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Snap Fitness shortlisted for two prestigious BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

Snap Fitness has been shortlisted for two prestigious accolades at the 2026 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards, recognising both the continued growth of our gym franchise network and the success of our franchisees.We have been named a finalist for Franchisor of the Year (Expanding), while our mul...

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Why the UK gym franchise market is still full of opportunity

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For years, people have questioned whether the UK gym industry is becoming saturated. With more heal...

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Snap Fitness celebrates record-breaking Redditch opening

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Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness is celebrating an impressive UK record following the launch ...

Can a gym be profitable from Day One?

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Many aspiring gym owners assume it takes months, or even years, for a gym to become profitable. Whi...

The winning formula behind a great gym location

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Choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions when opening a gym. At Snap Fitn...

Barclays bolsters Snap Fitness’ funding support for franchisees

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We’ve strengthened the financial support available to our UK franchise network by adding Barclays a...

Why Snap Fitness Is Recognised as One of the Best Fitness Franchise Opportunities in the UK & Ireland

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Choosing the right franchise partner is one of the most important decisions a business owner can ma...

Our journey as Snap Fitness multi-gym owners

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned about franchising, it’s this: if you wait until you feel complete...

Backed by the banks: Snap Fitness secures Lloyds Bank funding support

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We're excited to share that Lloyds Bank is now an approved finance provider for the Snap Fitness UK...

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Snap Fitness finishes 2025 with a flourish with two brand-new openings

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Snap Fitness enjoyed a brilliant finish to 2025 with the opening of two brand-new clubs in Winton a...

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Josh Glover: Our newest franchisee already breaking records

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Our next Snap Fitness gym opening will be in Winton, Bournemouth and will be opened by first-time f...

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Snap Fitness Scoops Double Award Win at BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

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We’re thrilled to share that Snap Fitness has achieved double success at the BFA HSBC UK British Fr...

Snap Fitness Longford breaks global presale record

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Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness’ latest gym opening has broken a global record; opening with...

Snap Fitness boosts franchise support as NatWest becomes approved finance provider

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Leading gym franchise Snap Fitness has increased the funding options for its UK & Ireland franchise...

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Snap Fitness reaches 100th UK club landmark

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We're excited to be celebrating a huge landmark for Snap Fitness after opening our 100th location i...

The top five questions people ask about fitness franchising

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If you’ve ever thought about owning your own business, you’ve probably found yourself dreaming abou...

Why gyms are a top choice to diversify your franchise portfolio

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The UK fitness industry is currently the healthiest it’s ever been. It reached an all-time high val...

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Snap Fitness levels up franchise model with launch of 24/7 Reformer Pilates programming

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We're excited to share that 24/7 Reformer Pilates programming is coming soon to our Snap Fitness cl...

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From solo to scalable: Why franchising could be an option for independent gym owners

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The UK is home to over 7,000 independent gyms, making up a massive part of the health and fitness ...