Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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LA Fitness Announces New Location In Glendale, Arizona
Posted: August 3, 2016 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - LA Fitness is excited to announce the opening of a new health club in Glendale that opened Monday, August 1. Located on the northeast corner of 59th and Peoria Avenues, the new gym is currently accepting applications online for both full time and part time positions. LA Fitness will close their existing Peoria location and relocate members to the new Glendale space. The two clubs are less than two miles from each other. Read More...
UFC Gym Norfolk Celebrates Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6
Posted: August 2, 2016 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - UFC GYM announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its location in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, August 6 in Norfolk. The gym will be open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with events throughout the day. “The reception to our gym from the local community has truly been amazing," said UFC GYM Norfolk Franchise Owner, Lee Holland. "This gym raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination in Hampton Roads and we're excited to show off all the features and amenities to the local community at our Grand Opening.” Read More...
World Gym Coming to Nashville’s North Gulch Building
Posted: July 27, 2016 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - The North Gulch building, formerly home to Music City Auction, is being converted into World Gym Music City, the first Nashville location under that global fitness center brand. Gulch resident Johnny Wilkins will own the 25,000-square-foot gym, which is expected to open next year. The expansion is the latest for World Gym International, a global brand for bodybuilding and "seriously fun fitness" that added 11 gyms worldwide in the recent second quarter. Read More...
World Gym Continues Global Growth With 11 New Gyms in Second Quarter of 2016
Posted: July 19, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, added 11 more gyms to the World Gym family in the second quarter. “The World Gym brand continues its exciting global expansion. Taiwan, Australia, Mexico and South America have all been strong growth areas for us this quarter and we are expecting to announce even more development in Europe, Mexico and the United States in the coming months, said Joyce J. Cammilleri, Chair of World Gym International. “Our current franchisees are reporting more success than ever, thanks in part to our new marketing support programs and flexible business models that help our franchisees increase their bottom line." Read More...
Planet Fitness Scheduled to Open Second Club in Columbus, Georgia
Posted: July 18, 2016 in Chains
COLUMBUS, GA - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, announced plans to open its second location in Columbus, GA. The club is scheduled to open by mid-August. The new 20,000 square-foot Planet Fitness will offer an extensive selection of the latest cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, arc trainers, stair climbers and stationary bikes, each connected to its own HDTV; state of the art strength equipment for both upper and lower body, a 30-Minute Express Circuit and luxurious locker rooms with day lockers and showers. The club will also feature a PF Black Card Spa, with multi-level tanning, HydroMassage beds and lounges as well as reclining massage chairs. Unlimited fitness training is also included in all memberships at no additional charge. Read More...
Life Time Continues Expansion In Greater Boston Area With Opening of MetroWest Destination
Posted: July 14, 2016 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - 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 Boston MetroWest. A ribbon cutting and preview celebration was held on July 14 at 6:00PM. The club opened for workouts for Founder's Members on Friday, July 15 at 4:00AM and to all members on Tuesday, July 19. Read More...
Equinox Expands Presence In Brooklyn With Dumbo Location
Posted: July 14, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, a high performance lifestyle leader, announced the opening of Equinox Dumbo, its second club in Brooklyn and 82nd club globally. Dumbo has flourished over the past decade as a community for families, technology startups and artists, making Equinox Dumbo a much needed high-performance haven within this diverse community. Located in the former cardboard box factory of Robert Gair Company, the 23,000 square-foot club mixes aesthetics from Dumbo’s historic warehouses and artist enclaves to produce a distinctive space Equinox’s signature program and unparalleled services. Read More...
ClubCorp Reports Strong Second Quarter Results, Announces Promotion of Mark Burnett to President and Announces Deal to Manage a New Business Club Atop of One World Trade Center in New York City
Posted: July 14, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp -- The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) -- announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2016 second quarter ended June 14, 2016. The second quarter of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 consisted of 12 weeks. Year-to-date results of fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 consisted of 24 weeks. All growth percentages refer to year-over-year progress. Second quarter revenue was $269.0 million, up 2.0% due to solid increases in dues and F&B revenue; Second quarter net income was $5.8 million, up $6.0 million; Second quarter adjusted EBITDA was $63.3 million, up 5.3%; ClubCorp Promotes Mark Burnett to President and COO; ClubCorp signs management deal to operate a new Business Club in NYC; Read More...
Life Time Debuts In Manhattan With Opening Of Life Time Athletic At Sky
Posted: June 21, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK and CHANHASSEN, MN - New York City residents can now experience what millions of Life Time members across 26 states have come to love for more than 20 years. That's Life Time Athletic at Sky, an unparalleled, resort-style, health and fitness destination designed to help members achieve their total health objectives, athletic aspirations and fitness goals. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Celebrates New Club in Escondido, CA
Posted: June 20, 2016 in Chains
ESCONDIDO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is joining the flourishing Westfield North County Mall, which recently completed a $55 million revitalization project. Boasting a robust retail, food and entertainment lineup, the new club adds a much-desired fitness lifestyle component to the shopping complex. Read More...
