Fitness Together Gains Muscle and Proves Endurance

Date Posted: 10/13/2006

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo., Oct 13, 2006 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, is currently ranked #96 as Entrepreneur's "America's Top Global Franchises." The franchise corporation was ranked #178 last year in this category. The announcement was made by Fitness Together Franchise Corp. CEO Rick Sikorski.

Fitness Together has 261 franchises in the United States, up from 176 in 2005. There are three franchises in Canada. It placed #53 out of 100 "Fastest- Growing Franchises" for 2006. To date, more than 470 studios have been sold. By the end of 2008, Sikorski expects to sell 850 studios.

"In our efforts to become the world leader in wellness, this recognition by one of the country's premiere business publications reinforces our growth strategies and vision. We are delighted to receive this acknowledgment by a preeminent business resource," Sikorski said.

Fitness Together has franchises in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin and Wyoming. A studio is currently under development in Costa Rica.

About Fitness Together: Fitness Together is part of Fitness For Life Franchise Corporation. The franchise corporation, which was founded in 1996 by fitness leader Rick Sikorski, is built on three main foundations: strong corporate support, proven operating systems, and excellent leaders. There are 261 Fitness Together franchise locations throughout the United States, Israel, Ireland, and Canada and nearly 400 scheduled to open. Fitness Together Franchise Corp. also includes Elements Therapeutic Massage. For additional information, log onto www.fitnesstogether.com or call 877.663.0880 ext. 23.

SOURCE Fitness Together

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