World's most iconic fitness brand expands North
American footprint to 180+ with new franchised gyms
DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym,
the growing iconic fitness brand, is amping up its North American
franchise expansion initiative, adding four new gyms over the
summer in new and existing U.S. and Canada markets and increasing its global
footprint to more than 180 domestic locations and nearly 400
international locations.
The four new franchised gyms are located in Calgary, Alberta (Canada); Loveland, Colorado; Tampa, Florida; and Washington, D.C.
"These gyms are part of our larger three-tiered growth plan that
focuses on building out existing markets and entering new markets
with multi-unit franchise partners, and adding to our
corporate-owned portfolio," said Gold's Gym Vice President of
Franchising Kevin Christie. "In
addition to our newly opened gyms, we are actively seeking
qualified franchisees to build out the Boston, Denver, Jacksonville, Florida and New York markets."
The new Gold's Gym Gas Worx in Tampa, located in the Channel District at 802
N. 12th Street, marks the brand's re-entry into the market. The
highly-anticipated gym features premium amenities such as outdoor
strength and functional training areas, specialty leg and glute
rooms, an infrared sauna and a cold plunge. The franchisee group
plans to expand in the market with six additional gyms over the
next six years.
In Loveland, which had a Gold's
Gym until 2021, franchisee and longtime Gold's member Jarrel Ferrara brings the brand back to the city
with an all-new gym at 5709 McWhinney Blvd. at I-25. The gym, which
features personal trainer-led HIIT classes, specialty leg
equipment, a kids club and group fitness classes featuring
Les Mills programming, is Ferrara's
first foray into franchising with the brand.
Also opened this summer are the first Gold's Gym in Tsuut'ina
Nation in the Calgary, Alberta,
Canada area, and the 18th gym from Gold's D.C. Metro, in the
heart of Georgetown at
3270 M St. NW. Gold's D.C. Metro
plans to open six more gyms locally, including its next locations
at NoMaCNTR and Vermeer in Buzzard Point in early 2025.
Gold's Gym is also currently rebuilding its presence in
Atlanta. In June, the brand
reopened a newly remodeled location in Dacula, Georgia, with plans for seven more
area gyms over the next six years.
"These new gyms all represent the brand's direction of leaning
into our roots as the epicenter of bodybuilding and strength
training, with our famous original location, 'The Mecca' in Venice Beach, California, as the inspiration," said Gold's
Gym co-CEO Danny Waggoner. "As a
result of this renewed purpose and vision, the brand's popularity
with consumers is increasing, making this an excellent time for
potential franchisees to become part of Gold's incredible legacy as
a fitness industry leader."
By the end of 2024, Gold's will have opened a total of eight new
U.S. gyms, including locations in Milpitas, California; Thornton, Colorado; Silver Spring, Maryland; and New Bern, North Carolina. The brand also has
existing franchise agreements to grow the brand's presence in
Long Island, New York, Miami and San Jose,
California.
For information on franchise opportunities, go to
www.goldsgym.com/franchise.
About Gold's Gym
What started out in 1965 as a
small gym in Venice Beach, California, has since become one of the most
iconic fitness brands in the world — Gold's Gym. Over the last 59
years, Gold's Gym has developed into a global brand with over 600
locations spanning six continents. In 2020, the RSG Group acquired
Gold's Gym and integrated the brand into its portfolio, making it
the global leader in the fitness sector. For more information, go
to goldsgym.com or follow Gold's Gym on Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn, TikTok or X.
Media contact:
Ashley
Lennington, ashleyL@spmcommunications.com
817-329-3257
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