The differences in the situation between well-capitalized companies and small club operators may lead some to believe that the industry is heading toward two separate groups: the haves and the have-nots....More
The majority of fitness facility operators polled in the 2011 Club Industry State of the Industry survey anticipate an improved 2012, with moderate-to-high expectations of increased revenue, membership, renovations, additions and equipment purchasing....More
Some observers say that with the recent acquisition activity and involvement of private equity firms, the health club industry is maturing. One analyst says that is not the case....More
In 2012, the recession may finally have caught up with the university rec center market. Universities continued to buy and build during the recession because budgets for most capital projects are planned years in advance. However, 2012 will be different....More
As Jewish Community Centers continue to develop their own niches within their communities and with the continual changes in the fitness landscape, JCCs will continue to be more customer-service oriented and program directed in 2012....More
Anytime Fitness has steadily climbed the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list during the past six years. This year, the Hastings, MN-based company finds itself ahead of all other fitness club companies....More
Art Curtis, the former CEO of Millennium Partners Sports Club Management LLC, is forming his own consulting company. Curtis had served as CEO until January, when Smaiyra Million took over the post....More
Most health clubs do not have a social media policy even though about 75 percent of health clubs have websites and Facebook accounts and about 50 percent are on Twitter....More
Fitness equipment manufacturers have plenty of ways to test a new product in the factory as it is designed, built and tweaked. But in the end, only real-world testing offers insights into just how well a product will stand up to the competition—not to mention the club and the end-users’ expectations....More
Cleanliness in a fitness facility’s child care area is a year-round concern, but combating cold and flu germs that can run rampant among children during the winter requires more diligence, time and attention....More
