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Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS Announces Inaugural Board of Directors and Leadership Council
Posted: February 13, 2019 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS, a nonprofit committed to changing the experience of thousands living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by investing in cutting-edge research to advance effective treatments and an ultimate cure, announced the organization’s inaugural Board of Directors and Leadership Council. Read More...
IHRSA Releases Resource to help Clubs Navigate Music Copyright Issues
Posted: February 12, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 makes it illegal to play copyrighted material in businesses, like health clubs, without the consent of the copyright owner. Music copyright laws can be confusing. Simply buying a CD or purchasing a streaming music subscription may not be enough to protect a health club or fitness business from inaccurate interpretations or unfair enforcement of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. To help clubs navigate the murky waters surrounding music copyright law, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released a legal briefing paper on the topic. Read More...
Retro Fitness Inks Franchise Agreements for New York and New Jersey
Posted: February 8, 2019 in Chains
COLTS NECK, N.J. - Retro Fitness, a national high-value, low-price fitness franchise, announced that it has signed three franchise development agreements with local entrepreneurs, Vinod Chand, Joe Jaccorino and Bill Lovino and partners to bring multiple gyms to the New York and New Jersey area. Read More...
Cycle For Survival Surpasses $200 Million For Rare Cancer Research
Posted: February 7, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, made history by crossing the $200 million threshold for funds raised since it was founded in 2007. These donations have come from more than 765,000 individuals representing all 50 states, a robust community dedicated to fighting rare cancers. Read More...
Phyllis Dannin Joins Matrix Fitness U.S.
Posted: February 7, 2019 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness announced that Phyllis Dannin, a fitness industry veteran with more than 25 years’ experience in successfully managing sales teams and the country’s largest national accounts, has joined its U.S. sales team as the Vice President of Strategic Business Development. In this new role, Dannin will work closely with the U.S. commercial sales team to support company growth initiatives with strategic national accounts and prospects. Read More...
UFC GYM Opens First Franchise Location In India
Posted: February 6, 2019 in Chains
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, announces the continued expansion of its global footprint with the opening of its first-ever franchise location in India. Located in New Delhi, this 10,500-square foot location will be operated in partnership with Artaxerxes Fitness & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. Read More...
ClubLife Management Selected to Manage PGA National Members Club
Posted: February 6, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubLife Management, a full-service management group dedicated to private clubs, premier resort and select daily fee golf courses, announces it will manage PGA National Members Club, the premier private country club at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Home of the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic, PGA National offers five PGA championship golf courses and full country club privileges in a luxury resort setting. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: February 6, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the foundation’s 2018 scholarships. Since the foundation’s founding in 2007, it has awarded over 100 grants and over 400 scholarships, totaling over $2 million. Read More...
$1 Billion and Counting: Orangetheory Fitness Reaches Sales Milestone
Posted: February 4, 2019 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Just eight years after opening its first studio in 2010, Orangetheory Fitness crossed a threshold few companies ever manage to reach: exceeding $1 billion in systemwide revenues for 2018. The leader in heart-rate interval training and one of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchise brands reached the billion-dollar mark in systemwide sales in 2018, thanks to a loyal and growing member base and continued rapid studio expansion. Read More...
LNK Partners Exits Investment in Fitness Connection
Posted: February 4, 2019 in Chains
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - LNK Partners, a leading consumer-focused private equity firm, announced that it has sold Fitness Connection, together with its parent company, Titan Fitness Holdings, to affiliates of Roark Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor to Fitness Connection, Piper Jaffray & Co. served as co-financial advisor, Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided legal counsel, and RSM US LLP provided accounting advisory services. Roark was advised by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Read More...
