By Mike Hazlip—
The long-vacant former Sports Authority building in the Marketplace at Birdcage appears to be on track to become the area’s first Chuze Fitness.
The San Diego-based gym has over 30 locations throughout California, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, according to the company’s website. There are no locations listed for Northern California.
Amenities offered at many of the gym’s California locations include HydroMassage chairs, indoor cinema areas with daily movie showings, tanning beds, indoor turf areas, as well as pools and hot tubs. Some locations are also open 24 hours.
Sunrise Marketplace Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter told The Sentinel in an email Saturday the Citrus Heights location plans to open early next year, but she said little information is available for the timeline.
The fitness industry has been hard hit by the pandemic shutdown orders, but recent job postings by Chuze Fitness indicate hiring is underway for management level positions at the Citrus Heights location.
A representative for Chuze Fitness did not immediately return The Sentinel’s request for comment Saturday.
The Citrus Heights Sports Authority closed its doors in July of 2016, according to a previous report by The Sentinel. Multiple news reports show the company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy that same year and undertook a plan to liquidate its assets.
The Sacramento Business Journal reported Dick’s Sporting Goods was slated to replace the Sports Authority stores in Roseville and Elk Grove. The Sports Authority website now redirects to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
By Mike Hazlip—
The long-vacant former Sports Authority building in the Marketplace at Birdcage appears to be on track to become the area’s first Chuze Fitness.
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