Planet Fitness Ellicott City to Host Grand Opening, Oct. 26

TIMONIUM, Md. (Oct. 14, 2021) – 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 Ellicott City club (Normandy Shopping Center – 8450 Baltimore National Pike Ste 175, Ellicott City, MD 21043), Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Free and open to the community, the festivities will include the following:

• Autographs & photo ops with Ravens Guard Kevin Zeitler and Terps men’s basketball players
• Special appearance from the University of Maryland Terrapins MascotTestudo
• Ribbon cutting with local dignitaries and the HowardCounty Chamber of Commerce
• $1,000 check presentation to the Boys &Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore
• Giveaways and prizes including a 55″ Smart TV, Amazon Echo, Apple Watch and Maryland Terps game tickets
• Free workouts &30-Minute Circuit Class
• Complimentary refreshments
• Live remote with 3FM
• Classic members will have complimentary PF Black Card® amenities
• Special offer – Join that day for $0 down, $10 a month with no commitment! + 1 month free!

Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the 21,704-square-foot club features state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds and more in a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.

“We are committed to giving back and reinvesting in the Ellicott City community at large and are thrilled to unveil our brand-new Judgement Free facilities to our existing and soon-to-be members,” said Victor Brick, co-owner of PF Growth Partners (PFGP), a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “Already, we’ve experienced an outstanding response from the community and encourage everyone to come check out the club during our official grand opening event, meet our friendly staff, get a tour and see what the Judgement Free Zone is all about.”

As with all Planet Fitness locations, the Ellicott City club operates with enhanced protocols for working out in the safest way possible including:

• Touchless check-in via the free Planet Fitness App, simply download the app in advance and scan in at the front desk
• A Crowd Meter feature on the Planet Fitness App that allows members to check club capacity in real-time before even leaving the house
• Increased sanitization every 20 minutes to continually clean and sanitize high-touch areas, with cleaning stations available for member use (just look for the yellow flags throughout the floor area)
• Mask policies in accordance with local and state requirements

Memberships, starting at $10/month, include free fitness classes led by a certified trainer through the pe@pf® program. PF Black Card® membership includes the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,000+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, as well as access to massage beds, chairs and tanning, among other benefits, which vary by location and pending local restrictions.

Additionally, Planet Fitness has extended its judgement free philosophy outside of its gyms and into communities that need it most with its national philanthropic initiative, “The Judgement Free Generation™”. Together with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), the nation’s leading youth development organization, supporting millions of kids and teens during the critical out-of-school time, Planet Fitness aims to empower a generation of teens to grow up contributing to a more judgement free planet – a place where everyone feels accepted and like they belong.

The Ellicott City club is the second Planet Fitness club in Howard County and the 24th Planet Fitness club in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. PFGP owns and operates 12 clubs in the area, including Planet Fitness Columbia at 6475-101 H East Dobbin Rd., Columbia, MD 21045.

For more information about Planet Fitness Ellicott City, visit www.planetfitness.com/gyms/ellicott-city-md, email ellicottcity.md@planetfitness.com or call 443-973-4900. 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 June 30, 2021, Planet Fitness had more than 14.8 million members and 2,170 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®. More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

About PF Growth Partners, LLC
PF Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 73 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 500,000 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, PFGP 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.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve 4.6 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.