european operators
Linzenich Fitness Group
Metropolitan Sport Club & Spa
ichard Zanders Str. 8-10, 51465 Bergisch Gladbach, R Germany Tel +49 (0)22029 555 775 Email johannes@linzenich-fitnessgruppe.de Web linzenich-fitnessgruppe.de / family-fitness.de / kursboutique.de / sportsclub4.de / figurfabrik.de www.topfit-fitnessclub.de
C/Galileo 186, 08028 Barcelona, Spain Tel +34 93 330 38 10 Web www.clubmetropolitan.net
Company profile It all started in 1982: the Linzenich brothers opened the Sports and Fitness Centre of Gladbach. Originally a combination of moderate fitness area, ‘muscle factory’ and martial arts mecca, the chain today comprises 16 gyms in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Group follows a diverse brand strategy, whether high class, athletic or exclusive women’s gym, the concept is fully realised in each location. Number of sites 16. Plans for 2016 To grow by three further clubs by the end of the year.
Company profile Metropolitan Club began its activity in Barcelona in 1989, with a philosophy that remains to this day: sophisticated clubs providing high-quality services to clients at competitive prices. The Club already has 22 fitness centres across Spain, making it the country’s first chain. The Club’s hallmarks are the facilities, featuring topquality designs, areas devoted to relaxation and health, and high quality service. Number of sites 22 sports club and spa centres across Spain. Plans for 2016 To open a new 4,000sq m centre in Badalona.
Joint CEOs: Ferdinand, Johannes and Marc Linzenich
CEO: Javier Pellón
Professional background We’re three brothers who discovered a gap in the market in Cologne and have opened 16 gyms since 1982. Under the umbrella brand, we run and market different fitness concepts: Family fitness clubs, Topfit gyms, Sportsclub4 and Kursboutique. Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given Sorrows can be an entrepreneur’s best advisers. People might be surprised to know that... Eldest brother Ferdinand is also a well-known comedian in Germany (www.ferdinand-linzenich.de).
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Professional background A Bachelor of Law and an MBA from the IE (Madrid) and London Business School (UK). Founder and president of BSR in 1985, and founder and president of Llefisa in 1987, before becoming founder and chief executive of Metropolitan Spain in 1989. Best piece of advice you’ve ever been given Act. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. People might be surprised to know that... I’ve been a national champion in squash for three consecutive years.
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