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Retro Fitness CEO on NJ reopening gyms: ‘It should have happened a long time ago’ (Fox News Online)
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.
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Retro Fitness Franchisees Back in the Gym After COVID Closures (Franchise Times Online)
“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.
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Gym buffs, rejoice! Fitness centers in NYC finally reopen
“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.
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CheddarTV “Opening Bell” on NJ/NY Re-openings
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.
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What will be different in reopened gyms?
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.
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Retro Fitness Happy To Reopen Its Centers In Rockland (Patch.com)
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.
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Gyms Reopen With Strict Guidelines (Long Island Weekly)
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...
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New Jersey Gym Owners Grow Frustrated As Closures Stretch On Without Reopening Plan (CBS New York)
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,...
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Retro Fitness CEO on Hurdles to Get Back to the Gym (Podcast – Bloomberg Business of Sports)
After months of being shut down, gyms in New York have a timeline for reopening. Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano wasn't even a year into the top job when Covid-19 ravaged the economy and shuttered his franchises. He tells Jason Kelly, Michael Barr and Mike...
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Gyms Should have been in Phase 1 of Reopening Plan: Retro Fitness CEO. (Fox Business’ Varney & Co))
Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano says gym demand continues to be strong, even with added safety precautions such as wearing a mask while exercising.CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS INTERVIEW >> GET THE RETRO FITNESS BUSINESS MODEL EBOOK The eBook includes...
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