Which Dragon founded The Bannatyne Group before appearing on Dragon's Den?

Duncan Bannatyne founded The Bannatyne Group before appearing on Dragon's Den.

The Bannatyne Group is a major health-club and spa business associated with the Scottish entrepreneur. Bannatyne built his wealth through a series of businesses, including care homes, before expanding into the health and fitness sector. The group later became one of the best-known brands connected with his business career.

Bannatyne joined the BBC programme as a Dragon in 2005, when the UK version launched. He became known for direct questioning and for examining whether entrepreneurs understood their finances, margins and routes to growth.

The company name is sometimes confused with the Dragon's Den programme itself, but The Bannatyne Group is Bannatyne’s own business empire. His television role was only one part of a wider career that included care, leisure and property interests.