Curves, the world’s largest chain of fitness and weight loss
centers, announced it has been named the No. 1 Fastest Growing Franchise (with
1,982 clubs opened) in the January 2005 edition of Entrepreneur magazine’s 26th
Annual Franchise 500.
Curves also ranked as the No. 1 Fitness Franchise and the No.
1 Low-Cost Franchise.
Curves also retained its ranking as the No. 2 franchise overall. This means that
Curves ranked second or better in every category in which it was eligible to be
judged.
Franchise rankings are based on numerous factors, including financial strength
and stability, growth rate, number of years in business and length of time
franchising, and start-up costs.
About Curves
Curves offers a 30-minute workout that combines strength training and
sustained cardiovascular activity through safe and effective hydraulic
resistance. Curves also offers a weight management program featuring a
breakthrough, scientifically proven method to raise metabolic rate and end the
need for perpetual dieting. Curves franchises are 100% independently owned and
operated. With more than 8500 locations and 4 million members worldwide, Curves
is the world's largest fitness center franchise.
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