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Your Fitness Franchise Business Expansion News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in fitness franchising business expansion 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 Business Expansion NewsAnytime Fitness Sells 300th Franchise Territory in AustraliaIt took Anytime Fitness, the world's largest and fastest-growing fitness club chain, nearly three years to sell 300 franchise territories and open 130 clubs in the United States. 500 and Beyond for Planet FitnessPlanet Fitness, the national gym partner for NBC's The Biggest Loser, opened its 500th location here yesterday as the franchise company continues its blistering expansion, with more than 100 new facilities slated for 2012. Gold’s Gym Opens New Express Facility in NormanGold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, today announced that it has opened its newest Gold’s Gym Express location in Norman, OK situated at 1000 Alameda Street. Liberty Health Network Announces The Introduction of Liberty Strides, a Woodbridge Virginia Stroller Strides FranchiseStroller Strides, the nation’s largest fitness program for new moms, has arrived in Woodbridge and Manassas Virginia. Lucille Roberts Rings in the New Year With Opening of Its First Ever Franchise Location in King of Prussia, PALucille Roberts, a visionary fitness icon and pioneer of women's health clubs with nearly 50 company-owned clubs, announced today the opening of its first franchise location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. SuiteSweat(R) Wellness Franchise Announces Major Market Expansion AgreementsSuiteSweat LLC, a unique new Health & Wellness franchise centered around infrared therapy, has entered into new franchise agreements for the development of SuiteSweat locations in Texas, Michigan and Illinois, Alex Samios, Founder and CEO announced... Anytime Fitness Opens 1st Middle Eastern Club in QatarAnytime Fitness, the fastest-growing fitness club chain in the world, will soon open its first club in the Middle East. The first of several Anytime Fitness clubs in the State of Qatar opened on January 1, 2012. Rainbow Academy Unwraps the Newest Addition to Its Lineup of Early Learning Centers in Time for the HolidaysA family-focused company that employs over 350 team members serving more than 1800 children through eleven centers across New Jersey in Bergen, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth and Union counties is proud to announce the opening of its newest... Gold’s Gym Opens New Fitness Facility in LinglestownGold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, today announced the opening of its newest facility located at 4450 Oakhurst Blvd. in Harrisburg, Pa. Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Indianapolis, IndianaIndianapolis residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on December 12. Anytime Fitness Announces Its Grand Opening in North DallasAnytime Fitness, the world Sky Zone Opens Its Doors In Everett, MassachusettsEverett residents no longer need to travel far and wide for the ultimate 3-D play experience, as Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline walled playing court, announced its grand opening on November 18. Gold's Gym International Opens Gym In Formerly Franchised Briargate LocationGold's Gym International (GGI), the franchisor of the independently owned and operated Briargate Gold's Gym location at 7655 N. Union Blvd., announced today that it has entered into a lease for the facility through one of its subsidiaries. Jazzercise Announces New Fort Lauderdale Fitness CenterJazzercise, the world's leading dance fitness program, announced that it will be opening its newest fitness center in South Florida at 412 E Oakland Park Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. The Jazzercise Center plans to open its doors December 1st. Fitness Together Holdings Inc. Announces Aggressive Brazil ExpansionAs a leader in the U.S. personal training sector, Fitness Together is poised to fill the growing demand in Brazil for one-on-one and small group personal training, featuring state-of-the-art fitness techniques that keep workouts challenging and dynamic. Sports Image(R) Awards 17th Franchise in North CarolinaSports Image(R), a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 17th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Scott Kennedy of Beaulaville, NC. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of North Carolina. Velocity Sports Performance Opens For Business In Chandler, ArizonaVelocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location on Monday, October 24th, in Chandler, AZ. Sports Image(R) Awards 16th Franchise in OhioSports Image(R), a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 16th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Whalen Ng of Columbus, OH. 'Fit' to be a Franchise OwnerCharlice Noble-Jones woke up last Tuesday as a fourth grade social studies teacher. And now, she is partnering with Snap Fitness CEO Peter Taunton and opening a gym in Albany, Georgia. Elements Therapeutic Massage Promotes Franchise Ownership among Veterans, Launches $25,000 IncentiveElements Therapeutic Massage, a fast growing franchise in the $20 billion massage category, announced today the launch of a $25,000 financial incentive to help military veterans open an Elements studio.
Anytime Fitness Opens 100th Australian ClubAnytime Fitness, the world's fastest growing fitness club franchise, has opened its 100th club in Australia.
Planet Fitness to open in PensacolaPlanet Fitness, one of the fastest growing gym chains in the U.S., will be opening in the Pensacola area next month and is offering a low $1 start up fee now through August 31. Anytime Fitness Arrives in The Netherlands, Opens First Club in SusterenAnytime Fitness, the world's largest and fastest-growing co-ed fitness club chain continues to accelerate its international expansion -- this time, with the opening of its first club in the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg) in Susteren, Ne Sports Image(R) Awards 14th Franchise in VirginiaSports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 14th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Glenn Harper of Midlothian, VA. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of Virginia. Mr. Harper join
Sports Image(R) Awards First Franchise in New YorkSports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 13th Sports Marketing Franchise to Michael & Sheri Anspach of Wantagh, NY. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of New York. The Ans ANY LAB TEST NOW(R) in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumerIn an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at A Sports Image(R) Awards 12th Franchise in OhioA couple has just been awarded their 2nd sports marketing franchised territory in less than a year. Sports Image®, a leader in the high school sports marketing industry, announced that it has awarded its 12th overall franchise to Rod & Andrea Koch RetroFitness Plans 10 New Locations for Five Boroughs of New YorkThe rapidly growing fitness chain that has taken New Jersey by storm with the opening of more than 40 locations during a 60-month window has now hit the ground running in New York. Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-ConsumersIn a effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, Any Lab Test Now®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved to its new location in the Little Rock, AR community. The new facility, loca Elements Therapeutic Massage Continues Expansion in ArizonaElements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has announced it will continue its expansion in Arizona with plans to award 10 new franchise locations in its next phase of development. Elements Therapeutic Massage Awards 3-Studio Agreement for North TexasElements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, is heading to North Texas. Today the company announced it has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three studios, with the first location to debut in Southlake thi Gold's Gym International 'thunders' Into Oklahoma CityGold's Gym International, the world's leading authority in health and fitness, officially announced today its plans to bring new world class facilities and more than 46 years of fitness experience to the Oklahoma City area. This includes the development o Anytime Fitness Announces Middle East Development PlansAnytime Fitness LLC, the world's largest co-ed health club chain, announced today its intention to open health clubs in the Middle East, per the terms of an Area Development Agreement with Qatar-based Almuftah Group. Elements Therapeutic Massage Forecasts Continued Growth for 2011Elements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has announced an aggressive franchise expansion campaign to add 33 locations in 2011 and further the brand's development across the U.S. The Colorado-based franchisor is targe Elements Therapeutic Massage Franchise to Grow in Competitor's Home State of ArizonaElements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, has announced plans to grow in Massage Envy's home state of Arizona. Koko Fitclub Franchise To Debut in The HotBed of Cool TechnologyKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company revolutionizing the fitness franchise world and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today its well-suited arrival into the innovative Silicon Valley. Owners Jeff and Ela RetroFitness Ramps up Atlanta GrowthBreaking into the Atlanta-metro market in late-August with the opening of its first location in Smyrna, Georgia, RetroFitness, a well-known national fitness brand targeting growth in Atlanta, today announced it will host a Discovery Day and Open House at Koko Fitclub Franchise Stakes A Claim In NebraskaKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business and hailed by Entrepreneur Magazine as "What the fitness industry needs," announced today the September opening of the first Koko FitClub in Nebraska. Keely and Tim Frame Summer Opening For First Koko Fitclub In Washington StateKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company reinventing the fitness franchise business, announced an expanded West Coast presence with a new area development agreement in Washington State. The first Washington location, Koko FitClub Woodinville, will open a Koko FitClub Franchise Expanding Into CaliforniaKoko FitClub, LLC, the technology company that is reinventing the fitness franchise business, today announced their latest area development agreement for the East Bay region of San Francisco, CA. The first opening in this California debut for Koko FitClub Hot Fitness Concept Comes to AtlantaRetrofitness, the can't-be-duplicated 1980s-themed fitness chain, has made a bold resolution for 2010 and it's kicking off in Atlanta. The New Jersey-based fitness franchisor said it will open a 14,200 square-foot club in Smyrna by March, the first of... illuminate gym to open up in Greenwood Village, Coloradoilluminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announcing publicly that Rony Leon, illuminate gym's newest franchisee, will be opening an illuminate gym in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Illuminate gym has plans to open 2 more locations in Denver by 2010illuminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announced today that there are plans as of this week to open 2 more illuminate gyms in the Denver area. Retro Fitness, Inc., Inks Development Agreement to Add Two New Locations in PhiladelphiaRetro Fitness, Inc., a national 1980s-themed gym chain, announced today that it has signed a franchise development agreement to open two new locations in East Norriton and King of Prussia, PA. The agreement will bring the total number of Retrofitness... illuminate gym Business Opportunity Now Availableilluminate gym, affordable personal training featuring unique High Oxygen Training (HOT), announced today that it's offering franchise opportunities across the U.S. The boutique facility, has a unique 'gym culture' which is... Operation Boot Camp Stretches from Georgia to California - Industry Leader Adds 7 New FranchisesOperation Boot Camp North America, the largest fitness boot camp franchise, announced today the addition of seven new locations including two in Georgia and South Carolina, as well as camps in North Carolina, Oklahoma and California. Anytime Fitness Opens 1,000th ClubAnytime Fitness, the #1 co-ed fitness club chain in the world, has opened its 1,000th club. Founded in 2002, Anytime Fitness now has clubs operating in 46 states, Canada and Australia, serving nearly 600,000 members. |
Features & Special Reports"The Proven Match" for Finding Qualified Franchisees Debuts on Franchising.com Ad PortalProven Match has teamed up with Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG) to give results-driven franchisors a cost-saving profiling service that delivers pre-qualified candidates. Restaurateur Extraordinaire: Sam Covelli Does It With More Than 200 LocationsSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Running For Charity: Colortyme Franchisee Raises Money And Awareness For Children's HospitalThis April will mark the third year in a row that Al Coelho has run the 26-mile Boston Marathon. That's a significant achievement. But it's only a part of what Coelho will do that day. Turning Up The Heat: Learning How To Handle Irate Customers And Look Like A HeroIrate customers. No matter how good you are at what you do, what business you are in, or where it is located, you will at some point find yourself facing an irate customer. Sustaining Business: Zane Tankel On Growing During Tough TimesAs the economy continues to struggle through a slow recovery, business people everywhere are looking for any tools or techniques that will help them keep their businesses alive and thriving. Creating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. 
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