Which Dragon's Den investor founded Bannatyne Fitness in 1997?

Dragon's Den investor Duncan Bannatyne founded Bannatyne Fitness in 1997.

Bannatyne Fitness developed into one of the United Kingdom’s major health-club businesses. Its clubs offer facilities such as gyms, exercise studios, swimming pools and spa services, although the exact facilities vary by location.

Bannatyne’s wider career included businesses in care homes, hotels and health clubs. He joined Dragon's Den as one of the original investors and became known for direct questioning about costs, business scale and the entrepreneur’s personal commitment.

The company name is sometimes shortened in casual references to Bannatyne’s gyms, but Bannatyne Fitness is the business name associated with the chain. It is also separate from the Bannatyne Group as a whole, which has included several business sectors.