From Store Manager to Franchise Owner: Body Energy Club's Olympic Village Grand Opening
Body Energy Club Olympic Village Grand Opening Celebrates Ritesh's Journey

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Body Energy Club, a leading destination for health and wellness, proudly announces the grand opening of its franchise location in Vancouver's vibrant Olympic Village neighborhood, with a community celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Located at 1703 Manitoba Street, the new store brings Body Energy Club's signature lineup of fresh superfood smoothies, acai bowls, cold-pressed juices, healthy grab-and-go meals, and premium supplements to the heart of one of Vancouver's most active communities.

Full-Circle Success Story

This launch carries special meaning for the Body Energy Club family, highlighting a journey of growth from within. The new location is owned and operated by Ritesh, whose career with the company began nearly five years ago.

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Ritesh first joined Body Energy Club in October 2021 as a dedicated Store Manager. His leadership and passion for helping others quickly shone through, leading to promotion to Franchise Area Manager in January 2023. In that corporate role, Ritesh spent over two years mentoring and supporting franchise partners across the network, helping them bring their business dreams to life.

After seeing firsthand how successful and rewarding the franchise system is, Ritesh decided to take the entrepreneurial leap himself. He officially closed on the purchase of his location on November 7, 2025. Since then, the team has been successfully ramping up operations, leading to this month's official celebration.

"Stepping into the role of a franchise owner after starting here as a store manager is an incredible feeling," said Ritesh. "Having spent time supporting our amazing community of franchisees, I am so excited to put everything I've learned to work in my own store. The Olympic Village community has given us the absolute best welcome—the love and support from everyone here has been unmatched, and we can't wait to give that love right back!"

"We are incredibly proud to see leaders like Ritesh transition from key roles inside our corporate team to thriving business owners within our franchise family," said Dominick Tousignant, Founder and CEO of Body Energy Club. "Ritesh has spent years protecting our brand standards and supporting our partners. When someone who knows our operations inside and out decides to invest in their own store, it's the ultimate validation of the business we've built together."

Join the Celebration

To thank the neighborhood for their incredible warm welcome, Ritesh and his team are throwing a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, packed with over $15,000 in prizes and exclusive, all-day promotions:

  • 50% OFF All Superfood Smoothies
  • 20% OFF All Supplements, Foods & Juices
  • FREE GIFT BAGS ($180+ VALUE) for the first 20 people in line at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM (Limit 1 per person)
  • SPEND $100, GET $50: The first 50 customers to spend $100 or more will receive a $50 gift!

Grow With the BEC Family

Ritesh's journey is a shining example of how Body Energy Club partners with passionate people to build thriving businesses. As the brand continues to expand across Canada, BEC is always looking for new owner-operators to join the family.

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