Which Dragon was known for founding the Bannatyne Group before joining the UK show Dragon's Den?

Duncan Bannatyne was known for founding the Bannatyne Group before joining the UK show Dragon's Den.

The Bannatyne Group operates health clubs, spas and hotels, and grew from Bannatyne's wider business career. His success in leisure and wellness businesses became a central part of his public profile when he appeared as an investor on Dragon's Den.

Bannatyne joined the original panel for the British programme in 2005. On the show, he was often associated with scrutinising the practical scale of a business, the likely return on investment and whether the entrepreneur had a credible route to growth.

The company name can be confused with the Dragon's surname, but the Bannatyne Group is the business entity. It is also distinct from later leisure businesses featured by entrepreneurs on the programme. The answer is the investor's name, not the name of the group.