OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medifast, a
leading manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven healthy
living products and programs, today announced plans to move its
corporate headquarters to the heart of downtown Baltimore by the end of 2017. Medifast will
move into a 51,000 sq. ft. space in the state-of-the-art
Legg Mason Tower located in
Baltimore's Harbor East
neighborhood.
More than 160 employees will move to the new downtown
headquarters, while Medifast's manufacturing facility and related
staff will remain at the current Owings
Mills, Maryland location.
"As Medifast continues to establish itself as a national leader
in the health and wellness space, we are excited to join the
growing business community in Baltimore
City," said Daniel Chard, CEO
of Medifast. "We look forward to supporting Baltimore City's wellness and development
initiatives by embedding ourselves in the heart of downtown while
maintaining operations in the county that has supported us and been
our home for the past 37 years."
The move follows Medifast's recent announcement that its
community of Coaches rebranded to OPTAVIA®. OPTAVIA
Coaches™ work to help their clients achieve Optimal Health™ and
Wellbeing through a comprehensive approach with personal support
and scientifically proven plans and Fuelings. Medifast and
OPTAVIA are partners with one shared mission, to offer the
world lifelong transformation, one healthy habit at a time™.
The new Baltimore City
headquarters will pay homage to Medifast's 37-year history and will
serve as a destination and home away from home for OPTAVIA
Coaches across the country, who are an integral part of the
company's business and culture.
Other exciting features include an open concept work environment
overlooking Baltimore's Inner
Harbor with multiple outdoor patios as well as several conference
rooms, huddle rooms and collaborative work spaces. The company will
occupy two floors of the building, with an indoor, open staircase
connecting the two floors. The vibrant design will create a
connected office and foster a unified culture for the corporate
staff and community of Coaches.
"We were committed to finding a contemporary workspace that
fostered a collaborative environment for our employees" said Jeanne
City, Medifast Executive Vice President of Human Resources. "We are
fortunate to have a dedicated, talented and engaged employee base
and we look forward to building upon that in our new home in
downtown Baltimore."
Medifast plans to begin the transition of its headquarters from
Owings Mills to Baltimore City within the next few months, and
complete the move by the end of 2017. To view Medifast's open job
postings, visit www.medifastcareers.com.
About Medifast®:
Medifast (NYSE: MED) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of
clinically proven healthy living products and programs. It was
founded in 1980 and is the brand recommended by more than 20,000
Doctors. In 2016, the company announced OPTAVIA®, an
exclusive brand and product line sold through its community of
independent Coaches who offer support and guidance to their
Clients. In partnership with OPTAVIA Coaches™, franchise
partners, and its Scientific Advisory Board, Medifast offers
comprehensive wellness products and programs that focus on creating
sustainable change by helping people learn to incorporate healthy
habits into their lives. Medifast is traded on the New York Stock
exchange and was named to Forbes' 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in
America List in 2016 and 2017. For
more information, visit www.MedifastNow.com or www.OPTAVIA.com.
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SOURCE Medifast, Inc.