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20 Fitness Franchises: Planet Fitness and Beyond (Business Logger), opens in a new window
May 19, 2022
The fitness industry is growing. There are plenty of exciting franchise opportunities within the health and fitness game. So whether you’re looking for a household name or a more niche type of business, there’s an opportunity that’s likely to interest you.
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As COVID rolled on, legions of companies migrated to Florida. Which metro areas gained the most? (South Florida Sun Sentinel), opens in a new window
May 15, 2022
While COVID-19 remains a lingering menace to society, there appears to be no end in sight for the corporate relocation and expansion boom it fostered in Florida. Retro Fitness recently opened sites in Tamarac and Wellington, and intends to open 30 locations in Southeast Florida.
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BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund Targets $1 Billion to Invest in Communities of Color Across the U.S. (BUSINESS WIRE), opens in a new window
May 11, 2022
In May 2022, the fund partnered with Eastwood Capital Partners, a Black-owned sponsor, and Retro Fitness to invest in the development of up to 70 fitness franchises in the Dallas, Houston, and Southeast Florida areas. The investment seeks to make affordable exercise, health and fitness more accessible to communities of color to help address disparities in social determinants of health.
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Retro Fitness Embarks on Transformation to Become a World-Class Franchisor (Club Industry), opens in a new window
May 10, 2022
In May 2019 when Andrew Alfano was hired as CEO at Retro Fitness, he was tasked with transforming the brand, and driving future growth and expansion. Little did he know then that his effort to do so in his first year would be capped by a global pandemic that would require even greater transformation for the high-volume, low-price brand, which Alfano refers to as high-value, low-price (HVLP).
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Retro Fitness Launches New Club Concept, opens in a new window
Mar 04, 2022
Retro Fitness, West Palm Beach, Florida, has launched a new health club concept with a focus on community, the fitness franchise company announced on March 3. The first new concept opened in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
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Retro Fitness Embarks on Transformation to Become a World-Class Franchisor (Club Industry) , opens in a new window
May 10, 2022
In May 2019 when Andrew Alfano was hired as CEO at Retro Fitness, he was tasked with transforming the brand, and driving future growth and expansion. Little did he know then that his effort to do so in his first year would be capped by a global pandemic that would require even greater transformation for the high-volume, low-price brand, which Alfano refers to as high-value, low-price (HVLP).
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Omicron surge leaves fitness industry sweating with new year around the corner (news12 New Jersey) , opens in a new window
Dec 30, 2021
The new year is usually a lucrative time for the fitness industry, but the recent surge in Omicron cases could mean otherwise. "It's really been a difficult time, and it's just unacceptable this industry has had so many mandates on it with no relief in sight," says Todd Scartozzi, COO of Retro Fitness.
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Christmas 2021: Brands spread holiday cheer with more festive campaigns , opens in a new window
Dec 06, 2021
Retro Fitness’ “Come Sweat With Us”. Indulging in food and drink over the holiday season is all fun and games until it ends, leaving people with a few extra pounds to shed. Retro Fitness is here to help in its first nationwide holiday campaign.
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Enterprise Florida Hosts Roundtable with Tervis, Retro Fitness to Discuss Florida’s Business-Friendly Environment. , opens in a new window
Sep 30, 2021
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) was joined by Rogan Donelly, CEO of Tervis, and Andrew Alfano, CEO of Retro Fitness, to discuss the success businesses are experiencing because of Florida’s decision to remain over the past year. Donelly and Alfano are featured in EFI’s new ‘Built for Opportunity’ Awareness Campaign which launched earlier this month.
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Retro Fitness CEO says gyms are seeing ‘extremely high’ demand from returning members (Fox Business) , opens in a new window
Aug 18, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that gyms will be allowed to reopen and Retro Fitness CEO Andrew Alfano said gym members are already itching to get back despite extensive coronavirus guidelines.
/ Recent News /
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May 19, 2022
The fitness industry is growing. There are plenty of exciting franchise opportunities within the health and fitness game. So whether you’re looking for a household name or a more niche type of business, there’s an opportunity that’s likely to interest you.
, opens in a new window
May 15, 2022
While COVID-19 remains a lingering menace to society, there appears to be no end in sight for the corporate relocation and expansion boom it fostered in Florida. Retro Fitness recently opened sites in Tamarac and Wellington, and intends to open 30 locations in Southeast Florida.
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May 11, 2022
In May 2022, the fund partnered with Eastwood Capital Partners, a Black-owned sponsor, and Retro Fitness to invest in the development of up to 70 fitness franchises in the Dallas, Houston, and Southeast Florida areas. The investment seeks to make affordable exercise, health and fitness more accessible to communities of color to help address disparities in social determinants of health.
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May 10, 2022
In May 2019 when Andrew Alfano was hired as CEO at Retro Fitness, he was tasked with transforming the brand, and driving future growth and expansion. Little did he know then that his effort to do so in his first year would be capped by a global pandemic that would require even greater transformation for the high-volume, low-price brand, which Alfano refers to as high-value, low-price (HVLP).
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Mar 04, 2022
Retro Fitness, West Palm Beach, Florida, has launched a new health club concept with a focus on community, the fitness franchise company announced on March 3. The first new concept opened in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
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Mar 03, 2022
Leading Fitness Franchise Brings Community Front and Center with its New Retro Fitness Health Club Concept. The first of these newly engineered locations is now open in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
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Jan 18, 2022
With the temps dipping and kids going a little stir crazy (parents too), now is the perfect time to bust out those virtual exercise programs. Head to the Retro Fitness Facebook page for family-friendly workouts.
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Jan 02, 2022
The commercial offers new members 50% off their membership, access to top tier fitness equipment and access to expert trainers while encouraging viewers to “get real” this holiday season and to start 2022 on the right, and healthy foot.
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Dec 30, 2021
The new year is usually a lucrative time for the fitness industry, but the recent surge in Omicron cases could mean otherwise. "It's really been a difficult time, and it's just unacceptable this industry has had so many mandates on it with no relief in sight," says Todd Scartozzi, COO of Retro Fitness.
