Start-Up Leisure & Hospitality Finance

With the right foresight, a high-end leisure centre or thriving hospitality spot can support local communities and attract wider audiences. And with flexible funding, your vision can become a reality by spreading the cost using fixed, monthly repayments.

If you’re purchasing equipment and furniture, carrying out renovations, or launching a marketing campaign, the right finance solution can make opening so much easier. You can get your venture up and running and money coming in without the large initial outlay.

Funding for New Leisure & Hospitality Businesses

Setting up a leisure or hospitality business — whether it’s a gym franchise, hotel, family entertainment centre, or amusement attraction — involves a wide range of upfront costs. From launch through to daily operations, having the right funding in place can make all the difference.

At Origin, we understand the financial pressures that come with creating a successful leisure or hospitality space. We’ll work with you to find the right funding solution to support your goals, tailored to your business and your timeline.

With access to over 120 lenders, include those specialising in start-up’s, we’ll help you turn your vision into a thriving venture. We’ve also written a useful article about the finance options available for starting a new business.

Are high upfront costs stunting your start-up’s growth? Distributing payments over a period of time could help significantly – explore our funding options today.

How Does Financing for New Start Leisure & Hospitality Businesses Work?

Start-up leisure and hospitality businesses often use Asset Finance to fund gym equipment, spa facilities, or entertainment systems. Business Loans are ideal for launch costs, stock, marketing, or staffing. Fit-Out Finance can help if you’re transforming a new site or refurbishing guest and customer areas. Did you know, Franchise Finance is available if you’re opening under an established brand?

Once you’re ready, your Account Manager will compare lenders, secure a tailored offer, and guide you through the simple steps. Funding can often be approved and ready to release within 24 hours.

You can also explore our tools to support your decision-making — including our repayment calculators to get a clear idea of costs, and our eligibility checker for a quick, commitment-free check on potential funding options.

Start-up Leisure & Hospitality Business Finance Key Points

Spread the cost of equipment, fit-outs, and stock with fixed monthly repayments.

Seasonal payments allow you to pay more in your busy months and less in your quieter months, helping your cashflow.

A deposit is not required, and you can make overpayments or settle at any stage.

Origin are a finance broker, and will pair you with the most suitable lender on our panel.

For asset finance, the lender will make payment to any supplier(s) of your choice and the equipment can be new or used.

For business loans and merchant cash advance, funds are paid directly into your bank account for you to utilise in the best way.

Leisure and hospitality funding can be spread over a period of up to seven years.

Leisure & Hospitality Finance FAQs

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