THE GOLDEN
ENTREPRENEURS upon graduating with business degrees from texas a&m at college station, the García siblings wanted to start a business applying each of their areas of expertise. It all started in 2004 with the idea of bringing a world-class fitness facility to Laredo, Texas. After extensive research, the eldest brother, Esteban García, suggested the Gold’s Gym brand. With a compelling track record and a brand synonymous with health and fitness, the family quickly decided on Gold’s Gym and acquired 7 franchise territories in South Texas.
RESEARCH of Gold’s Gym Brand
2004
PURCHASED Gold’s Gym Franchise
2005
FLAGSHIP GYM OPENED IN LAREDO, TEXAS
2006
In 2006, Eliud García II, director of operations, LARGEST FULL-SERVICE GYM CHAIN IN THE inaugurated the flagship gym in Laredo. That WORLD WITH OVER 700 first year, it was obvious that they were in the LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE right place at the right time. Teresa D. García joined the team in January 2006 as the director OVER 45 YEARS OF of customer relations. Given the success in EXPERIENCE AND COMMITMENT DEVELOPING Laredo, Esteban spearheaded the opening of PROVEN SYSTEMS AND their next three locations in the Rio Grande INNOVATIVE RESOURCES Valley. The youngest and newest addition to the team, Cynthia García Pope, comes with a wealth of marketing knowledge and now leads their marketing efforts.
ENTERED RIO GRANDE VALLEY with Gold’s Gym in McAllen, Texas
2007
2010
They credit their success to their parents who have supported and encouraged them along the way. They give special thanks to their father, Eliud García Sr., who is the CEO and backbone of their company. United, they are equally anxious and eager to continue driving health and wellness in the Hispanic community with future gym expansion in the South Texas market.
2011
Gold’s Gym in MISSION, TEXAS
Gold’s Gym in HARLINGEN, TEXAS
5-YEAR PLAN: Future Gym Expansion in South Texas Market