Business Chief US+CAN Magazine June 2016 | Page 25

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Technology is at the forefront of the young American ’ s life , which is why it ’ s also at the forefront of Anytime Fitness , the gym club franchise founded in 2002 . Clubs are able to stay open for 24 hours a day while remaining unstaffed during their low-traffic hours , mostly due to a proprietary entry system as well as security and surveillance technology . The number of people with gym memberships has continued to rise , from 32.8 million in 2000 to 54.1 million in 2014 . Millennials in particular look for the convenience of anytime access as well as a healthy lifestyle , both of which Anytime Fitness provides .

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There are more than 2400 Supercuts locations around the country – more importantly , you don ’ t need an appointment to get a haircut at any of them . The company does , however , offer the ability to check into an appointment online , which taps into the millennial marketplace perfectly . They are less likely to want to make reservations , and with the way hairstyles are changing to a more clean-cut and dapper style , more people are looking to get their hair cut more often . By offering a value-driven and quality experience , Supercuts hopes to acquire customers for life .
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