Global boxing brand UBX has appointed GCW to secure new sites across the UK as part of £40m expansion plans to open 250 clubs over the next six to eight years.
UBX, which was co-founded in 2016 by fitness entrepreneur Tim West and four-time world champion Australian boxer Danny Green, currently operates more than 90 sites across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, and last year it agreed a deal with Empowered Brands, owner of énergie Fitness, to roll out the concept across the UK and Ireland
The brand is seeking 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft sites for its small format boxing and strength training clubs and it typically takes a 10-year lease with no breaks subject to a market rent free period.
UBX opened its first UK franchise centre in Media City, Salford, last month (pictured) and GCW has since secured sites in Sheffield and Bath.
Simon Horner, partner at GCW, said: “UBX is an exciting and innovative fitness brand. Having enjoyed great success internationally, its unique offer is just what the UK market is looking for. We are confident that we can help build a strong portfolio and will be announcing a series of new deals over the coming months.”
