Titan Fitness, the parent company of Fitness Connection, announced that it has purchased seven Sports & Fitness gyms in the Charlotte, N.C. area, which will be converted into Fitness Connection clubs.
The transaction boosts the number of Fitness Connection locations nationwide to 25. There are now Fitness Connection locations in Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.; Houston and Dallas, Texas; and Reno, Nev.
“We are beyond excited to be entering Charlotte — one of the most vibrant markets in the country — and adding to our growing presence in North Carolina,” said Aaron Lieberman, the chief development officer for Titan Fitness. “We believe Sports & Fitness is the premier health club chain in the Charlotte market and we plan to build on the terrific foundation put in place by Evan Miller (Sports & Fitness’ founder) and his dedicated team.”
According to Titan Fitness, Miller will be staying on as a regional president for Titan Fitness. Miller said the conversion of his gyms would begin immediately with a seamless transition forecast for both staff and members.
“I am proud of what we built with Sports & Fitness,” said Miller. “I also wanted our team to have expanded opportunities with an emerging national brand.”
According to Lieberman, members could look forward to seeing new programs and services being implemented at the Charlotte gyms in coming months. Sports & Fitness’ acquired members now have multi-gym access to all 25 Fitness Connection locations in North Carolina, Texas and Nevada.
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Rachel Zabonick-Chonko is the editor-in-chief of Club Solutions Magazine. She can be reached at rachel@peakemedia.com.
