinox. "The club will unite a diverse group, from residents to those who work in the area, providing a hub for regeneration, fitness and community." Read More...
