PureGym to Acquire NonStop Gym for £235 Million
The Leeds-based fitness group will acquire 47 gym sites in Switzerland to bolster its international market presence.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Fitness
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PureGym Group will acquire Swiss fitness chain NonStop Gym for £235 million in a transaction expected to complete on 2 November 2026. The move adds 47 locations to the company portfolio as part of an international expansion strategy.
Why it matters
This acquisition supports PureGym's ongoing international growth strategy following its 2024 purchase of Blink Fitness in the US. The deal significantly expands the brand presence in Switzerland where it plans to operate over 100 gyms by the end of 2026.
The acquisition involves 47 fitness sites, bringing the total Swiss footprint for the group to 49 existing locations plus the new assets. The company aims for a combined total of more than 100 gyms in Switzerland by the end of 2026.
The players
PureGym Group
Headquartered in Leeds, this company is a major international fitness chain with extensive operations in the UK, Denmark, Switzerland, and the US.
NonStop Gym
This is a Swiss fitness chain that currently operates 47 gym sites.
Leonard Green & Partners
This is an investment firm that maintains majority ownership of the PureGym Group.
KKR
This global investment firm has been a significant minority investor in PureGym since 2021.
The details
PureGym will retain the existing operational capabilities and team from NonStop Gym while transitioning the locations to the PureGym brand. This merger integrates the Swiss operator into a group already backed by majority owner Leonard Green & Partners and minority investor KKR.
Timeline
December 2021: KKR became a significant minority investor in PureGym.
2024: PureGym purchased Blink Fitness in the US.
2 November 2026: The acquisition transaction is expected to complete.
End of 2026: Combined business will have 100+ gyms in Switzerland.
Health Landscape
This acquisition is part of the ongoing international consolidation of the low-cost gym market as major operators scale their physical footprints to gain regional dominance. It marks a significant shift in European fitness infrastructure as the brand moves toward a target of over 100 locations in Switzerland.
Current members of NonStop Gym should expect a transition of their local facilities to the PureGym brand following the anticipated November 2026 completion date. Customers may see updates to operational procedures and branding as the integration occurs across the Swiss network.
The takeaway
The acquisition of local chains is a primary method for global fitness brands to achieve rapid scale in competitive European markets. Members of these gyms should monitor local updates for changes to facility access or service offerings during the upcoming rebranding phase.
What happens next
The transaction is scheduled to complete on 2 November 2026, at which point the rebranding of the 47 Swiss sites will commence.
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