>> ANYTIME FITNESS was recognized as the fastest growing franchise in the country by IHRSA’s Global 25, which was published in the July issue of Club Business International.
>> FITNESS TOGETHER is now listed on the official U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) franchise registry, making it easier for prospective franchisees to receive expedited loan processing and access to franchise opportunities.
>> GAINESVILLE HEALTH & FITNESS CENTERS’ free summer teen membership program has received recognition from Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who sent a personal thank-you letter to the club recently.
>> GOLD’S GYM INTERNATIONAL Gold’s Gym International announced the formation of its International Franchise Council, a committee designed to provide a forum for open dialogue about positive business results between representatives for the company and the international franchise community.
>> THE GYM DOWNTOWN in Norfolk, Va. has received the 2009 Clean Business Award from Keep Norfolk Beautiful in recognition of its efforts to “go green,” including conversion to a cleaning system that is enzyme-based and non-toxic, recycling and requesting members to limit shower time.
>> MULTINATIONAL BRANDS will launch a franchise called Muscle Beach, which will encompass tanning salons, massage studios, sports beverage bars, sandwich shops, a sports nutrition center, fitness equipment stores and fitness clubs.
>> RETROFITNESS has acquired the rights to use the 867-5309 phone number made famous by 80s one-hit wonder, Tommy Tutone and has also recently inked original MTV veejay Martha Quinn to voice its fall radio campaign.
>> UFC GYM has announced that the first location will be operated in Concord, Calif., which will offer members mixed martial arts programming in addition to more traditional fitness options.
