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Company Summary

  • Core Development & Management Core Development & Management
  • http://planetfitness.com
  • Grooming / Beauty / Fitness
  • 501-1000 employees
  • Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States of America

Company Overviews

Core Development & Management (CDM) is a Planet Fitness franchisee based in Foxborough, MA. Our company is dedicated to empowering people to improve & spark the potential within every individual that works at CDM. CDM is one of the largest and fastest growing Planet Fitness Franchisee’s and currently owns and operates 87 Planet Fitness locations in New England and the Pacific Northwest. We are a portfolio company of SBJ Capital.

At CDM our mission is to empower people to improve. We strive to foster an environment where everyone has the resources and support, they need to thrive. Through education, great communication, and community building, we are committed to empowering individuals to pursue their career passions. We encourage innovation while also promoting work-life balance, diversity and inclusion, and leading by example. We stand by our core values of community, opportunity, respect, and excellence. We strive to create a positive community for all, empowering all to create their path for success, respect all regardless of their background or experiences, and seek excellence in all we do for our community and business. Our vision is to create an environment where greatness can be achieved.

CDM is a company where your potential will be energized, your career passions embraced, and your contributions valued. We believe we can create a positive community that fosters growth, opportunity, respect, and excellence together.

Planet Fitness is the leader in the low-cost, high-value fitness segment and one of the largest and fastest growing brands within the fitness industry. Currently, Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) touts over 2,600+ open locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia.

Rating Reviews

Rating is calculated based on 12 reviews and is evolving.

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Development Coordinator
4.0
24 August 2026
Great flexibility and supportive team in real estate development!
Pros: The work flexibility here is fantastic; it's easy to adjust hours when needed, which is a huge plus for work-life balance. The team in real estate development and property management is supportive and collaborative, making it a good environment to learn and grow your skills. You're not just a number here.
Cons: While flexibility is good, sometimes during peak project times, the workload can become quite heavy, requiring extra hours. Pay and benefits are competitive for a small company in South Yarmouth, MA, but might not fully match larger corporate real estate giants.
Advice to Management: Continue to prioritize and formalize flexible work options as it's a huge benefit. Perhaps explore more structured career progression plans or training for Development Coordinators to enhance long-term career growth within the company.
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Project Manager
3.9
24 September 2026
Steady Development Work, But Bureaucracy Can Slow Things Down
Pros: The core business in real estate development and management provides a stable work environment, which is great for job security. I've found my colleagues to be dedicated and skilled. There's a decent amount of autonomy in managing my projects, and the location in Andover is convenient.
Cons: While the company offers solid job security, career growth can feel a bit slow for some roles. Sometimes processes can be a bit bureaucratic, which can impact project timelines. Pay is competitive but not exceptional for the industry.
Advice to Management: Consider streamlining some approval processes to allow for quicker project execution. Investing more in targeted professional development could also boost employee engagement and retention.
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Assistant Manager
3.9
11 July 2026
Solid Compensation at a Growing Development Firm
Pros: The pay and benefits package at this mid-sized real estate development firm are definitely a highlight. For an Assistant Manager in Saugus, MA, the compensation feels competitive, and the health insurance options are robust, which gives peace of mind. I've also found the team to be incredibly supportive and collaborative; there's a strong emphasis on getting the job done together. I've learned a lot about construction management and project coordination since joining, which is great for career
Cons: While pay and benefits are good, I think Core Development & Management could improve on outlining clearer paths for career progression beyond the Assistant Manager role. Sometimes, during particularly busy construction phases, the workload can become pretty intense, which occasionally impacts work-life balance. Better communication regarding upcoming project shifts would help manage expectations for the team.
Advice to Management: Consider implementing more structured career development programs for roles like Assistant Manager, and enhance proactive communication, especially when project timelines or scopes change significantly, to better manage team workload and expectations.
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