The story of My Muscle Chef, a now established name in the health and nutrition space that’s looking at $200 million in sales this year ahead of its tenth anniversary.
CEO of 28 by Sam Wood, David Jackson, talks us through their decision to triple investment in analytics and technology in order to grow and lead the space in online, at-home fitness. 28 by Sam Wood (part of Australian Life Tech) is a technology led health & fitness company. Through web, iOS and Android platforms, […]
What do you do when you’re running your startup and 89% of critics don’t believe your business will be a success? Well this is exactly the position Adala Bolto was in when she founded Zadi – fitness gyms designed for women, and her persistence led the business to have nothing but success. We actually previously spoke […]
International wellness marketplace, ClassPass, recently announced the close of a USD$285 million Series E investment, led by L Catterton, Apax Digital and participated by existing investor Temasek. Now operating in 28 countries, ClassPass offers a monthly membership to boutique studios, gyms and wellness providers globally, including multiple locations in major Australian cities. The company joins the […]
With the dream of establishing his own business when he was just a little kid, Aaron Smith is absolutely on his way to achieving his goals. Starting as a personal trainer, he has now founded Australia’s largest pilates franchise with 65 studios currently operating across the country and Indonesia. KX Pilates is here to disrupt Australia’s […]
For the uninitiated, the term ‘3D body-mapping’ might conjure up images of futuristic cartographers (which, to be fair, isn’t entirely off the mark). It’s the technology which has helped Sydney-based startup mPort land a reported $80m deal with America’s largest gym chain LA Fitness, secure $12 million in funding from high-net-worth Australian investors and onboard […]
The ACCC has announced that franchisors in the take-away food and fitness industries will be audited to ensure compliance with the Franchising Code of Conduct.
When most people think of Geoff Jowett, bulging muscles and breakfast television appearances come to mind. But there’s also an extremely successful businessman hiding behind those biceps.
