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Low Rates a Planet-Killing Event for Major Gym Chain?

Planet Fitness stock is in a nosedive. Will the huge chain finally be forced to increase $10 rates that have been in place for 30 years?
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2 Gyms, 1,140 Clients—How Daniel Dobbs Brown Does It in Chile

2 Gyms, 1,140 Clients—How Daniel Dobbs Brown Does It in Chile

This South American gym owner has big goals. Here's how he's working to improve the health of his city and build a thriving business.
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How Important Is Headcount at Your Gym?

Short answer: Large numbers of clients are only important if you've got a strong business model that scales. Chris Cooper explains.
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The Client Trifecta: The Essential Elements of Top Gyms

Focusing just on headcount? It's a mistake. You need clients at your gym, but you also need to deliver value and retain your members.
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723 Clients in a CrossFit Gym? It Can Be Done—and Here’s the Proof

Chris Cooper reveals our Top 10 leaderboard for headcount and shares tips from the gym owners with the most clients.
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By the Numbers: 723 Clients at Our Top Microgym!

Chris Cooper reveals the August 2023 client-count leaderboard and shares tips from the gym owners who earned Top 10 spots.
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