Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Crunch Fitness Takes #1 Fitness Spot in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 16, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, one of the fitness industry's leading high-value, low-price gyms, ranked #1 in the fitness category and #29 overall in the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The company remains in the top 10% for the third straight year. Read More...
ACSM’s 2024 Certified Professional of the Year Applications Now Open
Posted: August 2, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM’s Certification and Registry Boards and Health & Fitness Summit Program Committee announce that applications for the 2024 ACSM Certified Professional of the Year award are now open. This award recognizes an outstanding ACSM certified professional's dedication and exceptional contributions to enhance the health and wellness of individuals in the community. Read More...
Ecore’s Heritage Motivate Performance Vinyl Tile (PVT) Honored with Multiple Industry Awards
Posted: May 25, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Known for transforming reclaimed materials into performance flooring that makes people’s lives better, Ecore has further reinforced its reputation as a leading innovator in the commercial flooring industry by earning two prestigious product awards and recognition as a sustainability leader. Read More...
Daxko Recognized as Finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces its recognition as a Finalist for Customer Service Department of 2022 by The Stevie Awards, the world’s premier business awards. Read More...
Planet Fitness Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Employers” 2023
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2023 in the Midsize Employers Travel & Leisure category. Of the 3,500 companies that were considered, Planet Fitness is one of 500 in the midsize employer category recognized this year for building a working environment that their employees would recommend. Read More...
Wellbeats Wins Stevie Award
Posted: August 24, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a leading provider of on-demand, virtual wellness content for use in corporate wellbeing initiatives, has been awarded a Bronze Stevie Award in the HR Solution Provider of the Year category of the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Wins Distinguished Franchise Update Media 2020 Innovation Award
Posted: August 27, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s most trusted fitness authorities, was recently honored with Franchise Update Media’s 2020 award for “Most Innovative Use of Customer-Facing Digital Tools.” Gold’s Gym received this award in recognition of its response to the temporary new normal of COVID-19 with the launch of “Gold’s Gym Anywhere,” a digital platform offering various virtual fitness options for at-home exercise. Read More...
Lift Brands Wins Distinguished Franchise Update Media 2020 Innovation Award
Posted: August 27, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Franchise Update Media conducted its second annual Franchise Innovation Awards contest this spring. The goal of the awards is to identify and recognize the franchisors creating and implementing the most original and successful innovative strategies and tactics to build their brand. Lift Brands tied for first in the Best PR Campaign category of the Marketing Innovation Awards for their Free 90-day FitnessOnDemand trial offered globally to the general public through Snap Fitness. Read More...
Columbia Association Earns 2020 Energy Star Award For Excellence
Posted: April 8, 2020 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) is proud to announce that it received a 2020 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence for its important contributions to energy efficiency. CA’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. next year. Read More...
FFC Park Ridge General Manager Janet Long Honored With Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce President’s Award
Posted: February 26, 2020 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Chicagoland-based Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) is proud to announce that FFC Park Ridge General Manager, Janet Long, received the President’s Award at the 2020 Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Annual Night of Community Stars. This year’s event took place on February 15 at Cafe la Cave in Des Plaines, IL. Read More...
Columbia Association’s Andy Guerin named Head Coach of the Year by TRIBE Team Training
Posted: February 19, 2020 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) personal trainer, Andy Guerin, has been named the 2019 Head Coach of the Year by TRIBE Team Training North America Inc. Tribe Team Training is a small-group training program led by certified coaches, who guide Tribe participants through expertly designed workouts. Guerin was recognized for mastering the Tribe Team Training Coaching Foundations, including leadership, inspirational coaching techniques and team spirit, and for his ability to continuously improve his team members’ development and athletic performance. Read More...
Johnson Health Tech Receives International Service Excellence Award
Posted: February 6, 2020 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - It has been announced that Johnson Health Tech (JHT) was awarded the 2019 International Service Excellence Award by the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA). JHT is the first ever fitness equipment manufacturer to be recognized with this achievement. Read More...
Planet Fitness Ranked #7 In Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500
Posted: January 16, 2020 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced it has been ranked number seven in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking, for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Named Recipient of the 2019 Medical Fitness Association’s Industry Partner of the Year Award
Posted: November 27, 2019 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness, an industry leader in club management software, was announced as the 2019 Medical Fitness Association's Industry Partner of the Year at their 29th annual International Conference. With over 30 years of industry experience, Jonas Fitness specializes in building long lasting partnerships with multi-purpose Health and Fitness Clubs, as well as Wellness and Corporate Fitness Centers. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship
Posted: October 31, 2019 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, a curator of boutique fitness brands, announced that Goldman Sachs has recognized Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Geisler, as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2019. Goldman Sachs selected Geisler as one of 100 entrepreneurs from multiple industries to be honored. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Franchisee Association Names 2019 Bravo Award Winner
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The GGFA presents the Bravo Award annually at the GGFA Owners’ Conference to a Franchisee who has consistently provided their peers with excellence in leadership. The recipient clearly serves the Gold’s Gym Brand with integrity and dedication. They serve the interests of the GGFA goals as well as the good of the general membership. The Executive Board of Directors nominates a candidate and a vote takes place to select the recipient. Mary Zampetti has served on the prestigious GGFA Advisory Board since 2009 and the Gold’s Gym Advertising Advisory Council for two years. She is the first female recipient. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Awarded World Gym Vendor of the Year
Posted: September 27, 2019 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, a brand of Johnson Health Tech (JHT), has been awarded the 2019 World Gym Vendor of the Year. This respected award was presented at the annual World Gym International Convention, which brought together more than 200 gym owners, corporate executives, staff and vendors from around the globe for four days of education sessions and networking events. Read More...
USPTA Presents Annual Awards at 2019 World Conference in Las Vegas
Posted: September 25, 2019 in Suppliers
LAS VEGAS, NV - The United States Professional Tennis Association held its Awards Lunch during the 2019 USPTA World Conference, presented by Havana Bob’s, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Seventeen tennis professionals were recognized for their achievements during 2018. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces 2019 Franchise Awards
Posted: September 23, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, has announced the winners of its 2019 Franchise Awards. Honorees were selected from various categories that contribute to Planet Fitness’ overall system-wide success. The 2019 Planet Fitness Franchise Awards were given to the following... Read More...
Gold’s Gym Honors Top Franchisees During 2019 Global Convention
Posted: August 27, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold’s Gym, a trusted fitness authority, announced during its annual Global Convention in Las Vegas the 2019 winners of the brand’s most prestigious franchising awards. Among some of the most notable awards distributed were Franchisees of the Year, Gold’s Vision awards and a new induction to the Gold’s Gym Hall of Fame. Read More...
