Reasons to Become a Franchisee

A community-led, commercial gym model

Energie Fitness gyms are designed to be more than just places to train — they are welcoming, inclusive hubs that unite local communities through fitness. Each club delivers:

• Premium gym equipment and modern facilities
• A wide range of fitness programming and training solutions
• An inclusive environment suitable for all abilities and experience levels
• Accessible, flexible pricing that attracts and retains a broad member base
• Access to our Reformer by Energie add-on model to include Reformer Pilates classes in your gym.

This compelling consumer proposition allows Energie Fitness clubs to compete confidently with premium operators, while maintaining strong commercial performance and mass appeal.

A proven brand in a booming sector
Energie Fitness operates in the high-growth mid-market fitness sector, positioned perfectly between low-cost and premium gyms. With UK gym penetration at just 16.9% and Ireland at 11%, there is substantial room for continued growth as demand for accessible, high-quality fitness continues to rise.
 
Strong market fundamentals
The UK fitness market grew from £4.05bn in 2022 to £5.19bn in 2025, reaching over 11.5 million members — the highest level on record. Ireland’s fitness sector is growing at a CAGR of 6.83%, contributes approximately €500m annually to the economy, and sees 49% of adults regularly participating in physical activity. These fundamentals provide a solid foundation for long-term franchise success. 

A flexible investment model
Energie Fitness offers single-site, multi-unit and area development opportunities, appealing to both hands-on owner-operators and growth-focused investors. Franchisees can scale their portfolio in line with their ambitions and resources.
 
Comprehensive franchise support
Franchise partners benefit from full lifecycle support, including site identification and lease negotiations, access to preferred suppliers, comprehensive pre-opening and ongoing training, dedicated operational and performance management, and centrally driven marketing campaigns with local marketing toolkits.
 
Recent strategic investment
Over the past year, Energie Fitness has significantly strengthened its franchise offer with the appointment of a new senior leadership team, a full technology migration, a bespoke group exercise programme and a complete brand rebrand. These investments ensure franchisees are supported by best-in-class systems, data insight and a modern, compelling consumer brand.
 
Proven franchisee performance
The model delivers strong early trading potential, with on-plan profitability typically achieved from month four and a proven pathway to multi-site ownership. The brand also holds an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 12,000 reviews and has achieved four consecutive Top 10 rankings in the Elite Franchise Top 100 UK Franchises.