Dunne’s gyms generate operating profit of €1.5m

The gym business operated by Ben Dunne generated operating profits of €1.5m last year. In an interview, Mr Dunne said yesterday that his gym business had its two best months of growth in March and April in the past five years.

Mr Dunne said for the coming year, he is projecting growth rates of 15% based on the March-April performance after a flat 2014.

He said the revenues at the 10-strong network of gyms last year topped €10m with operating profits of €1.5m after depreciation and interest are taken into account. The business comprises of seven gyms in Dublin and three in Manchester and Liverpool.