What is the history of Bannatynes gym?
History. The bannatyne health clubs chain began in 1997 with the first club built in ingleby barwick, north yorkshire. It was reported in march 2016 that the company was planning a £300m float, listing on aim. However, this proposed float was pulled in may 2016 due to unspecified regulatory scrutiny of the move. The bannatyne group is now the largest independent chain of health clubs in the united kingdom with 69 sites. As of february 2025, bannatyne has 69 health clubs, 45 spas and three hotels across the uk. His wealth as of 2018, was estimated at £280 million (£360,063,200 as of 2025) by the sunday times rich list.