Gymshark

Gymshark Ltd
Industry
Founded5 July 2012 (2012-07-05)
FoundersBen Francis
Lewis Morgan
HeadquartersSolihull, West Midlands, England
Key people
Ben Francis (Founder and CEO)
Products
Revenue£556.2 million (2023)
OwnerBen Francis
General Atlantic (21%)
Number of employees
850 (2021)
Websitegymshark.com

Gymshark Ltd is a British multinational athletic apparel retailer with head office in Solihull, England. Founded in June 2012 by Ben Francis and Lewis Morgan, the company was initially operating from a garage, using basic equipment such as a sewing machine and screen printer to produce garments. Since then, Gymshark has grown into a multinational retailer with a presence in over 230 countries through its online platforms.

As of 2025, Gymshark reports a global community of over 10 million customers and more than 18 million followers across social media platforms. The company operates 14 international online stores and employs over 900 staff across multiple regions, including its headquarters in Solihull, West Midlands, and an office in Denver, Colorado. Gymshark reached a valuation of over £1 billion in 2020. Gymshark sells online and it opened its first retail store on Regent Street, London.