Which businessman founded the Bannatyne fitness and health-club group featured in Dragon's Den?

Duncan Bannatyne founded the Bannatyne fitness and health-club group featured in Dragon's Den.

Duncan Bannatyne built a business career across several sectors before developing the health-club company that bears his name. Bannatyne Health Clubs became a major part of his business interests and is associated with gyms, spas, and health and fitness facilities in the United Kingdom.

Bannatyne became one of the best-known Dragons on the British programme. His on-screen persona was often direct and analytical, but his television role should not be confused with the ownership history of every company he discussed. The Bannatyne group is his own business enterprise, rather than a Dragon's Den investment created by another panel member.

The surname also appears in the company’s branding, which makes the identification especially clear. Duncan Bannatyne’s public profile combines entrepreneurship, philanthropy, writing, and television work.