Anytime Fitness opens 150th UK club
Published: 24 August 2018
Anytime Fitness is celebrating its 150th location in the UK following its latest club opening in Paignton, Devon.
The milestone comes eight years after Anytime Fitness opened its first UK club in Bristol.
Chuck Runyon, Anytime Fitness CEO and founder, says: “We’re delighted that the UK has opened its 150th Anytime Fitness club. The rate of growth showcases the commercial strength of the brand as well as the commitment of its franchisees. We know the team here are working hard to fulfil their objective of becoming the largest fitness club operator in the UK and we look forward to celebrating their next milestone.”
UK CEO Stuart Broster adds: “Reaching this milestone is a notable moment for Anytime Fitness in the UK. The rapid expansion since we opened our first UK club in 2010 is testament to the hard work that’s been going on across the country.
“The fitness industry has changed dramatically and we’re always assessing and evolving the way we do things to react to this ever-changing landscape.
“Entrepreneurial spirit is rife in the UK and it’s incredibly satisfying to be able to give so many ambitious people the platform to run successful and profitable businesses.”
The achievement will be marked with a celebration at the Paignton club, with Anytime Fitness support office staff attending a special event alongside the club’s staff and new members.
Anytime Fitness is now the second largest private health club operator in the UK.
This growth has been fuelled by popularity among members, as well as the return on investment enjoyed by franchisees, with over 60 per cent of the Anytime Fitness network owning multiple clubs.
