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Jazzercise Posts Most Successful Year Ever

CARLSBAD, CA (September 5, 2006) — Jazzercise, the world’s leading dance fitness program, posted its most successful year in the company’s 37-year history, with system wide sales topping $76 million for the past fiscal year. July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006 marked the fifth consecutive year Jazzercise has posted system wide sales growth.  In the last year, Jazzercise has flourished, adding more than 800 franchisees to its network to bring the total to more than 6,800 franchisees in 30 countries worldwide (including all 50 states in the U.S.). 

Founded by President/CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise ranks as the second largest privately held company based in Carlsbad, Calif. Additionally, the company was recently recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as #4 on its list of “Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses in San Diego.”

“I am extremely proud that Jazzercise continues to thrive and grow,” said Missett.  “From our corporate staff to our legion of franchisees, Jazzercise remains at the pulse-point of the dance fitness industry.  We are always seeking new and innovative music, technology and business acumen to keep folks fit and having fun.”

Jazzercise has more than 150 corporate employees, including 75 based at the corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, and 75 comprised of district managers, trainers and off-site employees.  Missett, who recognizes her employees’ contributions as the prime reason for the continued success of Jazzercise, places an added emphasis on employee benefits.

“It is important for employees to take pride in what they do, share a common passion for success and work as a team,” said Missett.  “Jazzercise prides itself on providing cutting-edge employee benefits allowing for both professional and personal growth.”

Among the benefits Jazzercise employees enjoy include:  a 401k plan featuring a 30% company match with no cap and complete with personal investment advice from A.G. Edwards; profit sharing; full medical and dental coverage; free Jazzercise classes, including daily lunchtime classes held at the studio of the corporate headquarters; on-site workout facility and casual office attire.

Additionally, many Jazzercise employees enjoy a compressed work week and flexible scheduling enabling them to experience a true work/family balance.  Fifty percent of Jazzercise employees work remotely, allowing the company to retain key personnel.

Employee retention runs high at Jazzercise – the average employee boasts a 15-year tenure, and the last decade has featured less than a 4% turnover rate. 

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Judi Sheppard Missett, who turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon, founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969.  She has advanced the business opportunities of women and men in the fitness industry by growing her program into an international franchise business that today, hosts a network of 6,800 instructors in more than 30 countries.

The workout program, which offers a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing movements, has positively affected millions of people worldwide. Benefits include increased cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as an overall "feel good" factor.  For more information about Jazzercise, go to jazzercise.com or call (800) FIT-IS-IT.