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1992
The first Planet Fitness opens in Dover, New Hampshire
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1993
UNH student Chris Rondeau (now CEO)takes front-desk job at Dover gym
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1997
Planet Fitness unveils the Judgement Free Zone® philosophy as a way to make first-time gym users feel comfortable joining and starting their fitness journey
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1999
In Concord, NH, after a daylong shortage of hot water, members were thanked for their patience with free pizza. The popularity of the giveaway led to once-a-month pizza night in all locations
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2003
The first Planet Fitness franchise opens in Altamonte Springs, FL
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2005
The PF Black Card® was introduced at $19.99 a month. PF Black Card® members can workout at any Planet Fitness in the system, bring a guest at no additional charge, and have access to amenities including HydroMassage, massage chairs, tanning, and more
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2006
100th club opens in Logan, UT
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2011
Planet Fitness opens its first location outside the continental United States in Carolina, Puerto Rico
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2012
500th club opens in Morton Grove, IL
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2013
Chris Rondeau is named Chief Executive Officer
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2014
1st international location opens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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2015
1,000th club opens in Washington, D.C.
Planet Fitness becomes a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PLNT
1st club opens in Dominican Republic
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2016
The Judgement Free Generation™ is launched, Planet Fitness’ national philanthropic initiative designed to combat the judgement and bullying faced by today’s teens by creating a culture of kindness and encouragement
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2017
Planet Fitness reaches 10 million member mark
1st club opens in Panama
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2018
1st club opens in Mexico
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2019
With the support of franchisees, team members, members and vendors, Planet Fitness reaches milestone of $5 million donated to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America
2,000th club opens in Colorado Springs, CO
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