Curves International Hits 10,000 Location Milestone

Date Posted: 10/10/2006

WACO, Texas, Oct 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Curves International Inc., the world's largest franchisor of fitness clubs, announced today that a new Curves in Detroit is the Curves franchise in the United States to elevate Curves to 10,000 franchises open in 44 countries. Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world (Guinness World Records, Oct. 2002), the eighth largest franchise company of any kind in the U.S., the tenth largest franchise company of any kind in the world (Franchise Times, Oct. 2005), and the largest fitness franchise in the U.S. The company began franchising its unique 30-minute fitness and weight loss centers, designed specifically for women, in 1995. Curves was identified in the September 2006 issue of Fortune magazine as the No. 1 Up-and-Coming brand.

"This milestone represents an important advancement in women's wellness on a worldwide scale," said Curves' founder and CEO Gary Heavin. "With 10,000 clubs in 44 countries -- including almost 8,000 in the U.S. -- we're impacting the health and longevity of more than 4 million women, who in turn are effecting a positive influence on their families."

The Detroit club opened on September 18, 2006 and is located at Tower 600, 600 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, 48243. The phone number is 313.259.9100. Owner Beverly Perry said, "It's exciting to be part of a company that has taken women's wellness to a whole new level. We're helping women to lead healthier lives all over the world." Perry received a commemorative plaque to hang in her club.

About Curves

Curves offers a 30-minute workout that combines strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic resistance. Founders Gary and Diane Heavin are considered the innovators of the express fitness phenomenon that through Curves franchises has made exercise available to over 4 million women, many of whom are in the gym for the first time. Gary is the author of numerous books including The New York Times bestseller Curves, which is revolutionizing America's approach to dieting. With 10,000 locations in 44 countries, Curves is the world's largest fitness franchise and the tenth largest of all franchise companies in the world. For more information, please visit: www.curves.com.

SOURCE: Curves International, Inc.

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