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Your Fitness Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in fitness franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsGNC Announces Official Sponsorship of 2012 Reebok CrossFit GamesGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), the nation's largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products, is proud to announce that it will be an official sponsor of the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games My Gym Urges Families to Find Time for FitnessMay is National Physical Education and Sports Month and My Gym Children's Fitness Centers encourages families to take advantage of spring's longer days and extra hours of sunlight by finding ways to incorporate regular physical activity into their... Tips to Exercise Effectively and Benefits of ExerciseLady of America wants to make sure women avoid living a sedentary lifestyle by understanding the how the body benefits from exercise and provides tips on how women can make their exercise regimen more effective. Lady of America Explains How to Make a Workout Schedule Into an Exercise HabitIt takes six weeks to form a habit. Starting a workout schedule or fitness regimen isn’t that hard, but sticking to it is. After weeks, maybe months, of enthusiasm and optimism, the commitment wanes. Planet Fitness to Raise Big Money for Breast Cancer ResearchFor the third straight year, Planet Fitness will hold a special springtime promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R). Type 2 Diabetes Observational Study Shows Fitness Together's Program WorksFitness Together Studios of Eastern New England released, to the public, the findings of their Type 2 Diabetes Observational Study completed in 2011 today on their blog, FTGetsResults. Special Olympian Inspires Others to Get Fit and Test Their Limit22-year-old, 5-foot-tall Marc Isabel is quite a celebrity at Charter Fitness of Sycamore. In fact, he is an inspiration to people to test their own limit. Dahn Yoga Brings Dynamic Meditation Event to Hawai’iThe public is invited to learn more about meditation and take part in Dahn Yoga’s Power of Meditation event on Sunday, February 26th at the Hawai’i Convention Center. Swimming School Founder on Mission to Reduce African American Drowning RateInstead, the former competitive swimmer, children’s author, lifelong swimming educator and founder of a growing swim school franchise, turns her attention to alarming statistics showing rates of fatal drowning among African American children... Anytime Fitness Releases Annual "Weight of the Union" ReportIn 2011, more Anytime Fitness members worked out late at night, cashed in on health insurance reimbursements and made March the busiest workout month.
The Little Gym Weighs in on Sports Training for ChildrenRecent media coverage of sports training for babies and toddlers has given parents a lot to think about. According to The Little Gym, a children's gym and fitness franchise, there are many benefits for enrolling children in a physical program at an early The Little Gym Suggests Three "Parenting Resolutions" for the New YearEach New Year is a new opportunity for people to focus on making positive changes in their lifestyle, exercise and diet habits. Pump It Up and Autism Society of America Launch 'Bounce for Autism'The Autism Society of America, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, and Pump It Up, the nation's largest and fastest-growing franchise of giant indoor inflatable playgrounds for private parties, announced today the launch of... Dahn Yoga Community Announces the Woodland Body + Brain Center as its Center of the MonthDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, is proud to announce that one of its franchises, a Texas yoga star, the Woodlands Body + Brain Center has been designated as Center of the Month for January 2012. Curves 14th Annual Food Drive Begins March 1Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International is kicking off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves clubs to meet or exceed last year's donations. Gold's Gym International "Sees" the Future of Fitness Franchising in Titan FitnessHonored for its creativity and leadership in obtaining private equity financing for the acquisition and construction of new Gold's Gyms as well as the conversion of existing independent gyms to the Gold's Gym brand, Gold's Gym International named... Heart Rate-Monitored Fitness Concept Yields Fit Members, Healthy Franchise Growth at Orangetheory FitnessFebruary may be Heart Health Month, but at Orangetheory Fitness, it's all about the heart 365 days a year. Warm-up from Winter Chill with Dynamic Dahn Yoga Meditation EventThe unique Dahn Yoga meditation techniques, based on Korean Taoist tradition, can be experienced in New York City at its Power of Meditation event on January 22nd at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at Washington Square. Dahn Yoga founder,... A Weighty ResolutionEvery year, millions of Americans start a New Year's resolution with a goal to maintain or lose weight, eat healthier and work out more. Unfortunately, these are often left out in the cold by February. Gold's Gym Challenge Helps Members Lose 144,225 lbs and 79,100 Inches…Changes Thousands of LivesIn January 2011, thousands of Gold's Gym members from across the country enrolled in the 12-week Gold's Gym Challenge. The event is one of the world's largest body transformation programs and encourages individuals to lead healthier lifestyles through pro $25,000 Reward up for Grabs from Max Muscle Sports Nutrition"Why wait for a New Year’s Resolution to help yourself to feel better?” asked Max Muscle President and co-founder Sean Greene from the company’s Orange, California headquarters. Elements Therapeutic Massage Emerges as Rising Star among FranChoice Consultants and their CandidatesIn just six months, Elements Therapeutic Massage, a fast growing franchise in the $20 billion massage category, has successfully signed on a growing number of franchisee candidates through FranChoice, a leading network of franchise referral consultants in Holiday Spirit: Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Supports Toys for TotsMax Muscle Sports Nutrition, the nation’s leading sports nutrition retail franchise has a deeply found passion for being an agent of change for consumers and its business owners alike. The Little Gym Unveils Plans for 2011-2012 Season of "Serious Fun"The Little Gym, a child-focused physical development center with facilities nationwide, is rolling out a new approach to physical development, learning and fun for the 2011-2012 Season. The Little Gym encourages parents to register their children soon for Gold's Gym Honors Teachers, Policemen, Firefighters and the Military With Free Fitness Services During Month of NovemberIn a month where the nation will give thanks for the many freedoms and gifts we enjoy, Gold's Gym is giving a big thanks to the people who are making our country and our communities stronger. 2011 "Mother Love Fitness Challenge" Helps Moms Shed More Than 500 PoundsBaby Boot Camp moms across America lost more than 570 pounds and 460 inches as part of the three-month Mother Love Fitness Challenge. By signing up for the third annual Mother Love Fitness Challenge, moms committed to three months of regular exercise as t Growth is a 'Snap': Fitness Franchise Ranked Among Fastest Growing Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500Snap Fitness has been named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, ranking #51 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 . A fast-growing franchisor of state-of-the-art 24/7 express fitness centers, Snap Fitness was also ranked as the... Florida Spring Break Spot Has Sprung a Koko FitClubAdd Florida to Koko FitClub's growing locations list. Koko FitClub, LLC, is the fitness franchise revolutionizing the industry with spa-like clubs built around groundbreaking, proprietary exercise technology- the Koko Smartraining System. Today the compan Snap Fitness Continues to 'Pump Up' Presence in Canada, Receives 2011 Franchisees' Choice DesignationSnap Fitness, the world's fastest growing franchise featuring compact, 24/7 fitness centers, has been recognized with a 2011 Franchisees' Choice designation, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA). Children's Party Franchise, Pump It Up, Launches Nationwide Fundraising Efforts to Benefit the Autism SocietyOn April 22, 2010, thousands of children and families across America will be bouncing, sliding and jumping to raise funds for autism and celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. Massage Company Honors Top Performers With National Franchise AwardsElements Therapeutic Massage, one of the fastest-growing franchises in America, recently hosted the company's annual national conference in Vail, Colo. where six franchisees won top honors. Physicians Weight Loss Centers® Celebrates 29th AnniversaryPhysicians Weight Loss Centers®, a peer leader in the weight loss industry is celebrating its 29th year in business. 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... Planet Fitness' national sale to raise money for breast cancer researchGyms hope to double last year's $213,000 donation to the BCRF [h2]WHO:[/h2] Planet Fitness, a leader in the health club industry. With GNC Live Well Foundation Support, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Opens State-of-the-Art Fitness Center for CaregiversWhen the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's HB4Life (Healthy Behaviors for Life) Center officially opens today, visitors will see a state-of-the-art fitness center for the hospital's caregivers. But they will also see the ongoing contribution to the... Bodybuilding Champions Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman to Meet Fans at GNC, Appear at Pittsburgh Pro Figure ChampionshipGNC will host current Mr. Olympia title winner Jay Cutler and eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman for an autograph session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at its Sixth Avenue location (300 Sixth Avenue, downtown, at the corner of Sixth and Wood). Business Owner Credits Fitness Together Nutrition Program with New LifestyleWhen local resident Don Long started going to Fitness Together in Avon, Conn., it was to exercise. What he got in return was an 80-pound weight loss and a life-long bonus: a lesson on how to eat. 71-Year Old Anytime Fitness Member Breaks the Guinness World Record for Holding Plank PositionAnytime Fitness member and Wisconsin native, Betty Lou Sweeney today broke the Guinness World Record for holding the abdominal plank with a time of 36 minutes and 58 seconds. Elements Therapeutic Massage Reports Double-Digit Growth at Franchise StudiosElements Therapeutic Massage, a fast growing franchise in the $20 billion massage category, is capturing an increasingly large market share by "going in deep." Investors & Entrepreneurs Choosing Max Muscle Sports Nutrition In Record NumbersThe year 2009 underscored a national trend showing that Health Care and Exercise taking center stage ranging from the American Medical Association issuing a nationwide directive that every American needs a daily multivitamin supplement... Pump It Up Supports Military Veterans with Financial IncentivesRecognizing that more veterans want to continue their career of service after leaving the military, often by opening businesses that cater to families and communities, Pump It Up has joined a national program that provides financial incentives to help hon The Safe Way to Bounce: National Franchise Offers Safety Tips for ParentsFollowing a recent string of reports of injuries and close calls related to people playing on rented, outdoor inflatable play structures rather than going to safety compliant, indoor facilities, the experts at Pump It Up are offering a helpful safety chec Fast Food RevolutionThe battle against the bulge in our nation's capital is officially underway as Energy 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 agre 2 Local Butterfly Life Fitness Clubs Support Ride for the Cure in April Benefiting Susan G. Komen FoundationButterfly Life, a revolutionary fitness club designed for women, continues the vision of finding a cure for breast cancer. Terry Cichocki, (Cary) and Sunita & Joseph Shouse (Raleigh) are the respective club owners and are proud to be sponsors... Celebrity Chef Jeffrey Kochman Gets Fit at CKO KickboxingReality TV star chef Jeffrey Kochman found the recipe for successfully losing weight was to join CKO Kickboxing in Staten Island. Snap Fitness Named Among Top Franchisors for Young EntrepreneursYoung entrepreneurs have turned to franchising as a sound business option that presents them with a proven business model and the ability to start growing right from the beginning. Catering to those young entrepreneurs looking to go into business for them 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—welcomed its millionth member on January 17, 2011. To celebrate, Anytime Fitness has launched the Feel Like A Milli Local Party Experts Host Halloween Boo BounceWith Halloween quickly approaching, many parents are looking for fun, safe, family friendly event options in the community to celebrate. Judi Sheppard Missett Receives Empowered Woman Award From Women Presidents' OrganizationJudi Sheppard Missett, founder and CEO of Jazzercise, Inc., was the 2007 recipient of the Empowered Woman Award presented by the Columbus, Ohio chapter of the Women's Presidents' Organization. |
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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