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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

expansion news

The Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has just seen the completion of a
1950s New York-themed restaurant chain, Frankie & Benny's, is opening two new sites on 24
Intelligence provider, Martin Information, says contrary to headline evidence there is a future for branded
As part of an ongoing expansion plan, Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP), has won a nationwide,
Gold's Gym International (GGI) has awarded a master franchise for franchise development in Eastern Canada
Pizza and pasta restaurant owner ASK Central has announced record results for 2002. The company,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its first outlet in the Republic of Ireland
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its first outlet in the Republic of Ireland
Member management systems provider, ClubRunner, has doubled its staff and relocated to Copthorne, West Sussex.
Simon Woodroffe, founder of the Yo! Sushi conveyor belt sushi bar chain, is in refinancing
Wagamama is to open 10 more restaurants in 2003. Eight of the sites will be
Wagamama is to open 10 more restaurants in 2003. Eight of the sites will be
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Caffe Nero's half-year results to 30 November, 2002 show a move into the black for
The Spa at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, has opened six more beauty treatment room, bringing its
Health and fitness entrepreneur, Jan Spaticchia and business partner Peter Sage, have announced plans to
Mare Thalasso spa has expanded its facilities for the 2003 season following a 25 per
Gala Group has been acquired by private equity firms Candover and Cinven for £1.24bn. Gala
Room, the recently launched restaurant group, which opened its first site in Leeds city centre
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Springboard UK has backed the government's educational and training proposals for 14-19 year olds. Anne
The managed pub operator, Spirit Group, has identified 26 potential sites for the expansion of
In a bid to expand its presence in south east Asia, Bally Total Fitness is
Christie and Co has forecast that 2003 will be a year of greater concentration within
Harry Ramsden's, the fish and chip restaurant chain owned by the Compass Group, is planning
Tony Allan, the founder of the fish! chain of restaurants which collapsed earlier this year
De Vere Group has reported that the last year has seen its heath and fitness
David Patchell-Evans, CEO of the London, Ontario-based GoodLife Fitness Clubs, is accelerating expansion into French
Golden Tulip UK, the hotel development and franchise company, has entered the Scottish market with
Orlando's Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort and Convention Center has begun a US$30m expansion of its
Bar and nightclub operator Po Na Na saw its shares fall 15 per cent after
Tottenham Hotspur FC has announced a £75m bond to fund the redevelopment of White Hart
South Korea's pre-eminent theme park, Everland Festival World, is undertaking a long-term programme of renovation
Noble House is continuing the rollout of Yellow River, its Oriental restaurant brand, with the
Noble House is continuing the rollout of Yellow River, its Oriental restaurant brand, with the
L.A Fitness has added a 54th club to its estate - set to become the
Corporate fitness provider Sona Positive Health has acquired Grazies, a supplier of similar facilities. The
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California will officially open its $60m expansion on
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
The son of former 007, Roger Moore, Geoffrey Moore and his business partner Jamie Barber
Tenanted pub group, Pubmaster, has announced the pre-marketing of a multi-tranche bond offer designed to
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

expansion news

The Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has just seen the completion of a
1950s New York-themed restaurant chain, Frankie & Benny's, is opening two new sites on 24
Intelligence provider, Martin Information, says contrary to headline evidence there is a future for branded
As part of an ongoing expansion plan, Energy Fitness Professionals (EFP), has won a nationwide,
Gold's Gym International (GGI) has awarded a master franchise for franchise development in Eastern Canada
Pizza and pasta restaurant owner ASK Central has announced record results for 2002. The company,
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its first outlet in the Republic of Ireland
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its first outlet in the Republic of Ireland
Member management systems provider, ClubRunner, has doubled its staff and relocated to Copthorne, West Sussex.
Simon Woodroffe, founder of the Yo! Sushi conveyor belt sushi bar chain, is in refinancing
Wagamama is to open 10 more restaurants in 2003. Eight of the sites will be
Wagamama is to open 10 more restaurants in 2003. Eight of the sites will be
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Caffe Nero's half-year results to 30 November, 2002 show a move into the black for
The Spa at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, has opened six more beauty treatment room, bringing its
Health and fitness entrepreneur, Jan Spaticchia and business partner Peter Sage, have announced plans to
Mare Thalasso spa has expanded its facilities for the 2003 season following a 25 per
Gala Group has been acquired by private equity firms Candover and Cinven for £1.24bn. Gala
Room, the recently launched restaurant group, which opened its first site in Leeds city centre
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Springboard UK has backed the government's educational and training proposals for 14-19 year olds. Anne
The managed pub operator, Spirit Group, has identified 26 potential sites for the expansion of
In a bid to expand its presence in south east Asia, Bally Total Fitness is
Christie and Co has forecast that 2003 will be a year of greater concentration within
Harry Ramsden's, the fish and chip restaurant chain owned by the Compass Group, is planning
Tony Allan, the founder of the fish! chain of restaurants which collapsed earlier this year
De Vere Group has reported that the last year has seen its heath and fitness
David Patchell-Evans, CEO of the London, Ontario-based GoodLife Fitness Clubs, is accelerating expansion into French
Golden Tulip UK, the hotel development and franchise company, has entered the Scottish market with
Orlando's Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort and Convention Center has begun a US$30m expansion of its
Bar and nightclub operator Po Na Na saw its shares fall 15 per cent after
Tottenham Hotspur FC has announced a £75m bond to fund the redevelopment of White Hart
South Korea's pre-eminent theme park, Everland Festival World, is undertaking a long-term programme of renovation
Noble House is continuing the rollout of Yellow River, its Oriental restaurant brand, with the
Noble House is continuing the rollout of Yellow River, its Oriental restaurant brand, with the
L.A Fitness has added a 54th club to its estate - set to become the
Corporate fitness provider Sona Positive Health has acquired Grazies, a supplier of similar facilities. The
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California will officially open its $60m expansion on
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
Mortons Personal Fitness Clubs has announced plans to rollout a number of sites within the
The son of former 007, Roger Moore, Geoffrey Moore and his business partner Jamie Barber
Tenanted pub group, Pubmaster, has announced the pre-marketing of a multi-tranche bond offer designed to
3641 - 3665 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym is a global software provider specialising in fitness and recreation facility management solutions. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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