Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness, Inc.
Planet Fitness
Company typePublic
IndustryFitness
Founded1992; 33 years ago (1992)
Founders
  • Michael Grondahl
  • Marc Grondahl
  • Rich Berks
[1]
HeadquartersHampton, New Hampshire, U.S.
Number of locations
2,400[2]
Area served
North America
Dominican Republic
Australia
Key people
Colleen Keating (CEO)[3]
Number of employees
3,411 (2023)[4]
Websiteplanetfitness.com

Planet Fitness, Inc. is an American franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Hampton, New Hampshire.[5] The company has around 2,400 clubs,[2] making it one of the largest fitness club franchises by number of members and locations. The franchise has locations in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, and Australia.[6] It markets itself as a "Judgement Free Zone" that caters to novice and casual gym users.

History

In 1992, Planet Fitness founders Michael and Marc Grondahl acquired a struggling Gold's Gym franchise in Dover, New Hampshire.[7] They eventually closed that original location, opened a gym called Coastal Fitness and brought on a third partner, former CEO Chris Rondeau.[8][7] In 2002, they purchased the rights to the name Planet Fitness from Rick Berks and renamed their franchise.[7]

Berks had started his own Planet Fitness gym in 1993 in Sunrise, Florida, and eventually expanded it to three clubs, along with a Gold's Gym franchise.[9][10] The company name was derived from his daughter's school project, which was titled "Fitness Planet".[11]

As early as March 2015, the "Judgement Free Zone" policy was 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."[12]

In the fall of 2013, TSG Consumer Partners LLC became an equity partner in the Planet Fitness franchise.[13] Michael Grondahl, co-founder of Planet Fitness stepped down as CEO, and was succeeded by Chris Rondeau.[14][15] The company went public on August 6, 2015.[16]

In September 2024, National Fitness Partners acquired over 20 Planet Fitness Clubs across the United States.[17]

Marketing

Planet Fitness' business model focuses on the needs of occasional or first-time health club members, rather than more experienced members.[18] In 2003, Planet Fitness opened its first franchised location in Florida.[19]

  • A Planet Fitness location in Waycross, Georgia in 2021
    A Planet Fitness location in Waycross, Georgia in 2021
  • Planet Fitness locations in the United States as of 2015
    Planet Fitness locations in the United States as of 2015
  • Planet Fitness in Onalaska, Wisconsin
    Planet Fitness in Onalaska, Wisconsin
  • A Planet Fitness in Somerset, New Jersey
    A Planet Fitness in Somerset, New Jersey

Criticism and controversies

Planet Fitness has alienated many serious weightlifters. The gym utilizes a "lunk alarm", which is a loud siren and rotating light that may be used when a gymgoer grunts too loudly or drops weights.[20]

Planet Fitness has been criticized for prohibiting certain weightlifting exercises—such as deadlifts and clean-and-jerks—that many experts believe are highly effective.[21] In 2010, Men's Health magazine called Planet Fitness "the worst gym in America."[21]

In March 2020, the company was criticized for charging its customers membership dues despite the nationwide closure of all of its facilities due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ "At Youfit Health Clubs, patrons can feel the burn without bells, whistles".
  2. ^ a b "Planet Fitness Sets New Membership Records". Fitt Insider. February 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "Planet Fitness Names Colleen Keating Chief Executive Officer". Planet Fitness. April 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT)". stockanalysis.com.
  5. ^ Sullivan, Max (November 10, 2016). "Planet Fitness headquarters moving to Hampton". Seacoast online.com. GateHouse Media. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  6. ^ Hall, Nick (December 16, 2019). "4 international franchises that landed Down Under in 2019". Inside Franchise Business. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Turner, Jeremiah. "Fit for franchising: From first gym in Dover, Planet Fitness building big brand". fosters.com. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "How Planet Fitness Became the Leader in Fitness Franchising - News". www.franchise-info.ca. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "YouFit Health Club expanding across South Florida, around nation | The Starting Gate". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Brochu, Nicole. "No-frills gym offers fitness without flash". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Meet Youfit's CEO Rick Berks". Youfit Youniverse. February 24, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  12. ^ Grinberg, Emanuella (March 9, 2015). "Planet Fitness revokes woman's membership after transgender complaint". CNN. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  13. ^ Lawrence, Kelli (August 15, 2013). "A World Of Their Own". Profile Magazine. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "Planet Fitness Has New Investor; Promotes Rondeau To CEO". TSG Consumer Partners. January 17, 2013.
  15. ^ "Former Radio Shack CFO Fills Planet Fitness Hole". The Wall Street Journal. July 26, 2013.
  16. ^ "Planet Fitness goes public, hits mark in first day of trading". Los Angeles Times. August 6, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  17. ^ Bell, Mac (September 17, 2024). "Pennsylvania fitness company acquires 20+ Planet Fitness locations". abc27.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Schlossberg, Mallory (December 12, 2015). "The fastest-growing gym in America has $10 memberships and gives out free pizza, bagels, and candy". Business Insider. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  19. ^ Taylor, Kate (July 25, 2014). "Franchise Players: We Were Planet Fitness's First Franchisees. Now, We Own 22 Locations". Entrepreneur.com. Entrepreneur Media. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  20. ^ O'Neil, Luke (May 8, 2011). "Planet Fitness vs. the lunkheads: Why is a health club trying to alienate people who love to work out?". Slate. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  21. ^ a b Carter, Kiera (December 29, 2010). "The Worst Gym in America?". Men's Health. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  22. ^ Jakab, Spencer (March 23, 2020). "This Gym Chain Has Reason to Sweat". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
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