Which Dragon co-founded the Bannatyne Group, the British health-club and hotel business?

Duncan Bannatyne co-founded the Bannatyne Group, the British health-club and hotel business.

Bannatyne built his business career through a range of ventures before developing the group that bears his name. The Bannatyne Group became associated with health clubs, spas and hotels across the United Kingdom, making it one of the country's better-known leisure businesses.

He was part of the original Dragon's Den panel when the programme began in 2005. His business background gave him particular interest in companies involving premises, services, consumer memberships and operational growth.

The Bannatyne Group should not be confused with Bannatyne's earlier work in other industries, including care homes and ice cream. The Dragon's name is Duncan Bannatyne, while the company name uses the family surname.