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Join a fitness franchise transforming lives in just 20 minutes a week. With rapid UK growth, proven global success and hands-on support, fit20 helps you succeed in business.
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- Guildford
Build a Scalable Fitness Business with Projected Revenue of £213,000 by Year Three
With a typical total investment of around £50,000 and projected annual revenue reaching £213,053 by Year Three, fit20 UK offers an opportunity to build a recurring-revenue fitness business with manageable overheads and the potential for multi-studio growth.
Combining science-backed, 20-minute personal training sessions with a compact, appointment-only studio model, fit20 provides an alternative to traditional gyms.
Whether you're looking for a career change, your first business or the opportunity to develop a portfolio of studios, no previous fitness industry experience is required.
The fit20 Franchise Advantage
The business stands apart through:
- Projected revenue: £90,901 in Year One, rising to £213,053 by Year Three
- Typical investment: £40,000–£60,000, with a minimum personal investment of £20,000
- Recurring income: Membership-based business model
- Lean operations: Compact studios of approximately 60–80 sq m, with small teams and no showers or changing facilities
- Break-even potential: Typically 60–80 active members, commonly achieved within 6–7 months
- Growth opportunity: Potential to expand into multiple studios
- Established brand: Over 170 studios worldwide, including 20 in the UK
Financial figures are illustrative projections based on the fit20 UK budget model, not guaranteed results. Actual performance will vary.
A Business Designed for Growth
fit20 offers a structured business model built around weekly appointments, ongoing memberships and personalised strength training.
Members complete just one 20-minute session per week, guided by a certified fit20 Personal Trainer, making the concept particularly attractive to busy people and those seeking an alternative to conventional gyms.
As a franchise owner, you'll initially focus on building membership, developing local relationships and growing your studio. As the business develops, you can recruit trainers and move towards a more managerial role.
Multi-studio ownership is also possible, with several existing UK franchisees already operating multiple locations.
Comprehensive Training & Ongoing Support
You don't need to be a fitness professional to get started.
fit20 provides structured training and support, including:
- fit20 Academy training and certification
- Studio location, design and launch guidance
- Marketing, digital lead generation and PR support
- Business systems and operational onboarding
- Ongoing Head Office and business development support
- Regular masterclasses and franchise network events
An Established International Brand
Founded in the Netherlands in 2009, fit20 has grown to more than 170 studios worldwide, supporting over 23,000 members.
The UK network has reached 20 studios, with further locations in development. In 2026, fit20 UK also became a member of the British Franchise Association.
Hear from Existing Franchise Owners
"What has kept me committed is seeing the results people get."
— Duncan Attwood, Franchise Owner, Exeter, Torquay and Wellington
"The support we've received from the fit20 franchise team has been incredible, giving us the confidence and tools to succeed every step of the way."
— Katherine & Loma Kivalu, Franchise Owners, Halifax Hipperholme
Ready to Explore the fit20 Opportunity?
If you're commercially minded, enjoy working with people and want to build a business with recurring membership income, established systems and room to grow, fit20 UK could be the opportunity you're looking for.
Enquire today to discover more about the investment, financial projections and available UK territories.
Testimonials
- Kieran Igwe, Studio Owner fit20 Leeds Farsley and fit20 Moortown
- After years of running my own personal training business, I realised it was limited by my time and capacity. The business was doing well, but growth relied heavily on having the right people in the...
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- Duncan Attwood, Studio Owner fit20 Exeter and fit20 Torquay
- After 20 years in the health and fitness industry, I identified that while some gym members improved their health and fitness there were many that did not. This is disappointing, as those that did...
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- Katherine & Loma Kivalu, Studio Owners fit20 Halifax Hipperholme
- As a dentist at Greenside Dental Care in Cleckheaton, I’ve always been passionate about health and well-being. My husband Loma, a semi-professional rugby player and certified sports massage...
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News
- fit20 to Exhibit at The National Franchise Exhibition 2026
- fit20 will be exhibiting at The National Franchise Exhibition 2026, taking place on 2–3 October at the NEC, Birmingham. Visitors can meet the fit20 UK team at Stand G20 and learn more about the...
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- fit20 UK reaches 20 studio milestone as franchise growth accelerates
- We’re celebrating a major milestone at fit20 UK with the opening of our 20th studio, fit20 Wellington. The new studio is owned by Duncan Attwood and is his third fit20 location, following Torquay...
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- Why Dinesh and Heena Chose fit20 to Build Their Next Chapter
- Choosing the right franchise is about more than investing in a business. It's about finding a concept you genuinely believe in. That was exactly the thinking behind Dinesh and Heena Kathrecha's...
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- fit20 UK Becomes an Accredited Member of the British Franchise Association
- fit20 UK is proud to announce that we are now an accredited member of the British Franchise Association (BFA), one of the most recognised and respected standards in UK franchising. BFA...
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- fit20 Recognised as the UK’s Largest and Fastest Growing Micro Boutique Fitness Brand for the Second Year Running
- fit20 UK has once again been recognised as the largest and fastest growing micro boutique fitness brand in the UK within Deloitte’s European Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 by EuropeActive...
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