Planet Fitness, which was launched in October 1995 at the time when South Africa’s health industry was dominated by one major player, is blazing the health and wellness trail having grown from one small gym to one of South Africa’s Top 300 Companies.
Through passion and perseverance the company has over the past 12 years enjoyed sustained growth in every sphere. Now comprising 19 health clubs across the country; Planet Fitness aims to bring the total number of clubs to 40 fully-owned world-class fitness centres and 70 franchised clubs by 2015.
With the launch of its successful franchise models, Fitsmart and Feminique, Planet Fitness has also, through continued innovation, delivered on the lifestyle needs of its members. In addition, Planet Fitness has launched the first R100-million rand health and fitness facility in southern Africa.
The location of this unique fitness sportsspa facility in Sandton’s central business district in Johannesburg is in keeping with its world-class, high tech facilities coupled with the best practices and offerings from the world’s most sought-after health clubs. In taking current gym facilities to a new level, Planet Fitness is planning on building on the concept which will see further Planet Platinum facilities opening both locally and off-shore.
(1). Founded in 1995 (2). Employs ±1 303 people (3). A customer base of 185 000 (4). Over the past 12 years the company has enjoyed sustained growth (5). Aims to have 40 fully-owned world-class fitness
centres and 70 franchised clubs by 2015
STATISTICS/ DEMOGRAPHICS/ HISTORY
Year founded: 1995 Founding members: Manny Rivera and Mannee de Wet Employees: ±1 303 Branches: Gauteng: Bedford Square MegaClub, Centurion Gate MegaClub, Centurion Hennopsview, Craighall, Fourways MegaClub, Feminique Fairmount, Lakefield Benoni, Montana, Moreleta Park, Rivonia MegaClub, Roodepoort, Wanderers MegaClub; Eastern Cape: FitSmart Walmer; Western Cape: Claremount, Durbanville Aurora, Parklands, Plattekloof and CobbleWalk; Under Construction: Gauteng: Village Walk, Rosebank, Witbank
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Activity: Health club Products/services offered: Health club offering sport specific programmes; sport evaluations; sports testing; computerised nutritional and exercise analysis; body composition; circuit training; free weights; group training; personal training; nutritional supplements; bio-kinetic services
TRAINING & CSI
Training programmes: Skills and development training; in-house and on-the-job training; three-day introduction course for new employees Empowerment initiatives: Working towards an employment equity ratio of 50/50 across all levels of the organisation
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Holding company: Planet Fitness Holdings (Pty) Ltd Bank: Absa and Nedbank Auditors: Smerkovitz and Bloch Current customer base: 185 000 Key clients: Discovery Vitality, Momentum Multiply, Edgars Club, Nike SA, USN
CONTRACTS & AWARDS
CSI initiatives: EmployAbility Association Spinathon, Hospice Spinathon, Proudly South African, Bossom Buddies Environmental health and safety standards: Code of Good Standing in all clubs Awards: Top 300 Companies 2008/2009
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