GYMGUYZ Launches 2025 Vision at Recharge Convention

MELVILLE, New York – GYMGUYZ recently hosted its eighth annual Recharge franchisee convention in Cancun, Mexico. Following the brand’s announcement of the GG DRIVE Platform, this year’s convention emphasized innovative strategies to enhance franchisee operations.

The event featured an inspiring presentation by keynote speaker Doc Cohen, CFE of Great American Cookies. A franchise industry veteran, Cohen was the first franchisee inducted into the International Franchise Association’s Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of legends like Dave Thomas, Ray Kroc, and Fred DeLuca.

Over the course of three days, the event showcased engaging roundtable discussions aimed at sharing best practices. These discussions empowered franchisees to optimize their assets and resources.

In addition to exploring the GG DRIVE Platform, GYMGUYZ introduced a new internal operational app aimed at streamlining initial fitness assessments. Set to launch in early November, this tool boasts an easy-to-use interface designed to simplify the process of conducting in-home assessments.

At the convention, a number of franchisees were recognized with a variety of awards by senior leadership.

• Elite Producer Award: JC Con Savage, GYMGUYZ Southern Fairfield County

• MVP Team Member of the Year: Jake Ronson, GYMGUYZ Orlando West & GYMGUYZ North Tampa, Clearwater & St. Petersburg

• MVP Team Member of the Year: Christina McDonagh, GYMGUYZ Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties

• Growth Mindset Award: Phil Brojan, GYMGUYZ Greater Morris County

• Secretariat Award: Anthony & Roseanne Trapasso, GYMGUYZ Central Jersey, NJ & Lower Bucks, PA

• Dan Spano Award: Aneillo Iadevaia

• Summit Award: Sam Langer & James Bonavita, GYMGUYZ Westchester & GYMGUYZ Southern Fairfield County

• Innovation Award: Josh Grinstead, GYMGUYZ Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties

• Circle of Excellence Awards: Bergen, Hudson & Rockland Counties Central Jersey, NJ & Lower Bucks, PA Greater Morris County Long Island Orlando West & North Tampa, Clearwater & St. Petersburg Silicon Valley Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon Counties, NJ & Orange & Ulster Counties, NY Westchester & Southern Fairfield County

• Loyalty Award: Kathy Pearce

• Franchisee of the Year: Anthony & Roseanne Trapasso, GYMGUYZ Central Jersey, NJ & Lower Bucks, PA