Men’s fitness chain cuts across to Ireland

Cuts for Men, the franchise chain offering 30-minute circuit training and cardiovascular-based workouts, is to expand to Ireland.

The company, which was founded by John Gennaro (pictured) in May 2003, has some 150 franchises in more than 20 states in the US and recently signed its first international agreement for sites in Latin America.

Fergal Lynch is the master developer for Ireland and aims to develop 35 Cuts Fitness For Men franchise locations in Ireland over the next two years.

The chain, which has been voted one of the ‘Hot, New Franchises for 2005’ by Entrepreneur Magazine, aims to have sold more than 750 sites by the end of 2005.