Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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First Planet Fitness Powered by the Sun
Posted: July 10, 2017 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced that its St. Petersburg club has partnered with Solar Energy Management to become the first 24/7 Planet Fitness to be a net-zero energy building. The updated, energy efficient Planet Fitness, located at 5335 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, is now 99.5% reliant on sustainable solar power. Read More...
Planet Fitness Honored For Excellence In Corporate Social Impact
Posted: June 7, 2017 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 United States, announced that the company has been honored with Engage for Good's 2017 Gold Halo Award in the social services category. The award recognizes the Company's impact with its pro-kindness, anti-bullying initiative, The Judgement Free Generation, and was announced at the 15th Annual Engage for Good (formerly Cause Marketing Forum) Conference in Chicago on June 1, 2017. The Halo Awards are North America's highest honor in recognition of organizations that have taken action and positively affected their communities with effective social and cause marketing initiatives. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Results
Posted: May 2, 2017 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017. Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 9.3% to $91.1 million. System-wide same store sales increased 11.1%. Net income increased 9.3% to $17.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $16.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted net income increased 21.2% to $18.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $15.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.3% to $42.3 million from $34.3 million in the prior year period. 54 new Planet Fitness stores were opened system-wide compared to 48 in the year ago period, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,367 at March 31, 2017. Read More...
Planet Fitness Celebrates The End Of Tax Season With Free HydroMassages For All
Posted: April 6, 2017 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., invites everyone, whether a member of the Judgement Free Zone or not, to recover from tax season-related tension and anxiety by treating themselves to free HydroMassage at any of the more than 1,300 Planet Fitness clubs nationwide. The limited-time offer is available from April 15 – 22 in partnership with HydroMassage; de-stressers need only bring in a coupon available beginning April 15 on the Planet Fitness website. Read More...
Planet Fitness Reaches 10 Million Member Mark
Posted: April 4, 2017 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 that, as of the end of March 2017, the brand reached the significant landmark of 10 million club members across its entire system. "We are thrilled to announce this milestone," said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness. "A key to our success is our differentiated Judgement-Free environment combined with our affordable price point and high-quality experience. While the industry targets avid exercisers, Planet Fitness has consistently attracted first-time users who have never belonged to a gym before and casual users. In fact, of almost one million new Planet Fitness members surveyed in 2016, over 40% had never belonged to a gym before." Read More...
Atlantic Street Capital Announces Significant Investment in Planet Fit Indy 10 LLC
Posted: March 22, 2017 in Chains
STAMFORD, CT - Atlantic Street Capital (Atlantic Street), a private equity firm targeting entrepreneurial businesses poised for the next level of growth, announced that it has made a significant investment in Planet Fit Indy 10 LLC (PF Indy), owner of Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) health clubs in the greater Indianapolis area, to support its ongoing expansion in new and existing markets. Atlantic Street is partnering with Mike Campagnolo, Chief Executive Officer of PF Indy, who will retain a significant stake in the new company and lead the company's growth as CEO. Founded in 2010, PF Indy is headquartered in Indianapolis and operates franchised Planet Fitness health clubs, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results
Posted: March 1, 2017 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and announces full year 2017 outlook. Year-end highlights include: Total revenue increased from the prior year by 14.4% to $378.2 million. System-wide same store sales increased 8.8%. Net income was $71.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net income of $38.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted net income increased 26.9% to $67.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $53.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 22.0% to $150.6 million from $123.5 million in the prior year. 195 new Planet Fitness stores were opened system-wide during the year, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,313 on December 31, 2016. Read More...
Planet Fitness Debuts New Brand Campaign: “The World Judges, We Don’t. At Planet Fitness, Be Free.”
Posted: January 1, 2017 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., revealed a new creative campaign, “The World Judges, We Don't. At Planet Fitness, Be Free.” The campaign debuted nationally during ABC’s “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017” on December 31st. For the second year in a row, Planet Fitness was also the presenting sponsor of Times Square’s iconic New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City. Read More...
Planet Fitness and Its Franchisees Raise More Than $1 Million For Boys & Girls Clubs Of America and Stomp Out Bullying To Support Anti-Bullying, Pro-Kindness Initiatives For Teens
Posted: December 20, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness announced that, together with its franchisees, more than $1 million was raised for its Judgement Free Generation partners, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and STOMP Out Bullying, as a result of the company’s November membership sale. The Judgement Free Generation is Planet Fitness’ philanthropic initiative designed to combat the judgement and bullying faced by today’s youth by creating a culture of kindness and encouragement. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Bill Bode To SVP Of Franchise Operations
Posted: December 7, 2016 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 appointment of Bill Bode as Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations. In this position, Mr. Bode will oversee operational performance and ongoing franchisee support. Read More...
