World`s Leading Dance Fitness Program Adds 92 Employees
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Jazzercise Inc., poised to celebrate its 40th anniversary in November, posted
its most successful year with system wide sales topping $94 million for the past
fiscal year. The increase marks the eighth consecutive year Jazzercise has
posted system wide sales growth, including company divisions of Jazzertogs
fitness apparel and award-winning JM DigitalWorks video production. Jazzercise
has more than 7,500 instructors teaching 32,000 classes weekly in all 50 states
and 32 countries worldwide.
Additionally, Jazzercise added 92 new employees to its 228 person corporate
staff, a 65% increase over the previous year`s corporate count.
"Jazzercise is committed to offering the highest quality workout program for our
customers," said Missett. "That commitment has prompted the hiring of 92 Quality
Coordinators across the U.S. The combination of our strong customer connection
with a focus on operational excellence will enable Jazzercise to continue to
move forward with confidence in hand and opportunity in mind."
Founded by President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise ranked second on the
San Diego Business Journal`s recent list of San Diego County women-owned
businesses; 22nd on its list of top private companies in San Diego County; and
78th on its list of fastest growing private companies. Additionally, Jazzercise
ranks 42nd overall on Entrepreneur Magazine`s Franchise 500 list for 2009;
seventh on the publication`s list of fastest-growing franchises and eighth in
both low cost and top home-based franchises.
Jazzercise will celebrate its 40th anniversary on November 7 in Chicago, where
Missett taught her very first class in 1969. The celebration, titled "Jazz in
the City," will bring together more than 1,000 Jazzercise enthusiasts from
around the world to participate in a trio of mega Jazzercise workouts at
Chicago`s Union Station. Judi Sheppard Missett will lead the celebratory finale
class. A 40th anniversary reception will be held that evening at the Art
Institute of Chicago`s new Modern Wing.
About Jazzercise
Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance
exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. Judi
and Jazzercise Executive Vice President Shanna Missett Nelson have advanced the
business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing the
program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of
7,500 instructors teaching more than 32,000 classes weekly in 32 countries.
The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training,
Pilates, yoga, and cardio box movements, has positively affected millions of
people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength,
and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor. Additional Jazzercise
programs include Junior Jazzercise, Jazzercise Lite and Personal Touch. For more
information about Jazzercise, go to jazzercise.com or call (800) FIT-IS-IT.
Jazzercise Media Relations
760-602-7153
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