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Interview with Multi-Site Energie Fitness Franchisee Darren Shaw

As Darren Shaw approaches his five-year anniversary as an Energie Fitness franchisee, we sat down with him and his Group Director, Harry Ainslee, to explore his journey into franchising, the growth of his business, and what it takes to successfully scale a community-driven gym brand. Together, Darren and Harry provide insight into the realities of operating multiple locations, the importance of community, and the strategies behind their continued success and expansion.

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Interview with Energie Fitness Franchisee Anthony Cromack

Since opening its doors in April 2021, Energie Fitness Wokingham has quickly established itself as a standout club within the network, driven by a strong focus on innovation, member experience, and commercial performance. Led by franchisee Anthony Cromack, whose background combines a sharp commercial mindset with a passion for fitness, the club has gone from strength to strength, achieving monthly revenues of £80k. In this interview, Anthony shares insights into his journey into franchising, how he has built a successful and forward-thinking gym, and his views on the ever-changing fitness industry.

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    UK Fitness Boom: What the 2026 UK Active Market Report Means for Energie Fitness

    The latest report from ukactive confirms what many in the industry have already been feeling: fitness in the UK isn’t just recovering, it’s booming. For brands like Energie Fitness, this surge represents more than just positive headlines. It signals a powerful shift in how people view health, wellbeing, and the role gyms play in everyday life.

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    Interview with Energie Fitness Franchisee Narinder Kaushal

    Following the opening of his fifth Energie Fitness gym in Tallaght, Dublin, we sat down with franchisee Narinder Kaushal to reflect on his journey into franchising, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what it takes to successfully build and scale a multi-site gym business. From his early days in wholesale and retail to becoming a leading Energie Fitness multi-site franchisee, Narinder shares insight into the realities of business ownership, the importance of choosing the right model and investing into marketing, and how he has grown a portfolio of thriving clubs.

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    5 Reasons to Invest in a Gym Franchise in 2025

    1: The health and fitness market continues to grow. Information published in the middle of 2024 revealed that the UK health and fitness sector is in its best shape ever.

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    Energie Fitness franchisees celebrate at annual Conference & Awards

    Franchise owners often talk about how much they value being part of a network and community of like-minded business owners. For some, it’s one of the key reasons why they

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    Energie Fitness to open in Lichfield and Tooting

    Two brand-new Energie Fitness franchised gyms are opening in Lichfield and Tooting this month. The two-state-of the-art gyms are set to make a powerful impact in their local communities. Located

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    Energie Fitness opens in Letchworth

    Energie Fitness has opened a brand-new franchised gym in Letchworth. The franchisees celebrated with members at the brand-new gyms opening party on 29th November 2023. Occupying a dominant position on

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    From a globe-trotting career to achieving work-life balance

    Trevor O’Sullivan’s career took him all over the globe, from working in Australia, Canada, Norway, and Kazakhstan. Returning to Ireland with a young family, Trevor sought a business opportunity that

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    How I grew my gym business in Ireland

    Graham Cooley is the multi-unit franchise owner of Energie Fitness Drimnaugh and Dundalk in Ireland. In this interview, Graham tells us about his journey with Energie Fitness so far, his

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    Why I Expanded From Fast-Food Into Fitness

    Aran Sandher opened his first Energie Fitness gym in Wolverhampton in April 2021, he has since gone on to launch his second Energie site in Tunstall in March 2022. Aran’s

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