StarCycle Adds Top Industry Names to Leadership Team to Fuel National Expansion

Cuthrell brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate and strategic development to StarCycle, including a strong background in franchise operations, sales and development.  Prior to joining StarCycle, Cuthrell led a team of regional developers covering 235 locations for Massage Envy. Under his leadership, Cuthrell will be responsible for evolving studio operations with a key focus on refining a successful expansion model and growing franchise sales.

Boone joins StarCycle as a previous Barre3 veteran where she was the creative director. Boone brings deep experience and passion in building fitness lifestyle brands that resonate with the active consumer. In addition to Barre3, Boone has developed her career with top fitness lifestyle brands like Nike, K2 Sports and the Olympic Games.

Belitz was most recently senior director of operations for Pure Barre, the largest barre fitness concept in the nation where she managed operations and grew the franchise from its early days with a handful of locations to over 450 today. With extensive management experience in the fitness industry, Belitz brings valuable knowledge in the fitness franchise space, well-positioning StarCycle and its present and future franchisees to be a force in the fitness industry.

Frankel brings more than 30 years of experience in the franchise industry. Previously having served as the chief legal officer of Massage Envy for eight years during its explosive growth from 2006 to 2014.  He served for 12 years as the Vice President and corporate counsel for MicroAge Computer Centers, Inc. He also served as the company's managing director of International Franchise Development. 

Co-founders Dionne Del Carlo and Erin Moone launched StarCycle to fill a void in the fitness industry, noticing something was missing from the highly competitive space. Over the last five years, StarCycle has grown from a single studio into a franchise-based model that has already offered a path to independent business ownership while helping riders achieve their goals. StarCycle's science-based, full-body spin experience paired with seasoned franchise development expertise will drive the growth of StarCycle, creating opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in the fitness industry.

"We are on the precipice of new evolution and growth for StarCycle, and we are thrilled to have Steve, Lainie, Hanna, and Jeffrey join us as we continue to expand across the country", said Dionne Del Carlo and Erin Moone, co-founders of StarCycle "Their passion and commitment to growing StarCycle will help us reach even more clients and make business ownership a reality for passionate entrepreneurs interested in fitness."

Headquartered in Portland, Ore. with studios in the Portland-area, Southwest Washington and Colorado, StarCycle is part of a new breed of indoor cycling studios that utilizes music and choreography for a physical and mental approach to cycling. The studio's science-based, 45-minute classes are set to music with inspiring and approachable instructors. Each center also offers childcare, as part of their commitment to make working out easy and realistic for riders, especially moms. Not only does StarCycle empower its riders, its unique franchise model encourages future to business leaders to pursue entrepreneurship.

About StarCycle
StarCycle is a different kind of indoor cycling studio—it's a welcoming and energetic 45-minute class that keeps you smiling, sweating and motivated long-term. We believe fitness is the cornerstone to happiness, for both mind and body. In our classes clients unplug from our tech-heavy lives to connect with themselves and the beat of the music, leading to a more effective workout. Founded in 2013 by Dionne Del Carlo and Erin Moone, StarCycle has grown from a single studio into a unique franchise-based business that inspires each rider to be their best self. Visit www.starcycleride.com to learn more.

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