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The Next Evolution in Abdominal Training is here. Introducing the Ab Coaster -The Fast Track to Great Abs™.
Unlike traditional crunches which work your abs from the top down, the Ab Coaster works your abs from the bottom up. The Ab Coaster’s patented design delivers an intense abdominal workout that combines the simplicity of the crunch with the effectiveness of the hanging leg raise. The Ab Coaster®:
* Promotes core stabilization while exercising the abdominals through
a full range of motion with every rep.
* Features a multi-angle adjustable carriage which keeps you off the floor
and allows you to effectively train all areas of the abdominal region including
the hard to reach oblique muscles.
* Has a curved track that mimics spinal flexion, virtually eliminating hip flexor
involvement and low back stress.
The Ab Coaster's plate loading resistance system allows anyone from the true beginner to the professional athlete to experience a simple yet intense abdominal work out with every rep.
The Ab Coaster is the 2008 winner of the Prestigious Global Innovation award – an honor bestowed upon the Most Innovative Fitness product in the world each year. For information, reviews and exciting Ab Coaster videos, please visit us on the web at www.abcoasterclub.com.
Ab Coaster LLC
PO Box 9 | Chester NJ 07930
Toll Free - 866-219-5335 | Outside US - 908-879-2713 | Fax - 908-879-5717
info@abcoaster.com
Contact - Sean Gagnon
Sean@abcoaster.com
Ab Coaster Website
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Read the Spotlight on Brett Hanson as seen in the September 2009 issue of the GGFA Monthly Newsletter!
 "In the Gold's Gym brand, it is really the GGFA that gave me the first start and break to work with the franchisees. We have now come around full circle and provide opportunities back to the franchisees in the country, which is extremely rewarding."
Brett Hanson - American Specialty Health
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is a personal health improvement organization that has been a pioneer in creating programs for complementary health care and wellness since 1987. ASH subsidiaries currently cover over 12 million members in benefit plans and over 73 million members in affinity discount programs. ASH has networks of more then 45,000 providers including fitness clubs, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, dieticians, naturapathic doctors, and personal trainers.
ASH programs include; Silver&Fit® Full, Silver&Fit Basic, Active&Fit®, Affinity, and Personal Trainer
For more information please contact:
Brett Hanson
Senior Director Fitness Network Management
American Specialty Health
777 Front St.
San Diego, CA 92101
P: 619-756-2943
E: Bretth@ashn.com
American Specialty Health Incorporated Website
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Let us introduce you to Celsius, Inc. We invented and market the award winning Celsius®, the original calorie burner, available as a ready-to-drink and powder packets. Celsius has been clinically shown to burn up to 100 calories and more* by raising metabolism. Celsius is backed by trusted science. Six clinical studies have been conducted on Celsius validating its calorie burning benefits. Celsius has received several awards in the United States and internationally for healthy innovation and great taste. Celsius has proven to be very successful in thousands of gyms and health clubs throughout the U.S., where we meet our target consumer head on.
Celsius® has been shown to burn on average 100 calories or more per can/packet by raising metabolism 12% over 3 hours*. A 10-week clinical study showed that consuming one Celsius 20 minutes prior to a work-out may enhance the benefits of regular exercise, such as cardio fitness, endurance and body composition, resulting in a 93% fat loss, 50% increase in muscle mass, and 32% increase in endurance compared placebo.* Celsius is most effective when combined with a healthy diet and a regular exercise program.
Celsius is powered by MetaPlus®, our unique thermogenic proprietary blend. Celsius is made with quality ingredients and nutrients: Green Tea with EGCG, Ginger, Guarana, Caffeine, Vitamins B & C, Calcium, and Chromium. Celsius has No Sugar, No Artificial Preservatives, No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No Artificial Flavors or Colors, No Aspartame, and Very Low Sodium. Celsius is available in 2 non-carbonated Green Tea flavors (Raspberry Acai and Peach Mango), 4 sparkling flavors (Orange, Wild Berry, Cola, and Ginger Ale), and packets (Raspberry). Our Celsius powder packets are convenient and perfect for anyone on the go, traveling or going to the gym. And they taste great!
We love Celsius and hope you do too! We would like you to offer you a FREE sample pack of our award winning Celsius, which includes a 12oz can of Celsius Green Tea Raspberry Acai, Celsius Green Tea Peach Mango, Celsius Sparkling Orange, Celsius Sparkling Wild Berry, and Celsius On-The-Go Raspberry Packets.
Please take a moment to read the information below regarding the SPECIAL OFFER we have put in place especially for you. Achieve higher margins on the drinks in your cooler with Celsius!
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW AND RECEIVE YOUR FREE SAMPLE, PLEASE REGISTER HERE:
SPECIAL OFFER FOR GOLD’S GYMS FRANCHISEES
FREE SHIPMENT, NO SALES TAXES, AND NO MINIMUMS ON ALL ONLINE ORDERS
Celsius Wholesale Price $34 (case with 24 units)
Celsius Gold’s Gyms Promotion $5 off (From Feb 1st – Aug 31st)
Gold’s Gyms Franchisees Final Wholesale Price $29 ($1.20/can, MSRP $1.99-3.00)
For questions, please contact:
Marcello Sobrinho | eCommerce Business Development Manager
marcello@celsius.com | 561-276-2239
*In a study of 60 healthy college-aged men and women, 100 calories represents the average calories burned over three hours for those participants consuming one 12 oz. Celsius. Celsius alone does not produce weight loss in the absence of a healthy diet and moderate exercise.
Celsius Website
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Established in 1964, Fitness Underwriters remains committed to provide the most comprehensive insurance programs, products and services to the health & fitness industry. Current programs made available include Property & Casualty Insurance, Employment Practices Liability, Workers Compensation as well as Umbrella Coverage and Health Club Surety Bonds.
Additionally, to ensure your corporate growth and security while minimizing your risk, Fitness Underwriters has developed an exclusive program to meet the financial demands of the fitness industry. These services include life insurance, disability insurance, IRA’s, pension and profit-sharing plans, mutual funds, annuities and health insurance. In most states, all services are available on a group and individual basis. We look forward to developing a personal relationship with you and being a valuable part of your business
Below are some testimonials offered by some of the Gold's Gym owners we insure:
Fitness Underwriters and Roxie Denning have been and continue to be a valuable positive resource for my GOLD’S GYMS. They have been with us through our extensive growth and provided the necessary advice and services to help us reach our business goals. Roxie is a true insurance professional and I value her expertise and experience.
Pleasant A. Lewis
Gold’s Gyms of Alexandria, VA, Orlando, FL, Altamonte Springs, FL, Clermont, FL, St. Cloud, FL, and Mt. Dora, FL
My wife Lori and I have been involved with the fitness business in terms of ownership since 1996 and were introduced to Fitness Underwriters and Roxie Denning at that time. They have always responded to our needs immediately and continue to exceed our expectations in regards to their service. Their attention to detail is spectacular and we would recommend them to any individual looking to have their businesses well served. Aiming to keep rates low as well as protection at its best, we have been satisfied over and over again by Roxie and her team.
Jeremy Lowell
Gold’s Gyms of Lorton, VA and Lake Ridge, VA
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Fitness Underwriters
Roxie Denning | P: 800-220-4967 | E: rdenning@fitnessunderwriters.com
3922 Pender Drive, Suite #120 | Fairfax, VA 22030
Fitness Underwriters Website
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Read the Spotlight on Art Gutierrez as published in the September 2009 version of the GGFA Monthly Newsletter!
Enhanced technology, vigorous testing and strict quality control ensures that our products exceed your expectations. The professionals at GP Industries are dedicated to manufacturing free-weight accessories that are unsurpassed in quality, technology and value.
During recent years, free-weight equipment has gained extraordinary popularity in health & fitness facilities of all types worldwide. As this trend continues to point upward, it is crucial that the free-weight products you purchase can withstand the most grueling environments and endure relentless abuse. You want what really counts; maximum reliability, maximum durability and maximum performance. In addition, you want it to look great! With our products, you gain the absolute assurance that the free-weight accessories you purchase will provide you with virtually maintenance free performance user after user, year after year. .
It is easy to separate us from the many companies who merely import products and assemble them. We combine precision components manufactured by our company with the finest castings and rubber products, all of which are developed under our direction and strict requirements. Unlike our competitors, we make precision U.S. made components and special design features with precision castings, which are then assembled, tested and packaged in our U.S. facility.
Don’t just purchase any free-weight equipment…step up to a new standard of excellence with GP Industries.
Art Gutierrez
O: 805-227-6565 | art@gpindinc.com
GP Industries
3230 Riverside Avenue, #110-A | Paso Robles, CA 93446
www.gpindinc.com
GP Industries Website
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Healthways helps people live healthier lives. Through engaging programs, we motivate people to make positive lifestyle changes and accomplish goals they never thought possible.
We offer best-in-class solutions in physical activity, weight management, smoking cessation, stress relief and early detection and screening. Our proprietary suite of prevention programs engages individuals through high-touch community-based venues, telephone outreach, and Web-based tools. Our custom-tailored networks include over 10,000 participating locations, 3,000 certified health improvement instructors and 30,000 alternative health care providers.
Our programs include SilverSneakers®, Forever Fit, PrimeSM, and Affinity.
For more information please contact Caroline Khalil at caroline.khalil@healthways.com or 480-598-7219.
Caroline Khalil | Network Account Executive
Healthways
9280 S. Kyrene Road | Tempe, AZ 85284
Toll Free: 800-295-4993 or 480-598-7219
Cell: 480.529.9403 | Fax: 602.391.2253
Healthways Website
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HOIST® Fitness Systems is a San Diego, California USA based company producing premium strength training products for the commercial market for over 30 years. The company's commercial products can be found all over the world in health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, hotels, personal training facilities, colleges & universities, corporate fitness centers, government facilities and military bases.
 Become a Fan of HOIST on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hoistfitness
For more information about HOIST Fitness Systems call:
Adam Guier | Commercial Sales Manager
HOIST Fitness Systems
9990 Empire Street | San Diego, CA 92126
P. 858 578 7676 ext 122
C. 858 414 4040
AGuier@hoistfitness.com
HOIST Fitness Systems Website
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InTouch's SalesTracker, a web-based sales system, helps clubs sell more memberships and increases their revenue dramatically by ensuring that all leads are contacted automatically, frequently and consistently.
InTouch clients take “luck” out of the sales process. The average health club only contacts a lead 3 times, while our clients realize that most people need to be contacted 7 to 11 times before they will become a member. Clubs that do not follow-up frequently and consistently, suffer from follow-up failure. SalesTracker stops follow-up failure by guaranteeing that clubs communicate with all of their leads frequently and consistently through multiple communication channels including the phone, email and SMS text messages. Additionally we guarantee that no leads fall through the cracks by automatically scheduling follow-up calls so your sales people can spend time closing sales instead of managing the sales process.
Testimonials from Gold's Gym Franchisees:
“Before InTouch’s SalesTracker, it was hard for me to keep track of leads and I was afraid of leads falling through the cracks. With the automatic follow-up call scheduling I am confident that every lead will be contacted. Also, the SMS text message reminder for tours, orientation appointments and PT sessions free up my staff to focus on making more sales instead of having to remember to confirm appointments.” --- Skye Kaiss, Gold’s Gym Regina
“Before we had SalesTracker, I spent hours of valuable executive time, hours of my General Manager’s time and hours of my sales reps’ time assembling reporting spreadsheets. These were merely speculations as to the volume of outbound calls, booked appointments vs. appointments that showed and lead sources. The reporting process was a major paperwork assembly project and it was marginally accurate in some areas and not great in others and it left way too much subjectivity to rely on.
Reminders are like clockwork and what this does is it organizes sales people. Organization is the one inherent skill set lacking in most great sales people. With SalesTracker, they get the online secretary and each day when a consultant arrives, they pull up InTouch and the entire day is mapped out for them. There is no thought that needs to go into anything other than how much positive energy they can share today.
Also, with SalesTracker, our follow up is simply better; I don't have to worry about poor grammar and diplomacy in sales emails. We get the text messaging from InTouch to increase the yield of our appointments and when we win new members, we get to start them off correctly with a solid introduction and reminder to show up for their initial orientation with our fitness advisers.” --- Drew Chesler, Owner, Gold’s Gym South Beach
Erin Dalzell
Vice President, Sales
InTouch Technology
403 - 329 Railway St. | Vancouver BC V6A 1A4
Phone: 604-831-3702
edalzell@intouchtechnology.com
In Touch Technology Website
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Exclusive Offer for GGFA Members - For a Limited Time Only!
As the largest provider of commercial free weight equipment worldwide, Iron Grip Barbell Company is dedicated to designing innovative products and building reliable, heavy-duty equipment. Iron Grip operates its own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Orange County, California, making it the only commercial free weight company to manufacture a complete line of Olympic plates, dumbbells, fixed barbells and Olympic bars exclusively in the U.S. This unique advantage allows Iron Grip to deliver unsurpassed quality, accuracy and consistency.
The premium American-made Iron Grip® line includes Urethane Olympic plates with Iron Grip’s patented opposing handgrip configuration, and Urethane dumbbells that are press-fit, then welded to make them durable and maintenance-free. Iron Grip’s urethane plates and dumbbells also offer a patented 12-sided, anti-roll edge, introducing an extra measure of safety and security to the free weight area. Iron Grip offers a complete line of free weight equipment, including their Group Strength® line for group exercise classes.
Download a full product brochure here.
Iron Grip equipment can be found in premier fitness facilities in over 60 countries, including major health club chains, professional and university strength-training facilities, corporate wellness centers, hospital and physical therapy facilities, police, firefighter and military fitness facilities, and hundreds of Gold’s Gyms worldwide.
Shawna Healy | Senior Account Executive – Midwestern and Eastern US
Email: shawna@irongrip.com
Jenn Guzman | Account Executive – Western US and International
Email: jenn@irongrip.com
Donna McCallum | Vice President, Sales
Email: donna@irongrip.com
Iron Grip Barbell Company
4012 W. Garry Avenue | Santa Ana, CA92704
P: 800-664-4766 or 714-850-6900
www.irongrip.com
info@irongrip.com
Iron Grip Barbell Company Website
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Macrolease, a Bank Rhode Island Company, has been in business since 1969. We provide equipment leasing and financing services catering to the fitness industry. 65% of the volume comes from this industry. Our business is generated via equipment vendor referrals and end user relationships.
" Macrolease has been a valued, consistent partner over the years. If you are considering an equipment lease for one product line or a multiple vendor transaction to outfit an entire club, they can deliver solutions. They have always provided us with competitive interest rates and professional service, we have recommended them in the past and would gladly do so again. "
Willy Banos
Vice President / COO
Gold's Gym Los Angeles
“My relationship with Macrolease goes back about 17 years. I’ve done many leasing transactions with them and find their financing process to be competitive, fair and organized. I have personally dealt with one person over the tenure of my relationship with them and I have found this very appealing. Financial transactions are as good as the trust they are built on. I’m grateful for my association with Macrolease.”
Jerry McCall
President
McCall Gym Group
Click here for more testimonials.
Macrolease Corporation
1 West Ames Court, Suite 101 | Plainview, NY 11803
Nicole Bassi | Sales Assistant
O: 516-576-9000 ext: 1711 | F: 516-576-1000
Email: nbassi@macrolease.com
Salvatore Venuto | Executive Vice President
Toll Free: 800-645-3535 | O: 516-576-9000 ext: 130
Email: svenuto@macrolease.com
Macrolease Corporation Website
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Motionsoft enhances the member experience – from check-in to payment processing -
of the best brands in fitness.
Motionsoft’s smartly priced and scalable club management systems capitalize on the most user-friendly technology in member management and payment processing to increase your club’s value. From day 1, our products and services help your staff engage members through the personalized experiences they want at surprising cost-efficiency. With right-sized software, easy data conversion, business intelligence reporting and secure P-O-S and payment processing, our easily configurable set-up options let single and multi-site - including nearly 100 Gold’s Gym locations - drive the value of their brands.
Since launching in 1983 as Karch International, a pioneer in member relationship management software, Motionsoft’s merger with financial services leader Conexion makes us the most forward thinking club management software provider in the fitness industry, and one of its most established.
Ask us how our club management systems can be set up for you. You’ll be surprised how much better everything can be.
(800) 829-4321
Motionsoft.net
Washington, DC • Baltimore, MD • Tucson, AZ
Motionsoft Website
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A knowledgeable staff, great products and service, an expert group of advisors. That’s what makes us Perform Better.
Expert Staff! Speed, strength, agility, power, stability and conditioning are vital components to success in any athletic competition. With this in mind, Perform Better has carefully selected each product in this catalog for its ability to help improve sports performance. Whether you’re trying to make your athletes stronger, faster or more explosive, you can trust our expert staff to suggest the right products to meet your needs.
Fast Shipping! We pride ourselves on shipping your order the day it is received whenever possible. Many items are in-stock at our warehouse and available for immediate shipment. Orders ship by UPS or whichever shipper is most time and cost effective to you. Air service is available for time-sensitive orders. Feel free to call our 800 number to estimate freight cost and delivery time.
Facility Design! Whether you’re building a small weight room or major training center, Perform Better’s Facility Design Team will work with you from layout to installation to create the facility that will best meet your needs and budget. Not only are we the top source for functional sports performance training equipment, but as a supplier of quality products from Keiser, York, UCS, Troy Barbell, Free Motion, Star Trac and many more, Perform Better is the premier “one-stop shop” for all your training facility needs. We can help you with any job, big or small. Call today!
Seminars – Check out one of our many seminars where you can earn CEUS while learning from the top professionals in the field.
PERFORM BETTER
11 Amflex, P.O. Box 8090 | Cranston, RI 02920-0090
P: 800-556-7464 | F: 800-682-6950
Internation P: 401-942-9363 | International F: 401-942-7645
Perform Better Website
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Philadelphia Insurance Companies subscribes to the belief that fitness is a key ingredient to wellness and a healthy life. Because we practice fitness in our lifestyle and have specialized in this growing industry, we understand how to provide broad, comprehensive insurance coverages for health clubs, fitness and aerobics studios across the United States.
10 Reasons to Choose Philadelphia Insurance Companies for your Gold’s Gym:
1. Abuse and Molestation coverage available
2. Professional Liability available in most states under a separate coverage form with limits available up to $1,000,000 per professional incident and $3,000,000 aggregate
3. Coverage for day nursery exposures provided
4. Electronic Data Processing equipment limit of $50,000 included as part of our Elite Property Form
5. Business income / Extra expense limit of $100,000 included as part of our Elite Property Form
6. Coverage for Tanning Liability available
7. Coverage available for employed professionals including lifeguards, nurses, dieticians, aerobic, fitness and racquet sports instructors. Coverage also available for sub-contracted physical therapists
8. Liquor Legal Liability coverage available
9. Property coverage afforded for Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) – $5,000 limit
10. Interest-free installments available for accounts that generate at least $2,000 in premium
Call 800-873-4552 or visit www.phly.com for more information
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
One Bala Plaza, Suite 100 | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 19004
Liz Bell
Direct: 610-617-7734
Fax: 610-672-0614
Email: ebell@phlyins.com
Philadelphia Insurance Companies Website
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Before Skullcandy, headphones were boring, monochromatic, music-shrinkers. In five years, Rick Alden and the Skullcandy team have yanked headphones from the Stone Age and built a lifestyle-brand for the here-and-now. Focused on action sports, Skullcandy gives athletes and spectators alike the soundtrack for an extreme life.
Your skull has a sweet tooth.
Skullcandy creates a variety of colorful, customizable, bass-pumping headphones and audio accessories. We also build music into helmets, goggles and hydration packs. Skullcandy remains dedicated to skate, surf, and snow action sports… and a few others that don’t start with the letter “S.”
Skullcandy History
Long before Skullcandy was born, founder Rick Alden was riding a chairlift when his cell phone rang. Frantically removing his gloves and headphones to answer the call, Rick had an idea: a headphone that could also connect to his cell phone.
Rick developed the first Skullcandy LINK system from the basement of his Park City, Utah home. As times and music players changed, Skullcandy expanded to develop a variety of lifestyle-branded headphones.
Skullcandy is now recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America. Six years after that fateful day on the lift, Skullcandy has grown across the U.S. and into almost 60 countries. But, our heart is still in our action sports core: skate, snow and surf.
Koji Peck | Sales Representative
P: 801-913-5807
kojipeck@yahoo.com
1441 W Ute Blvd. Suite 250
Park City, UT 84098
Skullcandy Website
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Technogym, The Wellness Company™, creates, designs, and manufactures innovative solutions to foster the physical and psychological well being of people, and enhance quality of life through physical activity.
Technogym is pleased to be your WELLNESS BUSINESS PARTNER. Technogym introduces FLEXability™, the new way for effective stretching with visual feedback and measurability. The revolutionary PURE STRENGTH line takes plate loaded equipment to new levels of effectiveness and comfort.
EXCITE, the most complete cardiovascular line in the world, is iPod and Nike+ Gym compatible. KINESIS™ offers users a new way to train body and mind in a different space. Our WELLNESS SYSTEM provides solutions for workout, asset and customer relationship management with evidence based results.
Technogym USA, is headquartered in Seattle, WA. Founded in Italy more than 23 years ago, the company has grown to employ over 1,400 people at 12 branches worldwide. Technogym was the Official Supplier for the last two summer Olympic Games, the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, and the official supplier for the Beijing Summer Olympic Games in 2008.
For more information on how Technogym can help strengthen your brand and support your business please contact:
Clay Whittaker | Gold’s Gym Business Developer
Technogym USA
830 4th Avenue, South | Suite 300 | Seattle, WA 98134
P: 206-458-1453 | Email: cwhittaker@technogymusa.com
Technogym Website
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Take advantage of this limited time offer exclusive to GGFA members!
Order now through December 1st, 2009 and receive unprecedented savings on quantities of the Teeter Power VI Inversion Table.
Teeter – Total Fitness · Form & Function
You rely on the health of your members for success, so it’s vital that you meet all of their fitness needs.
By only addressing the strength and cardio elements of their workouts, and
overlooking flexibility and joint health, your members run the risk of experiencing back problems and decreased mobility, factors that could potentially keep them out of your gym. Only Teeter Commercial Inversion Equipment will give your members the tools they need to maintain their joint and spinal health, preparing them for a workout that is safer, provides more impact, and ultimately better results.
USING A TEETER AT 60+ REDUCES NEED FOR BACK SURGERY BY 70.5%
Click here for more information about the Newcastle Medical Study
Contact Info:
Kevin Macpherson, M.Ed., ATC | Director Commercial Business Development
P: 253.840.5252 Ext. 256 | F: 253.840.5757
kevin@teeter-clinical.com
Teeter Website
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See the Latest Offer from The Royale Smoothie Company!
NO START-UP FEES! Buy only the products and equipment you need. And, we supply you with our Branded Signage, POS and Marketing Materials Package! IT'S THAT EASY!
The Royale Smoothie Co. is the only Juice Bar Company that offers a Complete Turn-Key Portion Controlled Juice Bar System.
Increase Revenues - No restrictive agreements, you always keep 100% of your revenue, and never pay monthly or annual fees of any kind.
Increase Efficiency and Profitability - Systems are designed especially for health clubs. Quick and easy smoothie production. Portion control assures consistency and inventory usage.
Finest Ingredients - Our Smoothies are made from the finest fruit purees, fresh-picked at the peak of ripeness and contain no High Fructose Corn Syrup, Cane or Beet Sugars.
The Royale Smoothie Co. concept is very simple: To assist each location in having a successful, profitable, easy and fun smoothie program.
Desmond Mactavish | Director of Operations
O: 717-798-5167 | Email: desmond@smoothiecompany.com
The Royale Smoothie Company
5315 Tremont Avenue | Davenport, IA 52807
The Royale Smoothie Company Website
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