Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Kyle Garner Joins ABC Financial as EVP of Sales and Marketing
Posted: January 17, 2019 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC) announces the addition of Kyle Garner as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With over twenty years of experience in sales leadership and management process, as well as financial management in the technology industry, Garner has expertise in management of all sales, marketing and financial aspects of an organization. At ABC, he will be responsible for managing and directing the execution of sales plans and initiatives towards new and existing markets. Read More...
Zeamo Announces Vendor Relationship With ABC Financial
Posted: January 17, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, the New York City-based Health Club aggregator that reaches over 40 million full-time employed workers, announces the new relationship with ABC Financial allowing Zeamo to integrate with ABC Financial’s software to ensure users quick and easy access to mutual health club partners, while simultaneously removing added work from front desk staff. Read More...
TRX Completes Strategic Growth Recapitalization
Posted: January 16, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - TRX announces it has successfully recapitalized the business with a strategic growth capital investment from Equity38, LLC ("Equity38"). Structured as a management buyout of previous investors by Equity38, the partnership was ideal for TRX in that it maintains the company's existing infrastructure, led by Founder/CEO and former Navy SEAL, Randy Hetrick, while also arming TRX with the capital and significant additional category expertise and resources from Equity38, to further develop the TRX brand and business to an even higher level. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs Undergoes Digital Transformation With Data Analytics at Forefront
Posted: January 16, 2019 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - With a New Year underway, and after more than a decade in operation, Youfit Health Clubs, a national chain of affordable health and wellness clubs, has undergone its own brand transformation within the digital space. As one of the largest company-owned high-value, low-price fitness franchises, Youfit Health Clubs has experienced tremendous growth in the last 10 years, opening more than 120 locations across the country. Over the last few years the company has been committed to undergoing an intensive digital transformation, refocusing and reprioritizing its marketing KPIs. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Appoints Tony Ueber as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: January 15, 2019 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness (the “Company”) announced that Tony Ueber, former President and CEO of Results Physiotherapy, will become Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Current CEO Chris Roussos will step down and remain as a special advisor to the company for the next two months to ensure a smooth and effective transition. Mr. Ueber most recently led the transformation and rapid growth of Results Physiotherapy and previously Banfield Pet Hospital, both highly mission-driven organizations that emphasized culture, team member engagement and a commitment to being customer-centric as critical elements to achieving positive results. Read More...
UFC Gym UK Announces First Two Locations Opening In April 2019
Posted: January 15, 2019 in Chains
LONDON – UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, announced that the first two United Kingdom-based locations will open in Nottingham’s City Centre and in Woking in April 2019. The new fitness facilities enter the UK and Republic of Ireland as part of an exclusive 10-year partnership with TD Lifestyle plc., which has committed to opening more than 100 locations throughout the territory. Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened more than 150 locations in more than 25 countries and territories, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam and United Arab Emirates. Read More...
NuStep and ICAA Announce Beacon Award for “Best in Wellness” Senior Living Communities
Posted: January 15, 2019 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, BC - As separate entities, NuStep and the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) have long championed active aging and wellness. Now, the two organizations have teamed up to recognize and honor senior living communities that have excelled at adopting wellness-based lifestyles. Together, they proudly introduce the ICAA NuStep Beacon Award. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Paramus Owner Mike Epstein Named A North Jersey Hometown Hero
Posted: January 15, 2019 in Chains
PARAMUS, N.J. - Mike Epstein, franchise co-owner of Gold’s Gym Paramus, was recognized last month by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer as one of 42 North Jersey “Hometown Heroes.” Epstein was nominated for the honor by Mayor Richard LaBarbiera who is an advocate for the impact that Epstein has made in the community. Read More...
ABC Financial and Perform Better Announce Strategic Partnership
Posted: January 14, 2019 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial, a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced their partnership with Perform Better, the leader in functional training equipment and education. Together the organizations will lead the industry in business management education for the fitness marketplace and the tens of thousands of fitness professionals operating facilities across the U.S., Canada and globally. Read More...
Blink Fitness Brings The Feel Good Experience To Its 80th Location In Burbank California
Posted: January 11, 2019 in Chains
BURBANK, CA - Blink Fitness, the premium quality, affordable fitness brand is excited to bring the Mood Above Muscle approach to its 80th location in Burbank, California. With a strong East Coast presence and quickly growing franchise business, Blink continues the expansion of its groundbreaking philosophy across the country to the newest West Coast gym. Read More...
