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Your Fitness Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in fitness franchising product 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 Product Announcement NewsFranchise Poised to Knockout 2012 with a Different Flavor of FitnessLA Boxing, the world’s largest boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) fitness franchise, has its finger on the pulse of a changing industry. Bold New Service Guarantee Announced by Dahn YogaDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., one the nation's largest providers of yoga classes, meditation and Tai Chi, has taken a bold move the announcement of its new customer service policy. Simple Dahn Yoga Exercises Work the Liver Meridian, Dahn Yoga's Meridian for DecemberDahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness, continues to help individuals improve their overall well-being with its Meridian of the Month series. Local Gold's Gyms Offer Complimentary Memberships to Gwinnett County Teachers This HolidayThis holiday season, Gwinnett County, Ga. teachers are invited to stop by nearby Gold's Gym locations to work out without sweating the cost of a gym membership. Swim School Franchise Focuses on Survival of the LittlestWith drowning as the leading cause of death among children under five years old, British Swim School has spent the past 30 years putting a unique twist on traditional swimming classes. Athletic Republic Announces Sales and Training of New Nike SPARQ Vapor Strobe EyewearAthletic Republic, a leader in high performance sports training, has announced the introduction of a new sports training product from Nike SPARQ Sensory Performance. Gold's Gym And Shape Magazine Trim More Than Just The Turkey This Thanksgiving With A Full Plate Of Holiday WorkoutsWith Thanksgiving right around the corner, Americans will soon be indulging in the traditional turkey day fare, all 3,000 calories of it, according to leading nutritional experts. Vitaminwater Co-Founder Mike Repole Leads Healthy Revolution, Commits to Proving that Fast Food Doesn't Have to be Fat FoodEnergy Kitchen, the healthy, fast-casual eatery founded in New York and financially backed and strategically led by Mike Repole, co-founder of Vitaminwater and major stakeholder of Pirate's Booty all-natural snacks, is poised to open 40 new restaurants... Pump It Up Challenges Families to Show Off Their 'Happy Feet'In conjunction with the November 8, 2011 release of Happy Feet Two: The Video game, Pump It Up, the nation's largest franchise of indoor inflatable playgrounds, is encouraging families across the country to get moving together - just like the dancing... Curves Waives Joining Fee for New Members During Breast Cancer Awareness Month This OctoberOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Curves continues to work to raise awareness in women about the life saving importance of risk management, early detection and treatment. Gold's Gym Unveils New Value ConceptThe brand that has defined Americas fitness experience for more than 46 years with industry leading innovation is once again breaking new ground. Jazzercise Launches Cheryl Burke Apparel LineJazzercise, the worlds leading dance fitness program, announced the launch of the Cheryl Burke apparel line in its Fall 2011 catalog. Snap Fitness Allows Non-Members to Muscle in on "easyFIT" ProgramSnap Fitness, the world's fastest-growing franchisor of 24/7 express fitness centers, recently made "easyFIT," its proprietary personal wellness system, available to non-club members. GNC and Shadow Beverages and Snacks Enter into Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Develop New Ready to Drink (RTD) Product LineGNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Shadow Beverages and Snacks, LLC, the producer and distributor of Ironclad Energy + Stroller Strides(R) Launches Online Community for Moms to ConnectStroller Strides, the country's largest pre- and post-natal fitness program for new moms and their babies, today announced the official launch of Stroller Strides' new website and online community for moms. With the site's enhanced features, moms of all a Iconic fitness brand becomes first major chain to initiate revolutionary core training program in select U.S. MarketsThe next revolution in core training is here, and it's happening at Gold's Gym. Gold's Gym to Roll Out Les Mills' Cutting-Edge CX30(TM) ProgramThe next revolution in core training is here, and it's happening at Gold's Gym. Formulated for the Most Serious and Knowledgeable Athletes, GNC Beyond Raw(TM) Hardcore Sports Products Go on the Road to the 'Arnold'What better place to focus on the national launch of GNC Beyond Raw™ – an innovative new line of hardcore sports products with highly advanced, premium sports nutrition formulas designed to boost performance levels for dramatic results – GNC Pets(TM) Now Available at PetSmart, to Help Unique Health Needs of PetsAccording to a recent Packaged Facts survey, nearly 80 percent of dog owners and 85 percent of cat owners do not use nutritional supplements for their pet. Yet, every pet has unique vitamin and mineral needs depending on life stage, activity level and oth Select GNC Private Label Products to Launch Exclusively at Sam's ClubFor the first time in a warehouse club, General Nutrition Centers, Inc. today announced that it will offer selected private label GNC products at Sam's Club locations. The offering will support Sam's Club's increased focus on health and wellness-oriented Energy Kitchen Continues to Offer New Yorkers Fast Food Without the Guilt, Signs Development Agreement for Additional Long Island, New York City 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 four new restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island. GNC Adds Dream Water(R) to New York City LocationsSarpes Beverages today announced the availability of its innovative, first-of-its-kind sleep and relaxation water at New York City locations of GNC. GNC, a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, will carry the 2.5 oz.-size bottle of... The Little Gym of Fort Worth SW Introduces Kids' Cheerleading ProgramIn January 2009, the nation's first non-competitive cheerleading program for girls and boys between the ages of 3 and 6 will be offered at The Little Gym of Fort Worth SW. With an emphasis on fun, team-building and individualized attention, the new... Curves and Rodale Launch CurvesComplete.comCurves International, Inc., the world's largest fitness franchisor, and Rodale, the authoritative source for trusted content in health and wellness worldwide, announced today the launch of www.CurvesComplete.com, the online weight-loss subscription... |
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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