Anytime Fitness

Crunch Fitness Appoints John Kersh as Managing Director of International Development

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, today announces the appointment of John Kersh as the company's Managing Director of International Development. The addition comes as Crunch Fitness emphasizes global expansion, and Kersh will be integral to opening more Crunch gyms across the globe.

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  • Kersh brings to Crunch over 25 years of experience, strategy, and international development in fitness and franchising
    NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness , a leading high-value, low-price gym, today announces the appointment of John Kersh as the company's Managing Director of International Development.
  • The addition comes as Crunch Fitness emphasizes global expansion, and Kersh will be integral to opening more Crunch gyms across the globe.
  • Kersh brings over 25 years of experience in the fitness and franchising business and has previously held the Chief International Development Officer role at Xponential Fitness.
  • Before Xponential, John held executive development roles for Self-Esteem Brands, franchisor of Anytime Fitness, and IHRSA, the health and fitness industry's trade association.

Fast Fitness Japan Obtains Master Franchisee Rights for Anytime Fitness in Germany

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

Fast Fitness Japan Inc. (headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO, Representative Director: Kiyoaki Yamabe), which directly operates and franchises Anytime Fitness 24-hour 365-day fitness clubs as the master franchisee in Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, GmbH, obtaining master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany.

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  • Fast Fitness Japan Inc. (headquartered in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO, Representative Director: Kiyoaki Yamabe), which directly operates and franchises Anytime Fitness 24-hour 365-day fitness clubs as the master franchisee in Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired Eighty-8 Health & Fitness, GmbH, obtaining master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness in Germany.
  • Eighty-8 will continue to operate as a local subsidiary of Fast Fitness Japan as the master franchisee for Anytime Fitness in Germany.
  • In conjunction with the expansion of the Anytime Fitness business in Germany by Fast Fitness Japan, we have brought on Mr. Florian Dermühl as managing director of the local subsidiary.
  • Remarks from Kiyoaki Yamabe, CEO and Representative Director of Fast Fitness Japan Inc.: "We are delighted to have obtained master franchisee rights for Anytime Fitness in Germany, a market with a high fitness participation rate where we project a need for high added-value fitness gyms.

Ongoing Fitness Trends Are Driving the Growth of the Health and Fitness Club Market Globally at a CAGR of 9.2% Through 2034

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024

According to Future Market Insights reports, the health and fitness club market is envisioned to reach US$ 302 billion by 2034, growing from $124.7 billion in 2024.

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  • According to Future Market Insights reports, the health and fitness club market is envisioned to reach US$ 302 billion by 2034, growing from $124.7 billion in 2024.
  • The rise of boutique fitness studios, increasing awareness about health concerns, and the corporatization of jobs are benchmarks in driving the growth of the fitness market.
  • The health and fitness club market in the United Kingdom is predicted to rise by a remarkable 10.3% CAGR through 2034.
  • The health and fitness club market in the United States is estimated to rise at a whopping 9.6% CAGR through 2034.

Ongoing Fitness Trends Are Driving the Growth of the Health and Fitness Club Market Globally at a CAGR of 9.2% Through 2034

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024

According to Future Market Insights reports, the health and fitness club market is envisioned to reach US$ 302 billion by 2034, growing from $124.7 billion in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • According to Future Market Insights reports, the health and fitness club market is envisioned to reach US$ 302 billion by 2034, growing from $124.7 billion in 2024.
  • The rise of boutique fitness studios, increasing awareness about health concerns, and the corporatization of jobs are benchmarks in driving the growth of the fitness market.
  • The health and fitness club market in the United Kingdom is predicted to rise by a remarkable 10.3% CAGR through 2034.
  • The health and fitness club market in the United States is estimated to rise at a whopping 9.6% CAGR through 2034.

Self Esteem Brands Announces Expansion of Anytime Fitness Brand into United Arab Emirates, Welcomes Experienced Franchise Ownership Group Led by Legendary International Markets Investor Dr. Mark Mobius as Master Franchisee

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024

WOODBURY, Minn. and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, has announced its latest master franchisee in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an investment group led by Dr. Mark Mobius, an investor synonymous with emerging and frontier markets and one of the most successful and influential money managers over the past 30 years.

Key Points: 
  • "Being a long-time member of Anytime Fitness and having used the clubs around the world makes this investment a natural for me," Mobius said.
  • The first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai is forecast to open by the end of 2024.
  • With the UAE, Self Esteem Brands will now have Anytime Fitness clubs operating in more than 40 countries and territories around the globe.
  • "The vote of confidence from Dr. Mobius is something we deeply respect," said Chuck Runyon, co-founder, Anytime Fitness and CEO, Self Esteem Brands.

Self Esteem Brands Announces Expansion of Anytime Fitness Brand into United Arab Emirates, Welcomes Experienced Franchise Ownership Group Led by Legendary International Markets Investor Dr. Mark Mobius as Master Franchisee

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024

WOODBURY, Minn. and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, has announced its latest master franchisee in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an investment group led by Dr. Mark Mobius, an investor synonymous with emerging and frontier markets and one of the most successful and influential money managers over the past 30 years.

Key Points: 
  • "Being a long-time member of Anytime Fitness and having used the clubs around the world makes this investment a natural for me," Mobius said.
  • The first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai is forecast to open by the end of 2024.
  • With the UAE, Self Esteem Brands will now have Anytime Fitness clubs operating in more than 40 countries and territories around the globe.
  • "The vote of confidence from Dr. Mobius is something we deeply respect," said Chuck Runyon, co-founder, Anytime Fitness and CEO, Self Esteem Brands.

Self Esteem Brands, LLC reports worldwide growth in 2023 across fitness, wellness franchise brands

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星期四, 二月 22, 2024

WOODBURY, Minn., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the world's largest portfolio of purpose-driven health and personal care franchise brands, closed 2023 with year-over-year growth across a set of business and member metrics that show continued demand worldwide for franchising and personal health services.

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  • Across SEB's portfolio of brands, combined franchise sales grew by more than 500 units worldwide, including 284 new non-U.S. locations and systemwide revenues up 12.3% over 2022.
  • New countries joining include Anytime Fitness master franchisees in France and Austria, while franchise locations in Canada consolidated under a new master franchisee.
  • "We are encouraged by the 2023 growth across our portfolio of brands and system and see strong gains to be made both in the U.S. and in new countries and regions worldwide."
  • Stronger U, the virtual health and nutrition service which Self Esteem Brands acquired in 2021, also showed evidence of improvements in health and wellness outcomes.

Xplor Technologies acquires Membr, creating an unrivalled technology solution for multi-market gyms and health clubs

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024

The move enables Xplor Technologies to bring a premium club management software solution to the fitness industry and further expand its global footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The move enables Xplor Technologies to bring a premium club management software solution to the fitness industry and further expand its global footprint.
  • Membr powers fitness gyms and health clubs in over 25 countries across four continents, working with fitness industry giants like Anytime Fitness and JD Gyms.
  • The addition of Membr to Xplor Technologies enables the company to go to market with a new compelling solution for gyms of all sizes, known as Xplor Gym .
  • "We are thrilled to have joined Xplor Technologies as a trusted growth platform for multi-market gyms and health clubs," said Jack Malin, co-founder, and CEO of Membr.

Rainier Partners Backs Preeminent Anytime Fitness Franchisee, Omega Fitness

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023

Rainier Partners, a private equity firm investing in lower middle-market services businesses, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Omega Fitness, a preeminent Anytime Fitness franchisee formed by the combination of businesses built by two franchise operators, Andy Gundlach and Russ Allen.

Key Points: 
  • Rainier Partners, a private equity firm investing in lower middle-market services businesses, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Omega Fitness, a preeminent Anytime Fitness franchisee formed by the combination of businesses built by two franchise operators, Andy Gundlach and Russ Allen.
  • Omega Fitness is the second largest Anytime Fitness platform in the U.S. with nearly 70 gyms in Wisconsin, California, and Florida.
  • Allen and Gundlach will partner closely with Rainier to lead and expand the Omega Fitness platform while optimizing operations in already-existing clubs.
  • Omega Fitness is actively seeking partnerships with Anytime Fitness franchisees and other gym owners.

Anytime Fitness teaming up with Apple Fitness+ to offer members an unmatched fitness experience anytime, anywhere

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星期三, 十一月 1, 2023

Starting December 1, millions of current Anytime Fitness members in the U.S. and Canada will have access to an Apple Fitness+ subscription included in their membership at no additional cost.

Key Points: 
  • Starting December 1, millions of current Anytime Fitness members in the U.S. and Canada will have access to an Apple Fitness+ subscription included in their membership at no additional cost.
  • Prospective Anytime Fitness members who try Anytime Fitness for free can get a free Apple Fitness+ trial for up to three months at no cost.
  • Additionally, Apple Fitness+ users who join Anytime Fitness and sign up for at least a 13-month membership, will get their first 30 days at no charge.
  • The Anytime Fitness membership offers members access to more than 5,200 Anytime Fitness club locations worldwide, across 42 countries and territories on all seven continents.