Fitness Together Named To Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2009 Franchise 500

Fitness Together Franchise Corp. has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 30th annual “Franchise 500” ranking of the top franchise opportunities, published in the January 2009 issue. The list honors franchise concepts that offer the best opportunities for success based on criteria such as financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of system.

Fitness Together ranked #100 on the list. This is the company’s fifth consecutive year to appear on the Franchise 500.

“We are honored to be named among the industry’s best,” said Jeff Jervik, president and CEO of Fitness Together Holdings, Inc.  “Despite the troubled economy, Fitness Together has continued to grow and establish itself as a leader in the fitness industry. And our annual ranking to the Franchise 500 is a true affirmation of our stability.”

The company opened 77 new locations in 2008 and took in more than $100 million in system wide revenues for the year.  

About Fitness Together Franchise Corp.:
Established in 1996 in response to the growing demand for personal fitness training, Fitness Together offers the latest in one-on-one personal training. Based in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Fitness Together is part of Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization. There are now more than 400 Fitness Together franchise locations throughout the United States, Costa Rica, Israel, Ireland, and Canada.