September 03, 2010
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Your Fitness Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in fitness franchising news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the fitness franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Fitness Franchise NewsFitness Franchise, Fitness Together Named to The Inc. 5000Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has been named to The Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine's Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy, Am Investors "Shape Up" Portfolios with RetroFitness(R) FranchiseRetroFitness has the "workout regimen" for today's investors. Health-Oriented Energy Kitchen Franchise Signs Agreement for Three Local Restaurants; Offers Fast Food Without the GuiltEnergy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no meal that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Westchester County, N.Y.
Gold's Gym Franchise Introduces The 2010-2011 Fitness InstituteGold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, is proud to introduce the official team of experts that will comprise the 2010-2011 Gold's Gym Fitness Institute. The Fitness Institute is the world's premier think tank on health and fitnes Gold's Gym Offering One Year Membership To Steven Slater To Relieve StressIn case you've been hit in the head with a piece of luggage lately and haven't heard the news, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater made a dramatic exit from his job on Monday after being hit in the head by a passenger removing their bag from the overhe How one man found his fitness routine and lost 70 pounds at Fitness Together Franchise"I had tried everything," said Andy Ringle, who was 307 pounds when he walked into a Fitness Together studio in Temecula, Calif., last year. Health-Oriented Energy Kitchen Franchise Signs Agreement for Three Local Restaurants, Offers Fast Food Without the GuiltEnergy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in Washington, D.C. The Little Gym Franchise Channels Children's Energy Into Skills That Promote LearningKids can seem to have endless amounts of energy -- jumping, running, skipping, tumbling. To their parents and friends, all this activity looks like kid-powered fun. But the children's gym professionals at The Little Gym know how to channel that energy and Gold's Gym Franchise Hires Wendy McMullen to Spearhead National Corporate Wellness ProgramGold's Gym, the world's leading authority on health and fitness, today announced that Wendy McMullen has joined the company as its National Corporate Sales Director. In her new role, McMullen will be responsible for generating new national corporate welln
Snap Fitness Franchise Names Wes Tang Director of International Business DevelopmentSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Wes Tang as Director of International Business Development.
Snap Fitness Franchise Adds Experience to Support System's Aggressive GrowthSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, has added Armin Krienke as Director of Corporate Wellness and Member Benefits, Brandt Schmitz as Online Marketing Manager and John Voskamp as Director o The Goodie Bag Makeover: Pump It Up Franchise Cuts the Calories and Stress from Party FavorsA few weeks ago, most kids didn't know what a roto launcher was. Now, it's one of the hottest gadgets found exclusively in the new Goodie Bags from Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds committed to helping families a South Carolina GNC Franchise Operators Receive Award at GNC Franchise Convention for 'Most Money Raised' During the 6th Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R)GNC franchise operators Todd and Lisa Graham were honored in June at this year's GNC franchise convention for most money raised for the 6th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® Campaign. During the two-month-long campaign at their six South Carolina sto Gold's Gym Franchise Wraps Up Historic International Convention in Las VegasAfter three days of powerful and unifying events, the Gold's Gym global family heads home from a historic convention in Las Vegas. By all accounts, the company's executive leadership, franchisees, ownership group, employees and partners are as energized a Naperville Illinois Business Owner Follows Dream to Pursue Fitness Training FranchiseWorking by day as an auto insurance sales agent and by night as a personal trainer at a local gym would be enough to keep most people busy. But for Betty Scarimbolo, of Melrose, Illinois, something was missing.
Fitness Together Franchise Announces Six Months of Consecutive Growth in Same-Studio Sales And Targets Franchise Expansion in IllinoisFitness Together Franchise Corporation, the national one-on-one personal training giant, has announced six months of consecutive growth in average same-studio sales nationwide as consumers put a higher value on staying fit. The trend has poised the compan Fitness Together Franchisees Launch Type 2 Diabetes Study in Massachusetts and Rhode IslandSome of the newest clients exercising at area Fitness Together franchised studios in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are doing more than stepping on a scale to chart their progress. They're giving blood. Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise of Cedar Falls Iowa Receives Green CertificationElements Therapeutic Massage of Cedar Falls Iowa has been Certified Green by The Green Cedar Valley Initiative. Pump It Up Franchise Reaps the Profits of Enhanced Business ModelBouncing, sliding and jumping is big business, and Pump it Up, the nation's largest franchise to pioneer the concept of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is proving it once again. Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services.
Issaquah Fitness Together Franchise Sponsors Resident in 2010 Masters Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsAt the age of 60, Issaquah, Washington-resident Jim Crittenden is attempting to break the world record in the long jump. And he just might do it, according to Juliana Jade, his personal trainer at Fitness Together of Issaquah on 660 N.W. Gilman Blvd.
Snap Fitness Franchise Founder, CEO Peter Taunton Named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearPeter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, was recently named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Upper Midwest Region for Consumer Services. Athletic Republic Fitness Franchise and USA Hockey Under-18 National Team Produce A Dozen NHL Draft PicksTwo athletes who train extensively with Athletic Republic and ten members of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program's Under-18 National Team train with Athletic Republic were selected in last weekend's NHL Draft, the industry leader in... Fitness Together Franchise Corporation Anounces Expansion Plans for Illinois Personal Training Giant to Add 30 More Studios to the RegionFitness Together Franchise Corporation, the national one-on-one personal training giant, is launching an expansion campaign designed to add 30 more fitness studios throughout Illinois, with a dozen targeted for the second half of 2010.
Ubisoft Announces Gold's Gym Franchise Dance WorkoutToday Ubisoft announced that it is continuing its partnership with Gold's Gym(R), the world's leading authority on health and fitness, to publish a new game Gold's Gym(R) Dance Workout in the United States and Canada. Developed by... Fitness Together Franchise Personal Trainers Take Tulsa Contest by StormSteve and Paula Dibbins, of Owasso, Okla. are Certified Personal Trainers who coach clients daily on how to lose weight, get in shape and lead a healthy life. But most importantly they can finally relax and have that slice of pizza they have been... Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise Anounces Five Strategies for a More Efficient Franchise SystemEven profitable companies with hundreds of locations in multiple countries must look to improve in today's unforgiving economy. GNC Names David P. Berg as Chief Operating OfficerGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. (GNC) today announced that David P. Berg has been named Chief Operating Officer, a new title for the global specialty retailer of nutritional products. Mr. Berg had been Executive Vice President, Global Business...
Jazzercise Posts Dynamic Start to New DecadeJazzercise, Inc. started the new decade with its most successful opening quarter in the company's 40-year history. Typically the busiest time of year for the fitness industry, Jazzercise posted more than $19.5 million in customer sales which included... Fitness Together Launches "Cardio for a Cure" CampaignIt's a huge fundraising goal with life-saving potential. Fitness Together Massachusetts Owners Group, which specializes in one-on-one personal training, kicked off the "Cardio for a Cure" Campaign on May 15 in an attempt to raise more than... Energy Kitchen Turns Up the Heat in South FloridaEnergy Kitchen, a Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no meal that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for three restaurants in South Florida. Jazzercise Posts Dynamic Start to New DecadeJazzercise, Inc. started the new decade with its most successful opening quarter in the company's 40-year history. Typically the busiest time of year for the fitness industry, Jazzercise posted more than $19.5 million in customer sales, which included... Pumping Up: Snap Fitness Ranks as One of Nation's Fastest Growing FranchisesSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise system featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, was recently ranked as the highest fitness franchise on the 2010 Franchise Times 'Fast 55' list.
Fitness Together Named Official Health and Fitness Sponsor For American Diabetes AssociationFitness Together Massachusetts Owners Group, which specializes in one-on-one personal training, has assembled a record-setting 40 fitness studios across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to serve as the Official Health and Fitness Sponsor for the... 24 Hour Health Club Expands in Spite of Competition from Bigger Gyms and Fitness ChainsGold's Gym, NYSC, Retro Fitness, Bally's; the list goes on. "Big Box" Gyms have been popular for decades, however a relative newcomer, Snap Fitness has experienced explosive growth nationally over the past few years in spite of competition from the... Manassas Pump It Up Recognized for Business ExcellencePump It Up of Manassas was recently recognized for its success in business with the Franchisee of the Year Award at the company's national convention in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Features & Special ReportsFranchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases. Rolling with the Punches: Franchisors Continue Adapting to ChangeThe rules and methods for franchise sales are changing daily with the general public's increasing awareness of the economy, deficits, lending, the housing market, and more. As some of us "graybeards" can remember, this isn't the first time the rules have changed--and it won't be the last. Change on the HorizonJust like any business, the franchising business is one that I have seen evolve tremendously over the past 30 years. While many of the cornerstones and crucial elements - product, simplicity, control, and support - remain the same, so much is changing. Hiring Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Hiring the Spirit of SuccessAs we continue to mine Dave Melton's book, <i>Hire the American Dream,</i> I thought it would be interesting to highlight a case study that demonstrates just how successful smart hiring can be. Here Melton describes his experience hiring an immigrant.
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