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3.5Fitness
BC low-cost gym chain with 18 clubs, run from Richmond by CEO Chris Smith, who co-owns it with American fitness investor Mark Mastrov; relaunched in 2020 from Steve Nash Fitness World's insolvency.
Ownership
Parent company
Fitness World Canada (Chris Smith & Mark Mastrov)
Nationality
Mixed Canadian/American ownership: CEO Chris Smith (BC) and American Mark Mastrov are 'far and away the majority owners'; Bank of Montreal holds a minority stake. Split between Smith and Mastrov not disclosed.
Voting control
55% Canadian (estimated)
Operating model
corporate
Last verified
2026-10-26