TIMONIUM, Md. (Apr. 4, 2023) – 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 – will celebrate the grand opening of its Rockville club (5520 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD 20852), Thursday, Apr. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Free and open to the community, the festivities will include the following:
* Ribbon cutting with the Rockville Chamber of Commerce
* $1,000 check presentation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington-Germantown Branch
* Giveaways and prizes including a 65″ Smart TV, Amazon Echo Show, Apple watch, University of Maryland Terps/Washington Wizards game tickets/merchandise and specialty items
* Special appearances by Terps athletes, Washington Wizards Legend Harvey Grant and Wizards Mascot G-Wiz
* Virtual remote with HOT 99.5 FM
* Free workouts and 30-Minute Express Circuit demo
* Complimentary refreshments
* PF Classic Card members will have complimentary Black Card(r) amenities
* Special grand opening offer – Join for $1 down, $10 a month with no commitment until Apr. 12
Planet Fitness Rockville recently relocated from a 15,360-square-foot space at 1776 E Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20852 to this new 30,000-square-foot space in the Montrose Shopping Center.
“We’re thrilled to offer the Rockville community a non-intimidating environment that’s double the size of the previous location and includes more fitness equipment, better parking and easy access to the Capital Beltway,” said C. Victor Brick, co-owner of Ohana Growth Partners, a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “The new space provides a bigger and better option for our members and new members alike.”
Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Planet Fitness Rockville features new Matrix cardio machines, a new functional training area, new Matrix training cycles, and new rowers and Sci fit, as well as a 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms and numerous flat screen televisions.
An expanded PF Black Card(r) Spa has a RelaxSpace Wellness Pod – Planet Fitness’ first in Maryland – where its Black Card(r) members can relax, reset and focus on their mental health for up to 15 minutes. Members can select between a variety of videos, scents and even temperatures while learning more about diet, nutrition, breathing and the benefits of exercise. Plus, the Wellness Pod tracks heart rates and encourages members to use breathing and meditation exercises to reduce anxiety levels, disconnect and recharge with a unique, multi-sensory experience.
As an introductory special Apr. 6 through Apr. 12, members can join with no commitment for $1 down, then $10/month with the Classic Card. Or, they can select the $24.99/month PF Black Card(r) membership -which includes the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,400+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states and access to the Black Card(r) Spa area among other benefits.
For more information about Planet Fitness Rockville, visit
www.planetfitness.com/gyms/rockville-md, email rockville.md@ohanagp.com or call 240-292-0311. For more information about Planet Fitness overall, visit www.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, 2022, Planet Fitness had approximately 17 million members and 2,410 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(r). Approximately 90 percent of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.About Ohana Growth Partners, LLC
Ohana Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 75 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 550,000 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, OGP 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.
