Gym operator opens 100th UK & Ireland location
Gym operator Snap Fitness has opened its 100th location in the UK & Ireland, following the launch of its latest gym in Southport.
Having opened its first site in Kent in 2012, Snap Fitness has grown to become the sixth-largest gym operator in the UK, with gyms in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland.
Between March 2023 and March 2024, Snap Fitness grew its membership base by 17.4%, against a fitness industry average of 4.1%. In addition, the brand’s new gyms in 2024 have opened with 44% more members than those that opened in 2023.
The operator is also set to open up to four more gyms before the end of 2024 and over 20 in 2025.
Kevin Yates, CEO of Snap Fitness, said: “This is a fantastic milestone for us but we’re just getting started.
“The resilience of the fitness industry is amazing to see and it’s so rewarding for us to help ambitious entrepreneurs own their own gyms and capitalise on this momentum.
“The key for us is not standing still and there are so many exciting developments in the pipeline for what we offer members in our gyms. We’re relentlessly ambitious and while there are of course bigger and more well-known gym operators out there, we’re focusing on ourselves and working towards offering the best and most supportive member experience available.”
Snap Fitness’ owner network comprises a combination of new franchisees, as well as investors with leading franchises in other sectors such as Costa, Dominos, KFC and German Doner Kebab.