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· Franchising.com· January 15, 2020
Company
Anytime Fitness — page 10
Anytime Fitness is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 310 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Baleo Fitness, a large Anytime Fitness franchisee, has grown to over 100 locations in 15 states [[2026-10-29 How Anytime Fitness Operator Baleo Hit 100 (6204eb)]]. * Anytime Fitness has acquired 10 clubs in France through its local master franchisee, adding 10 locations and 14,000 members to its network [[2026-08-11 Anytime Fitness Acquires 10 Clubs in France, a Key European Growth Market (550efe)]]. * Blue Star Investments, led by CEO Luke Andrus, aims to become the largest franchise group in the Anytime Fitness system, having nearly doubled its locations from 46 to 83 in less than two years [[2026-07-10 Bulking Up CEO Targets Top Spot in Anytime Fitness System (a0d26f)]]. * Anytime Fitness has adopted a self-employed trainer model in six London clubs through a partnership with Your Personal Training [[2026-04-24 Anytime Fitness Adds Self-Employed Trainer Model in London (bb6f57)]]. * John Thuringer, formerly of Anytime Fitness, has been named vice president of franchise growth at WellBiz Brands [[2026-08-31 WellBiz Brands Announces John Thuringer as Vice President of Franchise Growth (d11ed5)]]. * The fitness industry continues to grow, driven by shifts towards strength training and recovery, as well as the use of technology such as artificial intelligence [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]. * Anytime Fitness multi-unit franchisee Amanda Rainsberger uses data to inform decisions and drive profitability, emphasizing the importance of unit-level economics and data visibility [[2026-07-03 Clarity Is King Unit-Level Data Points the Way to Profitability (f9d12b)]]. * The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) has identified a 'readiness gap' in the fitness industry, where personal trainers lack business skills despite having certifications [[2026-07-14 Report Personal Trainers Don’t Have the Business Skills Gyms Require (7fee56)]]. Filed under Fitness / Gym & HVLP.
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Anytime Fitness to be Featured on Hit CBS Series Undercover Boss Weds., Jan. 15, 2020
Anytime Fitness President Stacy Anderson will appear on the CBS series Undercover Boss on January 15, 2020, to gain insights into the company's franchise operations.
· Franchising.com· January 14, 2020
Anytime Fitness Jumps the Ranks on Franchise Times 2019 Fast & Serious List
Anytime Fitness recognized as one of Franchise Times' top forty Fast & Serious franchise brands, with notable growth and a milestone Antarctica opening.
· Franchising.com· January 10, 2020
Anytime Fitness makes history as the first franchise on all seven continents
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· Global Franchise· January 7, 2020
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· Franchising.com· December 3, 2019
SOCi Launches Customer Advisory Council Committed to Addressing Critical Social Marketing Needs for Multi-Location Businesses
SOCi has formed a Customer Advisory Council to address the critical needs of multi-location businesses in localized social marketing.
· Franchising.com· November 14, 2019
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· Franchising.com· September 26, 2019
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· Global Franchise· September 13, 2019
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· 1851 Franchise· June 14, 2019
Fitness Grows Abroad as U.S. Brands Expand Worldwide
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· Franchising.com· April 25, 2019
Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness plans to open a location on Antarctica, making it the first franchise to have locations on all seven continents.
· 1851 Franchise· April 9, 2019
Thomas O'Keefe
Thomas E. O'Keefe is a franchise attorney with experience in civil defense litigation and has served as President of Smoothie King.
· 1851 Franchise· April 1, 2019
Anytime Fitness Set To Open Aboard an Antarctica-Based Cruise Ship
Anytime Fitness opens a seasonal club aboard an Antarctica-based cruise ship, marking the brand's presence on all 7 continents.
· Franchising.com· February 26, 2019
27-Year-Old Entrepreneur Prepares to Open Second Cheba Hut Location in Northwest Albuquerque
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· 1851 Franchise· February 22, 2019
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· 1851 Franchise· February 8, 2019
REGYMEN Fitness Primes for National Growth Through Franchising
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· 1851 Franchise· January 23, 2019
Executive Q&A with Tom O’Keefe, President of REGYMEN Fitness
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· 1851 Franchise· January 23, 2019
Good News! - January 2019
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· Franchising.com· January 14, 2019
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· 1851 Franchise· December 12, 2018
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