Which company did Duncan Bannatyne establish as a nationwide health-club business?

Duncan Bannatyne established the Bannatyne Group as a nationwide health-club business.

The Bannatyne Group grew from Duncan Bannatyne's leisure and fitness investments into one of the UK's major health-club operators. Its sites have included gyms, spas and hotels, giving the group a broader leisure profile than a simple chain of fitness centres.

Bannatyne became one of the original Dragons when the British programme launched in 2005. His television persona was associated with direct questioning and a focus on how quickly a business could scale and make money. He remained on the programme for many series before leaving the regular panel.

The name can be confused with PureGym or David Lloyd Clubs, both prominent UK fitness brands but separate companies. Nuffield Health is also distinct and operates as a healthcare charity. The company tied specifically to Bannatyne's own business empire is the Bannatyne Group.