NEWINGTON, N.H., Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness,
Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing
franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced
the appointment of Bill Bode as Senior Vice President of
Franchise Operations. In this position, Mr. Bode will oversee
operational performance and ongoing franchisee support.
Mr. Bode joins Planet Fitness from Dunkin' Brands where he held
various senior leadership positions; most recently serving as the
Regional Vice President of Dunkin' Donuts Northeast, where he was
responsible for the operations of more than 2,600 Dunkin' Donuts
restaurants in the region, more than 300 franchisee group and the
field operations team. Prior to joining Dunkin' Brands, he was a
Dunkin' Donuts franchisee in Richmond,
VA.
"Bill's extensive experience brand building as both a franchisee
and franchisor will be extremely valuable as we continue our
strategic expansion across the U.S. and beyond," said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer
of Planet Fitness, Inc. "Supporting our franchise partners and
providing an exceptional member experience in our stores is
paramount. Bill's leadership and deep understanding of franchise
operations make him a strong addition to the Company, and I am
thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team."
"I am honored to be joining Planet Fitness at such an exciting
time in its growth and momentum," said Bill
Bode. "I look forward to working hand in hand with our
franchisees, and club and corporate team members, to help propel
the growth of the Planet Fitness brand."
Mr. Bode's tenure with Dunkin' Brands included U.S. brand
compliance and business development, store development, marketing
and franchising. He attended the State
University of New York at Buffalo where he studied finance
and political science.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, N.H., 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 September 30, 2016, Planet Fitness had more than
8.7 million members and more than 1,200 stores in 47 states, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. 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.
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