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Freedom Boat Club Expands in Wisconsin
Parent Brunswick Corp. said it will open five new locations for this year’s boating season.
Freedom Boat Club Announces 350th Location
The club in Silkeborg, Denmark, is its first Scandinavian operation and the 180th addition to its network since Brunswick acquired FBC in 2019.
Freedom Boat Club Receives Water Safety Recognition
The National Safe Boating Council awarded the boat club its community impact Communication Award for its Boat Safe. Have Fun. initiative.
Freedom Boat Club Names Director of Member Services
Carly Warren joins the Jacksonville, Fla., location with extensive client services experience.
Freedom Boat Club Hits Milestone
The company announced its 300th location, which will open at Safe Harbor in Plymouth, Mass., for the 2022 season.
Freedom Boat Club Acquires Conn. Franchise
With the acquisition of its franchise operation and territory in the Nutmeg State, the Brunswick subsidiary accelerates its Northeast brand expansion.
Freedom Acquires Spain’s Fanautic Club
The acquisition adds 23 locations across Spain to Freedom Boat Club’s European portfolio.
Freedom Boat Club Buys N.Y. Franchise
The latest acquisition is Brunswick’s sixth corporate-owned Freedom operation in the United States.
Freedom in Britain
Freedom Boat Club further expands into the European market with its first location in the U.K.
Freedom Boat Club Buys Chicago Franchise
The company’s fifth corporate-owned territory comprises three downtown locations and one in the suburbs.
Restructuring During A Pandemic
Freedom Tampa, which added a marina to accommodate the 40 percent growth projected in 2021, is rearranging its entire business during the off season.
Freedom Boat Club Expands
Through November, it has grown to more than 245 locations serving more than 55,000 members.
Two Injured in Marina Fire
Firefighters contained the blaze that began on Carver-built Vitamin Sea.
Freedom Boat Club partners with N.Y. children’s museum
FBC Lake George and the Children’s Museum at Saratoga launched an interactive exhibit that informs youth about boating and the environment.
Boatgate with Bravo TV’s Capt. Sandy
Freedom Boat Club and Jacksonville School for Autism will host the event this weekend.
Freedom Boat Club holds the largest conference in company history
Brunswick showcased its boats for franchisees to test and order.
IBEX 2019: Freedom Boat Club celebrates its 200th location
“This is an exciting time for Freedom Boat Club and the boating industry,” said Brunswick Corp. business acceleration president Brenna Preisser.
New hands on deck
Freedom Boat Club, MarineMax announce promotions.
Freedom Boat Club holds grand openings in France
The club will continue its European expansion through its relationship with Groupe Beneteau.
VIDEO: ZUP Board creators train Freedom Boat Club members in Jacksonville
The board featured on Shark Tank has also won an industry innovation award.
Brunswick completes acquisition of Freedom Boat Club
FBC is the largest boat club operator in the United States.
Brunswick to acquire Freedom Boat Club
Brunswick is acquiring the country’s largest boat club to “expand its presence and scale within the emerging and fast-growing boat club segment.”
Industry Paratroopers
Twenty-five Florida boating companies participated in the first “fly-in” to Tallahassee to speak with state legislators about issues impacting the industry.
New Hands and Old Salts
Personnel appointments at Freedom Boat Club, Viega Marine, Grand Banks, and MarineMax; also, a CEO retires at Meeco Sullivan.