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FlexIt, Easy-Access Gym App, Announces Dynamic Pricing and Upgraded Features Nationwide
Posted: July 24, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. - FlexIt, a unique mobile app that enables users to access hundreds of fitness clubs and pay only for the time they use, announces the introduction of its innovative proprietary dynamic pricing technology, which adjusts prices at fitness clubs during off-peak hours. FlexIt’s dynamic pricing system automatically displays by-the-minute prices in real time, delivering an optimal experience for both gym-goers and fitness clubs. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Tyler, Texas
Posted: July 22, 2019 in Chains
TYLER, TX - Crunch Franchise has announced the opening of a new $3M, 30,000 square-foot club with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Tyler, Texas. The expansive new club in the Sunset Plaza Shopping Center will open in fall 2019. Crunch Tyler is owned by Tony Hartl, who has opened Crunch locations in Waco and Killeen, Texas, and plans to bring 21 Crunch gyms to Central Texas over the next five years. Read More...
Life Time to Expand Manhattan Presence Through Collaboration Agreement with New York Health & Racquet Club
Posted: July 19, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announced plans to grow its presence in New York from five to nine athletic resort destinations. Through a collaboration agreement with New York Health & Racquet Club, four New York Health & Racquet clubs will transition to Life Time in a phased approach. Following more than $25 million in planned renovations, the clubs will reopen as Life Time HRC with modern design aesthetics, proprietary programs and services, top performers and luxurious amenities. Read More...
ClubReady Organizes Around Innovation for the Fitness Industry
Posted: July 19, 2019 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady has announced a new structure designed around member experience innovation in the fitness industry. This development heightens the service-oriented structure deployed by ClubReady earlier this year. With rapid growth over the last ten years, the fitness industry shows no signs of slowing down. As fitness studios work to meet the experience demands of their members, these same studios are raising the bar of technology expectations with their partners. A recent organizational change at ClubReady emphasized commitment to the 'service' component of software-as-a-service. This latest development is getting to the heart of SaaS, the software. Read More...
ABC Financial Announces New CEO and Expanded Leadership Team
Posted: July 18, 2019 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial Services, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related financial services for the health and fitness club industry, has announced a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen its long-term market positioning, including naming current President, Bill Davis, as CEO. Davis will also continue to serve as President and will serve on ABC's Board of Managers. Davis replaces longtime CEO and industry veteran, Paul Schaller, who will move to the position of Vice Chairman of ABC's Board of Directors, where he will work closely with Davis and the expanded leadership team to execute on its strategic initiatives and support ABC's accelerated growth. Read More...
Larry Green to Receive 2019 Augie’s Quest Founder’s Award
Posted: July 17, 2019 in Other News
SANTA ANA, CA - Augie's Quest has announced that Larry Green, CEO of System Pavers, will be honored as the 2019 Augie's Quest Founder's Award recipient at the upcoming Augie's Quest 14th Annual Tradition of Hope Gala. This fall's fundraising event will be held at the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach, CA on October 11, 2019. This event's host will be comedian, actor, and best-selling author Jay Mohr. Read More...
Planet Fitness’ Annual National Scholarship Awards $150,000 to 30 Boys & Girls Club Youth For Their Commitment To Kindness and Inclusion
Posted: July 17, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., home of the Judgement Free Zone and one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced it has awarded 30 youth from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country with $5,000 individual scholarships. Unlike most scholarship programs, which reward youth for academics or athletic abilities, these were awarded based on each teen's inspiring efforts to create a kinder world for today's youth as part of the company's Judgement Free Generation initiative, which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness everywhere. To celebrate the scholarship recipients, Planet Fitness joined Boys & Girls Clubs to host surprise graduation ceremonies throughout the country. Read More...
Gold’s Gym International Continues Long-Term Vision for Growth in the United Arab Emirates and Oman
Posted: July 16, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, one of the world's trusted fitness authorities, has announced that it has parted ways with former master franchisee Al Ahli Holding Group in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. As franchisor, Gold's Gym is currently working to support the continued operations of the affected sub-franchisee-owned and operated Gold's Gym locations in the UAE and Oman. In the meantime, operations of these 14 locations will continue under existing management. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Signs Landmark Franchise Deal for Mexico City
Posted: July 16, 2019 in Chains
OVERLAND PARK, KS - TITLE Boxing Club, one of the nation's leading boutique boxing fitness franchises with more than 190 open clubs across the United States and international locations in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, announced it has signed a record 25-unit franchise agreement for Mexico City with current franchisees Alan and Jack Sandoval. Read More...
EōS Fitness Donates Over $20,000 to Workout for Water
Posted: July 16, 2019 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - EōS Fitness, a leader in the industry with its High-Value, Low-Price (HVLP) concept, announced it has raised over $20,000 in support of UNICEF's international fundraiser Workout for Water. The funds raised will support UNICEF's work to help thousands of children in East Africa gain access to clean, safe sustainable water. Read More...
