Blog Posts

Danville, Virginia, PF Gets in the Holiday Spirit by Participating in Toys for Tots

For five years, the Danville, Virginia, Planet Fitness has participated in the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, collecting toys for youth that are in need or struggle during the holidays.

After first being approached by Jr. Vice Commandant Bob Holland with the Marine Corps League five years ago, the Danville location, now owned by Michael Turner and CJ Bouchard’s Excel Fitness, has been honored to be a part of such a giving cause. The first year of participating in the toy drive was a huge success, and it continues to grow each year.

Read More

Leon Honored With Hall of Fame Award in Hometown

Known for his contribution in his hometown area, PF Management franchisee Dave Leon was recently honored for his involvement with his third Hall of Fame award. Trustco Bank recognized Leon as one of five Hall of Fame winners as part of its Home Town Heroes 2018 selections.

Read More

Bravo-Fit Celebrates End of 2018 on a High Note

On Dec. 3, Bravo-Fit celebrated the grand opening of its Sherwood, Oregon, location, the group’s fifth club.

Although the club held a soft opening on Nov. 1, Bravo-Fit decided on Dec. 3, which was a pizza Monday, to host the club’s grand opening. The grand opening celebration included a ribbon cutting ceremony and a check presentation to the local Boys & Girls Club which was comprised of the club’s pre-sale start up fees. “Bravo-Fit is here to be the Boys & Girls Club’s biggest fan,” said Tanner Halton, franchisee with Bravo-Fit.

Read More

Veteran Runs 24 Hours Straight at Local Planet Fitness

There are many ways people across the nation choose to honor veterans on Veterans Day. Some pay their respects by staying in with their families, while others go out and do something in remembrance of those who have fought for this nation. Local U.S. Army veteran Sean MacMillen decided to pay his respects by running on a treadmill at his Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Planet Fitness® for 24 hours straight.

Read More

P-Fit Group Celebrates Grand Reopening of Plaistow Location

P-Fit Group, LLC had much to celebrate this fall as the company reopened its Plaistow, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness®. The 12,000-square-foot club underwent a complete renovation from June through September, and franchisees Steve and Elaine Doroff could not be more excited.

“Our end goal was to make Plaistow look just like a new club,” Steve Doroff said. “Many club members and the PF® corporate team who’ve seen it have commented that they cannot believe the transformation.”

Read More