MINNEAPOLIS, MN—February 2, 2021—Owners of independently-operated Anytime Fitness locations across Canada are sending letters to provincial leaders and health officials in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec – where health clubs remain closed – inviting them to work together with the health club industry to establish province-approved safety and sanitation protocols that permit these essential businesses…
GREENVILLE, SC—February 1, 2021—9Round Franchising, LCC, was recently ranked number 169 in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the ninth consecutive year the brand has placed on the reputable list. Over its 42 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. 9Round’s position on the…
BOSTON, MA—January 28, 2021—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) partnered with ChinaFit to commission an evaluation of the Chinese fitness industry. The comprehensive study was conducted by Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. The 2019-2020 China Health and Fitness Market White Paper focuses…
DEERFIELD, IL—January 29, 2021—WATERinMOTION (WIM) recently celebrated 10 years of providing unique choreography and music to water exercise enthusiasts across the United States. This one-of-a-kind, group exercise aquatic fitness program has another reason to celebrate. We are excited to announce our newest agenda, WATERinMOTION Strength. The purpose focuses on muscle endurance, power and overall toning in…
EMERSACKER, GERMANY—28 January 2021—After adding the ‘five’ movement concept to its portfolio last year, the milon Group is consistently continuing its investment and growth course in 2021. The company is sending a clear signal to the industry by bringing on board ten renowned sales and concept experts. In taking this step, milon is heralding both…
AUSTRALIA—January 27, 2021—On July 21 and 22, Australia’s only Fitness & Recreation Industry Technology Summit will take place in Sydney and could well be the country’s first face to face business event in 2021. This year the event has opened up to the recreation industry and announced today a monthly webinar series. “The success of…
CHICAGO, IL—January 27, 2021—Although the beginning of the year is often seen as a time when everyone vows to start a new diet or complete a new fitness regimen in a bid to lose weight, a new survey from global fitness brand Les Mills, shows the motivators for exercise have finally changed across the different…
LOS ANGELES, CA—January 26, 2021—YBell Fitness, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of YBell Group Pty Ltd., has won a 2021 Women’s Health Fitness Award for its YBell Neo as the Best Free Weights. After 12 months of testing and reviewing more than 1000 exercise machines and fitness accessories, the editors of Women’s Health magazine, along with certified personal trainers, selected…
DEERFIELD, IL—January 25, 2021—SCW Fitness Education, the proven leaders of Live Stream, have announced the launch of February Live Stream MANIA: Redefining Strength, a 3-day Live Streaming Fitness Professional Convention for Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Aquatic Leaders, Mind-Body Experts, Nutrition Specialists, Facility Managers, Directors, Owners, and other fitness industry enthusiasts. During the 2020 pandemic,…
January 22, 2021—Planet Fitness franchisee National Fitness Partners (“NFP” or the “company”) announced the acquisition of 16 Planet Fitness clubs, including 15 locations in the greater Cleveland and Akron-Canton, OH, markets and one location in central Pennsylvania from two different sellers (the “transaction”). The transaction, which was financed with junior capital from funds managed by…
GREENVILLE, SC—January 21, 2021—In what was an extraordinarily challenging year for the fitness industry as a whole in weathering the effects of a global pandemic, 9Round Franchising, LLC did anything but throw in the towel. The global kickboxing franchise came out of 2020 a stronger organization with a new partnership with the world’s largest retailer,…
GREENVILLE, SC—January 2021—9Round Franchising, LLC, announced Timothy Walker as Chief Financial Officer. Walker brings over 20 years of experience in operations, accounting and corporate finance to the position, and will oversee the strategic financial direction for the growing franchise network. “Timothy will be responsible for managing the overarching financial strategy and infrastructure for 9Round,” said…