BD Gyms

BD Gyms
TypePrivate
IndustryGyms, Fitness
GenreFitness
Founded1997
FounderBen Dunne
Headquarters
Dublin
,
Ireland
Area served
Greater Dublin, Navan, Portlaoise
ParentBarkisland (Developments) Ltd[1]
Websitebdgyms.com

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.[2] 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.[citation needed]

By 2012, the group had over 40,000 members,[3] increasing to 53,000 members (and 90 staff) by 2020.[4]

The company expanded into the United Kingdom and subsequently sold the three branches to JD Sports in 2018 and they became JD Gyms.[5]

The company was badly hit by the 2020 covid pandemic and had to shut half of its gyms which helped the company return to profitability by 2023 but membership had dropped to 25,000.[6]

The company rebranded in 2024 moving away from Ben Dunne Gyms name to BD Gyms.

Former logo until 2024

References

  1. ^ "Ben Dunne to expand his fitness clubs chain". Irish Times. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Ben there, Dunne that - now he's doing it all again". Irish Independent. 16 February 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Ben Dunne Gyms show €1.7m profit". Irish Examiner. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "JD Gyms acquires Ben Dunne Gyms UK". Health Club Management. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Ben Dunne eyes expansion as gyms return to profit". The Irish Times. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
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