Jenny Craig Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Jenny Craig Executive Joins Ranks Of Certified Franchise Professionals
Victor DeSio, Director of Franchise Operations & Development at Jenny Craig, Inc., was recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives after completing... more (2/28/2007)

New Director Of Branding And Advertising Joins Jenny Craig, Inc.
To more effectively manage the increased responsibilities of creating and executing Jenny Craig's multifaceted advertising campaigns, Steve Bellach joins the organization as Director of Branding a... more (1/4/2007)

New Human Resources Vice President Joins Jenny Craig, Inc.
For most people, the first day on a new job is challenging enough. For Chris Hilker, new Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development for Jenny Craig, it included being introduced by... more (1/2/2007)

Weight Loss Is Charity's Gain
For a company like Jenny Craig that emphasizes a caring, personalized approach to weight management and counts "teamwork" as one of its core values, participating in charitable endeavors acros... more (11/30/2006)

Aci Capital And Midocean Partners Agree To Sell Jenny Craig To Nestlé
ACI Capital, a New York-based private investment firm, and MidOcean Partners, a New York and London-based private investment firm, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sel... more (6/19/2006)

Integrated Kirstie Alley Marketing Campaign Takes The Gold For Jenny Craig
Just in time for the release of their latest Kirstie Alley commercial, Jenny Craig announced today that the company has won the Gold EFFIE Award in the Recruitment Advertising category for their "... more (6/12/2006)

Spring Migration: Americans Flock To Jenny Craig In Preparation For Swimsuit Season
Jenny Craig, one of the country's largest weight-loss companies, experienced a surge of new business during the month of April. Second only to the resolutions-driven first week of the year, the we... more (5/11/2006)

Eat More – Not Less – For Weight Loss Success
More than half of all adults in America are overweight or obese, and for years they have been programmed to cut calories, reduce fat and minimize portion size in order to lose weight. While helpful, t... more (2/23/2006)

Jenny Craig Inc. Offers New Way To Stay Motivated In The New Year
Losing weight is the No. 1 New Year's resolution for millions of Americans, and this year Jenny Craig is offering a new tool to help consumers succeed with their weight loss goals now and year-rou... more (1/5/2006)

With New Corporate Collaborations, Jenny Craig Helps Businesses Battle The Bulge
Jenny Craig, Inc., one of the world's largest weight management companies, announced that it has joined forces with several organizations, the most recent of which is CIGNA. Based in Connecticut ... more (12/19/2005)

Jenny Craig Unveils New Twists In Its Next Round Of Kirstie Alley Commercials
Jenny Craig, Inc. today announced the launch of its next round of commercials featuring Kirstie Alley, Jenny Craig's star client. Since enrolling in the Jenny Craig program in late December 2004, ... more (12/13/2005)

Study Shows Greater Initial Weight Loss With Jenny Craig Program Compared To Self-help Counseling
According to recent findings presented at the 2005 North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) Annual Scientific Meeting, the Jenny Craig program demonstrated significantly greater ini... more (11/17/2005)

Jenny Craig Denies Offering Spokesperson Position To Matt Leblanc And Britney Spears
Jenny Craig, Inc. announced today that it has no plans to replace Kirstie Alley as its Star Client any time soon, and denies offering Matt LeBlanc and Britney Spears spokesperson positions. Kirstie Al... more (10/7/2005)

Industry Veteran Patricia Larchet Returns To Operating Role At Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig, Inc. today announced the appointment of Patricia Larchet as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Larchet, who previously served as Jenny Craig's President and Chief Operating Officer,... more (6/9/2005)

Jenny Craig Phones Jump After Kirstie Alley's Appearance On "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
Following Kirstie Alley's Monday, May 16 th appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show last week, Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centres located in the United States and North America experienced an 81% increa... more (5/20/2005)

"Fat Actress" Kirstie Alley Chooses Jenny Craig To Lose Weight
Jenny Craig Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, announced today that actress Kirstie Alley is the company's "star" client for 2005. In response to recen... more (12/20/2004)

Jenny Craig Appoints Barbara Fulmer To Newly Created Position, National Director Of Corporate Programs
Jenny Craig, Inc. today announced the appointment of Barbara Fulmer to the recently established position of National Director of Corporate Programs. Fulmer and her team will work with both large emplo... more (12/10/2004)

Integrated Holiday Catalog Gives Jenny Craig Clients An Early Jump On New Year's Resolutions
Jenny Craig Inc., one of the nation's leading authorities on weight management, is making it easier for consumers' waistlines to bounce back from winter decadence with its holiday catalog, fea... more (12/6/2004)

Cooper Institute Analysis Validates Effectiveness Of Jenny Craig Program
At the recent annual meeting for the Association for the Study of Obesity, Dr. Steven Blair, of The Cooper Institute, announced The Institute's evaluation of the effectiveness of the Jenny Craig w... more (11/30/2004)

Jenny Craig Unwraps Zesty New Line Of Salad Dressings & Sauces
Adding a touch of pizzazz to an otherwise light and healthful entrée can be done without adding the guilt, thanks to the introduction of a new line of low-calorie, fat-free salad dressings/marinades a... more (9/7/2004)

Jenny Craig Introduces New Personalized Program For A Contemporary Approach To Healthy Living
Recognizing one size does not fit all when it comes to health and nutrition, weight management leader Jenny Craig introduces YourStyle, a tailored, flexible plan that maximizes Jenny Craig's hallm... more (9/7/2004)

Jenny Craig Offers Silicon Valley New Option For Slimming Down And Living Healthy
Silicon Valley area residents now have one less excuse for putting on the pounds and one more reason to begin living a healthy lifestyle, thanks to a new Jenny Craig Centre that opened in Mountain Vie... more (8/23/2004)

Leading Weight Management Company Offers Variation, Not Deprivation
As part of its ongoing strategy to continually refresh its line of Jenny's Cuisine entrees and snacks, Jenny Craig, Inc. will add four new food items to their menus in May. "Anyone who has... more (5/10/2004)

A New Day Dawns As Jenny Craig Unveils A Flagship Centre In New York City
Jenny Craig, Inc. is springing into summer with a new look, new feel and a new flagship Centre in the heart of the Big Apple. The first Centre to open in New York since 1993, the new location reflects... more (4/30/2004)

Jenny Craig Supports Neurological Disease Research
Jenny Craig today announced that a portion of the proceeds from her recently released autobiography will be donated to charity in support of dystonia and Parkinson's disease medical research. C... more (3/26/2004)

Jenny Craig Maximizes Accessibility With At-home Delivery
Time-crunched consumers who say they simply ‘don't have the time' to live and eat healthier no longer have an excuse, thanks to an innovative service from Jenny Craig Inc. that allows peo... more (3/16/2004)

Jenny Craig Taps Expertise In Healthcare Community To Encourage Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
Jenny Craig, Inc., one of the world's largest weight management companies, today announced that it is partnering with prestigious medical and healthcare professionals to incorporate a more holist... more (3/10/2004)

Jenny Craig To ‘cook Up' Healthy New Entrees With Help From Celebrated Chef
Jenny Craig, Inc. today announced the hiring of cookbook author and spa chef Cary Neff as culinary consultant. In this new role, "Chef Neff" will collaborate with Jenny Craig registered dietit... more (3/3/2004)

A New Day Dawns As Jenny Craig Unveils A Flagship Centre In New York
It's a new day at Jenny Craig, Inc. with the opening of a flagship weight management Centre in New York City that will feature a cutting-edge design and reflect the renewed strength and vitality o... more (3/3/2004)

Simple Activity Provides Similar Health Benefits As More Intense Exercise
Eighty-five percent of Americans say physical activity is key to good health … yet only 26 percent exercise for 30 minutes each day, according to national surveys. And the most frequently identified o... more (3/18/2003)

Walk Like An Egyptian Down Memory Lane as Jenny Craig Totally
The 1980s: big hair, shoulder pads, the Brat Pack, Devo and Spandau Ballet. Many of these trends and groups have not stood the test of time; they barely made it to 1985. Fortunately, some of our favor... more (2/26/2003)

Jenny Craig To Be Acquired
Jenny Craig, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Jenny Craig by an investor group led by ACI Capital Co., Inc., a private investment ... more (1/28/2002)