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Revision as of 16:38, 2 April 2007
David Lloyd Leisure is a chain of fitness and racquet sport centres founded by the British professional tennis player David Lloyd. David Lloyd Leisure is part of Whitbread PLC.
History
David Lloyd established David Lloyd Leisure in 1980 and opened the first club, aimed at providing a "family orientated" fitness and leisure facility. This was somewhat distinct to traditional gyms and sports centres of the time. There was also an emphasis on racquet sports.
Acquisition by Whitbread PLC
By 1995, there were 18 David Lloyd Leisure clubs when Whitbread PLC acquired the company for £200M , incorporating it into its Restaurants & Leisure Division. David Lloyd remained as managing director of the division until 1996 when he resigned. He was replaced as managing director by Steve Philpott [1], who was replaced, firstly by Stewart Miller, and then by Mike Tye, who remains the head of the leisure club division today.
Current operations
There are 59 clubs in the UK and Ireland and seven across Spain, The Netherlands and Belgium. [2]
External links
David Lloyd Leisure Official Site