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” I have the whole circuit (8 pieces of equipment that works every major muscle in your body), eight jumping platforms to do cardio in between the weights, a reception desk, , a rolling chair , a small table and 3 chairs, a sound system with 6 speakers that go in the ceiling , and a channel letter sign that says “Contours Express, the better idea in women’s gyms!” .
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My Gym Children’s Fitness Franchise to Develop Video Network
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(Franbest Fitness Franchises) My Gym Children’s Fitness Franchise will be developing an In-Store Video Network featuring Original Educational and Entertainment Programming. The fitness franchise is scheduled to launch on New ”My Gym TV” at 180 Locations Nationwide
Source: BusinessWire
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Out-of-home video company Channel M today announced that it has signed a deal to develop a national in-store video network for My Gym Children’s Fitness Center (My Gym), a children’s fitness franchise. The network, called My Gym TV, will roll out to 180 My Gym locations across the U.S. beginning in April and offer original programming for parents and children to enjoy at My Gym facilities.
“My Gym is dedicated to helping families develop healthy lifestyle habits,” said Eric Hebel, COO of Channel M. “My Gym recognizes the value of an in-store network’s ability to not only build brand awareness, but to serve as an extension of their mission with programming that reinforces a healthy lifestyle for children and parents while they are at their local My Gym fitness centers.”
By using a digital delivery network, Channel M will be able to localize the content on My Gym TV to reflect neighborhood children’s events, weather forecasts, class schedules and My Gym member birthday messages, in addition to various educational segments such as parenting and fitness tips. Advertising opportunities will be available on the network later this year for products and services that are an appropriate fit with My Gym customers. Currently, Channel M also develops a variety of experiential marketing campaigns for My Gym.
“Channel M has already proven the effectiveness of their marketing programs through a variety of successful campaigns that tied in with a number of leading children’s brands. Developing the network is a logical next step to complement and expand our existing initiatives,” said Matt Hendison, Chief Marketing and Entertainment Officer of My Gym. “We’re excited about the original content they will be producing and look forward to building even more customer loyalty through My Gym TV.”
About My Gym
Established in 1983, My Gym is the #1-ranking fitness center destination for children with 185 locations nationwide and international locations including Hong Kong, France and Ireland. More than 30 additional locations are planned to open worldwide in the next 12 months. For more than two decades, My Gym has combined innovative, early physical education/pre-gymnastics classes with state-of-the-art facilities to empower children - ages 6 weeks to 13 years - by helping them acquire the skills, confidence and positive self-image needed to become healthy young adults. My Gym’s award winning, structured, noncompetitive and age-appropriate classes enhance children’s overall physical development through games, music, exercise, sports, gymnastics, puppets, special rides and fun! The children gain strength, balance, coordination, fine and gross motor proficiency, agility, flexibility and social skills. Mymo’s Adventures earned the 2006 iParenting Award for Outstanding Children’s DVD. The My Gym television show, My Gym At Home airs on BabyFirstTV, a 24/7 commercial-free channel focusing on children’s development. My Gym is located on the Web at http://www.mygym.com.
About Channel M
Channel M is the largest provider of out-of-home video in North America. The company produces award-winning, cutting-edge video content that engages and entertains each demographic specific to its retail and lifestyle venues. The company’s growing network of channels provides marketers the ability to reach a variety of demographics with television advertising, in-store signage, product integration and national promotions. Channel M’s network includes 20,000 locations. Currently, Channel M is offering marketers access to 7,500 locations with monthly traffic of over 100 million, including GameStop, Blockbuster, Macy’s, and Ashley Furniture. The Company also secures advertising on select networks for products and services that resonate with the networks’ target demographics.
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Personal Training Studio Shows the Power of Franchising
March 11, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Personal Training Institute (PTI)
The perfect balance of nutrition & exercise.
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Personal Training Studio Demonstrates the Power of Franchising
Personal Training Professionals (PTP) Opens New Location in CT
NEW CANAAN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Personal Training Professionals announces the opening of another personal training studio in Wilton, CT. This is the first new location since offering the concept as a franchise in 2007 and on the heels of 10 successful years in the original New Canaan location.
PTP, the largest personal training facility in Fairfield County, is gaining momentum with several new locations slated to open later this year. Jason Baer, President of PTP, chalks his success up to a solid business model featuring highly qualified, motivated and professional trainers and a high client retention rate.
“I am thrilled about the new location,” says Baer, “and even more excited about the franchising of PTP. Passion for their work will only get fitness professionals so far and our proven business model will give personal trainers the power and protection they need to own their own business.”
The cornerstone of this ultimate personal training franchise is a solid business model, structured training systems, specific hiring practices and unlimited earning potential.
“A personal training facility can only grow if you hire and retain the right individuals,” says Baer. “In an industry where employee turnover is high, using proper staff retention techniques can make or break your business.”
PTP Franchise allows franchisees to provide clients with the most professional fitness experience possible while taking the guess work out of the operational side of owning a personal training business. Though many franchises make this claim, PTP delivers on all counts.
1 Client – 1 Trainer – 1 Goal
Statistics show that franchise businesses are twice as likely to remain in operation after five years, compared to non-franchised, small businesses. Fitness awareness has never been higher and demand for personal training services in a professionally run training studio is on the rise, making now an excellent time to invest in a personal fitness franchise.
“There was a time when we looked at going out on our own,” says Michael Jordan, director of training at the Wilton PTP, “but we knew we would be trying to reinvent the wheel. By using PTP’s unique business model we knew we could shorten the learning curve and become profitable in record time, thus protecting our investment.”
PTP’s franchise model demonstrates its uniqueness by offering additional profit centers: nutritional counseling, massage therapy, Pilates, yoga and youth fitness programs. These additional services benefit franchisees by increasing their bottom line and benefit clients by providing multiple services under one roof.
Personal Training Professionals (PTP) Franchise provides fitness professionals the opportunity to own their own business while guiding them every step of the way. PTP helps franchisees minimize risk by providing start up assistance, successful site selection, comprehensive owner training, detailed marketing plan and on-going support. A PTP Franchise is run by fitness professionals, unlike many personal training franchises available on the market. All PTP Franchises uphold the highest of standards, as demonstrated in tried-and-true hiring processes and in-depth train-the-trainer programs. For detailed information about the PTP Franchise opportunity please visit us at www.PTPFranchise.com or call at 866-97-PTP4U toll-free.
Jason Baer founded PTP in 1998 to meet the growing demand for personal training. After ten years of sustained growth and increased market credibility, he is now offering his business model and keys to success to qualified individuals. Mr. Baer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Southern Connecticut State University and received the 2006 National Leadership Award as the Honorary Chairman to the Business Advisory Council. He is also an Honored Member of the United Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals
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Contours Express Fitness Franchise Owners Want Support
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(Franbest Fitness Franchises) Women’s 30 Minute express fitness franchise Contours Express continues to struggle with franchise relations, according to a March, 2008 story in Franchise Times, excerpted below.
By Jonathan Maze
As published in: Franchise Times - March 2008When he bought into the Contours Express franchise in early 2006, Norman Lindley was convinced it would be successful. How convinced? The retired airline pilot didn’t just open a single location that spring. He opened three of them. “I bought them hoping that I would make some money,” said Lindley, who opened his units near Eugene, Oregon. “I’m old. And I could get out of it quicker.”
Lindley did get out of the business quickly, but he didn’t make money. The units he opened operated in the red and he found himself spending more than he anticipated opening and running the units. Within five months he was down at least $136,000.
He sold two of his locations for a “miniscule amount” to a person willing to take over the leases—the new owner subsequently re-branded the locations. He kept his third location but changed its name and is looking to sell. “I’m done with Contours Express,” he said.
Lindley is not alone. While every franchise system watches owners come and go regularly, for numerous reasons, the exodus from the once high-flying, 30-minute women’s fitness chain has been striking.
Contours has 248 units in the United States, according to the company’s Web site. Yet from 2004 to 2006, 148 Contours Express franchisees left the system, according to the company’s UFOC, while another 96 units were transferred to new owners. Combined, that’s 244 franchises that either closed or were transferred.
There is anecdotal evidence that the exodus continued in 2007—the 248 units noted above was roughly 40 fewer than a previous count in December. The chain has been able to maintain a consistent number of units over these years largely through aggressive franchise sales.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the chain is facing lawsuits… READ ON
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Personal Training Franchise Grows to 400 Franchises
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(FranBest Fitness Franchises) Here’s one of the newest of the fitness franchise offerings: the Fitness Together franchise.
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Here’s a recent press release:
February 28, 2008 // Franchising.com // HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Fitness Together Franchise Corp. announced that it has opened its 400th franchise.
The company milestone went to the newest Fitness Together studio, located at 18027 Suite 103 Calle Ambiente in San Diego. The franchise is owned by Brian Mahoney and is the latest addition to the largest personal training organization in the world.
"I am thrilled to be part of a national brand raising the bar in the fitness industry," said Mahoney. "This location marks my third Fitness Together studio and I look forward to bringing our services to even more residents in the San Diego area."
Specializing in helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personal training, Fitness Together has locations in 42 states as well as Canada, Costa Rica, Ireland and Israel, and has provided millions of fitness sessions, giving each customer expertise and guidance from his or her own personal trainer.
"With our 400th location, we are in a better position now more than ever to help people get active and live healthier lives," said Kevin Betts, president of Fitness Together. "Anyone can be physically fit if they have a personalized plan for achieving their goals in the right setting and at their own pace."
Fitness Together opened its first franchise in 1996 and plans to open 1,000 studios by 2012.
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Progressive Pilates Launches New Fitness Franchise
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(FranBest Fitness Franchises) Here’s one of the newest of the fitness franchise offerings: the Progressive Pilates franchise.
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Here’s a recent article about their growth:
Leah Ashlock intends to go where no Pilates instructor has gone before: franchising, along with a nationally distributed instructional DVD.
Bored by traditional Pilates techniques, she started developing personal innovations in 1999. 4 years later, she unveiled her unique style in her studio, Progressive Pilates in Tulsa, which has grown through word of mouth from a handful of clients to more than 150.
Ashlock now is preparing a franchise and DVD plan to take her business strategy nationwide. No other company has successfully franchised a Pilates program, according to the International Franchise Association.
‘The opportunity and market is out there, and I just think we need to take advantage of it – there’s no reason not to,’ she said. ‘I’m a businesswoman, and that’s the beauty of this; I’m finding out I am helping people, and I can help more, plus make it into a business.’
Ashlock did not open her 3,500-square-foot studio at 3023 S. Harvard Ave. in hopes to one day becoming the ‘Wal-Mart of Pilates.’ Once her classes grew in popularity, people started mentioning the concept of franchising to her.
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