Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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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...
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...
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...
Crunch Franchise Announces Expansion Into Atlanta, GA
Posted: September 15, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Franchise announces expansion into Atlanta, Georgia. The renowned gym chain best known for making serious fitness fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings will introduce its 'No Judgments' philosophy to the Atlanta area with the opening of its first club in Johns Creek. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club Opens in Woodland Hills, CA
Posted: September 14, 2015 in Chains
WOODLAND HILLS, CA - The Village Westfield Topanga expansive outdoor shopping mall became home to the new Woodland Hills 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club. Greeted with much fanfare as a regional economic engine, The Village opened this week. The celebration continued with the official Grand Opening of the 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club, Saturday, September 19, 9:00AM – 5:00PM., 21945 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills. The community celebration was free and open to the public. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Six Denver Area Locations
Posted: September 8, 2015 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is preparing simultaneous community celebrations at six of the recently acquired Bally Total Fitness Clubs in the Denver area that now have upgraded amenities and facilities representative of the 24 Hour Fitness brand. The Grand Openings take place September 12 - 13, 2015. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Expanding In Austin Market; Signs Land Deals for North Round Rock and Pflugerville
Posted: August 12, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX – Gold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority in health and fitness, announced its plans to further expand in the Austin market. The fitness brand, with headquarters based in the Lone Star State, has set a plan in motion to add additional gyms in the Austin area as the city’s population continues to grow. Read More...
Life Time Expands Presence into Massachusetts With Opening of Life Time Athletic Westwood
Posted: July 14, 2015 in Chains
WESTWOOD, MA - Advancing its commitment to improve the health of communities with a unique approach to health and wellness, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company announced its expansion into Massachusetts with the July 20 opening of its first destination in the Boston area. Read More...
World Gym Expands, Opening Two New Facilities In Kansas And Missouri and Three in Canada
Posted: July 13, 2015 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and serious fitness, has opened two more fitness centers in Merriam, Kansas, and Gladstone, Missouri, and three more across Canada. Read More...
Life Time Expands Presence in Toronto Area with Opening of Life Time Athletic Ajax on June 30
Posted: June 25, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN & AJAX, ONT - Advancing its commitment to improve the health of communities, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company announced the opening of its newest destination, Life Time Athletic Ajax, located at 100 Beck Crescent. A ribbon cutting and preview celebration with Town of Ajax Mayor Steve Parish was held at 6:00PM, Thursday, June 25 for Founder’s Members and media. Life Time opened for all members on Tuesday, June 30 at 4:00AM. Read More...
ACAC Introduces Edge, A New Fitness Studio Concept
Posted: June 18, 2015 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers are pleased to introduce EDGE, a new fitness studio concept. The 11,500 square-foot studio will offer unique training experiences, including sports performance programs designed by Mike Curtis, Division One Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach and former head strength coach of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies; high-intensity, boutique-style cycling classes; and specialized yoga programs, such as hot Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and aerial yoga. Read More...
Planet Fitness Opens 1,000th Club
Posted: June 10, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, NH - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, announced the opening of its 1,000th club in Washington, DC. In honor of this significant milestone, Planet Fitness welcomed people nationwide to join the celebration, as all 1,000 Planet Fitness locations in the United States and Canada opened their doors on June 11 for a “Free Day of Fitness,” allowing anyone to experience a free, non-intimidating workout with no commitment. Read More...
Town Sports International Brings Its Luxury Boutique Brand to Boston
Posted: June 1, 2015 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Town Sports International (NASDAQ: CLUB), a leading owner and operator of fitness clubs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, announced the expansion of its boutique brand, BFX Studio, with the opening of its first Boston location at 699 Boylston Street. The launch of BFX Studio Back Bay follows the success of two locations already open in New York City's Financial District and Chelsea section of Manhattan. Read More...
Life Time Fitness Expands Presence in California with May 12 Opening of Life Time Athletic Roseville
Posted: May 7, 2015 in Chains
ROSEVILLE, CA and CHANHASSEN, MN - Advancing its commitment to improve the health of communities, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company (NYSE:LTM) announced the Tuesday, May 12 opening of its newest destination, Life Time Athletic Roseville, located at 1435 East Roseville Parkway. A grand opening ribbon cutting and preview celebration for Founder’s Members and the media was held on May 7. Read More...
World Gym Eastlake To Host Grand Opening Celebration Benefitting The Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: May 5, 2015 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and serious fitness, announced the grand opening of its Eastlake fitness center. This celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9th, and will host a three-hour Spin-A-Thon benefiting the Challenged Athletes Foundation. In addition, World Gym will also host a gently used tennis shoe drive to benefit orphanages in Tijuana. Registration and check-in will take place from 8:30-9:30am, and the Spin-A-Thon will begin at 9:30am at the gym. Read More...
