Gym Resale – Kent, WA
Bellevue, WA owners, April Ritscher and Alma Osorio, recently purchased the Kent, WA location. You can congratulate them at kent@mygym.com....
Read MoreChange in Digital Party Invitations
As previously communicated, the digital invitation service of Evite is being removed as one of our birthday features. This change is out of our control because Evite is retiring the free version of the system and the paid version is cost-prohibitive. Evite will keep the current platform active until May 31st. The Party Confirmation Email template has been updated to remove the Evite verbiage and link. If you have customized your template (indicated by a checkmark in the Custom column), it did not change. Be sure to manually remove the Evite text if needed. Remember to also review your party literature in print and on your website to make the necessary updates. We feel that Facebook Events are a viable alternative. Gyms wanting to suggest this option to their party hosts can insert the following text in to their Party Confirmation Email template: Invite your guests with a Facebook EventMy Gym cover photos are available to customize your Facebook Event. Download cover photo options here: http://bit.ly/mygympartycoversSave time and have MORE...
Read MoreSocial Media Roundup – June 1st through 14th
Welcome to your Social Media Roundup. This week we have so many reasons to celebrate, including Best Friends Day. See you online! For further questions, please reach out to marketing@mygym.com. DOWNLOAD: Social Media Roundup – June...
Read MoreMGM Update
History Our hope is that, over the past several years, MGM has grown as a technological platform to where franchisees recognize it as a great tool because of everything it now does for them. MGM started out as a client database and has grown into a payment processor, online registration system, and enterprise software that helps all owners run and manage their businesses more effectively. We don’t dismiss that the road has had bumps, and we are aware there have been headaches, but know that we work tirelessly to make it the best system possible with the resources in place and really hope that you now believe the system is invaluable. We made the decision to fully develop MGM many years ago without knowing the endgame or direction the technology would take. We believed at that time that our franchisees would be better served by not using “off-the-shelf” software (like Mind Body Online) that has many limitations and would never serve the many needs that the My Gym business...
Read MoreGym Marketing Directives for Q3 2019
Your marketing year is divided into four quarters, and you can always anticipate receiving a quarterly update approximately six weeks in advance of the next quarter. The annual My Gym Marketing Plan is your main reference for all marketing activities. What to do for Quarter Three – July, August, September 2019 Q3 BIG EFFORT: Each quarter of marketing has a designated “Big Effort” to retain customers as well as generate and convert leads. In Quarter Three, your Big Effort is the Back to School Open House. Suggested Back to School Open House Promotions: New Members: Free Lifetime Membership with Enrollment!Returning Members: Half Off First Month Back!Birthday Party: $50-$75 off a party is suggested. Promotion Strategy:Promote as limited time offers valid from about 1 month prior to your Back to School Open House. Promote this as a last chance offer for your Open House.After the open house, extend the special if needed/desired. The best way to drive guest classes is with Lead Generation Events. The base goal is to attain...
Read MoreDiscontinuation of Evite
The digital invitation service of Evite is being removed as one of our birthday features. This change is out of our control because Evite is retiring the free version of the system. Please review your party literature in print and on your website to make the necessary updates. The Party Confirmation Email will be updated shortly to remove the Evite verbiage and link. Please note that, if you have customized your template (indicated by a checkmark in the Custom column), it will not change. Be sure to manually remove the Evite text from your party confirmation email. We searched for alternatives to Evite, but, unfortunately, all were either cost prohibitive or didn’t meet our needs. There are packaged invitations available from ShopMyGym, and new graphics you can provide to party hosts creating an event in Facebook have been added to the Marketing Library. Please contact the Marketing Division with any questions. MGE Support: 818-907-6966Email: marketing@mygym.comLive Chat: From...
Read MoreMGM Login Permissions
Did you know you can create multiple MGM logins with customized access? If you already use this feature, great! Whether you’re using it for the first or tenth time, make sure to periodically review your logins and permissions to make sure everything is as you want it to be. Go to Admin > Login Accounts and click the EDIT button next to each login name to review. Now is a good time to also update and strengthen your Admin and Owner passwords. Do this in Admin > Gym > Settings. Please contact the Help Desk with any...
Read MoreGlobal Payments (Canada)
As a follow up to the April 25, 2019 update regarding Global Payments, new agreements have been sent to you via email from Ken Dang of Global. These agreements must be signed and returned no later than Monday, May 13, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Dang at ken.dang@globalpay.com or 1-800-610-1822 Ext. 74592. ORIGINAL UPDATE: Dear Canadian Franchisees, As you may have recently seen on Facebook, concerns have been raised regarding credit card merchant fees under Global Payments. We have been working with the Senior Account Advisors in Canada to resolve the issue and improve our partnership. Moving forward, all Canadian locations will be grouped under the same “umbrella,” similar to how gyms are grouped in the US. This will protect individual locations from changes, additional fees, and/or increases. Beginning in May, the recently added System Maintenance Fee, the Risk Assessment Fee, and the PCI Admin Fee will be removed. To be included under the new “umbrella,” you need to have a new contract signed with...
Read MoreNew My Gym Partnership-Home Chef
Home Chef- Special Offer for U.S. My Gyms – Save $35.00! We are extremely excited to tell you about our newest partnership with Home Chef, a home meal delivery company similar to Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and Plated among others. “Home Chef offers fresh, pre-portioned ingredients delivered to your door. Create and plate delicious meals in about 30 minutes! Options include steak, chicken, pork, fish, and vegetarian. There’s always something for everyone to love. Home Chef now offers up to 26 weekly choices using Customize It, priced from $7.99. Mix and match based on your preferences. With Home Chef, customers can spend less than $50 per week on their orders.” We have tested their ordering process, delivery service, ease of preparation, and, of course, the food itself, and it is really AWESOME. Home Chef is actually rated #1 in customer satisfaction in the business. SPECIAL OFFER FOR MY GYM OWNERS, STAFFS, AND CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.! Through our partnership, you will receive $35 off your first order, which is...
Read MoreSocial Media Roundup – May 15th through 31st
Welcome to your Social Media Roundup! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to marketing@mygym.com. See you online! DOWNLOAD: Social Media Roundup – May...
Read MoreCaribbean Sol Profit Sharing – New Marketing Tools
Per the update of February 20th, our partners at Caribbean Sol are now offering 10% profit sharing of all local sales directly to My Gyms! And, drumroll, there is no inventory for you to purchase or products to display! All sales are handled through their website, and anyone purchasing Caribbean Sol products using code MG18 will trigger a dropdown menu containing a list of My Gym locations. All sales will be tracked, and checks will be sent directly to the gyms by Caribbean Sol at the end of each quarter. Checks have already been sent to any gyms that had trackable sales at the end of March. IT’S A WIN/WIN – PROVIDING A GREAT PRODUCT AT A GREAT PRICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND EASY MONEY FOR YOU! All you need to do to participate in this revenue-sharing program is: Continue displaying the poster, front door/window cling, and brochures promoting the exclusive 25% My Gym customer discount.You should have already received the poster, cling, brochures, and “25% off” stickers with...
Read MoreA Message from Cory
Donations are pouring in from your National MGF PNOs and other fundraising events in April! We plan to announce a grand total AND our raffle winner the week of May 6th. To be included in the raffle, please send in your donation by FRIDAY, MAY 3RDone of two ways: Via Check Made payable to “My Gym Foundation” and sent to: My Gym Foundation15300 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 523Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 -or- Via Credit Card on Our Website:...
Read MoreTraining Seminars 2019
There is only 1 week left to register for the training seminar! Please register today if you are planning on attending this event. May 1st is the deadline. We will be emailing an agenda and a few other to do’s one week prior to the registered people. Seminar will start at 1:00 PM on Friday and end at 5:00 PM on Saturday. It’s time to register for a 2019 Training Seminar! If you plan on attending the South, Northeast, or West Seminar, we need you to register by May 1st. Midwest attendees may register by July 1st. Deadlines for reserving rooms at a discounted rate may differ; be sure to double check the cutoff dates below. The Training Seminars are very fun and motivational events held regionally around the country, and you can attend any seminar you wish. You and your staff will gain a lot of valuable information and go back to the gym rejuvenated and ready to grow. This seminar is designed for long-term key staff members...
Read MoreNew Birthday Theme: PJ Masks!
Get ready for our latest, greatest, and most SUPER birthday theme! We’re excited to announce that birthday-themed programming and products are now available for TV’s favorite crime-fighting trio, the famous “PJ Masks!” You can easily customize the programming to fit the wants and needs of your families. Whether the party is for a five-year-old boy or a two-year-old girl, you can simply cherry-pick from the specific younger/older suggestions in the themed programming. All merchandise for the new “PJ Masks” theme can be found on ShopMyGym.com. Like the other theme packs, all of the necessary party goods are conveniently ready to go in one box, including plates, napkins, centerpieces, balloons, and a party favor cup. This theme is sure to create a ton of fun for everyone! Get on the double and click here to order now, and visit the Operations Manual → Core Programs → Birthday Parties → Themed Parties folder for...
Read MoreZipwhip Chrome Extension Update!
Zipwhip has been listening to our feedback and has done a large update to the chrome extension. To get this update, you must follow the directions in this link to remove and then re-download the chrome extension. This update includes: Templates Group texting Emoji keyboard Scheduled texting Access to all...
Read MorePlease Replace Your Trampoline Rules Sign
We have updated the trampoline sign. Please replace your existing sign at your earliest convenience. Mounting the sign on a trampoline with netting: Sign should be laminated, hole punched in the corners, and zip tied to the netting with very small zip ties. (Be sure there are no sharp edges on the zip tie.)Mounting the sign on a trampoline without netting: It is highly advised that you replace your trampoline with the netted version (email equipment@mygym.com for info). In the meantime, the sign can be printed, laminated, and adhered to the mat surrounding the trampoline using double-sided tape. DOWNLOAD: Trampoline Rules Sign (rev....
Read MoreSocial Media Roundup – May 1st through 14th
Social Media Roundup – May 1st through 14th Welcome to your Social Media Roundup. Lots of exciting things going on at this time of year – Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, May the Fourth, Cinco de Mayo, and lots of #MyGymFun! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to marketing@mygym.com. See you online! DOWNLOAD: Social Media Roundup – May...
Read MoreMy Gym Vaccination Policy
Because of the recent measles outbreaks, we have created a My Gym Vaccination Sign (search keyword: vaccination on the Print System) that you may post or distribute if you feel it is needed. This sign would be used similarly to the “Keep Children Healthy Sign.” It may be posted during cold and flu season, or in the event you have a measles outbreak in your area. In addition to this sign, you may also reference the “Vaccination and My Gym” document on the Operations Manual for more advice and information. This is an internal My Gym document and not for distribution. Please email support@mygym.com with...
Read MoreGym Resale – Palo Alto, CA
Longtime Director, Kiki McConnell, and her business partner, Helen Vallaeys, recently purchased the Palo Alto, CA location. You can congratulate them at...
Read MoreACTION REQUIRED: Important Sibling and Multi-Class Tuition Discount
Per our update on February 8th below, MGM has a new way of calculating tuition discounts for families with multiple tuition payments. If you have previously set a manual override to compensate for what is now fixed, you will need to review and potentially remove the override to calculate the correct discount. All gyms should review the Report > Classes > Discounted Enrollments report to determine if any family accounts need attention. Please see the original update below for more details, and contact the Help Desk if you have questions or need assistance. +++ On March 8th, MGM will be changing the way sibling and multi-class tuition discounts are handled. Currently, the original enrollment record is discounted when a new enrollment record is added. We are flipping this around so that the discount is applied to the newer enrollment record instead. The total due from the family will not change. Action Required by Gym Review the Discounted Enrollments report (Report > Classes) to see the list of families potentially affected. You...
Read MoreImportant Accident Procedures Updates
Please be aware that we have made extensive updates to these files. Owners/Directors should review the documents at their earliest convenience and train team members on the procedures. These files are found in the Operations Manual in the Accident Protocols folder. Please discard any previous hard copies or files saved on your computer. Accident Procedures and ProtocolIncident Directives and Form Note: This was previously called the “Uh-Oh Form.” It is completed when a minor bump, bruise, potty incident, etc. has taken place when a parent/caregiver is not present to observe the incident. Accident Report Directives and Form First Aid Kit Directives Please direct any questions to...
Read MoreSocial Media Roundup – April 15th through 30th
Welcome to your Social Media Roundup! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to marketing@mygym.com. See you online! “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou Keep being amazing! DOWNLOAD: Social Media Roundup – April...
Read MoreCEO Update: Importance of consistency and uniformity within our franchise community
This is an important message to our most valued partners – our franchisees. We have always considered consistency in gym-to-gym operations to be one of the most important elements in a strong and vibrant franchise company. Consistency includes areas such as curriculum; quality of programs and instructors; all systems, policies, protocols, and procedures; brand and marketing materials; and equipment, facility, and team-member uniforms. Physical Space and Equipment: MGE does not want to burden our franchisees to invest money when it is not absolutely necessary. Therefore, the subject of mandatory equipment upgrades and brand consistency updates always brings on grueling debates for us. We also have these discussions with your Franchise Advisory Board and other franchisee-comprised committees. I apologize if MGE has delivered mixed messages or has appeared unclear about the value of consistency and instituting updated best practices, however, if we have been ambiguous, it’s because we remain cautious when adding additional expenses for our franchisees. Here is our position on the physical space and equipment: (released in 2012)...
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