The Planet Fitness Evolution
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1992 The first Planet Fitness opens in Dover, New Hampshire |
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1993 UNH student Chris Rondeau (now CEO)takes front-desk job at Dover gym |
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1997 Planet Fitness unveils the Judgement Free Zone® philosophy as a way to make first-time gym users feel comfortable joining and starting their fitness journey |
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1999 In Concord, NH, after a daylong shortage of hot water, members were thanked for their patience with free pizza. The popularity of the giveaway led to once-a-month pizza night in all locations |
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2003 The first Planet Fitness franchise opens in Altamonte Springs, FL |
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2005 The PF Black Card® was introduced at $19.99 a month. PF Black Card® members can workout at any Planet Fitness in the system, bring a guest at no additional charge, and have access to amenities including HydroMassage, massage chairs, tanning, and more |
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2006 100th club opens in Logan, UT |
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2011 Planet Fitness opens its first location outside the continental United States in Carolina, Puerto Rico |
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2012 500th club opens in Morton Grove, IL |
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2013 Chris Rondeau is named Chief Executive Officer |
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2014 1st international location opens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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2015 1,000th club opens in Washington, D.C. |
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2016 The Judgement Free Generation™ is launched, Planet Fitness’ national philanthropic initiative designed to combat the judgement and bullying faced by today’s teens by creating a culture of kindness and encouragement |
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2017 Planet Fitness reaches 10 million member mark 1st club opens in Panama |
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2018 1st club opens in Mexico |
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2019 With the support of franchisees, team members, members and vendors, Planet Fitness reaches milestone of $5 million donated to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2,000th club opens in Colorado Springs, CO |
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