A Dundee gym says it was forced to shut after the franchisee racked up “large debts” due to Covid-19 closures.
Fitness fanatics have been left shocked after the Energie Fitness Dundee closed overnight without warning.
Energie Group Scotland were notified late on Monday evening by the franchisee, who operated the business under the brand’s name, that it had to close with immediate effect.
Speaking to The Courier it said the Douglas Road venue had “incurred large debts” to the landlord due to closures during the pandemic.
A spokesman for Energie Group Scotland confirmed all customers have now been contacted via email as they apologised for the manner of the closure.
Classes had been scheduled for Tuesday
Patrons at the gym said the venue had been open as normal with classes arranged on Tuesday before a sign appeared late on Monday saying it had closed.
It is understood trainers working from the facility were only informed of the businesses fate late that same evening.
‘Part of the community for a long time’
A spokesman for Energie Group Scotland said: “Unfortunately, we were notified late on Monday by our franchisee that they had to close the club with immediate effect.
“The club incurred large debts to the landlord due to Covid closures and while the club has been growing well unfortunately they were unable to meet the landlord’s repayment requirements.
“They received an eviction notice yesterday and after taking legal advice they were left with no option but to close the club with immediate effect.
“The club has been a major part of the community for a long time and we are so sorry that it was forced to close and more so the manner of the closure.
“All members have now received communication via email to inform them of the situation.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has been a member of the club over the years and apologise again for the nature of the closure.”
Shock at sudden closure of Energie gym in Dundee
One gym-goer said it had been business as usual when he attended at 6pm on Monday.
He said: “After visiting the gym last night and speaking to the reception desk as usual it was a shock to find out this morning via shared Facebook posts from friends that Energie gym in Douglas has closed its doors.
“No email notifications had been provided on Tuesday morning, classes were held last night and bookings for classes were taken as usual.
“Monthly payments were taken at the start of the month and those who pay annually were not notified.”
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