TIMONIUM, MD – Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – will soon expand its Seattle-area footprint.

Construction of Planet Fitness Edmonds is underway in the Edmonds Shopping Center at 22515 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA 98026 in a space previously occupied by RiteAid.

Expected to open by October, the 22,200-square-foot fitness center will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds and more – all in a hassle-free environment.

"Planet Fitness believes fitness is essential to our physical and mental health, and we are thrilled to invest in the Edmonds facility and bring our Judgement Free Zone® to the community," said Justin Drummond, president of Ohana Growth Partners (OGP), one of the largest franchise divisions of Planet Fitness. "We are confident our non-intimidating fitness experience will be appreciated by all fitness levels, including those who want to join a gym for the first time."

Those who sign up at planetfitness.com/gyms/edmonds-wa to receive updates about the club, will be automatically entered to win a free 1-year PF Black Card® membership – which includes the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,500+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, as well as access to massage beds, chairs and tanning, among other benefits

As an added incentive starting in August, members can join online with no commitment and receive the following discounts: 25 cents down, then $15/month for the Classic membership or 25 cents down, then $19.99 month for the PF Black Card® membership.

The Edmonds club will be OGP’s 13th Planet Fitness location in the Seattle area. The group's portfolio includes clubs in Bremerton, Burlington, Everett, Lacey, Lake Stevens, Marysville (Smokey Point), Mill Creek, Monroe, North Seattle, Oak Harbor, Olympia and Rainier Beach.

For more information about Planet Fitness Edmonds, visit planetfitness.com/gyms/edmonds-wa, call (425) 648-2424 or email edmonds.wa@planetfitness.com. For more information about Planet Fitness overall, visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow @PlanetFitness on Facebook and Twitter.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2024, Planet Fitness had approximately 19.6 million members and 2,599 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

About Ohana Growth Partners, LLC

Ohana Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 74 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 550,000 members in Maryland, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington State and California. It also is a joint venture partner with six clubs in Australia. In 2013, OGP was named The Inaugural Franchise of the Year by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2014, the group was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year for opening 11 clubs in 12 months as well as receiving the award for Highest BER (Brand Excellence Review) awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2015, the group was again named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. The following year, the group was given the Judgement Free Generation award for their exceptional work with the local boys and girls clubs in Tennessee by Planet Fitness Corporate.