1. MAFC has - on multiple ocassions - deliberately debited or attempted to debit members' accounts for HIGHER amounts than agreed for monthly dues. They do this to create instant cash flow. The refunds (months later) are paid out of future receivables.
2. MAFC will frequently NOT honour written resignations, and WILL CONTINUE to bill members' accounts for several billing cycles past their resignation date. Again, this is done to create cash flow.
3. MAFC have been taken to court by Alberta Employment Standards due to unpaid employee payroll. An out of court settlement was reached, but the payment bounced.
4. MAFC frequently slow-pays or no-pays. Currently outstanding are payments for their rent, gym equipment, federal taxes, municipal taxes, mirrors, and specialized medical equipment for their sister company, The Injury Institute.
5. Available are copies of letters sent by the Club's owner Christopher Gerlitz which reflect his 'business' language and attitudes.
6. Prospective members are cautioned that typically a fitness centre with the amount of outstanding bills to be paid (excess of $50, 000 immediately due) and inadequate receivables will declare bankruptcy within 3 to 6 months.
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