When did Duncan Bannatyne become rich?
After building his new venture, quality care homes, over five years, he sold it in 1997, for £26 million, to become a multi-millionaire at the age of 48. He used the money to launch bannatyne health clubs – the uk’s biggest independent chain of health clubs, with 71 sites. From ice cream to fitness empire he has run and then sold a successful nursery chain as well as care homes. He currently owns bannatynes, which is the largest independent health club chain in the uk.He acquired 26 health clubs from Hilton Hotels in August 2006 at a price of £92 million. 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.
What gym does Duncan Bannatyne own?
Bannatyne fitness limited, trading as bannatyne, is a united kingdom-based chain of health clubs founded by scottish businessman duncan bannatyne. The health club and hotels group owned by former bbc dragons’ den investor duncan bannatyne has a record revenue and its highest profit since before the pandemic. The bannatyne group has reported a pre-tax profit of £10. Companies house.