LOS ANGELES, CA—July 15, 2019—World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has hired fitness industry veteran Jackie Mendes as the Director of Franchise Sales for North America. Jackie’s hiring is the latest investment World Gym has made to strengthen its franchise efforts in North America. “Thanks to the success…
Eight scholarships were awarded on June 13 to 2019 graduates. BOURBONNAIS, IL—June 13, 2019—Fitness Premier, a gym franchise that has 11 locations throughout Central Illinois and North West Indiana, awarded scholarships to 8 local 2019 graduates at a luncheon held on June 13. This is the third year that Fitness Premier’s community outreach program, FP…
GREENWICH, CT—July 12, 2019—North Castle Partners today announced its new strategic partnership with CR Fitness, a leading franchisee group in the Crunch Fitness network in the Southeast region. As the original private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, North Castle has a long history of partnering with management…
London, ON—July 4, 2019—The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce GoodLife Founder & CEO David “Patch” Patchell-Evans as the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient at the Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs) being held on Thursday, November 14 at the Beanfield Centre in Toronto. The OBAAs are the most recognized industry gala in the…
In addition to the platform, ClubConnect additionally delivers education to over 8,000 health clubs around the world. SAN DIEGO, CA—January 2, 2019—ClubConnect, the fastest growing health club software platform in the fitness industry, is proud to announce that it has launched ClubConnect YMCA. The ClubConnect YMCA Platform offers credential verification, an enterprise-level LMS, over 300…
John Hutchison will be tasked with overseeing the development and execution of an aggressive global growth plan for the company. July 1, 2019—TRX, a leader in functional training equipment, education and technology, announced John Hutchison as its new president, beginning June 10, 2019. In this role, Hutchison will be tasked with overseeing the development and…
The investment represents a compelling opportunity for Advent International to deepen its commitment to global technology. Is the second recent transaction in the emerging Integrated Payments sector. LONDON—June 27, 2019—Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a…
IHRSA announces the recipients of the John McCarthy and the Curt & Jane Beusman scholarships, each valued at more than $3,000. BOSTON—June 25, 2019—The IHRSA Institute has been a foundation for developing business leaders in the health club industry for more than 30 years. IHRSA is pleased to announce the recipients of two scholarships to attend…
The fitness industry had some major victories since our last check-in, and we should all celebrate! But the fight isn’t over, and IHRSA is continuing to monitor potential threats. We’ve been busy this legislative season tracking over 100 pieces of proposed legislation across the U.S. At the time of publication, 35 states are adjourned, which…
With Harlands’ Gym Operators Programme, members can seamlessly check-in and earn points. UNITED KINGDOM—June 13, 2019—New tech takes gym membership outside and anywhere. It’s even more rewarding! Worrying about your members cancelling for the summer holiday? Why should they waste money when they’re nowhere near the facility? Gyms and leisure centres across the UK now…
New single-sign on integration makes it easier than ever for gym members to access their rewards. June 11, 2019—Perkville, a leading loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space, today announced that it now offers a new single sign-on process with ABC Financial, a leading software and payment processing provider for health and fitness clubs….
The Free Anchor is designed to support the smallest functional footprint in the industry and alleviate permanent fastening challenges and constraints. SANTA MONICA, CA—June 10, 2019—The leader in functional training Smartrigging and storage solutions, GYM RAX has now introduced the Free Anchor system, eliminating the requirement of permanent fastening directly to structural floor or wall surfaces…