Which Dragon's Den investor founded the business empire behind Bannatyne health clubs?

Duncan Bannatyne founded the business empire behind Bannatyne health clubs.

Duncan Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur whose businesses expanded across health clubs, hotels and other service industries. The Bannatyne Group became particularly associated with health and fitness clubs, offering gyms, pools, spa facilities and related services in locations across the United Kingdom.

Bannatyne joined the original Dragon's Den panel in 2005. His personal story, including early work and later expansion into large service businesses, made him one of the programme's most recognisable investors. On the show, he often focused on whether a business could grow beyond a small owner-operated operation.

Theo Paphitis, Simon Woodroffe and Richard Farleigh were also investors connected with the programme, but the Bannatyne health-club name belongs to Duncan Bannatyne. The company name is therefore a direct clue to the correct investor.