Planet Fitness announced the upcoming opening of its first club in the Dominican Republic. This marks the company’s second international expansion, with its first international locations opening in Canada within the past year.
The new club will be located in Santo Domingo and is scheduled to officially open in mid-November. A second Santo Domingo club is slated to open in late 2016.
“We are excited to bring the Planet Fitness experience to the Santo Domingo community with the opening of our first club in the Dominican Republic,” said Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness. “This international expansion is a testament to our strategy of capitalizing on new market opportunities where we believe that our innovative health club concept will be well-received; in addition to continuing to build-out existing markets. Working with our experienced franchise partners, we look forward to building on the success we have achieved in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada and providing a judgement free, high-quality fitness experience that is affordable for everyone.”
The new Santo Domingo location is owned and operated by veteran franchisees, Rick and Kim Sciacca, and partner, Glenn Dowler. The Sciaccas pioneered the brand’s entrance into the Puerto Rican market in 2011, where they currently operate eight locations.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Planet Fitness concept to the Dominican Republic and fill the need in the market for a high-quality and affordable fitness experience,” said Rick Sciacca. “With eight thriving clubs in Puerto Rico, we believe Planet Fitness will be well-received by those in the community looking for a welcoming and non-intimidating fitness environment.”
Planet Fitness was founded in 1992 in Dover, New Hampshire and has more than 1,000 locations in 47 states, Puerto Rico and Canada.
