Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Diversified Health And Fitness To Give Away Free Fitness Franchises

Diversified Health and Fitness Inc. To Give Away Two Franchises At The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida On May 30 and 31, 2009.

May 12, 2009

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc
., a franchisor of multiple brands of fitness and health clubs, today announced that it will give away an unprecedented two coed Zoo Health Club franchises at the Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.

“We expect this give-away to draw a lot of attention at the show,” said Diversified’s CEO, Roger Wittenberns. “We will be giving away one fitness franchise at 2:00pm at booth 401 on each of Saturday, May 30th and another on Sunday, May 31st.”

To be eligible for the fitness franchise giveaway, interested parties only need visit booth 401. Details will be available from Diversified representatives.

Diversified is a franchisor of a suite of integrated fitness franchise brands, including The Zoo Health Club, Rejuvenate Health Fitness and Medspa, Sedona Fitness For Women, ShapeXpress, Fit For Her, Liberty Fitness, FitZone, Access Fitness, The Blitz, Ultimate Woman, Butterfly Life, and 123 Fit. In less than two years, Diversified, chaired by health club veteran Roger Wittenberns, has grown exponentially from one club to over two hundred franchised health clubs across the globe.

Diversified will give away two Zoo Health Clubs, a popular twenty-four-hour-a-day family fitness concept, founded over thirty years ago on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. The Zoo offers its members the best in cardio and weight training equipment in a clean, safe and family friendly environment with 24 hour keycard access.

“This will be a great opportunity for our contest winners” said Roger Wittenberns. “Get to the convention early to learn more about this once-in-a-lifetime chance to own your own business.”

Tickets to the show are $8 each, but free guest passes are available from Dan Hicks at 954-449-4700.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Diversified Health And Fitness Acquires 123 Fit From Quizno’s Franchise Founder

123 Fit, a Health Club Franchisor, Has Been Acquired By Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

April 9, 2009

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness industry pioneer, Roger Wittenberns, announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of 123 Fit, a coed health club franchisor with locations nationwide. 123 Fit was created by Quizno’s founder Rick Schaden who is leaving the health club business to take the reins of his food service company.

The acquisition increases Diversified’s holdings by 21 health club franchise contracts, giving the company a broader presence in the United States. Diversified’s current portfolio of 228 clubs nationally and internationally will be increased to 249 clubs.

The transaction was structured as an asset purchase and included franchise agreements, FDD registrations, area developer agreements, manuals, trade names and other intellectual property.

“I have every confidence that Diversified will bring support and health club expertise to our family of 123 Fit franchisees” said Rick Schaden, CEO of 123 Fit.

Diversified Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wittenberns, said “we are pleased to be taking in a strong chain developed by franchise industry experts. The 123 Fit acquisition will add yet another dimension to our portfolio and increase our share of the coed fitness market.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-six year industry expert Roger Wittenberns.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Monday, March 30, 2009

DIVERSIFIED HEALTH AND FITNESS ACQUIRES BUTTERFLY LIFE

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida announces its acquisition of Butterfly Fitness, Inc., a National Chain of Health Club Franchises and enters the Japanese market.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness industry pioneer, Roger Wittenberns, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Butterfly Fitness, Inc., a franchising company engaged in marketing and servicing women-only health club franchises.

Diversified’s franchise portfolio currently consist of approximately 150 fitness clubs in 40 states and three countries and over 500 active licenses to build new clubs. The Butterfly acquisition will push Diversified’s holdings to nearly 200 clubs and will dramatically increase its market share in the women’s fitness club franchise business.

This acquisition has also allowed Diversified to enter the Japanese market with 6 locations. The Japanese market is one of the fastest growing fitness markets in the world

The asset purchase included the acquisition of Butterfly’s franchise agreements, FDD registrations, area developer agreements, manuals, trade names and other intellectual property.

Diversified will bring much needed corporate support and marketing and operational experience to our franchisees,” said Mark Golob, CEO of Butterfly. “This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate one of the best brand names in women’s fitness.”

Diversified Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wittenberns, said “This is a great step forward for Diversified and for Butterfly. We welcome our new franchise partners to our family and we are excited to bring our experience and knowledge to such a promising organization.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-seven year industry expert Roger Wittenberns.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Thursday, February 19, 2009

DIVERSIFIED HEALTH & FITNESS ACQUIRES 17 ADDITIONAL FRANCHISE ASSETS

Fit For Her, Inc., a Multi-State Chain of Fitness Club Franchises, to be Acquired By Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Florida

Contact: Andrew Barnett
Tel: 800 988-4712
Fax: 954 794-0296
E-mail: Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness industry pioneer, Roger Wittenberns, announced today that it will be acquiring the assets of Fit For Her, Inc., a franchise branding company engaged in selling and marketing women’s health club franchises in the Midwest.

Diversified’s franchise portfolio currently consist of 79 fitness clubs in 30 states and over 500 active licenses to build new clubs. The Fit For Her acquisition will push Diversified’s holdings to 96 clubs and will increase its market share in the women’s fitness club franchise arena.

In an asset purchase, Diversified will acquire all of the assets of Fit For Her including franchise agreements, UFOC registrations, area developer agreements, manuals, trade names and other intellectual property.

“This is exactly what our franchisees need to take their health clubs to the next level,” said Darrel Schoolfield, CEO of Fit For Her. “Diversified is an excellent synergy for our franchise partners and we expect to see great things once a group of seasoned health club professionals and franchisors take the reigns.”

Diversified Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wittenberns, said “Fit For Her is a premium brand and we are pleased to welcome our new partners on board. This acquisition will increase our holdings to nearly 100 clubs, making us one of the largest players in the health club franchising business. The sky is the limit for Diversified, and we intend to make Fit For Her a shining star in our portfolio.”

“The Fit For Her addition will add a new an exciting dimension to our family of brands”, said Andrew Barnett, Vice President of Diversified. “We have the opportunity to bring our 100 years of fitness, retail and brand development experience to a solid and growing foundation of franchisees.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-six year industry expert Roger Wittenberns.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

DIVERSIFIED HEALTH & FITNESS TO EXPAND FITNESS FRANCHISE HOLDINGS

ShapeXpress, Inc., a Multi-State Chain of Fitness Clubs, to be Acquired By Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Florida

Contact: Andrew Barnett
Tel: 800 988-4712
Fax: 954 794-0296
E-mail: Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness industry pioneer, Roger Wittenberns, announced today that it will be acquiring ShapeXpress, Inc., a holding company engaged in franchising ShapeXpress health clubs and the ultra-high end Sedona Fitness for Women brand.

The move comes on the heels of its most recent acquisition of Liberty Fitness Holdings, LLC. After the acquisition, Diversified’s franchise portfolio will consist of 79 fitness clubs in 30 states and over 500 active licenses to build new clubs. ShapeXpress was recently inducted into the prestigious list of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Hot Franchises” and has grown rapidly since its founding in 2002.

In an asset purchase, Diversified will acquire all of the assets associated with ShapeXpress, including, but not limited to, franchise agreements, UFOC registrations, area developer agreements, manuals, trade names and other intellectual property.

“This move will allow our brands to grow exponentially,” said Linden Wood, CEO of ShapeXpress. “We are excited to watch Diversified’s expert team of industry professionals take this company and its franchise partners to new heights.”

Diversified Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wittenberns, said “We believe the ShapeXpress acquisition gives our firm many competitive advantages. In the women’s-only fitness arena, we found that the great majority of clubs were small and one dimensional, failing to provide the full line of services and fitness programs that women today want and expect. ShapeXpress and Sedona clubs are designed to allow for a full service fitness facility with many different services and programs to meet the needs of today’s women.”

“The ShapeXpress addition will complement our current operations extremely well”, said Andrew Barnett, Executive Vice President of Diversified. “We have the opportunity to bring our 100 years of fitness, retail and brand development experience to a solid and growing foundation of franchisees. This match will increase their profit potential and add generously to Diversified’s bottom-line.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-five year industry expert Roger Wittenberns.


For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

DIVERSIFIED HEALTH AND FITNESS ACQUIRES TWO HEALTH CLUB CHAINS, EXPANDS TO CANADA AND IRELAND

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, acquires World Wide Fitness, LLC

Contact: Andrew Barnett
Tel: 800 988-4712
Fax: 954 794-0296
E-mail: Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness-industry-pioneer Roger Wittenberns announced today that it has acquired World Wide Fitness, LLC, a Wyoming based franchisor of health clubs in the United States, Canada, and Ireland.

The acquisition includes two health club chains: “The Blitz” and “Ultimate Woman.” It will increase Diversified’s portfolio by approximately 20 clubs and give the company exposure to two flourishing international markets.

“Diversified’s team of franchise and fitness club experts will serve our brand and our franchisees well,” said Scott Smith, President of World Wide Fitness.

Diversified Chief Executive Officer, Roger Wittenberns, said “this acquisition cements our international foothold and will be a catalyst for franchise sales in Canada and Europe.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-five year industry expert Roger Wittenberns.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800-988-4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

DIVERSIFIED HEALTH & FITNESS ACQUIRES ACCESS FITNESS, LLC

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, acquires Access Fitness, LLC, a health club franchisor based in Oklahoma.

Contact: Andrew Barnett
Tel: 800 988 4712
Fax: 954 794 0296
E-mail: Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

Friday, October 31, 2008

Diversified Health & Fitness, Inc., chaired by fitness industry pioneer Roger Wittenberns announced today that it has acquired Access Fitness, LLC.

After the acquisition, Diversified’s franchise portfolio will consist of approximately 150 clubs in thirty states and two countries with over 500 active licenses to build new clubs. Diversified currently operates offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Florianopolis, Brazil.

Diversified acquired the assets of Access in a part cash, part stock deal. The assets purchased included the contractual rights and franchisor obligations to six coed fitness and health clubs located primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.

Benjamin Gettler, President of Diversified, said “this is a nice little chain with huge potential. It has a great name and a twenty-four hour concept that fits in well with our current family-fitness health club model.”

Diversified Health and Fitness, Inc. is a franchise holding company for multiple fitness franchise concepts. The company was founded in 2007 and is the brainchild of thirty-five year industry expert Roger Wittenberns. Diversified currently operates offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl and Florianopolis, Brazil.

For more information about this release or to schedule an interview, please contact Andrew Barnett at 800 988 4712 or by e-mail at Andrew@diversifiedhf.com

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