Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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First Planet Fitness Powered by the Sun
Posted: July 10, 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 its St. Petersburg club has partnered with Solar Energy Management to become the first 24/7 Planet Fitness to be a net-zero energy building. The updated, energy efficient Planet Fitness, located at 5335 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, is now 99.5% reliant on sustainable solar power. Read More...
Life Time Tri Series Launches New York City Championship Event
Posted: July 10, 2017 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, CO - Continuing its commitment to grow the sport of triathlon, the Life Time Tri Series, produced by Life Time, Healthy Way of Life, introduces new athlete-friendly innovations and format changes to make the sport simpler, more accessible and more exciting for new and veteran athletes. Among the pioneering changes to the eight-race Life Time Tri Series will be the inaugural Life Time Tri New York City Championship, which will be held at the 2018 2XU New York City Triathlon. Read More...
ClubCorp Enters into a Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Certain Investment Funds Affiliated with Apollo Global Management in an All-Cash Transaction Valued at $1.1 Billion
Posted: July 9, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX and NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with affiliates of certain investment funds (the "Apollo funds") managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Apollo") (NYSE:APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, pursuant to which the Apollo funds will acquire all of the outstanding shares of ClubCorp for $17.12 per share in cash, or approximately $1.1 billion. The all-cash transaction represents a premium of approximately 30.7% over ClubCorp’s closing stock price on July 7, 2017. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs COO J.J. Creegan Receives “40 Under 40” Honor
Posted: June 29, 2017 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - The South Florida Business Journal has selected Youfit Health Clubs Chief Operating Officer J.J. Creegan as a 2017 “40 Under 40” award recipient. South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 program recognizes outstanding executives under the age of 40 who have a significant impact in their field of expertise, their community and at their companies. This year’s honorees were selected from hundreds of nominations and represent some the region’s most entrepreneurial and influential young leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Van Nuys, CA
Posted: June 27, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, will open its newest franchise location July 3 in Van Nuys, California. The brand new 20,000 square-foot club will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse Van Nuys community. Read More...
Retro Fitness Announces New COO, Mike Rogers
Posted: June 27, 2017 in Chains
COLTS NECK, N.J. Retro Fitness, a national low-cost, high-value fitness franchise, announces the appointment of Mike Rogers, who will serve as the company’s first Chief Operations Officer. Rogers most recently served as Director of License Store Operations at Starbucks Coffee Company, where he led the brand through record growth for over 20 years. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Becomes First U.S. Fitness Franchise Granted License in China
Posted: June 22, 2017 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - For the first-time, a U.S.-based fitness franchise is joining China's growing franchise community traditionally dominated by restaurants and retail outlets. Anytime Fitness was recently granted a license to franchise in China, creating new opportunities to strengthen its footprint throughout Asia. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces 5th Acquisition in 2017 With Purchase of Medina Golf & Country Club in Medina, Minnesota
Posted: June 22, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) – announces the acquisition of Medina Golf & Country Club, a formerly member-owned private club, in Medina, Minnesota, just west of downtown Minneapolis. This is the first club in Minnesota for ClubCorp, expanding the company’s presence to 28 states. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $2.5 million over the first two years to reinvent the club bringing new contemporary dining and lifestyle features to the clubhouse and patio, plus improvements to the golf course, golf practice facilities and aquatics. Read More...
Veterans Empowered at Wounded Warrior Project Fitness Program in Atlanta
Posted: June 21, 2017 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Life Time Athletic recently opened its doors to injured veterans taking part in a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health and Wellness coaching program in Atlanta. As they spent three days exploring exercise, nutrition and lifestyle goals, warriors reaped the benefits of getting out of the house and connecting with fellow service members. Read More...
Topgolf and ClubCorp Team Up to Accelerate Innovation for Golf Industry
Posted: June 20, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Topgolf, a global leader in sports entertainment with the world's largest digital golf audience, is teaming with ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) to grow interest and participation in golf among Topgolf's 10.5 million players and ClubCorp's 430,000 members. The strategic alliance will result in Topgolf providing new technology and benefits for ClubCorp members and ClubCorp providing special offers and experiences at ClubCorp clubs. Read More...
