Clifton Park Center Mall announced that Planet Fitness will open on the mall property this year.
The new gym will occupy roughly 25,000 square feet and will be located near Boscov’s department store and Kay Jewelers, according to Rob Ristau, general manager of the mall property.
“We’re very excited to see Planet Fitness make Clifton Park Center Mall its new home, said Don Greene, president of mall owners DCG Development Co. “It’s a welcome addition to our growing mall. Our shoppers and local community members will certainly enjoy the high-quality fitness experience they offer.”
Planet Fitness, said to be one of the largest and fastest growing fitness providers in the country, continues to expand its portfolio by opening new locations each year. They are known for a judgment-free atmosphere, affordable prices and gym environment where people can be comfortable working out, he said.
Planet Fitness was founded in 1992 in Dover, N.H. According to the company, as of Sept. 30, 2016, it had more than 8.7 million members and more than 1,200 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. More than 90 percent of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent businessmen and women.
DCG Development Co. is the owner of Clifton Park Center Mall. They are a commercial real estate development, management, and brokerage company which provides leasing, sales, and development services to clients in Upstate New York.