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Calling on all curves owners who have had problems with [Name withheld] and Curves International. We all know what a crook, unethical, illegal and immoral business person he is but there are some companies who don’t know who the real [Name withheld] is. He is trying to partner with a company called Silver Sneakers Fitness Program for advertising purposes. Silver Sneakers is a replicable business and if you don’t know who they are you can go to their web site by typing in Sliver Sneakers in your search box. As soon as you are done reading this post please either call them, send them a fax or an email telling them what you think of Curves International and [Name withheld]. We need to put a stop to [Name withheld] from taking advantage of the seniors who belong to Silver Sneakers. I can’t stress this enough so all of you who have joined the group lawsuit and those who wanted too but can’t afford to please act on this now before [Name withheld] takes advantage of them also.
Thank you,
Unhappy

What problems are you having with curves corporate if any? That is what make this franchise one of the worst in the country to buy. Most owners but not all have the same complaints that they lack support from Curves International, over population of metro areas, and that curves international would like the franchises to give everything away. Howard Gary Heavin is not a moral, ethical or honest business person. The under handed way that he runs this franchise is why there are hundreds of lawsuits on going in the Waco federal courts. While all of your above comments are true you don’t look at the total picture of what is going on with the franchise such as the smart equipment. Have you bought smart eq for your clubs? It was sold to owners as new technology but is actually over 10 years old. The comlaints from owners who have installed it is numerous and the members could care less. By doing the advanced workout members can accomplish the same fitness goals. Curves franchises all over the world are closing at an alarming rate and the resell value is at an all time low even for clubs with 500 members. How many members do you have in your clubs? Are you in metro or do you own a whole city and if so what is your population. I’m glad you are doing well and certainly hope you continue to do so. Good luck if the present trend keeps up you will in all certainly need it.

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We currently have 15 employees — mostly part time.

two are in their early 20’s
two are in their late 20’s
two are in their 30’s
several are in their 40’s
a few are in their 50’s
one is in her 60’s

Our employees look like our members. They go to college, are young moms, have kids in school, hold full time jobs besides Curves, watch their grand kids, have husbands in the military, they are widows, singles, newleyweds, have pets, drive their kids to soccer practice, etc. They represent the average American woman.

Some of them are in great shape (including the 60 year old), some are a little out of shape and some are overweight. Some have thyroid problems, two are cancer survivors, one has lost a great deal of weight at Curves (100 pounds).

They all have one thing in common: They are kind, helpful, happy, fun, good hearted people who know how to treat customers. And they are dedicated to helping the members who also become their friends.

That’s true, I work out at Curves on my lunch hour and see firsthand what it does for a lot of women. I go to Curves to be with friends and to have a quick workout.

Having previously worked out in gyms, HOWEVER, I long to go back to a regular gym, because I do think it is a better workout, and certainly more diverse. Also, gyms are open longer hours for those that have busy schedules.

Curves works for the lunch hour crowd and for social interaction. I think it is around to stay and probably a reasonably good investment for someone in a good location who is willing to work at it.