Empowered Brands, the franchise investment business that acquired énergie Fitness out of a CVA in June 2020, has announced plans to accelerate the roll-out of its four key brands in Europe. The company also plans to expand, with the acquisition of new businesses.

New boutique studio Victus Soul is targeting growth within the UK and overseas as it makes a success of its HIIT concept of running and boxing-inspired group exercise classes with a particular focus on recovery.

London's thriving boutique fitness market has a new entry – Victus Soul, a studio offering boxing and running-inspired group exercise classes.

The énergie Group has signed a new franchise agreement to open at least five of its Fit4less branded health clubs in London over the next three years, as part of a deal with operator Gymstar.