Popular Central Valley gym chain files for bankruptcy, blames pandemic restrictions [The Modesto Bee]
Dec. 18 In-Shape Health Clubs, a well-known chain of fitness centers with locations up and down the Central Valley, filed for bankruptcy this week, leaving its future in the region uncertain.
Like gyms and fitness centers across the state, In-Shape has weathered closures, reopenings and other safety restrictions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The company said the decision was due to stringent COVID-19 policies in California.
“We have been shut down as most of you know for the majority of the year, which is really almost 10 months now,” said In-Shape CEO Francesca Schular in a video posted on the company website.
In-Shape Health Clubs files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19 pandemic [Merced Sun-Star (Merced, Calif.)]
Dec. 17 In-Shape Health Clubs, which has numerous locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley from Sacramento to Bakersfield, announced it filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 on Wednesday, according to the company’s website.
The company said the decision was due to stringent COVID-19 policies in California.
“We have been shut down as most of you know for the majority of the year, which is really almost 10 months now,” said In-Shape CEO Francesca Schular in a video posted on the company website.
How the company’s decision will affect the In-Shape locations in Merced and Stanislaus counties is unclear.