the McFit gym chain has announced that it will significantly increase its prices for standard contracts as early as April 1, 2022. According to media reports, some members have received a text by e-mail, which can now also be found in the support area of the website – albeit quite hidden there.
McFit also confirms the price increases in the social networks. So gathered on Facebook fast angry members of the fitness chain who heavily criticized the company for the decision.
McFit with price increases of 25 percent – “have to adjust prices”
“We have been offering training at McFit on fair terms for 25 years and will continue to do so to help you achieve your sporting goals. the Pandemic and its impact on the economy However, they did not leave us unscathed,” says the text in the McFit help area under the payment option.
The company’s costs have “continuously increased due to rising prices in many areas”. Most fitness providers would therefore have “their Posts already adjusted ‘ McFit continued. “In order to continue to enable you to enjoy your favorite sport at McFit, we have to Adjust prices for our contract models . From April 1st, 2022, our tariffs for new and existing customers will change. Contracts with a monthly contribution of up to 19,90 Euro (Basic) both flex and fixed-term contracts to 24.90 euros customized.”
On Facebook, the fitness studio chain also justifies the price increase by saying that “many members had closed the contract during this period”. In the future, certain locations of „Gold’s Gym“ to be able to use. There is also the possibility of bringing a limited number of other people to the studio free of charge at the weekend.
“Absolute insolence”: McFit members online full of anger
In a recent Facebook post, several members let their frustration regarding the price increase that was announced at short notice run free. “Right laughter. In Corona Paid times to help you. Now we get the receipt. antisocial behavior. We want our money back for the time the studios were closed. Only rip-offs treat their customers like you do. Why don’t you comment on this? ‘ asks one user.
“Wow! This is thanks to all the members who stayed with you during Supported Corona and continued to pay contributions to have? Incomprehensible!!! ‘ writes a young woman. “It’s absolutely rude to so abruptly increase the fee for long-term members,” says another. There is currently no official statement from McFit on the Internet.
One thing is clear: Even with many Franconian McFit members, the short-term announcement should not trigger an endorphin boost in view of rising costs in all areas. There are a total of nine McFit studios in Franconia: Four in Nürnbergone in each Erlangen, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Würzburg and Aschaffenburg . The company RSG Group was founded in 1996 by the Bamberg entrepreneur Rainer Schaller founded and has its seat in Schlüsselfeld in the district of Bamberg .
This article was written by Daniel Krüger