Gold’s Gym becomes the latest ABC Fitness Solutions partner to deploy DC Metro ABC Ignite
Next-generation club management solution ready to streamline and scale multiple aspects of Gold’s Gym’s 21 locations
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & Washington, June 14, 2022 /PRNewsWire/ — ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services to the fitness industry, and Gold’s Gym DC Metro, is part of the prestigious Gold’s. The Gym brand has announced a new technology partnership. The agreement sees Gold’s Jim DC Metro (GGDC) consolidate many of its technical operations with ABC, which deploys ABC Ignite, its flagship suite of club management solutions.
Designed with an open architecture and modular approach, ABC Ignite has six core modules covering every aspect of club management: Sales, Membership, Engagement, Operations, Commerce and Insights. Owned and operated by 21 clubs throughout the Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area, Ignite is replacing legacy vendors with membership, operations, commerce and insight solutions in a strategic move to streamline and scale multiple aspects of GGDC operations. Is. and reduce their total cost of ownership.
“The past few years have enabled us to value the business of gym ownership and have provided us with the opportunity to grow and deepen our offering to new and existing members. We aim to provide our members with an enhanced way of doing things. We value the need to adapt, communicate and train with all of our teams.” GGDC Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner Josh Fuglsby said. “We want to make sure we can continue to grow, offer new services and programs, and add new and different ways to connect with our members.
GGDC CEO Matt Clifford said, “Technology is an essential element in delivering this strategy. Recognizing the need for improvements to our existing solutions, we have partnered with a partner with a track record to support many aspects of our business. discovered, “With ABC Ignite, we have found a scalable suite of solutions that can be tailored to our unique and long-term needs and a partner who shares our passion for innovation within the fitness industry. does.”
Now available to gym owners and clubs nationwide, ABC Ignite redefines the core competencies of ABC, which the industry has relied on for more than 40 years, within a suite of next-generation intuitive software solutions that deliver even more Are more powerful and easier to use.
“ABC has made the transition from our previous operating platform a seamless and seamless process,” Fuglsby says. “I love that ABC is integrated with our current technology to provide a frictionless process for all our users, team members and members alike. Due to the new technology, our online engagement has increased by 30% happened.”
GGDC’s continued growth saw 2 new locations open in 2021 despite the pandemic, and in addition, several of its new locations are set to open in 2022, including a new flagship location in DuPont Circle. “GGDC is locally owned and operated so the experience of our members and team comes first. With a history of pride in member experience and fitness, coupled with a progressive mindset focused on personalized offering and innovation, this means we Will take our legacy to a new era.” Inducted Brenda Jorgensen, CXO.
“The fitness industry has experienced unprecedented change. Next week, during IHRSA we will hear about how the industry is coming through a pandemic that has created a physical and technological catalyst for the industry to diversify and advance fitness. both in terms of onsite and at home fitness.Gold’s Gym is one of our client franchises leading the way and using technology that can help ease their business Bill Davis, CEO of ABC Fitness Solutions. “We are excited to expand our partnership with growth-oriented operators such as Gold’s Gym Metro DC and other Gold’s Gym franchises, which ABC continues to support today.”
About ABC Fitness Solutions
ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC) provides innovative software solutions designed to simplify the business of fitness. Its technology and trusted team of experts help health and fitness club operators of all sizes boost performance, operate efficiently and deliver exceptional and unique member experiences. Its flagship suite, ABC Ignite, is a flexible, scalable and intuitive SaaS (software as a service) solution that addresses all aspects of club management. Designed with an open architecture and modular approach, ABC IGNITE provides gym operators with exponential utility, complete control over their businesses, superior member lifetime value, and reduced total cost of ownership.
Founded in 1981, ABC helps nearly 25 million members globally to realize their fitness journey and processes more than $8.2B in annual payments for 19,000 clubs. ABC Fitness Solutions (abcfitness.com) is a Thoma Bravo Portfolio Company, a private equity firm focused on investing in software and technology companies (thomabravo.com).
About Gold’s Gym Metro DC
What began as a small gym in Venice Beach, California in 1965, has since grown to become the world’s most famous and traditional fitness company – Gold’s Gym. Over the past 55 years, Gold’s Gym has grown into a global brand with over 600 locations spread across 6 continents. Bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu all worked out at the original Gold Gym, which became the most famous gym in the world. In the fitness industry, the brand enjoys cult status and universal appeal with 96% aided brand awareness. In 2020, RSG Group acquired Gold Gym and integrated the brand into its portfolio, making it a global leader in the fitness space. For more information visit www.goldsgym.com
ABC Health Solutions Media Contact:
Ian Twin | tandem marketing communication
[email protected]
Source ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC
