TIMONIUM, MD—February 22, 2022—Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces further expansion in the nation’s capital.

Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June at 783 7th St NW, Suite H, Washington, D.C., 20001. It will occupy the former Washington Sports Club space.

“Situated in the heart of Chinatown and in the same building as Capital One Arena, this location typically has very heavy foot traffic and a Metro stop that will allow those both living in the area and commuting to take advantage of our Judgement Free Zone,” said Victor Brick, co-owner of PF Growth Partners (PFGP), a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “We’re confident that our encouraging and non-intimidating environment will be a welcome addition to the community.”

The 19,817-square-foot club will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds and more – all in a hassle-free environment. Introductory membership specials will be offered with online registration beginning this spring. For more information, email washingtoneastend.dc@planetfitness.com.

Planet Fitness Gallery Place will be the first of three D.C. area clubs that PFGP is bringing to the community. The franchise division currently owns and operates 20 clubs in the DMA, including Ivy City and Penn Branch in the nation’s capital. Overall, there are 47 Planet Fitness clubs throughout the area. For more information, visit PlanetFitness.com or follow @PlanetFitness on Facebook and Twitter.

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 December 31, 2021, Planet Fitness had 15.2 million members and 2,254 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, 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 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

About PF Growth Partners, LLC

PF Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 73 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 500,000 members in Maryland, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington State and California. It also is a joint venture partner with six clubs in Australia. In 2013 PFGP was named The Inaugural Franchise of the Year by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2014 the group was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year for opening 11 clubs in 12 months as well as receiving the award for Highest BER (Brand Excellence Review) awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2015 the group was again named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. The following year, the group was given the Judgement Free Generation award for their exceptional work with the local boys and girls clubs in Tennessee by Planet Fitness Corporate.

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