Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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LA Fitness Hosts Fundraiser, Action For ALS, To Help Find A Cure For Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Posted: February 28, 2017 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In support of Augie's Quest, LA Fitness hosted its seventh annual in-club event, Action for ALS, across the company's over 690 locations on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Augie's Quest is a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). LA Fitness donated 100% of the proceeds from the event to Augie's Quest, which directly funds the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). Read More...
EverybodyFights Boxing-Fitness Center Announces New York City Location
Posted: February 27, 2017 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - EverybodyFights (EBF), an award-winning boxing-fitness company based in Boston, MA, announced their first New York City location. EverybodyFights, which was founded by George Foreman III, son of the two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman Sr., combines the grit of a traditional boxing gym and the luxury amenities and aesthetics of today's hottest studio concepts. The New York City location will be EverybodyFights' third company-owned gym, joining two locations in Boston, MA. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs Teams Up With The Color Run
Posted: February 23, 2017 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - Youfit Health Clubs announced that it has teamed up with The Color Run – the largest event series in the world – as it embarks on its Dream World Tour 2017. The Color Run Dream World Tour takes runners to a whimsical world, where for the first time ever they'll run through the Foam Zone, and experience brand new colors in the classic Color Zones. Participants have fun with friends painting their aspirations together on the Dream Wall, taking photos with giant unicorns and dancing and partying at the giant Finish Festival, where they'll celebrate and make fun memories amidst vibrant bursts of color throws. Read More...
Curves Announces Winners of Strong Women Challenge
Posted: February 22, 2017 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - Curves International Inc., one of the largest chains of fitness clubs for women in the world, announced the winners of the 2016 Curves Strong Women Challenge. Curves invited women across North America to embark on the Curves Strong Women Challenge and share their stories of strength and resilience. The culmination of this 10-week challenge honors and celebrates these dedicated women who have overcome personal and physical challenges to lose weight, become healthier and more fit through their experience with Curves. Read More...
ClubCorp Reports Sixth Consecutive Year of Record Results, and Announces Acquisition of North Hills Country Club
Posted: February 22, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) - announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2016 fourth quarter ended December 27, 2016. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 consisted of 16 weeks. Fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 consisted of 52 weeks. All comparisons are year-over-year. Fiscal 2016 revenue was $1.1 billion, up 3.4%, net income increased $13.6 million to $4.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $247.7 million, up 6.2%; Fourth quarter revenue was $345.3 million, up 4.1%, net income increased $11.7 million to $5.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $83.3 million, up 4.7%; ClubCorp acquires North Hills Country Club in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New Locations in California, Colorado, Idaho and Illinois
Posted: February 21, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making fitness more enjoyable through unique programming and one-of-a-kind training, announces new franchise locations in Murietta, CA; San Clemente, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Schaumburg, IL and seven new locations in Idaho (Boise Black Eagle, Boise State Street, Caldwell, Eagle, Meridian, Silverstone and Nampa). Read More...
World Gym Athletics Offers Coaching Education And Ongoing Programming
Posted: February 21, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness has launched World Gym Athletics, a new ongoing education and training program for coaches with the goal to improve personal training and group exercise programs at gyms and studios. World Gym Athletics is available for all gyms and studios, not just World Gyms, and aims to help coaches, gym members and gym owners. Read More...
Leisure Sports Announces New Senior Executive Leadership Team Members
Posted: February 21, 2017 in Chains
PLEASANTON, CA - Building on three decades of success in the health club and hospitality industries, Leisure Sports Hospitality has fortified its senior executive management team as it looks to expand its diverse portfolio of properties and services. Two new positions have been created to support these efforts. Erin Gilmour Watson has assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Growth, while Noah Rolland has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation. In their new roles, Watson and Rolland will help drive the opening of new sites, fitness club acquisitions and the expansion of strategic partnerships. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2016 Results
Posted: February 16, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CLUB) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2016. Read More...
ClubCorp Charity Classic Raises Record-Breaking $3,053,312
Posted: February 15, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) – announced that, through its Charity Classic events, the company raised $3,053,312 in 2016, breaking its previous all-time fundraising record set in 2015. The Charity Classic, ClubCorp’s major philanthropic effort benefiting over 100 national and local charitable organizations, Augie’s Quest/ALS Therapy Development Institute and ClubCorp’s E.P.C.F., has now raised more than $20.3 million since its inception in 2007. Read More...
