Ninja Parc franchisee, school teacher turned obstacle course owner

‘Don’t force your kids to play sport!’: Former teacher’s advice for parents. Former teacher Eleni Szmeti advises parents to re-consider traditional sports if their child is simply not interested. There is no denying the value of physical activity for kids. The earlier they form a great relationship with movement and their bodies, the better, as …

Three questions to ask before you invest in a second franchise

When your site is up and running and business is going well you might find yourself wondering: could I do this again and add to my franchise portfolio? It’s a natural question for a successful and ambitious franchisee to consider. There are definitely business advantages to owning multiple sites including economies of scale, greater market …

Kid-friendly functional fitness brand Ninja Parc unveils mini model

Ninja Parc Base is a brand new downsized, lower-cost offering of the traditional Ninja Parc business model, and it’s available to franchise buyers now. Introducing a smaller footprint business option will keep the brand within reach of more potential franchisees, said Ninja Parc CEO John Pirlo, who launched the original brand back in 2017. “This …

Fitness identity converts three clubs to Genesis Health + Fitness in WA

The Genesis Health + Fitness franchise network welcomes three new sites in WA, with high profile fitness personality Adam Bailey confirming he will convert his three existing facilities to Genesis Health + Fitness clubs. Adam owns a chain of health clubs and martial arts schools in WA and across Australia and is a former World …

Gym further embraces wellness post COVID: Reformer Pilates rollout commences for Genesis

COVID-19 is changing a lot of things, including people’s approach to health and fitness, and as ‘wellness’ becomes a priority Genesis Health + Fitness has commenced a national rollout of Reformer Pilates classes. Genesis Health + Fitness Windsor (QLD) and Thuringowa (Townsville) are the first gyms in the Australian chain to launch Reformer Pilates, offered …

New owner announced for Genesis Caulfield and Dandenong

The Genesis Health and Fitness franchise network has welcomed Sudesh Mudaliar as the new owner of both Genesis Caulfield and Genesis Dandenong. Mudaliar is a highly experienced executive, having worked in various management roles across various countries. He has also owned businesses in the hospitality and fitness industry in Australia and Asia. He said both …

Aussies do it better with buddies: 80% of Aussies benefit from exercising with a buddy

Recently we surveyed our nationwide Genesis Health + Fitness membership base and found that Aussies are working out with a buddy – be it a friend, family member or relative – because they’re more likely to show up and it’s way more fun. Almost 80% of respondents said they like working out with a friend (56%), …

Continued closures a heavy weight to carry for Melbourne fitness and health industry

Despite restrictions easing in regional Victoria almost a week ago and today’s announcements regarding the easing of some rules in metro Melbourne, gyms across greater metro Melbourne remain ordered shut, which is bringing business owners to their knees, according to Genesis Health + Fitness which has 14 clubs across the state, predominantly owned by individual …

Ninja Parc Indoor Obstacle Course: Now open in Melbourne

Ninja Parc is open for business in Melbourne! Its third centre – the first for the city and the state – opened at 13-17 Burton Court Bayswater on January 16. The opening saw over 200 kids and adults burst through the doors, keen to test out the indoor obstacle course and its 20+ obstacles. Mother …

Fun is coming back to Melbourne with Ninja Parc Indoor Obstacle Course opening January 16

Melburnians are set to be treated to an experience like no other with Ninja Parc, one of Australia’s largest indoor obstacle courses, opening in Bayswater on January 16 2021. Ninja Parc taps into the very essence of childhood: play and adventure, and after being cooped up indoors for most of 2020, the indoor obstacle course …