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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WORLD GYM ANNOUNCES CANADA EXPANSION PLANS WITH
TWO NEW DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
(LOS ANGELES, Calif. – OCTOBER 3, 2013) World Gym, the iconic brand for
bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has announced that it has signed multiple
unit area development agreements for 16 new World Gym fitness centers in the
Greater Toronto Area over the next seven years.
“Expanding in Canada has been a goal of ours for many years,” says Guy
Cammilleri, Managing Director of World Gym International. “Together with Wes
Hodgson, our Gateway Partner for Canada, we have made very positive inroads
and the time and effort we have invested is coming to fruition. Beginning with
Shehzad and Azhar Khan in the Greater Toronto Area, we are now poised to
grow the World Gym brand in every market all across Canada.”
“It is an absolute pleasure to welcome Shehzad and Azhar Khan into the World
Gym family,” said Wes Hodgson, Canadian Gateway Partner for World Gym
International. “As a Gateway Partner, finding quality Development Partners is my
top priority and they are both fantastic to work with. I look forward to seeing the
heights of where we can take this partnership.”
“I chose the World Gym Brand because its management team is genuinely
committed to supporting their Franchisees,” says Shehzad Khan. “Since 1999, I
have owned and operated over two dozen franchises across multiple categories,
from fast food to hospitality. I know first-hand that Franchisor support is
absolutely crucial to Franchisee success. My family and I are looking forward to
relocating to Toronto and embarking on this new venture.”
“My brother-in-law and I have been involved in franchises for many years and we
are always seeking great business opportunities,” said Azhar Khan. “The
combination of a global brand like World Gym and the current state of the
Canadian fitness market give us a great starting point for achieving success.”
For more information on World Gym, please visit worldgym.com.
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About World Gym International
The iconic World Gym brand was founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory
days of “Muscle Beach” in Santa Monica, CA when serious fitness collided with
the world of Hollywood celebrities. Since then, World Gym has evolved into an
internationally recognized brand that has captured the imagination of fitness
lovers around the globe. Focused on the mantra “Seriously Fun Fitness”, World
Gym is dedicated to creating the ultimate workout destinations across the globe.
With its headquarters located in sunny southern California, World Gym currently
has over 180 franchised locations in 14 countries, including Australia, Brazil,
Canada, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Cayman Islands, Guatemala,
India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States. To
learn more about World Gym and franchise opportunities with this storied brand,
please visit worldgym.com.