Elite Franchise Magazine

Doing it by the book

Just before he walked off into the sunset of a well-earned retirement, franchise finance and business planning expert Chris Roberts wrote a book that offers a complete guide to finance and more. Here he tells us all about it…

Keeping on top of the chores

Domestic cleaning franchise Merry Maids, has been well-established for decades, but continues to add to its offering to both customers and franchisees alike. UK brand leader, Vikki Donnachie, explains more…

From trainer to franchise owner: An Action Coach’s Journey

Don’t let your business take control of you, take control of your business instead, so you can build and grow it. That’s where ActionCOACH and Jon Asquith come in

Ticket to success

For fast-growing franchisor, The Travel Franchise, demand for personal travel consultants is at a record high enabling top agents to make big money

How to become a Molly Maid Franchisee

Babalo Jantjies was already running his own independent cleaning business when he decided to join the Molly Maid cleaning franchise

Caremark Joint CEO, David Glover, attributes the care provider’s success to offering compassionate, professional care for anyone in need. It’s a winning formula likely to be repeated

Celebrating the Crème de la Crème of franchising at the prestigious EF100 2024 Gala

In the splendour of London's Leonardo Royal near the historical echoes of St. Paul's, the United Kingdom's franchising elite convened for the much-anticipated Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) 2024 gala.

Making Ballers out of bawlers

The BabyBallers pre-school football franchise is building towards success in Europe and further domestic honors. We spoke to owner Richard Elms about putting his faith in the youth…

No place like Home Instead

Dealing with massive demand for in-home elderly care, due to an increasingly ageing population, means innovation is always at the forefront for Martin Jones, CEO of Home Instead

Authenticity is everything

It is often the case with franchise operations that senior management’s first contact with the brand came as a client, not a team member.

Driving the future

“This is our third time being ranked number one in the EF100, and it’s the second consecutive year. It’s not an exaggeration to tell you that this is a highlight of the year for me – and for Snap-on as a whole."

Celebrating excellence in British franchising

The Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) is delighted to unveil the latest rankings of the top 100 franchisors in the UK for 2024.

Teaching what counts

Helen Doron Educational Group (HDEG) has landed in the UK after 40 years of setting global standards for supplementary education experiences

Have you got the Right stuff?

We spoke to Lucy Campbell, CEO of care franchise Right at Home, about what it takes to be a successful franchisee…

Beam yourself up

Leaders in aesthetic treatments, Laser Clinic United Kingdom has a franchise model offering a new and interesting way into the buoyant beauty treatment business.

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Doing it by the book

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Aug 27 '24

Just before he walked off into the sunset of a well-earned retirement, franchise finance and business planning expert Chris Roberts wrote a book that offers a complete guide to finance and more. Here he tells us all about it…

Three qualities franchisors look for in a franchisee

Tim Morris

Sep 10 '24

Understanding the key elements a franchisor looks for in its franchisees is fundamental in ensuring you have the right attributes for successful business ownership.

Directors’ duties crash course

Jonathan Steele

Sep 10 '24

I have set up my franchise business as a limited company, that means I don’t have any personal liability, right?

Anticipated employment reforms

Fiona Boswell

Sep 9 '24

In this article we focus on anticipated legislation that will impact franchise businesses in the areas of employment and immigration.

How can you help when you feel helpless?

Anne-Marie Martin

Sep 6 '24

The pandemic really showed us how collaboration and support can help us as business leaders and franchisors, but has that all been put in the past now?

Back to School?

Louise Harris

Sep 6 '24

The season has just officially flipped into autumn.

EWIB – Empowering women in business is back

Pip Wilkins

Sep 5 '24

EWIB, Empowering Women in Business, returns for a 12th triumphant year with guest appearances.

Elite Franchise launches new Supplier of the Year award

Latifa Yedroudj

Sep 4 '24

Elite Franchise, host of the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 Ranking, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever Supplier of the Year Award for 2025.

Bringing creative courage for life to life

Andy Knights

Sep 4 '24

Brand messaging plays a crucial role in ensuring that all stakeholders, from customers to franchisees, understand what a brand stands for.

Drama Kids commemorates four major milestones this summer

Latifa Yedroudj

Sep 4 '24

Starting from modest roots in Perth, Australia, Drama Kids has grown into a leading name in children’s drama education.

Challenging the notion of seasonality in franchising

Frank Milner

Sep 3 '24

It is a common misconception that businesses will naturally have slower periods due to seasonal demand – seasonality.

ActionCOACH’s memorable summer of success

Latifa Yedroudj

Sep 2 '24

Following their annual global conference, the UK team at ActionCOACH is thrilled to announce they have been awarded ActionCOACH’s Team of the Year for an incredible 16th year in a row.