Retro Fitness Franchising News

Joe’s talks about gyms reopening in New Jersey after an extended period of time, and the guidelines that gyms will now be following to ensure the safety of members and staff.

Joe’s talks about gyms reopening in New Jersey after an extended period of time, and the guidelines that gyms will now be following to ensure the safety of members and staff.

Tuesday marked a “very exciting day” for the 51 Retro Fitness gyms in New Jersey that were allowed to reopen from the COVID-19-mandated closure for the first time since March, CEO Andrew Alfano told FOX News.

“I’ll never forget that date and time,” said Retro Fitness franchisee Dave Chichelo as he recalled when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy ordered the shutdown of fitness centers, along with movie theaters and casinos, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

“I was counting down the time,” said mom-of-two Desiree Scruggs, 37, who was one of the first members inside Retro Fitness in Park Slope, which had a dozen people online before doors opened at 5 a.m.

Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano spoke with the Cheddar team on NJ/NY reopenings noting the protocols we have in place and what gym-goers can expect for the future of fitness.

Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano spoke with host, Neil Cavuto, on NJ/NY being able to reopen gyms and outlines what will be different when people enter into their gyms for the first time since the coronavirus lockdowns.

Retro Fitness was very happy to reopen its centers in New City, Pearl River, Pomona and Tappan when Gov. Andrew Cuomo finally gave the go-ahead to gyms, fitness centers and exercise studios.

Gyms and fitness centers across Long Island have sat idly by as dozens of other businesses have reopened since Governor Andrew Cuomo began the process of bringing New York back amid the coronavirus pandemic.These businesses were given the green light to...

While some gyms in New Jersey are starting to reopen, many are still being forced to stay closed and owners are getting frustrated while waiting on the green light from the state.Back in June, Murphy said, “I know from the health side, you’ve got sweating,...