Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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ClubCorp Stockholders Approve Acquisition By An Affiliate of Certain Funds Managed By Affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC
Posted: September 18, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC), announced that its stockholders approved the acquisition of ClubCorp by an affiliate of certain investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE:APO) at its special meeting of stockholders held September 15, 2017. Subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions, the transaction closed on September 18, 2017. Upon the closing of the transaction, ClubCorp stockholders were entitled to receive $17.12 per share in cash. Read More...
The 31st Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon Presented By Equinox Raised More Than $1,142,000 For Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Posted: September 17, 2017 in Chains
MALIBU, CA - Athletes, celebrities, spectators and donors came out to support the 31st annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon, presented by Equinox, which raised more than $1,142,000 for Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Pediatric Cancer Research Program. Over 5,000 participants tested their fitness by swimming, biking and running in the waters and on the sands of Malibu to benefit this special cause. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Reaches Million Members Following Record Growth
Posted: September 13, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announced the brand has hit the one-million-member mark, strengthening its foothold as one of the fastest growing fitness franchises in the U.S. and a growing leader internationally. Now at more than 225 locations across 24 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and Spain, with commitments to open over 500 more franchise locations, Crunch is continuing its aggressive push into new markets to provide a rewarding business and fitness experience globally. Read More...
2017 World Gym Convention Celebrates The Barbell With Made Of Iron Theme
Posted: September 13, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, gathered franchisees, vendors and partners from 11 countries for the 2017 World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, September 6 - 9, 2017. The annual gathering was held at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas with attendees that included gym owners and staff from around the world. Featuring a "Made of Iron" theme, the convention celebrated the return of the barbell, a core piece of exercise equipment integral to World Gym's signature small group training program, World Gym Athletics. Read More...
UFC Gym Expands International Presence Into India With Largest Partnership Agreement In UFC Gym History
Posted: September 12, 2017 in Chains
MUMBAI, INDIA - UFC GYM announces an unprecedented 10-year partnership agreement to open more than 100 gym locations throughout the Republic of India through 2028. This agreement substantially expands the global brand presence of UFC GYM to the world’s second-largest population. Artaxerxes Fitness & Lifestyle P.U.T. LTD, led by franchisees Istayak Ansari and Farzad Palia, will open the first location later this year in Andheri West, a suburb of Mumbai, with an average of 10 clubs debuting across the country annually beginning in early 2018. Read More...
The 31st Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon Presented By Equinox Makes Waves In Zuma Beach
Posted: September 12, 2017 in Chains
MALIBU, CA - The Nautica Malibu Triathlon presented by Equinox, one of the nation's largest triathlons, hosts its 31st annual race on September 17, 2017 at Zuma Beach in Malibu, California. Thousands of participants will gather to compete in the half-mile ocean swim, 17-mile bike ride and 4-mile run. The Nautica Malibu Triathlon, presented by Equinox, helps support the Pediatric Cancer Research Program at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which focuses on discovering cures and preventative solutions for childhood cancers. Read More...
Blink Fitness Accelerates National Expansion Initiative
Posted: September 6, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness – a premium-quality, value-based fitness brand that focuses on how exercise makes you feel rather than exclusively on how it makes you look – has announced the signing of three development agreements. The signings are for 18 gyms throughout major U.S. metropolitan areas. These market entries include the concept's first locations in Massachusetts and Virginia. This announcement comes on the heels of the brand's entry into Pennsylvania in June and their upcoming launch in California. Read More...
Cycle for Survival Invests $34 Million in Rare Cancer Research in 2017
Posted: September 1, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, announced funding plans for the $34 million raised in 2017 by its extraordinary community. 100% of this record-breaking total goes to rare cancer research and clinical trials to improve how cancer is diagnosed and treated. Cycle for Survival's annual indoor team cycling events, led by instructors from the movement's founding partner Equinox, took place in February and March in 16 cities across the country. Read More...
ClubCorp Provides Update on Impact of Hurricane Harvey
Posted: August 30, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) - provided the following update regarding the impact of Hurricane Harvey on its clubs. Read More...
Crunch Fitness West Florida Launches ‘CrunchTV’: Instantly Drives Millions of Member-Generated Social Media Impressions
Posted: August 28, 2017 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Crunch Fitness West Florida, part of one of America’s leading health club chains, best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, just got even fitter. Crunch has announced that it has launched #CrunchTV, which turns its gym TVs into a social media digital signage network, giving members their instant '15 seconds of fame' and the gyms a robust marketing platform. Read More...
