Barclays bolsters Snap Fitness’ funding support for franchisees

We’ve strengthened the financial support available to our UK franchise network by adding Barclays as a new approved lending partner, further enhancing access to funding for both new and existing franchisees.

This agreement means Barclays can fund a significant percentage of build costs, supporting our franchisees with new club openings, refurbishments and continued investment across their portfolios. It’s another step in reinforcing our strong position within the UK fitness franchising sector.

Barclays’ approval follows a detailed assessment of our franchise model, including commercial performance, operational structure and long-term growth ambitions. It reflects growing confidence among lenders in the resilience and scalability of the Snap Fitness franchise system.

With more entrepreneurs investing in the record-breaking UK health and fitness industry, this partnership expands the funding routes available to those looking to join or grow within our network. We currently have 111 locations across the UK & Ireland and are set to open over 20 new sites across the EMEA region in 2026.

We developed this relationship in collaboration with the Barclays franchising team and our Chief Financial Officer, Rene Swart, as part of our wider strategy to make funding more accessible across our network.

Rene Swart said: “Securing Barclays as a funding partner is a huge endorsement of the Snap Fitness franchise proposition in the UK. Access to experienced franchise lenders plays a vital role in supporting our franchisees to open, develop and modernise their clubs with confidence.

“As we continue to grow our footprint across the UK, having the backing of a household bank like Barclays ensures our franchisees have the support they need to capitalise on new opportunities and achieve long-term success.”

Mel Alfieri, Franchise Development Manager at Barclays UK, added: “We’re really excited to be working with the team at Snap Fitness. Their performance in the UK shows that they’re very much a brand on the rise and we’ve been really impressed with the team and the support they provide their franchisees. We’re looking forward to supporting their ambitious growth goals and working with franchisees to modernise their existing locations.”

If you’d like to learn more about franchising with us, visit:
https://www.snapfitness.com/uk/why-franchise-with-snap-fitness