WW International
WW International, Inc., formerly Weight Watchers International, Inc., is a global company headquartered in the U.S. that offers weight loss and maintenance, fitness, and mindset services such as the Weight Watchers comprehensive diet program. Founded in 1963 by Queens, New York City homemaker Jean Nidetch, WW's program has three options as of 2019: online via its mobile app and website, coaching online or by phone, or in-person meetings.
| Formerly | Weight Watchers (1963–2018) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Public |
| Founded | May 15, 1963 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Headquarters | 675 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 |
Key people | Sima Sistani, President & CEO |
| Products | Weight loss, Packaged foods, Exercise products |
| Revenue | $1.5 billion (2018) |
| $267.305 million (2017) | |
| $163.514 million (2017) | |
| Total assets | 1.246 billion (2017) |
| Total equity | -1.015 billion (2017) |
Number of employees | 18,000 (as of 2017) |
| Website | weightwatchers.com |
In 2018, the company rebranded to "WW" to reflect "its development from focusing on weight loss to overall health and wellness."
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