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360 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 | 203.846.4588 | planetfitness.com Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Member Profile | Member Since PLANET FITNESS CELEBRATES NEW CLUB LOCATION IN NORWALK New location offers non-intimidating Judgement Free Zone®, extremely low prices, free fitness training for all monthly members, and more Join now for just $1 down and then $10 per month NORWALK, Conn. (July 16, 2021) – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Norwalk, Connecticut. The new club, located at 360 Connecticut Avenue, is approximately 20,000 square feet and offers state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, among other features. Planet Fitness invested $2.3 million to open the club and better serve the Greater Norwalk community. The grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting kicked off with a speaking program that included remarks from Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations Mike Shapiro, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President Brian Griffin, and Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member Barbara Cafero. Photo by Alex Rosenfeld Photography PHOTO: Mike Shapiro, Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations; Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling; Brian Griffin, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President; Jessica Casey, Norwalk Chief of Economic and Community Development; Barbara Cafero, Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member; Rosie Entress, Marketing Manager for Planet Fitness; Diana Carpio, Vice Chair for the Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education; Brian Swetz, Norwalk Planet Fitness General Manager; Peter Fantasia, Planet Fitness Director of Construction; Stacy Dillard, Planet Fitness Regional Manager; and Sarah Sirry, Operations Manager for Planet Fitness. As part of its commitment to the Norwalk community, Planet Fitness donated $1,000 to the Norwalk Education Foundation and will provide a special membership offer to teachers at Norwalk Public Schools when the school year begins in August. The celebration also featured Marco Pizza Truck, local Norwalk businesses and vendors, raffles, giveaways and other fun activities. "Following a difficult year for many Connecticut residents – both physically and mentally – we’re excited to open our new location and provide the greater Norwalk community with a resource to improve their health and overall well-being,” said Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations Mike Shapiro. “We’re grateful for the support from the City of Norwalk, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and other local leaders, and we look forward to continuing our work to create a safe, healthy and judgement-free fitness community.” Photo by Alex Rosenfeld Photography PHOTO: Mike Shapiro, Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations; Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling; Barbara Cafero, Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member; and Diana Carpio, Vice Chair for the Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education In addition to state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, the Norwalk club offers a 30-Minute Express Circuit, numerous flat-screen televisions, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, and more. The facility will be open and staffed 24 hours per day from Monday through Thursday, 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Member and staff safety remains Planet Fitness’ number one priority as the nation continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Planet Fitness follows state and local COVID-19 guidelines at all of its locations, including Norwalk. Planet Fitness prides itself on providing a high-quality experience at an exceptional value and being home of the Judgement Free Zone®, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. The PF Black Card® membership, which is $22.99 a month, includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,030+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, as well as access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits. For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PlanetFitness) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/PlanetFitness). About Planet Fitness Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2020, Planet Fitness had more than 15.5 million members and 2,039 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent businessmen and women. About ECP-PF ECP-PF Holdings Group is based in Orange, CT. It is one of the largest Planet Fitness Franchise ownership groups, currently operating more than 100 locations across Canada, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, New Mexico, New York and Tennessee. It is owned by Exaltare Capital Partners, a Boston, MA based private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses in the consumer sector.
360 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 | 203.846.4588 | planetfitness.com Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter Member Profile | Member Since
PLANET FITNESS CELEBRATES NEW CLUB LOCATION IN NORWALK New location offers non-intimidating Judgement Free Zone®, extremely low prices, free fitness training for all monthly members, and more Join now for just $1 down and then $10 per month
NORWALK, Conn. (July 16, 2021) – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Norwalk, Connecticut. The new club, located at 360 Connecticut Avenue, is approximately 20,000 square feet and offers state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, among other features. Planet Fitness invested $2.3 million to open the club and better serve the Greater Norwalk community. The grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting kicked off with a speaking program that included remarks from Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations Mike Shapiro, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President Brian Griffin, and Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member Barbara Cafero.
Photo by Alex Rosenfeld Photography PHOTO: Mike Shapiro, Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations; Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling; Brian Griffin, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President; Jessica Casey, Norwalk Chief of Economic and Community Development; Barbara Cafero, Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member; Rosie Entress, Marketing Manager for Planet Fitness; Diana Carpio, Vice Chair for the Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education; Brian Swetz, Norwalk Planet Fitness General Manager; Peter Fantasia, Planet Fitness Director of Construction; Stacy Dillard, Planet Fitness Regional Manager; and Sarah Sirry, Operations Manager for Planet Fitness.
As part of its commitment to the Norwalk community, Planet Fitness donated $1,000 to the Norwalk Education Foundation and will provide a special membership offer to teachers at Norwalk Public Schools when the school year begins in August. The celebration also featured Marco Pizza Truck, local Norwalk businesses and vendors, raffles, giveaways and other fun activities. "Following a difficult year for many Connecticut residents – both physically and mentally – we’re excited to open our new location and provide the greater Norwalk community with a resource to improve their health and overall well-being,” said Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations Mike Shapiro. “We’re grateful for the support from the City of Norwalk, the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and other local leaders, and we look forward to continuing our work to create a safe, healthy and judgement-free fitness community.”
Photo by Alex Rosenfeld Photography PHOTO: Mike Shapiro, Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations; Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling; Barbara Cafero, Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member; and Diana Carpio, Vice Chair for the Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education
In addition to state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, the Norwalk club offers a 30-Minute Express Circuit, numerous flat-screen televisions, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, and more. The facility will be open and staffed 24 hours per day from Monday through Thursday, 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Member and staff safety remains Planet Fitness’ number one priority as the nation continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Planet Fitness follows state and local COVID-19 guidelines at all of its locations, including Norwalk. Planet Fitness prides itself on providing a high-quality experience at an exceptional value and being home of the Judgement Free Zone®, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. The PF Black Card® membership, which is $22.99 a month, includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,030+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, as well as access to massage beds and chairs and tanning, among other benefits. For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PlanetFitness) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/PlanetFitness). About Planet Fitness Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2020, Planet Fitness had more than 15.5 million members and 2,039 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent businessmen and women. About ECP-PF ECP-PF Holdings Group is based in Orange, CT. It is one of the largest Planet Fitness Franchise ownership groups, currently operating more than 100 locations across Canada, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, New Mexico, New York and Tennessee. It is owned by Exaltare Capital Partners, a Boston, MA based private equity firm that invests in owner-managed, family-controlled businesses in the consumer sector.