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2023 Issue 3 | GearedUp
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Taymax Group Starts Summer Strong with Opening of Its 153rd Location
National Fitness Partners volunteered with the Share Food
Program , an organization that provides food to those in need . The franchise group placed food donation barrels in six of its Delaware County locations , including Aston , Broomall , Clifton Heights , Drexel Hill , Ridley Park and Springfield . From March 1-31 , the group collected six 20-gallon barrels of food items for those in need . This was around 1,200 pounds of food total .
At Share Food Program ’ s Philadelphia location , National Fitness Partners ’ staff members spent Feb . 23 , March 16 and March 31 volunteering with the organization at its food packing warehouse . The volunteers worked on the conveyor belt loading a variety of food into boxes , which were later sent to seniors living below the poverty line . Their volunteers ranged from assistant general managers , general managers , area directors , field trainers , and the diversity , equity and inclusion specialist . There were around 22 volunteers who gave their time and energy over the course of the three days .
The franchise group first volunteered with the Share Food Program in September 2022 through its mission to serve local communities . NFP plans to continue to help with the organization because the staff loves working with their peers to make a difference . When the Share Food Program opens a warehouse location in Delaware County , Pennsylvania , NFP plans to volunteer there as well . “ Organizations like Share Food program are vital parts of the community . In Philadelphia , roughly 1 in 4 people are living below
The beginning of summer is the perfect time for Planet Fitness ® franchisees to open a new club location because prospective members may be trying to get fit for the season . Additionally , many members may be trying to avoid the hot summer heat . Taymax Group successfully opened its 153rd location in Northampton , a section of Tallahassee , Florida . This location is the franchise group ’ s 21st location in Florida and fourth within the capital city .
The group picked the area for its newest location based on the area ’ s growing community . Northampton is close to Florida State University and the state ’ s Capitol Building . From the beginning , there was a lot of interest in this new Planet Fitness club among residents . Through Taymax ’ s community engagement and brand recognition , this club was able to open its doors to nearly 1,100 excited members .
Taymax has been busy this summer ! In addition to this new club opening , the Taymax team completed 10 reequips across four states – California , Florida , Georgia and Pennsylvania . In June , the group also completed an extensive club remodel in Dothan , Alabama . From these projects , it is clear that Taymax Group is working hard to serve PF ® members well . G
Taymax Group opened its 153rd club location in Tallahassee , Florida , this summer .
National Fitness Partners Volunteers Food and Time for Those in Need
the poverty line . That means thousands of people are wondering day to day where their next meal will come from ,” explained NFP DEI Specialist Jasel Belizaire . “ Organizations like Share Food meet the needs of people in their community . Not only do their employees do it generously , and with joy and love , but they do it sustainably . They repurposed an old warehouse and used it as their command center . They keep bees on the roof , and they harvest fresh vegetables from their community garden . If we want the people in our communities to live well , then we all need to get involved . We need to see our neighbors as our responsibility , too .” G
National Fitness Partners volunteered with the Share Food Program by having food donation barrels in six of its Planet Fitness locations and by volunteering at the organization ’ s food packing warehouse .