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2016 Issue 3 | GearedUp
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Orlando Sentinel Names Planet Fitness Best
Fitness Facility During 2016 Competition
F
or Orlando residents, there are many places to choose from
if you want to better your body. The affordable price and
friendly environment, however, has landed Planet Fitness® at the
top of the list.
This year, Planet Fitness reigned as the Best Fitness Facility,
according to the Orlando Sentinel’s Best Bets competition.
“It’s an honor to be named the best fitness facility within
the Orlando area. The recognition means a lot to us, especially
because nominations and voting for this award were made
by readers in the community,” said Eric Dore, franchisee with
Sunshine Fitness Management.“As a result, this relays to our
entire team that central Florida residents are pleased with Planet
Fitness, and it motivates us to continue to improve and evolve in
an effort to provide raving fans service to the community.”
The competition, which is in its 10th year, publishes readers’
favorite picks for local businesses in categories such as dining and
restaurants, shopping, home and services, wellness and personal
style, and recreation and entertainment.
Other finalist in this year’s competition for Best Fitness
Center were LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness.
Dore said being the best doesn’t come easily.“Within six
months of us moving into the central Florida market, LA Fitness
and Lifestyles Family Fitness joined us as we all battled for market
share. Lifestyles was eventually taken over by LA, and shortly
Planet Fitness has
been named the
2016 Best Fitness
Facility, according
to the Orlando
Sentinel’s Best Bets
competition.
following that, 24 Hour Fitness and Youfit began entering the
market,” said Dore.“Recently, we have seen the likes of Retro
Fitness and a 24 Hour Fitness expansion plan shaking up the
market even more, but Planet Fitness has prevailed by remaining
true to our brand and to our members.”
Dore believes it is the inclusive environment that truly sets
Planet Fitness apart from other locations, but it certainly isn’t the
only factor affecting the success of Sunshine Fitness Management’s locations.
“We have tremendous resources at our fingertips in the
franchise system, a great team that works hard every day to help
improve the quality of people’s lives, members that are like family
and a revolutionary business model, all of which we feel play a
major role in us being named the best fitness center,” said Dore.
“Our members trust our brand and us to provide a safe, clean
atmosphere for them to focus on their personal fitness goals.”
“Our team is very proud of this award. It is a direct reflection of the exceptional and consistent performance by our team
to run excellent clubs and stay true to the Judgement Free Zone®
concept,”added Shane McGuiness, partner at Sunshine Fitness
Management.“It is even more gratifying to be recognized by our
members as the Best Bet amid competitors such as LA Fitness,
Retro Fitness and Youfit. We need to continue to solidify our brand
as the best choice for our communities, and this is a nice indication that we are accomplishing that objective.”
Sunshine Fitness Management currently owns and operates
28 clubs in three states, with hopes of opening two more before
the end of the year. G