- December 18, 2025
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Retail landlords used to scoff at the likes of health club entrepreneur Rick Berks.
In fact, many landlords banned gyms from shopping centers. The thinking was that clients took up too many parking spaces and besides, they didn't linger or shop after workouts.
But the recession, which left dozens of empty stores in Gulf Coast strip malls, shelved that theory. Landlords are now vigorously recruiting people in Berks' industry.
