Blink Fitness is a highly recognized budget gym chain that has attracted a broad following because of its affordable membership fee and warm atmosphere, which is undergoing a significant contraction.
In recent times, the company has publicly announced the closure of multiple locations across the United States of America due to its financial challenges and the dynamics of the market. This shocking announcement has left many loyal members looking for an alternative fitness option as caution fades at their local gym.Â
Blink Fitness Financial Struggles Amidst Growing Competition
Blink Fitness has faced intense competition from many low-cost gym chains and boutique fitness studios. The growing popularity of home workouts also had a financial effect on the company.
Despite trying to adapt to the new change by introducing virtual fitness classes as well as enhanced safety measures at the gyms, Blink Fitness has struggled with profit sustainability.
Due to fluctuating returns, the company finally decided to close several of its underperforming locations. This move is aimed at streamlining operations and focusing more on her successful markets. Â
The Impact of Blink Fitness’s Announcement on Members and Communities
Blink Fitness’s announcement to close the doors of some of its locations has not only affected its gym members but has also affected the communities at large.
Many of their members are voicing their frustration and their disappointment, especially those who relied on Blink Fitness because of its convenient locations and its fair prices.
For some fitness enthusiasts, the gym close may affect their gymming routine, which will leave them in search of an alternative that will match their expectations and their pockets.Â
Additionally, Blink Fitness has also offered their affected members the option to transfer their membership to a convenient location that is open or to terminate their membership with the company without penalty.
Blink Fitness does care for their members’s fitness, and they have provided resources to help their members find alternative solutions, such as partnerships with other local gyms as well as a discount on the virtual fitness program.Â
Complete List of Blink Fitness Locations Closing
Here is a list of locations that are being closed down across the United States:Â
New York
- Bronx: 4235 Park Ave.
- Brooklyn: 745 Broadway
- Queens—92-77 Queens Blvd.
- Manhattan: 600 W 42nd St.
New Jersey
- Newark, 134 Market St.
- Jersey City, 333 Washington Blvd.
- Hoboken, 86 River St.
California
- Â Â Los Angeles: 11850 Wilshire Blvd.
- Â Â San Francisco, 555 Geary St.
- Â Â San Diego, 789 W Harbor Dr.
Florida
- Miami: 1801 Collins Ave.
- Orlando: 5980 Turkey Lake Rd.
- Tampa: 4518 S Dale Mabry Hwy.
Texas
- Â Â Houston, 1616 Westheimer Rd.
- Â Â Dallas: 300 N Akard St.
- Â Â Austin: 101 E 5th St.
Illinois
- Â Â Chicago: 1220 N State St.
- Â Â Evanston, 2209 Maple Ave.
- Â Â Naperville, 2815 Showplace Dr.
What’s Next for Blink Fitness?
The recent announcement by Blink Fitness has made many loyal members wonder what is next. The company is still committed to providing high-quality fitness experiences as well as an affordable price.
Blink Fitness is spearheading its efforts to improve the financial performance of the remaining active locations by exploring new ways to keep the members engaged both physically and virtually.Â
Furthermore, the company is also evaluating a new potential market expansion soon, however, this idea will be at a halt until the company is well stable in its operations. For now, all hands are on deck to ensure the success of its active location.Â