Health

Bally Total Fitness Corporate Office

Bally Total Fitness began in 1983 when Bally Manufacturing purchased Lifecycle and the Health and Tennis Corporation of America. The Bally Health and Tennis Corporation was formed.

By 1987, Bally’s was the largest fitness center chain in the world. The chain acquired American Fitness Centers and Nautilus Fitness Centers.

In 1995, all brands were renamed to Bally Total Fitness.

By 1996, there were 340 fitness centers in the US and Canada.

In 1998, the company went public on the NYSE.

In 2007, the company filed for bankruptcy. The chain was purchased by Harbinger Capital and emerged from bankruptcy.

In 2008, the company again filed for bankruptcy, citing the global economic downturn.

In 2010, the chain was investigated by the Texas attorney general for mailing fake past-due notices to old members in an attempt to get them to re-join the club.

In 2011, the chain sold 171 gyms to LA Fitness.

In 2012, the chain sold 39 gyms to Blast Fitness.

Today, Bally’s operates 60 fitness centers in the US.

Bally Total Fitness

Bally Total Fitness began in 1983 when Bally Manufacturing purchased Lifecycle and the Health and Tennis Corporation of America. The Bally Health and Tennis Corporation was formed.

By 1987, Bally’s was the largest fitness center chain in the world. The chain acquired American Fitness Centers and Nautilus Fitness Centers.

In 1995, all brands were renamed to Bally Total Fitness.

History

By 1996, there were 340 fitness centers in the US and Canada.

In 1998, the company went public on the NYSE.

In 2007, the company filed for bankruptcy. The chain was purchased by Harbinger Capital and emerged from bankruptcy.

In 2008, the company again filed for bankruptcy, citing the global economic downturn.

In 2010, the chain was investigated by the Texas attorney general for mailing fake past-due notices to old members in an attempt to get them to re-join the club.

In 2011, the chain sold 171 gyms to LA Fitness.

In 2012, the chain sold 39 gyms to Blast Fitness.

Today, Bally’s operates 60 fitness centers in the US.

Massage Envy Corporate Office

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

In late 2017, the company was accused of covering up more than 180 sexual assaults at their locations, prompting top execs to make changes to their screening and reporting programs. In December 2017, the CEO stated that he was committed to keeping patrons safe and that extensive changes were being made.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.

Massage Envy

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

History

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.

24 Hour Fitness Corporate Office

24 Hour Fitness began in 1983 as 24 Hour Nautilus, a one gym company founded by Mark Mastrov and Leonard Schlemm.

Mastrov hired Mark Golob to market the club. Golob created commercials with Pamela Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mike Tyson.

By 1994, there were 32 clubs. The company acquired Family Fitness Centers and renamed to 24 Hour Fitness after an investment by McCown De Leeuw.

In 1997, the company expands to Europe after a failed IPO attempt.

In 2000, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide is created as a holding company.

In 2005, the chain is listed for sale. It eventually sells to Forstmann Little & Company.

In 2007, the chain was subject to a class action lawsuit by 1.8 current and former members who claimed funds were still ACH withdrawn from their accounts after they had canceled their memberships.

The company was also hit with big fines in late 2017 after a court found that members were deliberately misled when signing up for contracts.

Today, 24 Hour Fitness is the world’s largest privately owned fitness chain. The company has over 420 clubs in 18 states and serves more than 3 million members.

24 Hour Fitness

24 Hour Fitness began in 1983 as 24 Hour Nautilus, a one gym company founded by Mark Mastrov and Leonard Schlemm.

Mastrov hired Mark Golob to market the club. Golob created commercials with Pamela Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mike Tyson.

History

By 1994, there were 32 clubs. The company acquired Family Fitness Centers and renamed to 24 Hour Fitness after an investment by McCown De Leeuw.

In 1997, the company expands to Europe after a failed IPO attempt.

In 2000, 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide is created as a holding company.

In 2005, the chain is listed for sale. It eventually sells to Forstmann Little & Company.

In 2007, the chain was subject to a class action lawsuit by 1.8 current and former members who claimed funds were still ACH withdrawn from their accounts after they had canceled their memberships.

The company was also hit with big fines in late 2017 after a court found that members were deliberately misled when signing up for contracts.

Today, 24 Hour Fitness is the world’s largest privately owned fitness chain. The company has over 420 clubs in 18 states and serves more than 3 million members.

Jamba Juice Corporate Office

Jamba Juice was founded in 1990 as Juice Club, Inc. by Kirk Perron. The first location was in San Luis Obispo, California. Three of Perron’s friends, Joe Vergara, Kevin Peters, and Linda Ozawa Olds, soon joined the venture.

In 1995, the company name was changed to Jamba Juice.

By 1996, there are 30 stores operating in California. These are both company-owned and franchised.

In 1997, the company partnered with Whole Foods and opens Jamba Juice locations inside Whole Foods stores.

In 1998, the company introduces Jambola bread.

In 1999, the company acquired Zuka Juice.

In 2006, Services Acquisition Corporation International purchases Jamba Juice and changes the company name to Jamba, Inc. Jamba is now a publicly traded company.

In 2008, the company begins to introduce wraps, sandwiches, and salads to its menu.

Today, Jamba Juice operates over 860 stores in 26 US states, Canada, the Philippines, and South Korea. About half the stores are corporately owned.

The company is known for introducing new flavors that become quite popular. The trendy new flavors of 2022 are Strawberry Bursting Boba and Sweet Tapioca Boba Pearls.

Jamba Juice, like many other restaurant chains, is having trouble with staffing…or are they? Jamba Juice says that price increases are necessary in order to hire talent but people say that their applications are routinely rejected.

Jamba Juice maintains a corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jamba Juice

In 1995, the company name was changed to Jamba Juice.

History

By 1996, there are 30 stores operating in California. These are both company-owned and franchised.

In 1997, the company partnered with Whole Foods and opens Jamba Juice locations inside Whole Foods stores.

In 1998, the company introduces Jambola bread.

In 1999, the company acquired Zuka Juice.

In 2006, Services Acquisition Corporation International purchases Jamba Juice and changes the company name to Jamba, Inc. Jamba is now a publicly traded company.

In 2008, the company begins to introduce wraps, sandwiches, and salads to its menu.

Today, Jamba Juice operates over 860 stores in 26 US states, Canada, the Philippines, and South Korea. About half the stores are corporately owned.

The company is known for introducing new flavors that become quite popular. The trendy new flavors of 2022 are Strawberry Bursting Boba and Sweet Tapioca Boba Pearls.

Jamba Juice maintains a corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Procter and Gamble Corporate Office

Procter & Gamble was founded in 1837 when William Procter and James Gamble went into business together due to their father-in-laws suggestion. The company originally produced soap and candles.

In the 1880s, Ivory soap was launched.

In 1911, Crisco was introduced.

In 1930, the company acquired Thomas Hedley Co.

In 1946, Tide was launched and Prell was introduced a year later.

In 1955, the company began to sell Crest, the first flouride toothpaste.

In 1957, the company acquired Charmin Paper Mills and entered the toilet paper business.

In 1961, the company released Pampers which went on to become the first successful disposable diaper.

Other acquisitions included Folgers Coffee, Old Spice, Pepto Bismol and Iams.

Today, P&G has over 50 brands. Almost half of those brands have at least $1 billion in annual sales.

Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble was founded in 1837 when William Procter and James Gamble went into business together due to their father-in-laws suggestion. The company originally produced soap and candles.

In the 1880s, Ivory soap was launched.

In 1911, Crisco was introduced.

History

In 1930, the company acquired Thomas Hedley Co.

In 1946, Tide was launched and Prell was introduced a year later.

In 1955, the company began to sell Crest, the first flouride toothpaste.

In 1957, the company acquired Charmin Paper Mills and entered the toilet paper business.

In 1961, the company released Pampers which went on to become the first successful disposable diaper.

Other acquisitions included Folgers Coffee, Old Spice, Pepto Bismol and Iams.

Today, P&G has over 50 brands. Almost half of those brands have at least $1 billion in annual sales.