Fitness & Gyms

Gold's Gym

Iconic gym chain filed for bankruptcy in 2020 after years of PE ownership (TRT Holdings). Acquired out of bankruptcy by RSG Group for $100M

FOUNDED
1965
IMPACTS
1 documented

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Timeline

1965

Gold's Gym founded

2020

Gold's Gym filed for bankruptcy in 2020 after PE-driven debt

HighClosure / Bankruptcy

The iconic Gold's Gym brand filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020 after years of PE ownership loaded the company with debt it couldn't service through the pandemic.

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