Snap Fitness nominated for five BFA Awards

Following a record-breaking year, we're delighted to be shortlisted alongside our franchisees in five categories at the 2025 British Franchise Association (BFA) Awards.

On the franchisor side, we have been nominated for the Research & Development award, following the successful rollout of our enhanced in-gym experience, particularly our new, popular signature S7 group exercise classes.

We have also been shortlisted in the Franchise Support category, acknowledging our comprehensive franchise support structure. With over 80% of our franchise partners investing with no prior gym ownership experience, we're proud of our efforts to make fitness franchising more accessible, regardless of a franchisee's background or industry experience.

In the franchisee categories, Kunal Patel leads the way with two personal nominations. As a multi-unit operator with five high-performing Snap Fitness locations, Kunal is a finalist in the HSBC UK Multi-Unit Franchisee category and is also nominated for the Community Impact award, thanks to the outstanding community and charity initiatives led by his team at Snap Fitness Isle of Wight.

Rounding out the nominations is the team at Snap Fitness Bristol Staple Hill, led by Sajda Parveen, who have been recognised in the Customer Focus category. The gym’s owners and staff have built a strong reputation for putting members at the heart of everything they do and being a consistent daily presence on the gym floor.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognised by the BFA across such a wide range of categories,” said Kevin Yates, CEO of Snap Fitness EMEA. “These nominations reflect our commitment to driving innovation, supporting our franchisees and making a tangible difference in our communities. While it’s great for our team to be acknowledged, it’s especially rewarding to see individual franchisees like Kunal and Sajda receive the recognition they so richly deserve.”

The winners will be announced later this year at the BFA Awards ceremony in November, where the best and brightest in British franchising will be honoured.

Chief Executive of the BFA Pip Wilkins said: “Our huge congratulations to Snap Fitness and all our finalists this year. As ever, the entries were very strong, and we commend each and every one of them for their efforts over the past 12 months to do more and to do better.

“Our members are the backbone of the BFA, upholding the ethical values of the association and we thank them for their commitment. The winners will be announced at our awards event in November, when the best in UK franchising come together to celebrate success. We look forward to seeing Snap Fitness there on the night and wish them the very best of luck.”

For more information about Snap Fitness franchising opportunities, visit https://www.snapfitness.com/uk/why-franchise-with-snap-fitness.