Monday, March 22, 2010

Fitness a snap at little gyms


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Snap Fitness ‘Flexes’ Muscle in Washington, D.C.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – As millions of consumers continue to swap over-priced SUV’s for wallet-friendly compact cars, the same trend is taking shape in the $18.5 billion fitness industry, as no-frills concepts like Snap Fitness are rapidly encouraging workout enthusiasts to trade in their memberships at big-box facilities for the convenience and affordability offered by 24/7 compact fitness clubs.

With seven centers opened, Snap Fitness, the world’s fastest growing franchise featuring compact, state-of-the-art fitness centers, recently announced plans to open a total of eight additional locations in the Washington, D.C. market.

“As more people see health and fitness as a necessity versus a luxury, they’re seeking convenient and affordable ways to look and feel better,” said Peter Taunton, Founder and CEO of Snap Fitness. “Snap Fitness looks forward to continuing to offer local health enthusiasts with a no-frills workout option.”

While Snap Fitness offers the same quality equipment as traditional health clubs, the booming brand is setting industry standards by focusing on complete member wellness and providing a host of products and services designed to give members better results and more value for their money. By scaling down in size and eliminating unnecessary amenities such as swimming pools and racquetball courts, Snap Fitness offers customers a quality, affordable workout with strong emphasis on customer service and convenience.

“Our more than 400,000 satisfied members, combined with our triple-digit revenue growth, proves we're honed in to what consumers want and expect from their fitness program,” Taunton added, emphasizing that 90 percent of its members live within two miles of their local club.

Consistently opening 300-400 new clubs each year, Snap Fitness is seeking single- and multi-unit franchise owners to open new fitness centers throughout the local marketplace and other strategic markets throughout the country.

Currently, Snap Fitness has opened or sold more than 1,800 locations worldwide and calls for a total of 2,500-3,000 centers within the next five years.

About Snap Fitness, Inc.
Fresh off its #3 ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine's list of Top New Franchises and recently ranked #1 on Franchise Market's Top 100 New Franchises, Snap Fitness (snapfitness.com) is experiencing phenomenal growth with more than 1,800 locations sold nationwide and some 30-40 new stores added monthly. Founded in 2003 by CEO Peter Taunton, the Chanhassen, Minn.-based franchisor offers compact, state-of-the-art, 24/7 express fitness clubs that emphasize fast, convenient and affordable workouts in neighborhoods across America and world wide.

For more information, please visit www.snapfitness.com.

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