WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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.
Basic company information
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- Company / filing name
- WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. [1]
- Headquarters location
- New York City [2]
- Founded
- 1963 [2]
- Leadership in background record
- Mindy Grossman [2]
- Founders
- Jean Nidetch [2]
- Official website
- www.weightwatchers.com ↗ [2]
- Employees
- 25,000 · reported year 2013 [2]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US9486261061 [2]
- CIK
- 105319 [1]
- Country in background record
- United States [2]
- Symbols / exchanges
- WW (Nasdaq) [1]
Company positioning and business
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. [3]
In 2018, the company rebranded to "WW" to reflect "its development from focusing on weight loss to overall health and wellness." [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, WW International. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Mindy Grossman in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [2]
Understanding company scale
Employees: 25,000 · reported year 2013. [2]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: WW (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [1]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. founded?
Founded: 1963. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.?
Headquarters location: New York City. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — WW International (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.