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fit20 is continuing its strong UK expansion, and we’re delighted to announce that our 16th studio will be opening in Glossop in January 2026, led by new franchisee Kate Thorpe.Kate’s journey to fit20 is an inspiring one. After two decades as a Solicitor in the Legal Profession, she retrained in the field of psychotherapy to become an Integrative Therapist and Coach. Kate is driven by a passion for helping others improve their mental health and wellbeing.Now, through fit20, Kate is combining her...

After a major lifestyle change that transformed his own health and wellbeing, Glenn is now bringing fit20’s unique 20-minute training concept to the people of Dronfield (Derbyshire).Opening a new business is always a big step, but for Glenn Stuart, owner of fit20 Dronfield, it’s also the fulfilment of a personal mission.What made you want to start your own business?“I’ve always preferred working for myself — I ran businesses in finance and driving for over 20 years. But three years ago, I...

How Rachel Brown built her flourishing home help franchise Rachel Brown’s journey with Extra Help St Albans proves that a home help franchise can be both rewarding and profitable. In just two years, she’s built a thriving business that’s making a genuine impact on her community. Now, Rachel’s expanding her franchise into Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted, bringing Extra Help’s invaluable services to even more people in need. Her success story is living proof that, with dedication and the righ...

Meet Zoe Doyle, the heart behind our latest Extra Help home-help franchise in Beverley, Yorkshire!A former teacher and busy mum of two—Zoe combines professional expertise with genuine compassion. As she prepares to launch Extra Help Beverley this month, her story is a reminder of what’s possible when clear purpose is paired with a robust franchise model.What You GetA generous, exclusive territory in which to grow your businessComprehensive training to help you get up and running quicklyAcc...

In October, Extra Help was delighted to welcome franchisees from across the UK at our Annual Conference and Awards, held at the Bristol Hotel. Our conference provides franchisees with the opportunity to learn; celebrate each other’s achievements; share advice and best practices; and strengthen the connections that every franchise needs to thrive.The event mixed practical workshops, inspirational speakers, and face-to-face networking, reminding everyone that running an Extra Help franchise means...

Starting a new business can be challenging but when you combine passion with a proven system, the results can be life-changing. That’s exactly what happened for Liam and Alicja, the owners of fit20 Harpenden. With a shared interest in health and wellness, but no love for traditional gyms, they wanted to create something different. When they discovered fit20, a revolutionary training method that helps people get stronger in just 20 minutes a week, they knew it ticked every box. So, what has the...