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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Gyms, Fitness |
| Genre | Fitness |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Ben Dunne |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Area served | Greater Dublin, Navan, Portlaoise |
| Parent | Barkisland (Developments) Ltd |
| Website | bendunnegyms |
BD Gyms is an Irish chain of gyms, formerly known as Ben Dunne Gyms, with five locations in Ireland. The company was founded in June 1997 when it opened its first gym in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Originally a "mid to high end full service health club chain", the company reevaluated the market and subsequently focused on providing "no frills gym facilities" at lower prices.
By 2012, the group had over 40,000 members, increasing to 53,000 members (and 90 staff) by 2020.
References
- "Ben Dunne to expand his fitness clubs chain". Irish Times. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- "Ben there, Dunne that - now he's doing it all again". Irish Independent. 16 February 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- "Ben Dunne Gyms show €1.7m profit". Irish Examiner. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- "Jacuzzis and steam rooms are 'a thing of the past' for Ben Dunne Gyms". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2022.