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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 NewsRetroFitness Celebrates Past Years' Success and Focuses on Bright Future at Fourth Annual National ConferenceIn early-May, more than 150 RetroFitness franchise owners, vendor partners, and company corporate executives joined together at The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. to celebrate the growth and success of the national fitness company's... L.A.’S World-Famous Millennium Dance Complex Launches Franchise ProgramMillennium Dance Studio, Inc., operator of the world-famous Millennium Dance Complex, announced today that it has formed a new subsidiary to develop franchised dance studios throughout the United States and eventually around the globe. Snap Fitness ‘Flexes’ Muscle in the United KingdomThe more than 30 million UK adults who take part in sports or exercise will soon have another option when choosing a health and fitness facility. 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. 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(R) Opens New Facilities in South Florida; To Provide Convenient 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 with 24 locations in Florida, has opened its newest locations in the Aventura/North... 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. 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. 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... CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New Tottenville, Staten Island GymCKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest-growing health fitness franchises, recently opened a cardio kickboxing gym in Tottenville, Staten Island at 236 Richmond Valley Road. 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. LA Boxing® Knocks Out First Franchise Agreement in SeattleLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local franchising group Huntro, LLC to open three LA Boxing gyms in Seattle. Orangetheory Fitness Eyes International Expansion as Franchise Sales Grow in U.S.The Ascente Group, franchisers of Orangetheory Fitness (www.orangetheoryfitness.com), the energizing heart-rate-monitored interval fitness concept that is sweeping the nation, will expand the franchise internationally, beginning with Canada in 2012. Planet Fitness Cincinnati Grows and GivesPlanet Fitness is quickly expanding its operations in the Cincinnati metro area with four new locations in the last 18 months. Operation Boot Camp Adds New Franchises In Georgia, Tennessee, and AlabamaOperation Boot Camp of North America announced today the addition of new franchises in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. NexGym Brings the Next Generation in Kids' Fitness to Mall of Georgia in New YearNexGym, the innovative new fitness club for kids aged 3 through 14, announced today that it will open its first location in Georgia in January 2009. The new fitness club for kids and teens will be located in the Atlanta area at the Mall o Planet Fitness Now Open In Kansas City, MOPFKCMO, a new missouri-based franchise has signed a development deal to bring 13 stores over the next several years to Clay, Jackson, and Cass counties. The first location opened February 17th, 2012. 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. 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 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. CKO Kickboxing Health Fitness Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with New North Jersey GymCKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest growing health fitness franchises, announced the grand opening of its 25th location in Augusta, NJ, the second location in Sussex County, in the northwestern most part of the state. LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in BrooklynLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with entrepreneurs Dmitry Skvirskiy and Alex Maftsir to open the first LA Boxing gym in.. 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
Anytime Fitness Expanding into Australia: 350 New Clubs ExpectedAnytime Fitness, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with a brother‐sister team of fitness industry veterans, Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez, Get In Shape For Women Targets New Jersey, New York For GrowthGet In Shape For Women, a fast-growing women's fitness franchise that offers small group personal training and nutrition support, will expand its presence on the East Coast in 2012 by opening 10 new units in New Jersey, where there are currently nine... Lucille Roberts Signs Franchise Agreement With Mother-Daughter Team To Continue Northeast ExpansionLucille Roberts announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement to expand in the Northeastern region of the country with the mother-daughter team of Marybeth and Gina Rosati. Sports Image® Welcomes 18th Franchise in ColoradoSports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 18th Sports Marketing Franchise to Traci and Aaron Tattersall of Denver, CO. Athletic Republic in Clifton Park holds grand opening SaturdayPerformance sports training center owner Jack Bartoszek officially opened the nation's newest Athletic Republic facility with over 600 people joining the celebration. The new training center has a sharp look and features Athletic Republic's propriety... Snap Fitness Expanding Into IndiaSnap Fitness, Inc., the rapidly growing franchisor of compact, 24/7 express fitness clubs, today announced it will open new clubs in Bangalore and Mumbai, India. Sports Image® Welcomes 19th Franchise in TexasSports Image(R), a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 19th Sports Marketing Franchise to Bradley M. and Marquita Kerley of Flower Mound, TX. LA Boxing® Knocks Out Franchise Agreement in PhiladelphiaLA Boxing®, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with local entrepreneur Mike Durso and his business partners to open... 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 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 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 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. 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.
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. Good, Clean Fun for Grownups: Children's Indoor Inflatable Playground Franchise Expands Offerings to Embrace Adult PopulationProving that indoor inflatable playgrounds aren't just for child's play, starting today, more than 175 Pump It Up facilities around the country will officially introduce a new program that lets adults cut loose and bond with their peers through... Anytime 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. 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.
Gold's Gym Is Fit for FranchisingGold's Gym is expanding its U.S. presence with a new category of investors who are giving the world's number one fitness franchise a workout. Anytime Fitness Announces Its Grand Opening in North DallasAnytime Fitness, the world 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... 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 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 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. Senior Fitness and Wellness Centers, Nifty After Fifty, Receives Approval to Franchise in CaliforniaNifty After Fifty, a fitness and wellness center that caters to mature adults, has received approval from the State of California Department of Corporations to offer and sell franchises. |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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