“Epsilon has been sponsoring the Owners’
Conference this entire decade and we
keep returning because of the immense
value. Even though it is located in the
biggest city in the country, the intimacy
of the OC allows us not only to build
relationships and create new ones, but
also the opportunity to hear some of the
challenges that owners are having and
offer up solutions and strategies. We
feel it is a great event for our business
and look forward to it every year.”
Greg Dowd &
Ryan Popek
Epsilon
“On behalf of Dave Lee, Tonya, & myself
we would like to thank each of you for
what you all have contributed to our
business and our families. There is no
other group we enjoy working with more
than you. For over 10 years now we have
had the privilege to be a part of the OC.
This single event has opened new doors,
strengthened relationships, & has added
to the firm foundation we have with many
of you. With zero hesitation we look
forward to next year and are internally
aligned to work even harder for each
of you as your success is our passion.
Thank you for all you do and the loyalty
you display, each and every day.”
Justin Weeks, Dave
Lee & Tonya Tarlton
Europa Sports
Products
“It is a true pleasure to a part of the Gold’s
Gym family! The OC gives me the op-
portunity to strengthen old relationships
and build new ones. Each OC opens the
door for new ideas and gives everyone a
chance to come together collectively to
solve any issues they may face.”
Patty Daugherty
Power Systems
“Throughout our long-standing partnership,
Matrix has always been impressed by the
GGFA’s vision for the future and ongoing
support of the Gold’s Gym franchise
network. We look forward to attending the
GGFA’s premier event in New York each
year and cherish the ability to connect
with those who continue to build on Gold’s
Gym’s storied history.”
Seth Robinson
Matrix Fitness
“The Power Of Partnership
As I completed my 10th year of attending
the GGFA Owners’ Conference in NYC, I
wanted to share a few thoughts. The GGFA
OC is a very powerful organization. Started
by and lead by a group of passionate
28
Gold’s Gym owners who care about the
brand and support their fellow members,
so they all succeed in their respective
markets. Precor and I love to give back
to the Gold’s Gym franchisees who have
supported our products and services over
the years. We know the GGFA is the one
constant that the owners can depend upon
for guidance and support in a competitive
industry. We understand that the Owners’
Conference is the perfect time to close-out
various sales opportunities and help
the franchisee plan for the busy season
ahead. I can tell my fellow vendors that
there is a significant Return on Investment
that can be attained if you support this
group.”
Sal Pellegrino
Precor
Thank You Founders!
At Club Industry East in April 2001, a few
franchisees were riding around in a limo
and talking about the future of the Gold’s
Gym brand and their investments in the
brand. With their concern for the future,
this little rendezvous produced the now
esteemed and invaluable GGFA which
was incorporated on August 8th, 2001.
The very first meeting of the franchisees
took place at Club Industry in October
2001.
The rest is GGFA history! We express
our infinite gratitude to Angel Banos
and Jeremy Lowell for being part of that
rogue group of franchisees making it
happen! Between the two of them, they
have 57 years in the Gold’s Gym brand!
“From the moment that we,
the franchisees, felt that there
was a need to align ourselves to
be able to have discourse with
GGI, it has been a pleasure to have
been with the Board of the GGFA, in
the mix with GGI on various levels, and
to be an attendant at the Owners’
Conference. It offers all of us the
opportunity, first, to see each other in
an intimate environment as opposed to
large conventions or not at all. At the
same time, to share best practices,
frustrations, intellect, game planning,
and education with the group is so
incredibly valuable, and from the
beginning until this most recent
convention it validates why we
stick together. The one on one
time with vendors is something
that over and over they share with
me how appreciative they are and
we feel the same way about them.
Sharing problem solving at round
table discussions between vendors
and franchisees is one of the most
valuable aspects of this last OC. It
is with sincere appreciation and
gratitude that I bow my head to all
of the wonderful ladies who work
tirelessly within
the GGFA support
team to make the
OC the event
that it is.”
Jeremy Lowell,
Owner Gold’s Gym
Virginia and
Wisconsin
GGFA Founder
“The GGFA has been an invaluable
resource and support for
Franchisees for many years. The
relationships that have been
cultivated between franchisees,
industry leaders and vendors at the
Owners’ Conference are due to the
dedication and focus of the GGFA and
team. I am inspired every year at the OC
and look forward to the future.”
Angel Banos, Owner
Golds’ Gym SoCal
GGFA Founder