Health & Fitness

Blink Fitness Signs Lease For South Orange Location

The South Orange location will be the fitness chain's eighth in New Jersey and first in Essex County.

Blink Fitness has announced that it has signed a lease for a new location in South Orange, its eighth in New Jersey and first in Essex County.

The new club, located at 451 Valley Street, is slated to open in the autumn of 2016, according to a release.

The 12,000 square feet club will feature a modern design, modern cardio and strength equipment, full-service locker rooms and a crew of nationally certified trainers.

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“[We are] excited to bring our experience to the residents of South Orange and surrounding areas,” said Bill Miller, VP of Real Estate for Blink Fitness.

As part of its recently announced national, world-class franchising program, Blink plans to open more than 300 additional gyms by the end of 2020, a company release stated.

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