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IHRSA Names Board of Directors Nominees
Posted: December 19, 2019 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced four nominees for the IHRSA Board of Directors. The four nominees are: Lan Wang - CEO of Catic Wellness Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China; Luke Carlson - CEO of Discover Strength, Bloomington, MN; Aaron Moore - Director of Operations for VIDA Fitness, Washington, D.C.; Jose Teixeira - Head of Customer Experience for SC Fitness, Lisbon, Portugal. All four will stand for election during IHRSA’s annual meeting in March at the IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA. Read More...
PF Growth Partners Making International Debut
Posted: December 19, 2019 in Chains
BALTIMORE, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC, an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going global. The Timonium, Maryland-based company is one of three partners in Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd. that recently entered into an area development agreement with Planet Fitness to bring a minimum of 35 Planet Fitness clubs to Australia over the next several years. Its other associates in the venture are U.S. franchisee, Bravo Fit, LLC, and Galactic Fitness Pty, which is owned and operated by leading Australian fitness operator, Dallas Rosekelly. Read More...
SF Franchisee Association Files Lawsuit Against Snap Fitness
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The SF Franchisee Association, which represents 177 Snap Fitness franchisees operating 260 Snap Fitness clubs in the United States and Canada, filed a lawsuit on December 16, 2019, in Hennepin County (Minnesota) District Court asserting that the system's franchisor, Snap Fitness, Inc., materially breached the franchise agreements it has with all of its franchisees by forcing the franchisees to purchase and use a proprietary club management software developed by a Snap Fitness-owned affiliate that failed to meet industry security standards. When that software, called Fitware, fell victim to a ransomware attack on November 22, 2018, the franchisees lost all their data and the ability to operate their clubs for 13 days, causing all Snap Fitness franchisees, including the members of the SF Franchisee Association, to suffer significant losses of revenues, profits and club members. Read More...
TRX Obtains Federal Court Order Validating Patents And Trademarks For Its Market-Leading Suspension Trainer
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - A final judgment and order has been entered in the Northern District of Illinois validating the enforceability of three patents and three trademarks of Fitness Anywhere LLC (TRX). The order concludes an action filed by TRX against an online seller whose products were infringing TRX patents, including the innovative combination foot pedal and handle grip (U.S. Patent No. 7,806,814), door anchor (U.S. Patent No. 8,083,653), and inelastic utility strap technologies (U.S. Patent No. 10,245,460) that are critical market differentiators within TRX's line of Suspension Trainers. Read More...
Planet Fitness Returns As Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 18, 2019 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. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, has announced that it will again play host to the biggest party on the planet on New Year's Eve. In partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, the Judgement Free Zone is returning as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the fifth consecutive year. Read More...
The Halifax Group Invests in Maverick Fitness, a Dallas-Fort Worth Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leading private equity firm, The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), announced it has completed an investment to recapitalize Maverick Fitness Holdings, LLC ("Maverick" or "the Company"), which consists of more than 30 Orangetheory Fitness studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Halifax partnered with Maverick's CEO, Shane Adams and the Company's management team, which will remain with the Company after the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Read More...
The Abs Company Signs 100 Club Deal For Booty Coaster With World Gym Taiwan
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Suppliers
CHESTER, N.J. - The Abs Company, the leading manufacturer of Core Based Functional Training equipment, announces that they have entered into a global partnership with World Gym Taiwan. Effective immediately, World Gym Taiwan will be the exclusive provider of The Abs Company’s new Booty Coaster glute training machine. The companies have agreed to roll the product out in 100 locations over the next 12 months. Read More...
Club Intel Releases 2019 International Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All The Rage?
Posted: December 17, 2019 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - Club Intel announces the release of the 2019 International Fitness Industry Trend Study - What's All The Rage? This year’s report is built on over 950 responses representing an estimated 11,500 club and studio operators from more than 20 countries. The report dives into trends across four categories that operators influence to create value for their members and clients - equipment, facilities, programs and technology. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Rewards Program for Apple Watch
Posted: December 16, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces a new initiative that relies on the power of Apple Watch to help members stay healthy. Through the use of Apple Watch, the custom-built CrunchTime Active Rewards app will provide new members with weekly fitness goals and reward them for taking these actions to improve their wellbeing. CrunchTime Active Rewards participants can earn up to $3.00 in weekly credits to membership dues, for potential savings of over $300 over 24 months, by meeting personalized fitness goals. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Announces Its Newest Innovations Using Apple Technology
Posted: December 12, 2019 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness has debuted new technology that will lead to increased personalization, motivation and encouragement for members to live a longer, more vibrant life. Orangetheory Fitness has created a highly anticipated device for members to use Apple Watch to track heart rate data during workouts, along with iOS apps for coaches and sales associates to enhance the member experience both in and out of studio. Read More...
