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When Kate Thorpe first discovered fit20, she never imagined she would one day be opening her own studio. fit20 Glossop is officially open, bringing calm, science-backed strength training to the heart of the community and marking a powerful new chapter in Kate’s journey. Kate’s path to fit20 was shaped by both her professional background and her personal health story. After a 20-year career in law, she retrained as an integrative psychotherapist and coach, driven by a lifelong passion for help...

GoCruise & Travel, part of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group, has had an exciting start to 2026 with the opening of its fifth high street shop in Manningtree, Essex. Situated on Manningtree High Street, the shop was officially opened on Saturday 10th January by Councillor Ruth Stocks. The new GoCruise & Travel shop is owned and operated by franchisees Karen and Mark Stanley and offers tailor-made holidays and cruises, expert advice and exclusive deals. Karen and Mark have been involved in the trav...

fit20 will be exhibiting at the British & International Franchise Exhibition 2026, taking place on 30–31 January at Olympia, London. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C60.fit20 is a globally established fitness franchise, operating in 14 countries, with a highly differentiated strength training concept delivering results in just 20 minutes per week. For franchise partners, this translates into a streamlined, scalable business model with strong member loyalty, clear systems, and long-term susta...

fit20 UK has closed 2025 with a landmark year of growth, recording a 50% increase in national membership numbers as more people prioritise strength training as a foundation for long-term health and wellbeing.The brand’s unique proposition, delivering supervised strength training in just 20 minutes per week, continues to resonate with a growing audience who are moving away from quick fixes and aesthetics-led fitness and towards a more sustainable, health-focused approach.Strength training for lif...

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...