Boxing brand UBX has instructed GCW to help secure new sites in the UK as part of a £40m expansion drive to open 250 clubs in the next six to eight years.
Co-founded by fitness entrepreneur Tim West and four-time world champion Australian boxer Danny Green, UBX has been franchising gyms since 2016 and has more than 90 sites across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Empowered Brands, owner of Énergie Fitness, agreed a deal last year to roll out the concept across the UK and Ireland.
The brand is seeking locations for its small-format boxing and strength-training clubs, which will range from 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft. The operator typically takes a 10-year lease with no breaks, subject to a market rent-free period.
UBX opened its first UK franchise centre in Media City, Salford last month and GCW has since secured sites in Sheffield and Bath.
Simon Horner, partner at GCW, said: “Having enjoyed great success internationally, its unique offer is just what the UK market is looking for. We are confident that we can help build a strong portfolio and will be announcing a series of new deals over the coming months.”
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