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Your Fitness Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in fitness franchising general announcement 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 General Announcement NewsSnap Fitness Franchise Announces Are You 'Fit' to Be a Franchise Owner?The entrepreneurial spirit around the country is about to 'warm-up' and hit the gym. Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the launch of his "Partner with Peter" c Gold's Gym Unveils New Value ConceptThe brand that has defined America's fitness experience for more than 46 years with industry-leading innovation is once again breaking new ground. Fitness Franchise Announces Top 7 Healthy Food Trends for 2011Your New Year's Resolution to get in shape may get a boost thanks to some national food trends putting consumers' health in the driver's seat in 2011. Elements Therapeutic Massage of Middleton, Mass., Celebrates Fourth AnniversaryThis month, Elements Therapeutic Massage at 92 South Main Street in Middleton, Mass. is celebrating its fourth anniversary and an incredible success story that continues to defy the economy. Fitness Together Announces Top 7 Healthy Food Trends for 2011Your New Year's Resolution to get in shape may get a boost thanks to some national food trends putting consumers' health in the driver's seat in 2011. RetroFitness Recruits Independent Clubs on East CoastRetroFitness, a national gym concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, is rescuing independent club operators. As part of its national growth strategy, RetroFitness is offering to support gym owners struggling in today's tough economy Mother of All Fitness Challenges Gets Moms MovingBaby Boot Camp's 2011 "Mother Love Fitness Challenge" Starts Jan. 31. Gold's Gym International Names Tim Keightley Vice President Of FitnessGold's Gym International (GGI), the world's leading authority on health and fitness, today announced the hiring of Tim Keightley to the newly-created position of Vice President of Fitness. Keightley is an industry veteran who has led the personal training Snap Fitness Names Chad Vinson Ruf Director of Personal TrainingSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, announces the appointment of Chad Vinson Ruf as Director of Personal Training. World's Fastest Growing Co-Ed Fitness Club Welcomes Millionth MemberAnytime Fitness, the world's fastest growing co-ed fitness club with more than 1,500 clubs in all 50 states and seven countries, will soon be welcoming its millionth member. To celebrate, Anytime Fitness is kicking off the Feel Like A Million campaign and Pump It Up Jumps on Opportunity to Support Autism SpeaksPump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties and other events, announced today that it has partnered with Autism Speaks, North America's largest autism science and advocacy organization, to fundraise and Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500Snap Fitness, the world' s fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine' s Franchise 500, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing fran Snap Fitness Ranked Amongst the Top 50 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500(R)Snap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking No. 33 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500®, No. 27 in Fastest-Growing f RetroFitness Opens New Location in BuckheadRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest location in Two Buckhead Plaza at 3050 Peachtree Rd. NW in Atlanta, next to Seasons 52. Eating Up the Empire State:Energy Kitchen, the 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 Nassau County. Snap Fitness Raises the Bar With New Personal Wellness ProgramContinuing to anchor itself atop the $18.5 billion fitness industry, Snap Fitness announces the launch of easyFIT, a personal wellness program that helps users achieve their fitness goals and better results. Gold's Gym International Strikes Acquisition Deal for 3 Birmingham Gold's Gym LocationsGold's Gym International, Inc. today announced the acquisition of 3 Birmingham, AL area Gold's Gym's. Previously owned and operated by entrepreneur Stephen Dawahare, this marks a significant milestone for the Gold's Gym brand, currently celebrating its 45 RetroFitness Opens New Location in Toms RiverRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located in Toms River Mall at 1214 Rte 37 East in Toms River. RetroFitness Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur's Prestigious 32nd Annual Franchise 500RetroFitness was ranked 236 in Entrepreneur's 32nd Annual "Franchise 500," the world's most comprehensive franchise ranking. It's the brands first appearance on the list. The national gym chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price also ran Gold's Gym Wraps Up 2010 Annual Master Franchise Summit in Los AngelesGold's Gym International recently held its fifth annual Master Franchise Summit at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles. Eleven top Gold's Gym master franchise owners from around the world joined Gold's Gym International executives and International Franchise Co RetroFitness Opens New Location in WoodbridgeRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located at 2700 Metro Plaza in Woodbridge near Potomac Mills Mall. RetroFitness Opens New Location in ManassasRetroFitness, a leading fitness concept known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced the opening of its newest located in Sudley Plaza at 11714 Sudley Manor Dr in Manassas. Local Children's Party Place 'Bounces' for Cystic FibrosisBounceU of Farmingdale, part of the nation's largest franchise specializing in private party experiences that feature the latest indoor inflatable equipment, will host its 2nd annual charity fundraiser to benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Top Master Franchise Owners from Around the World Come Together to Celebrate the Growth of The Gold's Gym Brand and Plan for The FutureGold's Gym International recently held its fifth annual Master Franchise Summit at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles. Eleven top Gold's Gym master franchise owners from around the world joined Gold's Gym International executives and International Franchise Co Anytime Fitness Cudahy Announces, "Media Invitation to Experience Free Bootcamps"Jennifer Moreau, owner of Anytime Fitness Cudahy, announced today that with the holidays coming up and the New Year, commitments to health and weight loss tend to be top of mind, but can falter greatly. The media are invited to see and learn about a uniqu Time to Give Yourself the Gift of a Great Career! GNC Announces $20,000 Discount for New FranchisesThe end of the year is not just a time for giving; it is also a time to reflect on making positive changes in our lives. For many, New Year's resolutions include ambitions to advance or switch career paths. Now, in the spirit of the holiday season, GNC is Energy Kitchen Continues to Offer New Yorkers Fast Food Without the Guilt, Signs Development Agreement for 10 New RestaurantsEnergy Kitchen, the 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 10 restaurants in the greater New York City metro area. Houston Fitness Together Personal Training Studio Announces Winner of Makeover ContestFor one Spring, Texas resident, Christmas came early this year. And a New Year's resolution to get in shape came with it. Thanks to the Fitness Together studio of Champions Village, Shirley Guzman was chosen as the winner of the first Champions Makeover C
Franchise Consulting - A Recession-Proof Business That Thrives in Any EconomyDespite the fact that the country continues to be mired in an economic downturn, Franchise Alliance founder and president, Dan Prechtel, finds himself in the enviable position of operating a business that continues to thrive. Fitness Together Donations Exceed $50,000 To American Diabetes Association of Eastern New EnglandThe Fitness Together Massachusetts Owners Group, which specializes in one-on-one personal training, is proud to announce it has raised more than $50,000 for the American Diabetes Association of Eastern New England. The network of 43 Fitness Together franc Gold's Gym Partners With Shape.com To Cook Up A Full Plate Of Post-thanksgiving WorkoutsMashed potatoes? Turkey? Stuffing? Green Bean Casserole? We've got a workout for that. Gold's Gym Asks "are You Fit Enough For Your Own Phone?"It's become a ubiquitous part of our culture: People everywhere hunched over tiny screens, cramping their hands to type on miniature-sized keyboards or tilting their necks to listen to a call. All you have to do is look at the multi-tasking driver next to More Koko FitClubs to love in DallasThe momentum keeps building for Koko FitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise revolutionizing the industry with spa-like clubs built around their groundbreaking, proprietary exercise technology- the Koko Smartraining System. Today the company announced a secon GNC and PepsiCo Plan National Launch of 'Phenom' Line of Fortified Coconut Water Products at GNC Stores and Other Major Retail OutletsPepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP), one of the world's largest food and beverage businesses, and GNC, the nation's leading specialty retailer of nutritional products for the active consumer, today announced they have signed a joint venture agreement to develop and Stroller Strides Partners with March of Dimes(R) to Spotlight Rising Trend in Preterm Births Premature birth now affects one in eight babies in the U.S.Prematurity is the leading killer of America's newborns. One in eight babies in the U.S. is born prematurely, and the number of premature births has been escalating over the past two years, according to statistics presented by the March of Dimes. Stroller Franchisor of Pump it Up and BounceU Names New VP of MarketingPIU Management, LLC, the nation's largest multi-brand franchisor of indoor inflatable playgrounds Pump It Up and BounceU, announced today it has hired respected national marketing executive Joe Kendra as its new Vice President of Marketing. Stroller Strides Hosts National ConferenceThe recent Stroller Strides National Conference, held in San Diego from October 14-16, provided Stroller Strides program owners with both strategies and inspiration to help strengthen the program for moms nationwide. GNC Schedules Conference Call and Webcast to Report 3rd Quarter 2010 Financial ResultsGeneral Nutrition Centers, Inc. ("GNC" or the "Company") announced today that it has scheduled a pre-recorded conference call and webcast to report its financial results for the 3rd quarter 2010 on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. EDT. Pump It Up Party Franchise Works with Maker of Fin Fin Friends(TM) to Expand Reach of Next Hot ToyWhile the nation's largest retailers are stocking their shelves with a new virtual pet, Fin Fin Friends™, Pump It Up is offering families an opportunity to experience the highly anticipated interactive new toy for the upcoming holiday shopping seaso How Hard Should You Exercise? Fitness Together of Minneapolis Introduces Aspire 8 to Further Customize Each Client's Fitness ProgramWhen it comes to exercising, not all workouts are the same. And that's just the way Fitness Together of Minneapolis wants it. Koko FitClub's Growth Spurred On by Multi-Unit OwnersFitClub, LLC, the fitness franchise responsible for Smartraining, the groundbreaking, patented, exercise technology changing lives across the US and Canada, today released a list of locations where multi-unit owners are opening additional Koko FitClubs. M The Little Gym Forms Joint Venture to Pave Entry into ChinaThe Little Gym International (TLGI, www.thelittlegym.com), the premier developer of skills in children worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture that will bring the concept to mainland China. RetroFitness Franchise Partners with Coca-Cola as its Preferred Beverage SupplierRetroFitness, a leading national fitness chain known for providing great value at a low retro-price, today announced it has signed a three-year preferred beverage agreement with Coca-Cola. Pump It Up Franchise 'Jumps' In to Help Combat Childhood Obesity in AmericaPump It Up is taking action to help reverse childhood obesity in America with the new Jump It Up! Challenge, a nationwide program that promotes fitness and rewards children for 60 minutes of physical activity on the playgrounds' giant, colorful inflatable The Little Gym Forms Joint Venture To Pave Entry Into ChinaThe Little Gym International (TLGI, www.thelittlegym.com), the premier developer of skills in children worldwide, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture that will bring the concept to mainland China.
Health-Oriented Energy Kitchen Franchise Signs Agreement for Six Local Restaurants, Offers Fast Food Without the Guilt in Miami-Dade CountyEnergy 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 six restaurants in Miami-Dade County. Curves Calls on Engage121 to Boost Brand's Social Media EffortsCurves International, Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, has selected Engage121, Inc., a software company with expertise in social media and franchise communications, to help Curves monitor brand sentiment, leverage their news content, USPlabs Works with GNC to Make Sure That Sales of Its Ultra-Premium Dietary Supplements Also Benefit Wounded Warrior ProjectUSPlabs, LLC, manufacturer of ultra-premium dietary supplements, today announced it is partnering with General Nutrition Centers (GNC) to raise funds to help American veterans injured in Iraq and Afghanistan by donating a percentage of every unit sold in |
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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