Which Dragon founded the Bannatyne Group health-club chain before joining Dragons' Den?

Duncan Bannatyne founded the Bannatyne Group before joining Dragons' Den.

Bannatyne built his business career across several industries, including care homes and health clubs. The Bannatyne Group became particularly associated with health clubs, spas and hotels across the United Kingdom.

He joined the BBC business-investment programme as one of its Dragons, bringing a background based on building and acquiring companies rather than coming from television or finance alone. His direct, energetic presentation style made him one of the show's most recognisable investors.

The Bannatyne Group is sometimes confused with Bannatyne's earlier business ventures, because the company developed from a wider portfolio rather than appearing as his first commercial project. The group and the television investor share the same founder: Duncan Bannatyne.