On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost operator is looking to build on the strong start it has in the US following the Blink Fitness acquisition.

The company opened a record 60 gyms, ending the year with 714 sites and 2.3 million members. 

Revenue increased by 23 per cent to £742 million, and average revenue per member was up by 4 per cent to £26.29.

Adjusted EBITDA improved by 35 per cent to £208.7 million, driven by strong revenue growth and impressive cost control meant like-for-like operating cost inflation was less than 1 per cent.

The capital expenditure programme of £177 million included £76 million on new gyms, £11 million on the Danish upgrade and £22 million on the US rebrand, investment and bolt-on M&A.

Other highlights included the launch of the Feel PureGym Good brand strategy, focusing on the positive impact of physical activity on mental and physical health. The UK’s first free membership and exercise programme for people suffering with advanced prostate cancer was rolled out. PureGym also continued to work with key charitable partners, including the British Heart Foundation and Sir Chris Hoy, supporting his Tour de 4 initiative. 

Chesser says these results further cement PureGym as one of the leading international players in the Global's fitness industry: “In the UK it was a record year of openings, extending our position as the leading operator, and we are now present in communities across the country across a range of formats. In Denmark we delivered a significant improvement in profitability following our estate optimisation and now have the right platform from which to build upon.

“Consumers continue to navigate cost pressures, but their expectations remain clear: they want access to affordable, quality fitness that is flexible to their lifestyle. Alongside this, the wellness movement continues to accelerate, and consumers are prioritising their health and wellbeing more than ever. In this environment, our value, flexible proposition remains central to meeting these expectations and is undoubtedly a key driver of PureGym’s ongoing relevance and success.

He also spoke about ambitious plans in the US: “More than a year on from PureGym’s acquisition of Blink Fitness in the USA, we have made significant progress both in terms of improved profitability but also in integrating these new sites into PureGym’s operating model. We have ambitious plans for further investment to enhance our high-quality estate in the world’s largest fitness market.

“Looking ahead, there’s a clear opportunity to capitalise on the momentum we achieved in 2025. We have a high-quality pipeline and expect, across our geographies, to open even more sites in 2026. Looking further ahead we have a medium-term ambition of more than doubling the size of our gym estate, with particularly strong growth expected in the US market, and are hugely excited about the ongoing impact we can have on the health and wellbeing of the communities where we operate across the world.”