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expansion news

Odeon Cinemas is to introduce a new concept to its UK estate when in launches
McDonald's has announced plans to cut back sharply on expansion next year and focus on
McDonald's has announced plans to cut back sharply on expansion next year and focus on
Shares in pub operator SFI Group plummeted 51.5p to 26p this week after the company
Six Continents has opened its fifth hotel in Lebanon, the four-star Crowne Plaza in Beirut,
Benjys, the privately owned sandwich bar operator, has pulled out of merger talks with the
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Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has launched its global gambling index, the GBGC Global
Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has launched its global gambling index, the GBGC Global
The Lahore Kebab House, first launched in 1972 in London's East End is expanding both
The Lahore Kebab House, first launched in 1972 in London's East End is expanding both
The 200p per share takeover bid for Holmes Place by rival health club operator Cannons
The 200p per share takeover bid for Holmes Place by rival health club operator Cannons
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
HiLife Holdings, the privately owned chain of six health clubs has gone into administration. Accounting
The traditional café is losing out to sandwich bars and coffee houses claims a report
The £170m redevelopment of Melbourne Cricket Ground, a joint venture between Connell Mott MacDonald and
The Kalahari Resort and Convention Centre in Wisconsin Dells, USA, will be among the latest
Old Monk, the AIM-listed pub operator controlled by Gerry Martin, the younger brother of Wetherspoons
Mike Balfour, the chief executive of Fitness First, remains upbeat about the future of the
Mike Balfour, the chief executive of Fitness First, remains upbeat about the future of the
Stonewater, a newly formed spa management company based in the US has announced plans to
Richard Searle, former managing director of Rileys, the pool club chain from Allied Leisure, now
Developer, Peel Holdings, is planning a 200,000sq ft mixed-use development in south Liverpool. Located next
Jackie Skelly Fitness is opening a fourth EUR2m Fitness Centre in Ashbourne, Co. Meath in
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Reebok has entered the Indian health and fitness market, with the opening of a Reebok
Invicta Leisure is continuing with rapid expansion plans and has opened a second club indigo
Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB) has re-arranged its ownership structure of its hotels subsidiary, Malmaison. MWB
Six Continents franchisees Greg & Gill Mangham, have opened their first three London pub outlets
Frankie & Benny expansion City Centre Restaurants has reported a pre-tax profit increase of more
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Ultimate Leisure has reported that the rollout of its Beach and Chase brands is continuing
LA Fitness has secured a five-year debt facility of £90m to enable a continued expansion
Holmes Place has confirmed that its management team supports takeover proposals by rival health club
LivingWell, the Hilton Group's health club division, is investing a six-figure sum to further develop
Whitbread is planning to open a further 20 new sites as part of an aggressive
The International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will award its first European Club Operator
WOW! Work Out World has announced it is continuing with international expansion plans and opening
Sandwich bar chain, Pret A Manger, is continuing with its international expansion with the opening
Georgica, the snooker and pool hall operator, has announced a placing and offer to raise
12,300
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Life lessons
I know what good looks like when we achieve government engagement
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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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Everyone's talking about
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
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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
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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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
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I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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.
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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expansion news

Odeon Cinemas is to introduce a new concept to its UK estate when in launches
McDonald's has announced plans to cut back sharply on expansion next year and focus on
McDonald's has announced plans to cut back sharply on expansion next year and focus on
Shares in pub operator SFI Group plummeted 51.5p to 26p this week after the company
Six Continents has opened its fifth hotel in Lebanon, the four-star Crowne Plaza in Beirut,
Benjys, the privately owned sandwich bar operator, has pulled out of merger talks with the
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has launched its global gambling index, the GBGC Global
Global Betting and Gaming Consultants (GBGC) has launched its global gambling index, the GBGC Global
The Lahore Kebab House, first launched in 1972 in London's East End is expanding both
The Lahore Kebab House, first launched in 1972 in London's East End is expanding both
The 200p per share takeover bid for Holmes Place by rival health club operator Cannons
The 200p per share takeover bid for Holmes Place by rival health club operator Cannons
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
HiLife Holdings, the privately owned chain of six health clubs has gone into administration. Accounting
The traditional café is losing out to sandwich bars and coffee houses claims a report
The £170m redevelopment of Melbourne Cricket Ground, a joint venture between Connell Mott MacDonald and
The Kalahari Resort and Convention Centre in Wisconsin Dells, USA, will be among the latest
Old Monk, the AIM-listed pub operator controlled by Gerry Martin, the younger brother of Wetherspoons
Mike Balfour, the chief executive of Fitness First, remains upbeat about the future of the
Mike Balfour, the chief executive of Fitness First, remains upbeat about the future of the
Stonewater, a newly formed spa management company based in the US has announced plans to
Richard Searle, former managing director of Rileys, the pool club chain from Allied Leisure, now
Developer, Peel Holdings, is planning a 200,000sq ft mixed-use development in south Liverpool. Located next
Jackie Skelly Fitness is opening a fourth EUR2m Fitness Centre in Ashbourne, Co. Meath in
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Reebok has entered the Indian health and fitness market, with the opening of a Reebok
Invicta Leisure is continuing with rapid expansion plans and has opened a second club indigo
Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB) has re-arranged its ownership structure of its hotels subsidiary, Malmaison. MWB
Six Continents franchisees Greg & Gill Mangham, have opened their first three London pub outlets
Frankie & Benny expansion City Centre Restaurants has reported a pre-tax profit increase of more
Avebury Taverns has appointed Hawkpoint Partners to seek out a new shareholder to boost expansion
Ultimate Leisure has reported that the rollout of its Beach and Chase brands is continuing
LA Fitness has secured a five-year debt facility of £90m to enable a continued expansion
Holmes Place has confirmed that its management team supports takeover proposals by rival health club
LivingWell, the Hilton Group's health club division, is investing a six-figure sum to further develop
Whitbread is planning to open a further 20 new sites as part of an aggressive
The International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) will award its first European Club Operator
WOW! Work Out World has announced it is continuing with international expansion plans and opening
Sandwich bar chain, Pret A Manger, is continuing with its international expansion with the opening
Georgica, the snooker and pool hall operator, has announced a placing and offer to raise
3681 - 3720 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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
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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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