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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gyms, Fitness |
| Genre | Fitness |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Ben Dunne |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Greater Dublin, Navan, Portlaoise |
| Parent | Barkisland (Developments) Ltd [1] |
| Website |
bendunnegyms |
Ben Dunne Gyms is an Irish chain of gyms, with six locations in Ireland. The company was founded in June 1997 when it opened its first gym in Blanchardstown, Dublin. [2] Originally a "mid to high end full service health club chain", the company reevaluated the market and subsequently focused on providing "no frills gym facilities" at lower prices.[ citation needed]
By 2012, the group had over 40,000 members, [3] increasing to 53,000 members (and 90 staff) by 2020. [4]
References
- ^ "Ben Dunne to expand his fitness clubs chain". Irish Times. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Ben there, Dunne that - now he's doing it all again". Irish Independent. 16 February 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Ben Dunne Gyms show €1.7m profit". Irish Examiner. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ^ "Jacuzzis and steam rooms are 'a thing of the past' for Ben Dunne Gyms". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2022.