I came across this incident in my life, and am curious to know what others here think.
Here's the scenario:
1) John goes to work at ABC gym, located at the ground floor, as a fitness trainer.
2) He works there for multiple years, gradually getting to know the regulars at the gym, has them on his FB and whatsapp.
In addition, he also learns about the running of a gym, the operations, the ins-and-outs of everything.
3) 4 years later, he opens his own gym, located just above ABC gym.
The setup of the gym, the gym packages, the website information layout and categories, the gym schedule and training classes etc., is 90% identical to ABC gym.
On the opening day, some of the gym regulars John knew from ABC gym went to his gym, to support him.
Is this considered a normal thing in business? Is this ethical?
I've been asking myself this; my gut feeling tells me something just feels wrong with the way this is executed, especially the fact that John's new gym is located just above ABC gym.
It's not entirely "black", but kinda "gray".
What do folks here think?
* Note: I'm currently a regular of ABC gym.
Here's the scenario:
1) John goes to work at ABC gym, located at the ground floor, as a fitness trainer.
2) He works there for multiple years, gradually getting to know the regulars at the gym, has them on his FB and whatsapp.
In addition, he also learns about the running of a gym, the operations, the ins-and-outs of everything.
3) 4 years later, he opens his own gym, located just above ABC gym.
The setup of the gym, the gym packages, the website information layout and categories, the gym schedule and training classes etc., is 90% identical to ABC gym.
On the opening day, some of the gym regulars John knew from ABC gym went to his gym, to support him.
Is this considered a normal thing in business? Is this ethical?
I've been asking myself this; my gut feeling tells me something just feels wrong with the way this is executed, especially the fact that John's new gym is located just above ABC gym.
It's not entirely "black", but kinda "gray".
What do folks here think?
* Note: I'm currently a regular of ABC gym.
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