CICLAD is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority stake in EPISOD, the leading premium gym and boutique gym chain in Paris, alongside BNP Paribas Développement. Benoît Mazerat, CEO of EPISOD, and his management team remain fully committed to this new phase of growth. This managerial continuity guarantees both loyalty to the brand’s DNA and the agility needed to drive this ambitious strategic plan.
↗️ Since its creation in 2017, EPISOD has established itself as a pioneer in premium sports, with an ‘accessible performance’ positioning. Its sports programme, inspired by high-level sport and driven by the excellence of its salaried coaches, is expressed through an immersive experience combining intensity, excellence and well-being.
With seven hubs now located in Paris and its inner suburbs, eight complementary sports disciplines and 24 studios, EPISOD attracts a loyal and committed community every year (more than 600,000 visits in 2024). In one year, the company has recorded growth of more than 40% in its turnover, proof of the relevance of its positioning, the robustness of its business model and the loyalty of its community.
CICLAD’s acquisition of a stake in EPISOD is part of this strategy. This partnership will enable the brand to accelerate its development, both in the Île-de-France region, elsewhere in France and internationally, while preserving the distinctive advantages that have made EPISOD the leader in its market: its focus on customer experience, the diversity of its sports offering and the quality of its network.
