Flye Fit, Coolock burnt down in arson attack!!!

COH

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote: »

Going into week four now.. I'm a dogged bastard and won't leave this car park until I get a YES or NO on the reopening.. #flyefitwatch2017ifneedsbe

I call bullshít.... we all know you're still outside total fitness waiting to hear if it'll ever open back up

arybvtcw0eolkf

COH wrote: »

I call bullshít.... we all know you're still outside total fitness waiting to hear if it'll ever open back up

Oh have you heard any news on that opening again?..

Maybe I need to split my time between the two now... #themanwhowon'tbemoved

cloneslad

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote: »

Oh have you heard any news on that opening again?..

Maybe I need to split my time between the two now... #themanwhowon'tbemoved

Don't worry, I'm in the apartments next to Tesco. I've got Total fitness covered in case it decides to open next to the pet food store.

Concentrate on the task at hand.

spiderman1885

Spoke to one of the lads who had been working in the Coolock gym today, he said it was definitely opening back up - and soon.

I'm very sceptical.

Eirelad003

The shutters are fully open today and the place is gutted.
Nothing left inside, all the equipment gone - ALL of it. Pretty much back to concrete.

If you're wanna clutch at straws, then MAYBE they needed to lift the raised floor to repair flood damage caused by DFB extinguishing the fire.

The only slim bit of hope is that with all the equipment gone, why are they still there?

Also works going on in the unit next door too, seems to be same company.

All very confusing.

RiseToMe

I joined two weeks before the fire and while I was more than patiently waiting I've gotten fed up now with having it constantly pushed back in regards to information.

On foot of that I emailed asking for a refund as I'd paid in advance for the year and wanted to join elsewhere instead. Only to be told that they won't be issuing refunds until they make an announcement, the timing of which they have no lead time on as they are waiting for information.

Charge back via my credit card coming their way.

arybvtcw0eolkf

spiderman1885 wrote: »

Spoke to one of the lads who had been working in the Coolock gym today, he said it was definitely opening back up - and soon.

I'm very sceptical.

Eirelad003 wrote: »

The shutters are fully open today and the place is gutted.
Nothing left inside, all the equipment gone - ALL of it. Pretty much back to concrete.

If you're wanna clutch at straws, then MAYBE they needed to lift the raised floor to repair flood damage caused by DFB extinguishing the fire.

The only slim bit of hope is that with all the equipment gone, why are they still there?

Also works going on in the unit next door too, seems to be same company.

All very confusing.

These and the emails with empty promises from Flyefit make me not believe a thing until I see photos or I see it myself.

Dear ******,

Just a short mail to thank you for your wonderful support, your patience and understanding re Coolock gym.

We have been obliged to allow time for all relevant parties to meet and this process has taken longer than anticipated. We are confident that we will have a decision for you next week.

Thank you again for your patience and sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Warm regards,

Nothing from Flyefit now for a week is complete horsesh*t.. So fooking annoying.

Alf Veedersane

I remember when FlyeFit George's St was opening next week from April until it opened in October

COH

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I remember when FlyeFit George's St was opening next week from April until it opened in October

Or when Flyefit Dundrum was 'opening next week' in January and still isn't open :pac:

Caliden

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I remember when FlyeFit George's St was opening next week from April until it opened in October

Didn't stop them selling 'early bird' memberships for that location either.

RiseToMe

Just to update, they came back and refunded me when I mentioned that I would do a charge back instead.

Nate--IRL--

**** it

Regrettably we are still waiting for more information and a detailed
assessment of the internal
and structural damage caused by the arson attack on FLYEfit gym in Coolock.

There have been some unanticipated complications and the assessment is still
ongoing.
Consequently we will be refunding all Coolock members over the next couple
of days.

Coolock members will automatically receive a pro rata refund of any advance
membership fees
paid up to the date of the attack including a full refund of the €25
joining fee.

Coolock members will continue to enjoy free roaming membership in all other
FLYE gyms up
until 26th Aug. After this date all Coolock memberships will be
automatically cancelled.

You are very welcome to join any of our other six gyms in the Dublin area.
(Swords, Georges St, South Circular Road, Macken St, Baggot St, Ranelagh).

FLYEfit Group apologises to all our members for any inconvenience caused and
we thank you
for the kind comments and positive expressions of support that followed the
attack on the gym.
We will of course keep you updated on the proceedings re Coolock as they
occur.

Warm regards,
The FLYEfit team

Nate

arybvtcw0eolkf

I see the whole front has been totally renovated now.

They'll probably sublet the unit now.

It's a dark day when scum can dictate to a community what it can and can not have.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Just seen there today, FF has a twenty year lease on that place!.

I wonder how you get out of that one now!.

Tea-a-Maria

Most commercial leases will have a clause stating that the rent is suspended in the case of fire. If the building isn't restored within a prescribed period, the parties can forfeit the lease.

Mellor

Tea-a-Maria wrote: »

Most commercial leases will have a clause stating that the rent is suspended in the case of fire. If the building isn't restored within a prescribed period, the parties can forfeit the lease.

But that will only be the case if the landlord doesn't make the repairs in time. But there may be other ways out.
The internal repairs will be the FF's obligation and wouldn't affect the lease.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Mellor wrote: »

But that will only be the case if the landlord doesn't make the repairs in time. But there may be other ways out.
The internal repairs will be the FF's obligation and wouldn't affect the lease.

The lease on Coolock is €170,000 per year (on a twenty year lease), I'd imagine the LL's are anxious to get a business back in there and earning them money.

I'm not sure how the inside is looking, but the outside has been totally renovated.

Eirelad003

Every couple of days I get annoyed it's again. Absolute scum operating the rival gyms and coffee shops.

Anyway I think they're all registered as different entities - individual companies.
So Technically 'Coolock Ltd' or whatever could be wound down. Legitimate circumstances too.

You'll probably find the equipment was leased and so that only painful thing to walk away from would be that amazing fitout.

Again, Scumbags. Absolute scumbags.

Eirelad003

Every couple of days I get annoyed again. Absolute scum operating the rival gyms and coffee shops.

Anyway I think they're all registered as different entities - individual companies.
So Technically 'Coolock Ltd' or whatever could be wound down and leave the lease. Legitimate circumstances too.

You'll probably find the equipment was leased and so that only painful thing to walk away from would be that amazing fitout.

I'd love to see it reopen one day, I'd happily pay an extra €10 a month for them to have security or whatever in place. Just to show we won't bow down to the Scumbags. Absolute scumbags.

Mellor

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote: »

The lease on Coolock is €170,000 per year (on a twenty year lease), I'd imagine the LL's are anxious to get a business back in there and earning them money.

20 year lease :eek:
That's a bit silly on their behalf. Left themselves really exposed if thats the case. A shorter term with multiple options would have made a lot more sense. Especially given how often gyms close down.

Eirelad003 wrote: »

Anyway I think they're all registered as different entities - individual companies.

They might be, but the debts don't just end with the company. The directors would be liable if the LL wanted to recoup losses. It would only apply to the other FF gyms if they had same directors

arybvtcw0eolkf

Mellor wrote: »

20 year lease :eek

Here ya go!.

Hanley

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote: »

Here ya go!.

Where'd you find that?

Alf Veedersane

Hanley wrote: »

Where'd you find that?

It's on the Property Price Register....or rather you can get to it via the Commercial Lease Register section on it which links through to the PSRA site.

https://www.propertypriceregister.ie/Website/npsra/PPR/npsra-ppr-com.nsf/eStampUNID/UNID-A88DC34DDC0C6DD080257F5A00585358?OpenDocument

Mellor

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote: »

Here ya go!.

As above. :eek:
Hope they a favourible break clause.
Wasn't doubting you btw, just pointing out that they were horribly exposed with that.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Mellor wrote: »

Wasn't doubting you btw, just pointing out that they were horribly exposed with that.

Oh I never thought for a moment you were, tbh I've no idea how these things work (ie leases, clauses etc).

Sleeper12

Ivory Squeaking Strawberry wrote:

I wonder how you get out of that one now!.

The tenants are responsible for the insurance inside but landlord responsible for the actual building itself. I'd imagine landlord knows he may be refused fire insurance in future..
My guess is landlord will be happy to see the back of them.

JustTheOne

Eirelad003 wrote: »

Every couple of days I get annoyed again. Absolute scum operating the rival gyms and coffee shops.

Anyway I think they're all registered as different entities - individual companies.
So Technically 'Coolock Ltd' or whatever could be wound down and leave the lease. Legitimate circumstances too.

You'll probably find the equipment was leased and so that only painful thing to walk away from would be that amazing fitout.

I'd love to see it reopen one day, I'd happily pay an extra €10 a month for them to have security or whatever in place. Just to show we won't bow down to the Scumbags. Absolute scumbags.

Coffee shops?

arybvtcw0eolkf

JustTheOne wrote: »

Coffee shops?

I'm wondering about that one too

Baraics Pollox

Any updates on this?

Have a feeling that it won't be opening but part of me is holding out in hope.

It was so convenient for me (as for others I'm sure).

Sleeper12

I wasn't using it myself but I hate to see a thug getting their own way like this.