Gym Franchise Case Studies

First-time franchisee thriving after turning his hand to gym ownership
Updated 18 Feb 2025

Mark Williams’ Truro-based gym is off to a flying start thanks to his hard work and Snap Fitness’ end-to-end support
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How Savvas Kyriacou grew the Muscleworks gym franchise
Updated 03 Oct 2024

The brand was established in London in 1988 at a tiny space in Bethnal Green. Now, it operates as London’s bodybuilding...
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“I was looking at fitness franchises and read about the brand and thought it was the kind of thing I’d join.”
Updated 23 Aug 2023

Steve Covus made the ambitious decision to open a Hitsona studio overseas in Kentucky, US. He explains what the experience has...
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“We have the highest rated fitness facility in our city on Google with nearly 100 five-star reviews.”
Updated 23 Aug 2023

Hitsona’s investment support enabled Gav Cunningham to take his first step into franchising, opening up a Hitsona studio in Bangor, Northern...
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“I believe 100% in taking full responsibility for your own wellbeing and want to encourage others to do the same”
Updated 23 Aug 2023

Fresh off the back of opening Hitsona’s first Irish studio last year, owner Georgia Brophy reveals what her biggest challenges have...
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“Honestly, I’ve never looked at any other franchise. I’ve been sold on the Hitsona idea since day one.”
Updated 23 Aug 2023

Philippa 'Billz' Jackson felt jaded working as a personal trainer at commercial gyms. However, upon discovering Hitsona’s community ethos and the...
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Franchisees’ passion for fun fuels growth
Updated 03 May 2023

Selena and Lusiano Afeaki, inspired by the strength of Crunch Fitness, stand strong in their quest to help people ‘perspire to...
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Studio Pilates set to take over the UK
Updated 12 Apr 2023

Unlike any other pilates opportunity, Studio Pilates International is on a mission to revolutionise the UK market and create huge client...
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New CEO joins leading fitness franchise
Updated 24 Mar 2023

Anytime Fitness UK welcomes a new CEO and continues to provide an inclusive space for its members
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Chipsta make fries the main event. Not just any fries though. Extra crispy Belgian skin-on fries, complemented by a...

Refined model offering a fresh and unique approach to Japanese cuisine

The go-to quick service outlet for the world’s most flavoursome grilled and fried chicken and succulent sides

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£10,000

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UK Business Mentoring Group

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£27,500

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activ Digital Marketing...

activ Digital Marketing Franchise was established in 2008. It has been led by experienced and award-winning...

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£32,000

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The Fruit and Veg Man

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Start your own home-based travel agency

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The Pantry Cafe & Restaurant is a daytime breakfast and lunch cafe and restaurant. It serves fresh food...

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Guardian Angel Carers

Offers outstanding, comprehensive ‘family-feel’ home care services

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Offers an easy to use, web-based courier and shipping service for businesses of all sizes

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it’seeze Franchise

Helps local businesses launch their own websites with the full back-up of an award-winning and experienced...

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Kaspa’s Desserts

Delicious desserts in a fun and exciting environment

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Canopy Children’s Nurseries

Passionate about giving children the best possible beginnings

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No Letting Go

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provides franchisees with the chance to work in the travel industry on their own schedule

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Platinum Property Partners

The world’s first property investment franchise, based on a lucrative professional HMO model

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Chicken Cottage

The go-to quick service outlet for the world’s most flavoursome grilled and fried chicken and succulent...

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Fat Phill’s

Since launching in 2019, Fat Phill’s has become best known for its smash burgers, loaded sandwiches, Philly...

View Profile

Aspray Limited

Aspray is an award-winning claims management provider that has developed into a successful franchise

View Profile

Local Eats

Run your own online food ordering service with minimal hassle yet with maximum return

View Profile

thexton armstrong

thexton armstrong is a SME business mentoring franchise that launched with its first franchisees in the...

View Profile

Snap Fitness

Offers members 24/7 access, monthly memberships, world-class equipment, free group fitness classes, a large...

View Profile

Actors Cast International Franchise

Actors Cast International (ACI) operates in Vienna, Munich, and London, representing professional actors for...

View Profile

Puncturesafe

Install a British-made product and make a real difference for your customers while generating exceptional...

View Profile

12th Street Burgers

12th Street Burgers are an American-themed casual dining restaurant offering burgers, chicken, and shakes to...

View Profile

The Fat Pizza

Customers at The Fat Pizza believe it has the best delivered pizza around. Whilst consumers may order weekly...

View Profile

Mail Boxes Etc.

A multi-functional retail and B2B operator offering post, parcel, print, and virtual office address services...

View Profile

Chipsta

Chipsta make fries the main event. Not just any fries though. Extra crispy Belgian skin-on fries,...

View Profile

Nurse Next Door Franchise

Delivers compassionate, personalised care to seniors across England

View Profile

Lumi SKN Clinics

Established in 2016, Lumi SKN clinics is a premier beauty and aesthetics franchise that blends innovation,...

View Profile

Walfinch

Provides live-in and visiting-hourly carers to a wide range of clients, including older people

View Profile

Apollo Care

Apollo Care Franchising Limited offers the opportunity to become part of a network of home care providers...

View Profile

Post & Packing

Post & Packing is your very own walk-in mailroom, for retail and business customers alike. As an...

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Numi Scan

Leading provider of ultrasound scans across the UK

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Gourmet Sushi

Gourmet Sushi was founded in October 2016 in the heart of London by Nuriddin Shamsutdinov. With more than ten...

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Barking Mad Franchise

Happy dog. Happy holiday. Happy you

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Yolé

Yolé is an award-winning dessert brand creating zero dairy, zero sugar-added ice cream and zero sugar-added...

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Sojubar

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Amigos Burgers and Shakes

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