Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Retro Fitness Powers Up Marketing with Hiring of Chief Brand Officer
Posted: November 6, 2017 in Chains
COLTS NECK, N.J. - Known for successfully leading the marketing efforts for consumer brands and franchises through periods of hyper growth, Scott Breault will take on the newly created role of Chief Brand Officer (CBO) at burgeoning gym franchise Retro Fitness, the company announced. Breault, a results-oriented leader respected for leading cross-functional teams "with purpose," comes with a recent history of taking fitness brands such as Pure Barre and Orangetheory to the top of their games. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Gilbert, AZ
Posted: November 3, 2017 in Chains
GILBERT, AZ - Crunch Franchise announced it will open its first location in Arizona early next year. The new Gilbert, Arizona location has already begun selling memberships in anticipation of a January 2018 club opening. This new Crunch gym will offer members state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, as well as outdoor parking. Crunch Gilbert will provide a new fitness experience complete with group fitness classes, a designated cardio and strength training area, Zumba, Olympic Platforms and functional training equipment. It will also have HydroMassage beds, tanning beds, a Styku body scanner and a private stretching area. Read More...
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Joins Genesis Health Clubs’ Rapidly Growing Family of Locations
Posted: November 2, 2017 in Chains
FORT COLLINS, CO - Miramont Lifestyle Fitness announces the sale of all four health clubs, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Genesis Health Clubs based in Wichita, Kansas. This includes the three main full-service health clubs under the Miramont Lifestyle Fitness name: Miramont North, Miramont South and Miramont Central, with amenities such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and a climbing gym, as well as REVE fitness, a boutique studio currently operated by Miramont Lifestyle Fitness. Founder and owner Cliff Buchholz is pleased to have Genesis taking the reins of Miramont Lifestyle Fitness. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Leadership Appointments
Posted: October 25, 2017 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 appointments of Craig Miller as Chief Digital & Information officer and Rob Sopkin as Chief Development Officer. Mr. Miller will be responsible for driving the vision and leadership of the company's technology innovation, as well as managing its digital information systems, while Mr. Sopkin will lead the company's strategic and aggressive system-wide expansion efforts. "As we continue to build upon our strong leadership team, these appointments will further support and drive our future growth. Craig and Rob are both highly accomplished leaders in their respective fields with exceptional experience delivering strong results to support leading brands," said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness, Inc. Read More...
Snap Fitness Continues Global Expansion with a Move Into Hong Kong and Taiwan
Posted: October 24, 2017 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness, a premier 24/7 fitness brand, has reached a milestone in demonstrating its commitment to growth by expanding further into Asia and announcing the signing of a master franchise agreement in Hong Kong and Taiwan, with the first club set to open in early 2018. Snap Fitness is partnering with experienced business leader Danny Diab, Managing Director of Hong Kong based Fitness Brands Limited, to continue its global expansion of the brand. Diab brings over 29 years of business and franchising experience to the partnership. Read More...
The Edge Fitness Clubs Celebrates 28 Years in the Connecticut Market
Posted: October 18, 2017 in Chains
ORANGE, CT - The Edge Fitness Clubs is celebrating 28 years in Connecticut throughout the month of October. Among its 150,000 members at 13 fitness centers across Connecticut, The Edge has earned a reputation as a premium health club with an abundance of amenities, designed to offer something for everyone at every fitness level, at a reasonable price. The Edge is a fitness escape for first-time gym goers and fitness enthusiasts alike. Read More...
Equinox Unveils Fifth Boston Location In Seaport District
Posted: October 17, 2017 in Chains
BOSTON, TX - Equinox, the high-performance lifestyle leader, opened its fifth Boston area location. Equinox Seaport combines the unparalleled service Equinox offers at each of its 90 global locations with unique Boston charm and character. Embodying the iconic nautical atmosphere of the transformed Boston Harbor, Equinox Seaport, otherwise known as “Port House,” has all of the elements that make it the ultimate destination for strengthening body, mind and community. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Cammie Dunaway To Board Of Directors
Posted: October 16, 2017 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 appointment of Cammie Dunaway to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mrs. Dunaway joins the Planet Fitness Board with more than 25 years of experience leading the marketing and general management of global brands like Yahoo!, Nintendo and Frito-Lay. Most recently, Mrs. Dunaway served as U.S. President and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Kidzania. Read More...
Life Time Celebrates Grand Opening of Houston’s Premier Tennis and Athletic Club
Posted: October 12, 2017 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX and CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, the Healthy Way of Life brand, announced the grand opening of Life Time Tennis and Athletic Galleria. Formerly Galleria Tennis & Athletic Club, Life Time began operating the destination in April 2017. The luxuriously renovated club features nine indoor courts with the most sought-after tennis pros and most innovative programming in the country. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Locations In Lancaster, CA and Lubbock, TX
Posted: October 10, 2017 in Chains
LANCASTER, CA and LUBBOCK, TX - Crunch Franchise announces it newest locations in Lancaster, CA and Lubbock, TX. Both locations will offer a membership pre-sale period followed by a grand-opening event. Read More...
