1330 Exmouth Street in Sarnia, future site of Planet Fitness. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)1330 Exmouth Street in Sarnia, future site of Planet Fitness. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)
Sarnia

Gym chain says Sarnia fit for investment

A well known gym chain sees opportunity to fill a need in Sarnia.

Planet Fitness expects to open in the former Price Chopper grocery store at 1330 Exmouth Street by late May or early June.

BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves

Spokesperson Sarah Wilson said they feel the Sarnia market is underserved.

"We saw an opportunity here for a sort of underserved market if you will," said Wilson. "Our mission as a company and a franchise group of Planet Fitness is to offer anyone and everyone a friendly non-intimidating atmosphere to exercise in, at a very affordable rate. We saw that that was lacking in the Sarnia area and thought it would be perfect for a Planet Fitness."

Wilson said they typically hire a combination of about 15 full and part-time staff, and run three shifts because they're open 24/7.

She said they were looking for a manager, assistant manager, customer service representatives, and cleaners.

The facility will occupy 21,880 square feet.

Wilson said Planet Fitness prides itself in competing with the couch, so they want to offer any easy, non-intimidating, friendly environment for first-time gym goers.

-With files from Colin Gowdy

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