Planet Fitness














































PFIP, LLC
Trading name
 Planet Fitness
Type
 Public
Traded as
NYSE: PLNT (Class A)
Russell 2000 Component
Industry Fitness
Founded 1992; 26 years ago (1992)
Founder Michael Grondahl
Marc Grondahl
Number of locations
 1,600[1]
Key people
 Chris Rondeau (CEO)
Website www.planetfitness.com

Planet Fitness (PFIP LLC) is an American franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Hampton, New Hampshire.[2][3] The company reports that it has 1,600 clubs,[1] making it one of the largest fitness club franchises by number of members and locations. There are locations across the United States as well as in other countries such as Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico. It markets itself as a "Judgement Free Zone" that caters to novice and casual gym users and is reported to be the nation’s fastest growing fitness center franchise.[4]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Statistics


  • 3 Sponsorships


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links





History




A Planet Fitness location in Revere, Massachusetts in November 2012




Planet Fitness locations in the United States


Planet Fitness was founded in 1992, in Dover, New Hampshire, when Michael and Marc Grondahl acquired a financially struggling gym and dramatically reduced prices to compete against better-known brands.[5] This low-cost business model focuses on the needs of occasional or first-time health club members, rather than more experienced members.[4]


In 1993, the Grondahl brothers hired Chris Rondeau, Planet Fitness’ current CEO, to work the front desk. Rondeau and the Grondahls recognized that there was a greater opportunity to serve a much larger segment of the population if they changed the gym environment, both in attitude and format, by creating a non-intimidating, low-cost model.[6] Planet Fitness then became known as the "Judgement Free Zone," aimed more at the average user than the bodybuilder type of fitness enthusiast.[7] As early as March 2015, the "Judgement Free Zone" policy has been expanded to allow trans women to use the women's locker room. The policy states that "members and guests may use all gym facilities based on their sincere self-reported gender identity."[8]


In 2003, Planet Fitness opened its first franchised location in Florida, with Eric Dore and Shane McGuiness.[7]


In February 2016, the franchise was added to the Franchise Times' "Fast and Serious" list of top franchises (#1),[6] and in its 2016 ranking of franchises, Forbes magazine ranked Planet Fitness #4.[9] It ranked in the top 50 of Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 in 2017.[10]


In the fall of 2013, TSG Consumer Partners LLC became an equity partner in the Planet Fitness franchise.[11] Michael Grondahl, co-founder of Planet Fitness stepped down as CEO, and was succeeded by Chris Rondeau.[12][13]



Statistics


The company reports that as of 2017, there are 58 corporate-owned gyms, the rest independently owned and operated.[2][6]


The club's two membership levels are $10 and $21.99 per month: the $10 per month level includes access to cardio and strength equipment, unlimited group fitness instruction and pizza and bagels once a month; the $21.99 per month (“Black Card”) level allows members to bring one guest per day at no charge, access to all Planet Fitness locations, and access to extra amenities, such as tanning booths and massage chairs.[14][10]


In December 2014, Planet Fitness opened its first international location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The second Toronto location opened in early 2015.[15][16] In October 2015 the company opened their second international location in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.[17]


With the addition of a Planet Fitness outlet in Hawaii in January 2018,[18] Planet Fitness had 1,500 locations with an estimated 10 million members across 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Panama[19] and Canada.[18][2] In 2016, over 90% of Planet Fitness locations were opened by existing franchise owners.[20]



Sponsorships


In October 2011, Planet Fitness reached an agreement with NBC to sponsor the network's reality show, The Biggest Loser beginning with the 2012 season.[21] The contestants on the show worked out on Planet Fitness equipment and then at Planet Fitness gyms near their homes, working with Planet Fitness instructors.[21]


In March 2013, Planet Fitness partnered with 50 Cent to sell his energy drink "Street King"
[22]


Since December 2014, Planet Fitness has been the official fitness sponsor of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC.[23]


In March 2016, Planet Fitness partnered with STOMP Out Bullying,[24] a national organization dedicated to bullying prevention, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to launch the company’s national philanthropic initiative, The Judgement Free Generation.[25] Also in 2016, the company donated more than $1 million to the program.[26][27][28] Planet Fitness has also provided mini "Judgement Free Zone" gyms to Boys & Girls Clubs in Manchester, New Hampshire[29] and Pasadena, California.[30]


In October 2017, Planet Fitness and its members raised $1 million which it donated to the non-profit Boys and Girls Clubs of America.[31]



References





  1. ^ ab Kufahl, Pamela (January 8, 2018). "Planet Fitness Hits 1,500 Clubs with 1,000 More Club Agreements Signed". Club Industry News. Informa Inc. Retrieved 12 March 2018..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ abc "Form 10-K Planet Fitness Inc". sec.gov. United States Security and Exchange Commission. December 31, 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


  3. ^ Sullivan, Max (November 10, 2016). "Planet Fitness headquarters moving to Hampton". Seacoast online.com. GateHouse Media. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


  4. ^ ab Schlossberg, Mallory (December 12, 2015). "The fastest-growing gym in America has $10 memberships and gives out free pizza, bagels, and candy". Business Insider. Business Insider, Inc. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


  5. ^ Morrel, Katie (June 13, 2013). "Marc Grondahl of Planet Fitness: How a Lean Business Model Became a Franchise Heavyweight". Open Forum. American Express. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


  6. ^ abc EWEN, Beth; KAISER, Tom; UPTON, Nicholas; WEINGARTNER, Nancy (February 23, 2016). "Fast and Serious: FT ranks the smartest-growing brands". FranchiseTimes.com. Franchise Times.


  7. ^ ab Taylor, Kate (July 25, 2014). "Franchise Players: We Were Planet Fitness's First Franchisees. Now, We Own 22 Locations". Entrepreneur.com. Entrepreneur Media. Retrieved 31 May 2017.


  8. ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (March 9, 2015). "Planet Fitness revokes woman's membership after transgender complaint". CNN.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved 16 July 2018.


  9. ^ Feldman, Amy (June 22, 2016). "Ranking America's Best And Worst Franchises: Which Are The Best Investments?". Forbes.com. Forbes Media.


  10. ^ ab "2017 Top Franchises from Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List". Entrepreneur.com. Entrepreneur Media.


  11. ^ Lawrence, Kelli (August 15, 2013). "A World Of Their Own". Profile Magazine. Retrieved 2014-06-08.


  12. ^ "Planet Fitness Has New Investor; Promotes Rondeau To CEO". TSG Consumer Partners. January 17, 2013.


  13. ^ "Former Radio Shack CFO Fills Planet Fitness Hole". WSJ.com. News Corp. July 26, 2013.


  14. ^ Tom, Lauren (December 24, 2015). "17 January Gym Discounts That Are Too Cheap to Pass Up". cosmopolitan.com. Hearst Corp.


  15. ^ "American gym powerhouse chooses Brampton for first suburban Canadian location".


  16. ^ Tucker, Rebecca (January 22, 2015). "Cheap 'n' cheerful chinups: Canada welcomes Planet Fitness, the $10 gym for those bad at gym". NationalPost.com. Postmedia Network Inc.


  17. ^ Stromgren, Eric (October 15, 2015). "Planet Fitness Continues International Expansion in Dominican Republic". ClubIndustry.com. Club Industry Magazine, Penton Business Media. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  18. ^ ab Hrushka, Anna (January 4, 2018). "Planet Fitness opens first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center". Pacific Business News. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 12 March 2018.


  19. ^ "Panama to Welcome Planet Fitness". Global Franchise magazine. August 16, 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2018.


  20. ^ Rick, Munarriz (April 6, 2017). "10 Million Reasons to Get Pumped About Planet Fitness". Fox Business. News Corp. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  21. ^ ab Goldman, Stuart (October 11, 2011). "Planet Fitness to Sponsor 'The Biggest Loser'". ClubIndustry.com. Penton Media. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  22. ^ "50 Cent and Joan Rivers Kick It At The Gym [PHOTOS". The Urban Daily. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2014-06-08.


  23. ^ Olenski, Steve (December 22, 2016). "Planet Fitness To Launch New Global Campaign On New Year's Eve". Forbes.com. Forbes Media. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  24. ^ STOMP Out Bullying


  25. ^ Share, Susan (March 11, 2016). "The Judgement Free Zone: Judgement Free Generation Video Contest". www.myclubmylife.com. Boys and Girls Clubs of America.


  26. ^ Friedman, John (November 9, 2016). "Planet Fitness 'Judgment Free Zones' a Model of Inclusion". Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc.


  27. ^ Cameron, Courtney (January 2017). "Planet Fitness Anti-Bullying Initiative $1M Success". athleticbusiness.com. Athletic Business LLC.


  28. ^ "Planet Fitness Anti-Bullying Initiative $1M Success". thenewsandsentinel.com. The Parkersburg News & Sentinel. January 8, 2017.


  29. ^ Feely, Paul (September 9, 2016). "Planet Fitness debuts fitness room for kids at Boys and Girls Club in Manchester". UnionLeader.com. New Hampshire Union Leader. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  30. ^ Pasadena Now, Staff Reports (November 13, 2016). "Planet Fitness Opens Judgement Free Gym at Pasadena Boys and Girls Club". Pasadena Now. PASADENA NOW. LLC. Retrieved 2 June 2017.


  31. ^ "Planet Fitness raises $1M for Boys and Girls Clubs of America". Fosters.com. Gatehouse Media Publications. November 28, 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2018.




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