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Xtreme Brands

Our Story

Key Milestones That Shaped the Brand

<span>It all started with a passion for sport</span> ŁUKASZ DOJKA

It all started with a passion for sport ŁUKASZ DOJKA

Founder & Chairman of the Board, Xtreme Brands

After many years in the fitness industry abroad, he returned to Poland, opened his first gym, and made his dream a reality.

<span>First XFG club Tarnów Widok</span> 2012

First XFG club Tarnów Widok 2012

2.11.2012
<span>Łukasz Nowakowski joins the company</span> 2015<br>Łukasz Nowakowski

Łukasz Nowakowski joins the company 2015
Łukasz Nowakowski

Co-Founder and CFO, Xtreme Brands

A childhood friend of Łukasz Dojka joins the business after building his career in finance abroad. Together, they grow the business.

<span>The idea of a fitness club network</span> 2015–2016

The idea of a fitness club network 2015–2016

Five new locations are opened under a new concept. Work on a franchise model begins.

<span>Franchise model is born</span> 2016

Franchise model is born 2016

29.10.2016

The launch of the first franchise club marks the beginning of Xtreme Fitness Gyms’ expansion through franchising.

<span>Logo refresh</span> 2021

Logo refresh 2021

The Xtreme Fitness Gyms logo undergoes a rebrand.

<span>Growing Pains Strategy</span> 2021–2022

Growing Pains Strategy 2021–2022

Strategic workshops produce a new business definition and strategic mission: to open 227 profitable clubs by the end of 2027.

<span>the 50th Xtreme Fitness Gyms club</span> 2022

the 50th Xtreme Fitness Gyms club 2022

29.01.2022

A milestone opening of the 50th club in Sanok. Between 2016 and 2023, the network grew to 50 clubs.

<span>50 000</span> 2022

50 000 2022

The network surpasses 50,000 active members.

<span>Launch of Xtreme Kids concept</span> 2022

Launch of Xtreme Kids concept 2022

A new concept created by Łukasz Dojka and Łukasz Nowakowski – Xtreme KiDS. The first play centre opens on April 2nd.

<span>James Cotton becomes the new CEO</span> 2024<br>James Cotton

James Cotton becomes the new CEO 2024
James Cotton

CEO Xtreme Brands

In January 2024, James Cotton takes over as CEO of Xtreme Fitness Gyms, while Łukasz Dojka moves into the role of Chairman of the Board of Xtreme Fitness Gyms.

<span><span class="text-secondary">X</span>treme values</span> 2024

Xtreme values 2024

The Xtreme brand refreshes its core values.

<span>200th franchise agreement</span> 2024

200th franchise agreement 2024

In August 2024, Xtreme signs its 200th franchise agreement.

<span>Xtreme Kids logo change</span> 2024

Xtreme Kids logo change 2024

In 2024, the Xtreme KiDS logo is updated.

<span>Xtreme Brands concept</span> 2024

Xtreme Brands concept 2024

Establishment of Xtreme Brands as an umbrella organisation, comprising: XF Franchise sp. z o.o. (Xtreme Fitness Gyms) and Zdrowe Maluchy sp. z o.o. (Xtreme KiDS)

<span>100th Xtreme Fitness Gyms club</span> 2024

100th Xtreme Fitness Gyms club 2024

A total of 42 new gyms and 2 Xtreme KiDS locations open during the year. The network closes the year with 100 Xtreme Fitness Gyms clubs and 4 Xtreme KiDS locations.

<span>bValue Fund investment</span> 2025

bValue Fund investment 2025

In April 2025, Xtreme Brands enters a strategic partnership with bValue Fund, which acquires a minority stake and supports further growth

<span>New strategic mission</span> 2025

New strategic mission 2025

A new long-term mission is defined – to become a leading franchise brand in the CEE wellbeing sector, targeting 750 locations by 2030 in Poland and international markets, through multiple franchise formats

<span>100,000</span> 2025

100,000 2025

Xtreme Fitness Gyms reaches 100,000 active members.

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