Comments on: Franchise Dreams Becoming Nightmares for Many Fitness Club Owners

By: unhappy

unhappy — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:39:36 +0000

To all curves owners who have had problems with curves International and Gary Howie Havein please send your complaints to the BBB of your city and Waco TX. As well as the attorney general of your state and TX. And the federal trade commission. Below are web links where you can file the complaints on line.

http://www.bbb.org/

http://waco.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=40&id=ab5100aa-4c5a-4314-8e1b-f5996973f10c

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/index.shtml

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml

By: Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:41:03 +0000

Curves is named AAFD’s Total Quality Franchising Franchisor of the Year.
Comments invited:
http://www.bizzia.com/franchisepick/curves-is-franchisor-of-year-say-what/

By: CURVES: Franchise Overview & Links | Unhappy Franchisee

CURVES: Franchise Overview & Links | Unhappy Franchisee — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:41:59 +0000

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By: Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:34:08 +0000

Recent Curves failures listed here:

http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2009/02/curves-for-women-list-recent-club-closures-here/
The post above has links to stories of closures in OR, NH, NJ, FL and MN. Also asks you to list closings you know of.

The post also cites 369 as the # of health clubs having closed in FL in the past year. I haven’t seen evidence of 100 clubs in FL closing this year.

By: ritajwilson

ritajwilson — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:29:58 +0000

Not sure about Florida, but I know three have closed this week in Southaven, MS….I was in that area yesterday on work and saw them.

By: unhappy

unhappy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:43:31 +0000

I just heard an alarming report that 150 Curves franchises in the state of Fl. have closed since the first of the year. If any one can confirm this please post here at once as if it’s true Curves International is in worse trouble than anyone expected.

By: Prima S

Prima S — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:54:19 +0000

Sean, I need to get in touch with unhappy. Thxs.

By: Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:10:22 +0000

FYI:
We set up a separate site for those wanting to buy or sell fitness clubs and/or equipment.
Buyers:
http://www.yourtownhealthclub.com
Sellers:
http://www.yourtownhealthclub.com/category/sell-your-equipment/

By: unhappy

unhappy — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:21:40 +0000

To all past and present curves owners

It is time for all past and present owners of Curves franchises to stand up and file complaints against Curves International and Gary Howard Heavin. I’m sure we can all agree that this company is in serious trouble with all the club closures and while the economy certainly has hurt our business the main set back is how the company is being run into the ground by Gary Heavin and his co-hearts. It should be obvious to all owners that the only way this will change is if we take action as a group. Some owners have been talking about a boycott of the monthly franchise and advertising fees that we pay. While that will certainly get their attention if enough of us follow through we can accomplish it even faster if we all file complaints with the BBB in Waco, TX, the BBB in your area, the Attorney General of your state, the Attorney General of the state of TX. and the Federal Trade Commission. I have included web site addresses where you can go to file such a complaint. Please do so ASAP and lets see how Howie handles the complaints.

http://www.bbb.org/

http://waco.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=40&id=ab5100aa-4c5a-4314-8e1b-f5996973f10c

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/index.shtml

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/index.shtml

By: unhappy

unhappy — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:48:38 +0000

Important message to all Curves owners.
There is another site that all current owners of a curves franchise needs to be aware of. The site was set up by Curves using our advertising dollars so we all need to use it. It’s intent is to allow owners to converse with other owners and to share ideas. It is a good site if you are looking for ideas on how to save your club or just have questions for other owners. Here is the link http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/curvesowners/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1

Please go there to check it out and voice your opinion on the current posts and voice your concerns. This site is strictly for owners.