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400,000+ READERS leisure opportunities 05 DEC – 11 DEC 2014 ISSUE 647 Daily news & jobs:
www.leisureopportunities.co.uk énergie set for ‘biggest growth ever’ in 2015
énergie Group chair and chief executive Jan Spaticchia has set his sights on leading the fitness franchise company through its biggest growth phase yet, with a raſt of new gym openings planned in the UK and Europe during 2015. Due to conclude 2014 with
around 90 clubs open or in presale, the group aims to open 36 clubs between January and December next year, across its three core brands: Fit4less, énergie Fitness for Women and énergie Fitness Clubs. In the first three months of
2015, énergie will open two clubs per month, which will increase to three per month from April and four from October. Te first quarter will see openings of low cost brand Fit4less in Preston, West Ealing, Epsom, Manchester, Aylesbury and Bedford. “Te fitness franchise market is at a confi-
dent high as we enter 2015,” said Spaticchia, whose group reports a network turnover of £26m per annum. “Te énergie Group has
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énergie chief Jan Spaticchia started the fitness franchise in 2003
invested considerably in improving ser- vices, training and systems right across the board, which has put us in a strong position as the market leader. Next year is set to be a pivotal year for the group as its looks to create a platform for unprecedented growth.” énergie will also extend its interna- tional portfolio in the New Year, as well as
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continuing its expansion in the Irish market. Having opened its third Fitness for Women franchise in Latvia in October, énergie will open its first Fit4less clubs in Plavnieki, Latvia, and Gadansk, Poland in Q1 of 2015. “We have mainly been focusing
on ensuring that our existing clubs are well supported, introducing a new support structure and man- agement team,” added Spaticchia. “Next year, we will continue to build on this, but with additional personnel we will also be able to focus on growth abroad.” Meanwhile, énergie recently
unveiled its latest Fit4less club in Lincoln – the 34th gym in the brand portfolio and the first to occupy a purpose-built new premise. Te 7,500sq ſt (697sq m) building features all the latest Precor equipment, a large free weights section, a Hampton training rig and a spacious studio that offers a wide range of classes. Details:
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