Lift Brands, the global franchisor of Snap Fitness, is making a power move in the UAE by reacquiring the Snap Fitness master franchise. This bold strategy, masterminded by CEO Kevin Yates, all the way from London, is set to shake up the fitness scene in the Emirates.
With the new ownership comes the appointment of Afshad Mistry as the General Manager for the UAE. Mistry's task? To flex some serious muscles in strengthening the four existing Snap Fitness clubs across the region, with exciting modernization projects on the horizon for the Media City and Motor City locations.
But wait, there's more! Lift Brands is not stopping there. They are committed to pumping up the fitness landscape in the UAE by opening multiple new Snap Fitness locations in the coming years. The bold move comes on the heels of a stellar 2024 for Lift Brands, with record franchise sales in EMEA and a surge of interest in Snap Fitness development in the UAE.
The ambitious expansion plans in the UAE are fueled by the projected $5 billion market potential by 2030. It seems like Lift Brands is gearing up to make a serious dent in the fitness industry in the region.
Meanwhile, Snap Fitness is flexing its muscles in the UK & Ireland, reaching the impressive milestone of 100 clubs and setting its sights on opening 20 more across the EMEA region in 2025. It seems like Snap Fitness is on a mission to dominate the fitness scene, one club at a time.
So, get ready UAE fitness enthusiasts, because Lift Brands and Snap Fitness are here to pump you up and take the fitness world by storm. It's time to sweat, smile, and feel the burn - all in the name of health and wellness.
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Lift Brands Acquires Snap Fitness Master Franchise, Gearing Up for Fitness Domination in the UAE
Monday 10th March, 2025
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Lift Brands Makes Power Move in UAE with Reacquisition of Snap Fitness Master Franchise
- Lift Brands is reacquiring the Snap Fitness master franchise in the UAE, led by CEO Kevin Yates.
- Afshad Mistry has been appointed as the General Manager for the UAE to strengthen existing Snap Fitness clubs and modernize locations.
- Lift Brands plans to open multiple new Snap Fitness locations in the UAE, driven by the projected $5 billion market potential by 2030.
Key Facts:
| Company | Lift Brands, the global franchisor of Snap Fitness |
|---|---|
| Location | London, UK |
| CEO | Kevin Yates |
| General Manager | Afshad Mistry |
| Strategic Move | Reacquiring the Snap Fitness master franchise in the UAE |
| Expansion | Opening multiple new Snap Fitness locations in the UAE |
| Market Potential | $5 billion by 2030 in the UAE |
| Stellar Year | 2024 with record franchise sales in EMEA |
| Fitness Clubs | Strengthening four existing Snap Fitness clubs in the UAE, with plans for modernization projects |
| Milestone | Snap Fitness reaching 100 clubs in the UK & Ireland |
| Expansion Plan | Planning to open 20 more clubs across the EMEA region in 2025 |
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