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How Does Your Club Measure Up?

After decades with no national measures of the club business in Canada, Fitness Business Canada and FitNet ENews are proud to announce a joint research and analysis program with IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association). The program will feature selected business parameter reports and analysis based on clubs and facilities participating.

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Club Industry Financials In 2006

The financial headlines for the health club industry had many major stories in 2005. It was a time of blockbuster deals. 24 Hour Fitness was sold for $1.6 billion to Forstmann Little (who also owns IMG, the largest worldwide sports marketing firm). Then, Fitness First (with more clubs than any one other company in the world) was sold for $1.5 billion to BC Partners, a large UK private equity firm.

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Boost Business with a Club Newsletter

Besides educating and informing members about club news and events, a good newsletter strengthens your brand and makes members feel connected.

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FitNet News - May Issue

16 Bally-Owned Toronto Clubs Purchased By Canadian Operators
Extreme Fitness Buys Six Bally Total Fitness and Sports Clubs of Canada Clubs

Falconhead Capital, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer-focused businesses, announced that its portfolio company Extreme Fitness, Inc., has acquired six Bally Total Fitness and Sports Clubs of Canada fitness clubs in Toronto […]

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