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EF100 2027 opens: is your franchise brand ready?

Andy Swales
Jul 6 '26
The UK’s biggest franchise ranking celebrates a landmark tenth year as entries officially open today
Summer surge fuels new wave of travel entrepreneurs
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Summer surge fuels new wave of travel entrepreneurs

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Jun 18 '26
The UK travel sector is heading into summer 2026 with renewed momentum, as holiday demand continues to outpace expectations and reshape how consumers book their breaks
Why the most valuable franchises are built on invisible technology
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Why the most valuable franchises are built on invisible technology

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Jun 18 '26
How Agency Express are building security for their franchises with integration
In a world of instant answers, critical thinking is the real differentiator
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In a world of instant answers, critical thinking is the real differentiator

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Jun 17 '26
AI has made knowledge instantly accessible. But for franchisees looking for a business with genuine staying power, the more interesting question is what it has made more valuable and more rare
How Zambrero are investing in Development Agents to support Franchise Partners to long term success
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How Zambrero are investing in Development Agents to support Franchise Partners to long term success

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May 26 '26
Zambrero, the modern Mexican restaurant group, launched their franchising recruitment drive less than 12 months ago, with a long-term growth strategy that will see them open an initial 100 restaurants in the UK by 2030
More Than Loft Ladders has grown turnover by almost 70% and expanded from 10 to 15 franchise partners. Franchise director Liam Hobbs explains what is driving the momentum

Scaling success: More Than Loft Ladders invests in the future of its franchise network

Andy Swales
Jul 6 '26
More Than Loft Ladders has grown turnover by almost 70% and expanded from 10 to 15 franchise partners. Franchise director Liam Hobbs explains what is driving the momentum
Record sales and 100% year-on-year growth at existing locations are driving YO! Sushi's latest expansion, as the brand opens five new Tesco kiosks and seeks fresh franchise partners

YO! Sushi expands Tesco partnership with five new kiosk openings this September

Andy Swales
Jul 3 '26
Record sales and 100% year-on-year growth at existing locations are driving YO! Sushi’s latest expansion, as the brand opens five new Tesco kiosks and seeks fresh franchise partners
Discover the finalists for the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026 and who will be judging this prestigious awards programme.

BFA confirms finalists for BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

Martin Morris
Jul 1 '26
2026 edition sees 58 finalists in 14 categories, including the newly instituted Advisor and Supplier Award, recognising the efforts of a company or individual who has done the most to support the franchising industry
California-based indoor golf brand Golf Envy has brought its membership-based franchise model to the UK, targeting premium simulator venues with lean operations and no food and beverage.

Golf Envy launches UK franchise programme with 24-hour simulator model

Andy Swales
Jul 1 '26
California-based indoor golf brand Golf Envy has brought its membership-based franchise model to the UK, targeting premium simulator venues with lean operations and no food and beverage
The Worcestershire gym has launched with more members than any other Snap Fitness UK location, surpassing the previous record set by its Winton branch

Snap Fitness Redditch breaks UK presale record on opening

Andy Swales
Jun 26 '26
The Worcestershire gym has launched with more members than any other Snap Fitness UK location, surpassing the previous record set by its Winton branch
KFC franchise partner FPG Foods has announced plans to acquire 17 new restaurants across London and the South of England, targeting a 50-restaurant estate in the UK by 2030

FPG Foods to double its KFC UK and Ireland restaurant estate by 2030

Andy Swales
Jun 23 '26
KFC franchise partner FPG Foods has announced plans to acquire 17 new restaurants across London and the South of England, targeting a 50-restaurant estate in the UK by 2030
Dan Archer's second TEDx talk has surpassed 200,000 views and ranked as the fourth most-watched TEDx talk globally in May, reinforcing Visiting Angels' position as one of the UK's most distinctive care franchise brands.

Visiting Angels CEO Dan Archer tops 200,000 views with TEDx talk on technology and human connection

Andy Swales
Jun 22 '26
Dan Archer’s second TEDx talk has surpassed 200,000 views and ranked as the fourth most-watched TEDx talk globally in May, reinforcing Visiting Angels’ position as one of the UK’s most distinctive care franchise brands