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Snap Fitness Franchise UK

Snap Fitness is the world’s premier 24/7 fitness franchise with 1000+ clubs in 20 countries. Seeking owner investors or owner managers.

Vaughan  Maiden Snap Fitness

Interested in Snap Fitness?

Contact Vaughan Maiden

Franchise Sales Manager

At a Glance

Established: 2003

UK Presence: The Snap Fitness UK estate will reach the 100-club open milestone in 2024.

Average start up cost: £500,000

Min personal contribution: £200,000

International Presence 1,000+ clubs in 20 countries

Development type: Seeking owner investors or owner managers




Franchise Info

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A franchise fit for the future

Snap Fitness launched in 2003 and set a new benchmark for innovation in the fitness and franchising markets.

Since then, we have continuously evolved to maintain our leading brand position, delivering top-tier support for both franchisees and members across our 1,000+ gyms in 20+ countries.

As the fitness industry grows, our mission is to continue to be known as the most inclusive fitness experience, which appeals to a broad market and delivers a profitable franchise business model.

INNOVATIVE GLOBAL BRAND
We provide an inclusive gym experience, leveraging technology and key partnerships to provide a premium gym experience at an affordable cost which appeals to a broad audience.

GROWING MEMBERSHIP BASE
Our membership base grew by 14% year on year across the same number of sites against an industry backdrop of 3.4% with the 3rd highest number of new gyms opening. (2023 The State of the UK Fitness Industry Report).

We continued to grow our memberships base across 2023 achieving +23.7%.

WORLD CLASS SUPPORT
Our team provide you with the playbook to make opening your own gym simple. We will help with planning and securing finance, sourcing property, recruiting, and training, pre-sales and launch, as well as ongoing support at every step of the way.

PROVEN ROI
Our franchisees typically see a return on their investment 3 years, enabling them to become multi-location owners at pace to build a secure investment portfolio.

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Full support structure

Working with the right partners in the right way is central to our approach to continue developing the Snap Fitness brand.

Whether you’re looking to be an Owner Investor or an Owner Manager we have a robust support system in place from the very start.

What we provide

  • Planning and finance: Access to funding opportunities through partnerships with leading lenders
  • Property: In-house property experts to help you find and develop the right sites.
  • Recruitment and training: Access to the best candidates available through our recruitment partners. Comprehensive training for you and your team.
  • Pre-Sale and launch: Marketing support and continued coaching help keep you on the front foot.
  • Personal contact: Your franchisee business manager will ensure you have the insights and support to run your business effectively.
  • Ongoing growth: Continuous support with operations, coaching and marketing. You can start as a multi-club owner – or we’ll help you work towards this in 3 years.
  • Member analytics: Innovative back-end technology with insight into member behaviour and needs.

Our franchisees 

The Snap Fitness estate will reach the 100-club open milestone in 2024. We have a strong property pipeline and are seeking ambitious, service-orientated franchisees who share our mission and who want to be part of the growing global health and wellness market.

These partners will be forward thinkers who appreciate the commercial opportunity that results from helping people discover a lasting passion for an active lifestyle.

We offer a relatively low up-front investment, the opportunity for a fast ROI – 3 years – and a clear path to long term, sustainable growth. Our dedicated London-based team of experts will support you every step of the way – from sourcing your properties through to opening and running a successful fitness business.

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Vaughan  Maiden Snap Fitness

Interested in Snap Fitness?

Contact Vaughan Maiden

Franchise Sales Manager


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Success Stories

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Success Story
Dynamic duo - marrying a love of fitness and business for multi-unit success

Property and hospitality duo, Olga and Gurnake Cheema, had over 15 years combined property investment and hotel management experience when their search for a fitness franchise led them to Snap Fitness in 2021. After opening their first location in Bodmin, Cornwall, in November 2021, Olga and Gurnake became multi-unit investors in February of 2023. Just three months after the launch of their second location in Pontyclun, South Wales, the pair have already seen a return on their investment and are ready to open more!

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How I became a multi-unit franchisee in just two years

For some franchisees, becoming a successful multi-unit owner can be several years in the making. However, for Sam Aujla it only took two. Now operating three Snap Fitness locations in Christchurch, Cross Hands and Melksham – with his first Irish club opening in Ireland in September – and already servicing close to 5,000 members, Sam believes that hard work and a great franchisor-franchisee relationship are the key ingredients to his franchising success.

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From owning a transport business to becoming a multi-unit franchisee

After opening his first Snap Fitness in Neats Court in 2019, Peter Dhillon has quickly gone on to become a multi-unit owner, opening a further five territories across Dover and Ashford, Warminster and Waterford, with a further three territories secured in Ireland. His most recent gym in Drogheda, Ireland – opened in December 2023 - has since become the network’s fastest-growing club, reaching over 2,000 members its first full month of opening. However, despite his evident success in the fitness industry, like many franchisees when they first started out, Peter had no fitness industry experience before joining. 

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Snap Fitness continues expansion with strategic investment in Ireland and sets sights on Spain

Global fitness franchise, Snap Fitness, proudly announces its robust expansion plans in Ireland - highlighted by recent openings in Sligo and Drogheda and coupled with a substantial €12.9 million investment in the Irish economy. This move aligns with Snap Fitness' ongoing commitment to enrich the health and wellness landscape not only in Ireland but also beyond its borders.

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Find out why it's the right time to invest in the fitness industry - Snap Fitness Discovery Call

Snap Fitness is holding a virtual discovery call on Wednesday, 13th March at 12:30 pm. This follows on from their hugely successful discovery session last month. This event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the fast-growing fitness & leisure industry in the U.K. & Ireland. 

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Building a strong community: how an inclusive environment improves franchisee success

Creating an inclusive environment for franchisees is much more than a social responsibility for the franchisor; it is also a business decision which positively impacts innovation, adaptability and the brand’s long-term health. In doing so, the franchisor creates a collaborative platform where franchisees feel valued and can come together effectively to bring about sustained success. Here, Kristen Horler, Head of Sales at Snap Fitness, delves into why it is so important to build an inclusive environment for franchisees. 

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Kevin Yates appointed as CEO EMEA at Lift Brands

Just four months after joining Lift Brands EMEA as Chief Operations Officer, Kevin Yates has been appointed as CEO EMEA for the global fitness and wellness group. In his new role, Kevin will be responsible for the growth and innovation of the collective brands, including operations of the Snap Fitness franchise.

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Snap Fitness gears up for an exciting year end

As we head into the last few months of 2023, global gym franchise Snap Fitness is looking forward to what else is in store on what has, so far, been a year filled with milestones and achievements. With a series of locations set to open their doors in the UK and Ireland, under the ownership of both new and existing franchisees, 2024 looks to be a fruitful and vigorous year.

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Snap Fitness 24/7 has expanded into Nursling, Southampton

Leading global fitness franchise Snap Fitness 24/7 is set for continued expansion across the rest of 2022. They opened their 2nd gym in Southampton in August and have a significant number of other properties heading into exchange. They are on track to have just under 100 open by the end of the year.

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