Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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CMA Nominee Thomas Rhett Aligns With Snap Fitness For 2016
Posted: October 29, 2015 in Chains
NASHVILLE, TN - CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Thomas Rhett will join forces with Snap Fitness, a premier 24/7 fitness franchise, in 2016 for a year-long partnership brokered by FlyteVu. As the health and wellness brand’s spokesperson, the multi-Platinum selling artist will host boot camps in select tour markets throughout the year, as well as challenges on social media for fans across the country. Read More...
Experience Life Magazine Wins Six National FOLIO: Awards
Posted: October 24, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - A finalist in nine categories, Experience Life magazine won six top awards at the 2015 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards program. The awards recognize the very best in editorial and design in the magazine-publishing industry. Read More...
Life Time Expands Into Pennsylvania With Opening of Life Time Athletic Mount Laurel
Posted: October 20, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN & MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - The unrelenting quest for fitness and a healthy lifestyle is readily apparent throughout Philadelphia and South Jersey. Walkers, runners and cyclists traverse our roadways; workouts and healthy recipes are shared on every social channel available; and workout gear is now an apparel category of its own. With that in mind, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company will mark its expansion into the state with the October 21 opening to all of Life Time Athletic Mount Laurel. Read More...
Planet Fitness to Open First Dominican Republic Location in Santo Domingo
Posted: October 15, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, 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 upcoming opening of its first club in the Dominican Republic. This marks the Company’s second international expansion, with its first international locations opening in Canada within the past year. Read More...
ClubCorp Reports Record Third Quarter Results, Tightens 2015 Outlook and Accelerates Club Reinvention
Posted: October 15, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) - announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2015 third quarter ended September 8, 2015. The third quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 12 weeks. Year-to-date results of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 36 weeks. All growth percentages refer to year-over-year progress. Revenue was up 24.9%, while adjusted EBITDA increased 21.2%. ClubCorp tightens its 2015 adjusted EBITDA range to be between $232 and $236 million. ClubCorp is accelerating capital investment on reinvention at several acquired Sequoia Golf clubs. Read More...
Planet Fitness to Open First Club in Mt. Pleasant, MI in December 2015
Posted: October 13, 2015 in Chains
MT. PLEASANT, MI - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, announced a December opening for a new club in Mt. Pleasant, at 2135 Mission St. The club will offer special pre-sale memberships for just $1 down and $10 a month with no commitment. The pre-sale office will be open Monday, November 2, 2015 with the club scheduled to open by the end of the year, marking the chain's first location in Mt. Pleasant. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Michelle Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer and Leam Nelson as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Posted: October 12, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CLUB) announced the appointment of two new executives joining TSI on October 19, 2015. Michelle Ryan will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer and Leam Nelson will join the Company as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchise To Open 100th Location In Mason, OH
Posted: October 8, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Franchise, a renowned gym chain best known for making serious workouts fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings, is proud to announce the opening of its 100th Franchise location in Mason, OH. Read More...
ClubCorp CEO Named the Most Powerful Person in Golf
Posted: October 6, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Eric Affeldt, CEO and President of ClubCorp --The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC)-- has been named No. 1 on the Golf Inc. 2015 "Most Powerful People in Golf" list, which ranks individuals' influence and their organizations' ability to positively impact the golf industry. This is the second year in a row that Affeldt has received this top honor. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Teams Up with After-School All-Stars for the Gold Star Campaign
Posted: October 5, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold’s Gym, a leading authority in health and fitness, has partnered with After-School All-Stars (ASAS), a national nonprofit that provides comprehensive after-school programs to keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. As part of the Gold’s Gym 50th Anniversary celebrations, the organizations have launched the “Gold Star Campaign” to fundraise for the nonprofit founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992. Read More...
