Wellness chain World Class Romania will buy back the center in Timisoara, Western Romania, from its franchisee.

The company will invest EUR 850,000 to revamp and develop the club. It will have fitness and cardio rooms with next generation equipment, a new aerobic studio, a cycling studio with 42 new bikes, a functional training area, and dry sauna, according to a company announcement.

Next year, World Class Romania plans to make new investments in the club's pool and terrace.

World Class is the largest network of wellness clubs in Romania, with 11 centers and 26,000 members. The company plans to triple its network to 33 clubs, by the end of 2017.

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Irina Popescu, irina.popescu@romania-insider.com