This marks Stretch Zone’s 389th nationwide and is operated by first-time studio franchisees Nehal Samtani and Mina Rama.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Play it Again Sports Parent Gets Q1 Bottom-Line Bump from Settlement
The run-off of the franchisor’s leasing portfolio for the Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Style Encore and Music Go Round retail brands that was first announced in May of 2021 is “substantially complete.”
PGA Tour Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan to Retire
Sullivan will retire from his day-to-day CEO role with the company later this summer. He will remain CEO until a new leader is in place and then continue as executive chairman of the company into the future.
Lids Begins Nationwide Roll Out of New In-Store Format
This rollout represents a customer-centric experience where every visit feels personal, engaging and tailored to the individual. Lids will use key learnings from the initial store openings to continue evolving and expanding the in-store concept.
Newton Golf Company Expands Tour Presence with Key Appointments
Andy Harris and Jeff Opheim will represent the company as Tour reps for the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions and Korn Ferry Tour. Company Founder and Chief Technology Officer Aki Yorihiro will take on a key role as Tour representative for the LPGA and PGA Tour Champions.
Planet Fitness Franchisee Joins NewRoad Capital Partners
The new partner at the firm, Vincent Love, is based out of Denver, CO. He is a Planet Fitness franchisee, owning five gyms in Colorado and Wyoming.
EXEC: Sports Direct Inks Retail Agreement to Expand in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group plans to build a large Sports Direct business in Australia with an initial rollout of at least 50 Sports Direct stores plus online targeted over the first six years.
NSGA Report: Pickleball Grows 56 Percent; Flag Football Leads Youth Team Sports Growth
Most sports/activities tracked (35 of 56) experienced increased participation for 2024. Pickleball’s boom continued as it increased 56 percent to 15.4 million participants. It is the third consecutive year the sport has seen a year-over-year increase of more than 50 percent.
Crunch Fitness Acquires Nine 24 Hour Fitness Gyms in Florida
With the opening of these nine new locations, CR Fitness Holdings, LLC, led by industry veterans Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, will now operate 84 gyms across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Under Armour Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors
Effective April 15, Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, and Robert J. Sweeney joined the company’s Board of Directors, which also includes Douglas E. Coltharp, Jerri L. DeVard, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Carolyn N. Everson, David W. Gibbs, Karen W. Katz, Eric T. Olson, Kevin A. Plank, and Patrick W. Whitesell.
Leonard Green & Partners Takes Majority Stake in Crunch Holdings
The firm or its affiliates have, at one time or another, been a partner or owner of Authentic Brands Group, Varsity Brands, The Sports Authority, Big 5 Sporting Goods, PureGym, Life Time Fitness, and many more.
BSN Sports Taps Donald Driver as Chief Motivation Officer for SURGE Program
SURGE (Strength, Unity, Resilience, Growth, and Equity) was founded one year ago to address the needs for tailored resources expressed by coaches and female athletes nationwide.
Under Armour Taps Cam Ward to Lead Strong NFL Draft Class for the Brand
Cam Ward, Luther Burden III, Nick Emmanwori, Matthew Golden, and Tyler Booker are the latest additions to the UA Football roster.
Jetset Pilates Inks Two Chicagoland Location Deals
The Miami, FL-based modern Reformer Pilates franchise, is entering the Chicago area after signing its first franchise deals for new locations in Naperville and Winnetka, IL.
Adidas x Edison Chen Continue Collaboration with Clot Silk Gazelle and Apparel Capsule
Merging Eastern and Western influences, Chen uses lavish fabrics throughout while introducing bold color accents. The Clot Silk Gazelle Footwear collection will be available worldwide on April 19. The Clot Silk Gazelle Apparel collection by Edison Chen will be on the Confirmed app beginning April 14.
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