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Canada's largest gym chain, founded in London, Ontario in 1979 by David Patchell-Evans and still owned by him through The GoodLife Group. Apollo funds took an undisclosed minority stake in 2026, the company's first outside equity.
Ownership
Parent company
GoodLife Fitness Centres Inc.
Nationality
Canadian-owned (The GoodLife Group; founder David Patchell-Evans remains owner and chairman; Apollo funds took an undisclosed minority stake, announced Feb 2026)
Voting control
80% Canadian (estimated)
Operating model
corporate
Last verified
2026-10-26