A franchise fit for the future
About Snap Fitness
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.
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 before 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.
The Next Step
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Snap Fitness celebrates its inspirational network
Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness had reason to celebrate at its 2024 EMEA Summit with eight winners crowned at a glittering awards night.
The awards recognised the outstanding groups and individuals that have contributed to the brand’s ongoing success as it achieved record membership growth in 2023, far exceeding fitness industry averages.
The awards were judged by Snap Fitness’ in-house Support Office team, considering several key criteria for each award. All winners were invited on to the stage to accept their awards which were presented to them by a member of the team and one of the event’s sponsors.
“The awards showcased everything great about the Snap Fitness network,” said Kevin Yates, CEO of Lift Brands EMEA. “We aim to live and breathe our One Team value and a huge part of that is ensuring we recognise the incredible achievements in our network and people feel their efforts don’t go unnoticed.
“There were some tough decisions to make amongst our team when crowning the winners which is a great problem to have! Congratulations to all the winners and we’re already looking forward to next year’s Summit and awards.”
The award winners were as follows:
CEO One Team of the Year Award – John Prior. Having started as a regional manager with Snap Fitness in 2014, John became a franchisee in 2023 and is a trailblazer in delivering an unrivalled member experience and supporting the wider network.
Franchisee of the Year – Dalvinder, Aaron and Sam Aujla. This family team of a dad and his two sons, the trio run multiple, successful Snap Fitness franchises, consistently delivering unit growth and maximising Support Office initiatives.
Regional Management of the Year - Hannah Foster. Hannah is a key part of the DS Group, which operates a significant number of Snap Fitness locations. She oversees a wealth of clubs, consistently delivering membership growth and highly successful locations.
Club Manager of the Year - Alexis Rose, Pontyclun. At the time of its opening in February 2023, Snap Fitness Pontyclun opened with more members than any UK & Ireland gym had before. Alexis played a key part in those impressive numbers, as well as continuing to grow the gym’s membership numbers despite competition opening close by.
New Club of the Year – Drogheda. Opening in December 2023, Snap Fitness Drogheda broke all pre-sale records and has quickly grown into one of Snap Fitness’ most successful locations.
Charity Champion of the Year – Natalie Brathwaite, Barry. Natalie and her team at Barry are remarkable at giving back to both charity and community. The club are leading the way in fundraising for Snap Fitness’ official charity partner, the Mental Health Foundation, raising over £6,000 so far.
Support Office Team Member of the Year – Michelle Ogun. Michelle is a key part of the Snap Fitness marketing team, overseeing a hugely successful launch of the brand’s new website and continually delivering digital marketing growth for the estate.
Supplier of the Year - Life Fitness UK – The leading fitness equipment provider is a key partner to Snap Fitness, consistently delivering high levels of service to the network and equipment that members love and keep coming back for.
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