Franchising.net.au:
Australian 24 hour fitness franchise network Anytime Fitness has appointed a general manager, David Ciantar, who brings to the role experience at Gloria Jean’s Coffee, New Zealand Natural, and McDonald’s.
Ciantar will manage a franchise support team of two staff, and takes responsibility for franchisee support, increasing the speed of club openings, and overseeing the property arena. This leaves brother and sister team of Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez, who head up the Australian operation, to spend more time on strategy, marketing and PR.
McDonell told Franchising Ciantar’s experience would benefit Anytime Fitness. “We were looking for a real franchise person who understands the needs of franchisees. As we grow, there will be new challenges to face,” he said.
