I've never been involved in the fitness industry from a commercial aspect before which is why I went down the franchise route - UBX was a new concept that really appealed to me." On opening UBX Windsor: "I'm absolutely elated! It's taken a while to make everything come to fruition, but I can undoubtedly say that I'm so happy with everything and how it has turned out.

Bal Loyla, co-owner UBX Windsor

Being able to combine a lifelong passion of mine with the ability to impact people's mental and physical well-being, whilst creating employment opportunities in the very part of London I grew up in is exactly where I want to spend time and effort. From the moment I came across the UBX brand, I was completely sold on its ethos, its relevance to today's world and overall brand execution.”

André Hordagoda, owner, UBX Wembley

To be open in the second location so soon after Media City feels incredible. It's one of those things where we didn't think that we'd get to that stage so soon, but things moved so fast at Media City, so now we're here it's unbelievable, and to introduce UBX to a new crowd as well, we couldn't ask for more.

Ben Waldron, co-owner, UBX Media City & UBX Alderley

We are a husband-and-wife team who started our franchise business journey in 2015 within the childcare sector. Having worked successfully in the franchise environment, we are excited to have become a part of the UBX team. The UBX concept, which has worked so well in Australia, we feel can adapt to fit the gap in the UK market. It is a concept and brand that is easy to get behind. We are thrilled to join a fantastic team in Empowered Brands and UBX UK to support us in creating this unique but incredibly dynamic workout environment. We plan to create an amazing location for individuals to workout, in a fun, friendly environment while learning a new set of skills.

Simon and Michelle Mobey (UBX Franchise Owners)

I was looking to diversify my investments in 2021 when I started investigating the market to identify a new boutique fitness brand. One of my objectives was to launch a new brand in the Irish market, which is why I started talking to UBX in 2022. I quickly negotiated a multi-license deal and UBX Stepaside was identified as the first location. I put together a small team of 2 other experienced fitness professionals and gym managers in Raff and Sergio who are also investors in UBX Stepaside. This close-knit team did an immense job in hitting our revenue targets and quickly completed an intense project to get the very first UBX open in Ireland. It was a thrilling experience to launch the first UBX in Ireland and we received great support from all the team at UBX UK & Ireland and head office in Australia.”

Andrew O'Donoghue (Owner UBX Stepaside, and multi-unit licence holder)

I had looked at numerous opportunities, including both traditional gym and other boutique fitness franchises. I received information on UBX and carried out a lot of research into the concept. Boxing-based fitness is such a big thing at the moment. I identified the benefit of a model that means people aren't restricted by timetables; you just turn up; the trainers are there, and you get one-on-one time with the trainer every time you go in. For me, that was what made it really stand out from all the other opportunities. I am excited to be one of the first in the UK to get involved with UBX. I’m looking forward to helping to make it a big success and to start building the brand here in the UK in the same way it’s been built in Australia and New Zealand

Neil Rushby (Owner UBX Sheffield)

When the UBX model was proposed to me, it ticked all the boxes. It operated in the health and fitness industry, it had a lower capital outlay than a standard gym format, and it was a well-established franchise concept with a new twist to it. It was everything I was looking for. I looked very carefully at the UBX model. I'm actually not a boxing person, but I do appreciate that it’s a huge market. The thing that kept coming back to me was the low membership numbers required to make the business successful and the simplicity of the model.

Lawrence Bingham (Owner UBX Bath)