GOLD'S GYM and WWE Canada
Date: 08.01.2007
Terms and Conditions: Purchase a ticket to watch WWE Royal Rumble on Sunday January 28, 2006 at participating Cineplex Entertainment theatres at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT and receive a complimentary one week (7 day consecutive) all-day pass WHILE SUPPLIES LAST to one of the following participating Gold’s Gym locations: Gold’s Gym Mississauga, Gold’s Gym Regina, Gold’s Gym Edmonton, Gold’s Gym Lethbridge, Gold’s Gym NorthGate in Calgary, Gold’s Gym Northland in Calgary, Gold’s Gym Burnaby, Gold’s Gym University Marketplace in Vancouver and Gold’s Gym Kamloops (please visit www.goldsgymcanada.com for specific street addresses). Participating Cineplex Entertainment theatre locations: Paramount Chinook in Calgary, Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum in Calgary, SilverCity West Edmonton Mall, Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas, Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton Cinemas, Galaxy Cinemas Sherwood Park, Galaxy Cinemas Park Place Mall in Lethbridge, SilverCity Metropolis in Burnaby, SilverCity Coquitlam, SilverCity Riverport in Richmond, Colossus Langley. Cineplex Odeon Meadowtown Cinemas in Pitt Meadows, Cineplex Odeon Aberdeen Mall in Kamloops, Galaxy Cinemas Normanview Shopping Centre in Regina, Coliseum Mississauga (please visit www.cineplex.com for specific street addresses). Passes may only be used by individuals who are over 18, who are local residents who live within 50 km of the participating Gold’s Gym they intend to visit, and who have never visited the participating Gold’s Gym they intend to visit. Identification and proof of age may be requested and admittance to Gold's Gym may be denied if Gold’s Gym finds proof unsatisfactory. Pass activated on first day of use and expires after 7 days and entitles holder access to all equipment and facilities at participating gym; however, there are charges for some elective services including, but not limited to, childcare, towel service, tanning, massage, juice bar, personal training and nutritional counseling. Pass holder assumes all risks and discharges, releases and holds harmless Gold’s Gym, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Cineplex Entertainment LP and their respective parents, subsidiaries affiliates and each of their owners, officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors from and against any and all claims and losses relating to or arising from participation in this promotion including, without limitation, attendance at the WWE Royal Rumble Screening and all visits to Gold’s Gym locations, and any and all claims and losses occurring at such locations. Sponsor: NORTHLAND FITNESS INC. d/b/a GOLDS GYM CANADA, 5111 Northland Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2J 2J8.

Oh Canada! Here Comes A Gold's Rush
Date: 11.03.2003
Posted by: Anabolic Info Team United States

Gold's Gym looks north for new opportunities and franchises

VENICE, Calif.-In a recent move intended to develop new expansion opportunities in eastern Canada as well as better serve existing franchises in western Canada, Gold's Gym has entered into a Master Franchise agreement with Northland Fitness Inc. The partnership gives Northland Fitness exclusive rights to identify markets and potential gym owners within the country for franchise development. Currently, there are 15 Gold's Gyms in Canada, with 11 located in the province of British Columbia.

"While the Canadian market is just next door, it has its own unique challenges that require the full-time attention of a franchiser," said Ben Amante, senior vice president of Franchising for Gold's Gym. "The team put together by Northland Fitness to lead the expansion into eastern Canada, as well as strengthen operations in the west, will result in an overall win for our brand."

In addition to providing support to franchisees already existing in western Canada, Northland Fitness will be responsible for developing new Gold's Gym franchises in eastern Canada. Leading the new Canadian Master Franchise team is Ziad Jaber, CEO of Northland Fitness. Jaber brings over 20 years of real estate development experience, as well as his own experience as a franchisee. Between Jaber and Luis Campalans, Gold's Gym vice president of International Franchising, Northland Fitness has set a course that will organize and increase the franchise efforts throughout Canada.

"The chance to be involved in the expansion of Gold's Gym, as well as enhancing the lives of those trying to achieve their physical potential, were both opportunities we had to take advantage of," said Jaber. "Gold's Gym is a place for people serious about fitness, and that message will resonate well with Canadians."

Franchise growth into Canada coincides with Gold's Gym's growing international expansion into other markets, including Ecuador. In late January, Gold's Gym became the first Western gym in Ecuador, opening a location in the southwestern city of Guayaquil. The new facility is the largest of its kind in the entire country. Its opening was attended by several local dignitaries and celebrities, exemplifying Gold's theory that fitness has no boundaries.

The next international expansion will take place later this year in Guatemala City, Guatemala. During the past year Gold's also has expanded into Asia, Mexico, Egypt, and Russia, confirming the company goal to develop 1,000 gyms worldwide by the year 2005.