For A Good Workout Call 867-5309

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Years after Tommy Tutone’s 1982 hit song “867-5309/Jenny” was at the top of the charts, the has song inspired fans to dial the memorable sequence and ask random U.S. residents assigned the 867-5309 phone number if Jenny was available. Now Retrofitness is using the famous phone number to expand its fitness club franchises.

The phone number is the perfect fit for the 1980s-themed fitness centers, which features bright red and yellow décor and black and white checkered floors. There’s even a Retro Movie Theatre playing classic ’80s flicks, in addition to cardio equipment, free weights, tanning and a Retro Blends Juice bar.

“The number goes to our franchising office,” Retrofitness Chief Executive Eric Casaburi told njbiz.com. “It’s the sales line for new franchise candidates.”

Last month Retrofitness acquired the telephone number (201) 867-5309 through a winning undisclosed bid on eBay. (201is an area code for much for the state of New Jersey.) A DJ company called A Blast Entertainment most recently owned the 201 version of the phone number. Read more.