Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Orangetheory Fitness Begins Quest to Raise $1 Million in Two Weeks to Find a Cure for ALS
Posted: February 15, 2017 in Chains
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Orangetheory Fitness, the scientifically backed and fast-growing fitness franchise, announced it has partnered with Augie's Quest, a foundation dedicated to finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease, with the goal of raising $1 million in two weeks. The company's first national fundraiser, named the #IBurnForALS campaign, will take place from February 20 to March 5. During the 2-week period, more than 570 Orangetheory Fitness studios around the country will encourage members to donate money to support Orangetheory's quest to reach $1 million. All money raised will be donated to Augie's Quest in support of ALS research. Read More...
ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club
Posted: February 8, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) – announces the acquisition of Eagle’s Nest Country Club, a premier member-owned country club located in Maryland, just north of Baltimore. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $1 million on capital projects that will bring new amenities, improvements and upgrades to the club. Read More...
World Gym Starts 2017 With Deals For Over 30 New Gyms
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, had another huge year of growth in 2016, signing deals for more than 30 new gyms. World Gym’s continued expansion includes a mix of new gyms and conversions from existing gyms. Read More...
UFC Gym Announces “Red Out Workouts” in Support of the American Heart Association
Posted: February 1, 2017 in Chains
SANTA ANA, CA - UFC GYM announced its support of the American Heart Association's efforts to raise awareness and charitable donations at participating locations throughout the United States. "UFC GYM is honored to support the American Heart Association's efforts to bring awareness, raise funds and lend our support to empower families to incorporate physical fitness into their lifestyles," UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack said. Read More...
Blink Fitness Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement
Posted: January 31, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club chain, announced that it has signed a development agreement with franchise industry veteran Dean Panos to open five Blink Fitness locations in Central New York. Panos' clubs will join the more than 70 corporate-owned and operated locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Read More...
Blink Fitness Announces Expansion Throughout Philadelphia
Posted: January 23, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club, announces the company will be expanding its footprint by entering the Philadelphia metro area in 2017. The company is well established in the New York area with more than 50 open locations and 300,000 members. Read More...
Snap Fitness Continues Global Growth With Expansion Into Ireland
Posted: January 23, 2017 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness continues their upward trajectory and worldwide growth with the announcement of a master franchise agreement for Ireland. In the last five years, the fitness provider has signed 18 master franchise agreements, developing a strong foothold in each of these markets. The brand is currently in negotiations to sign master franchise agreements for other countries in 2017. Read More...
World Gym Dallas Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Posted: January 13, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Gym Dallas, Oregon, this winter. Festivities will kick off at World Gym Dallas on January 21 with a luau-themed meet and greet with World Gym International Owners, Guy and Marcus Cammilleri, as well as a 2-for-1 one-month membership promotion for the highly successful fitness program, World Gym Athletics at the new Iron Jungle. Ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations will include a variety of fun contests and fresh ways for members to engage on social media with World Gym Dallas. Read More...
ClubCorp Reviewing Strategic Alternatives
Posted: January 12, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) - announced that the Board of Directors has established a Strategic Review Committee, which, with the assistance of financial advisors, is reviewing and evaluating alternatives to further enhance shareholder value. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Opens 100th Gym in the United Kingdom
Posted: January 12, 2017 in Chains
LONDON, U.K. - Anytime Fitness announced the opening of its 100th gym in the United Kingdom. The newest U.K. gym is located five miles northwest of London, in Ladbroke Grove. The U.K. now becomes the fifth country with at least 100 Anytime Fitness gyms. The other countries include the United States (2,250 gyms), Australia (447), Japan (178) and Canada (150). Globally, 3,466 Anytime Fitness gyms are located in 26 countries on five continents. Read More...
