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And the 2026 EWiF Award winners are
Nine women were recognised at the annual EWiF Awards ceremony in Leicester on Wednesday 20 May, celebrating outstanding achievement across franchising
Maids in the UK
Recurring revenue and systems-led growth are reshaping the cleaning franchise model as Merry Maids UK positions itself for long-term scale. We spoke to Brand Leader Vikki Donnachie, to find out more…
Celebrating the best in franchising
Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) Awards 2026, recognising the businesses and individuals driving excellence across the franchising sector
Caremark at 20
Franchise built on Purpose, People and a Relentless Drive for Better Care
Rod of the Antarctic
An unlikely Dyno-Rod Plumbing & Drains partnership with a polar explorer shows how franchise networks can connect community impact, brand purpose, and local business leadership to maximise branding opportunities…
Hitting a major milestone
Home Instead’s inspirational boss sees the company hit 20 with the same purpose-led vigour and principles that started it all, but plenty of commercial success to talk about…
Hubs Bakshi: My Story
After scaling from one McDonald’s restaurant to five, with a sixth on the way, Hubs Bakshi explains how people, culture, innovation and community engagement have shaped his rapid expansion
Leading Lady
Stagecoach CEO Lisa Stead explains how she turned her student experience there into franchise leadership, inspiring students across the performing arts network
The personnel touch
More Than Loft Ladders has an exhaustive process to introduce newcomers to the business and set them up for success both initially and on an ongoing basis
Worldwide wings
Making an impact in the popular and competitive QSR sector isn’t easy, but Chicken Cottage COO, Tom Corcoran believes the brand’s mix of classic offerings, flavour experimentation and tech-lead service standards gives it the edge over the competition. We spoke to him to find out more…
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Who cares for Carers?
A homecare company putting care at the centre of its culture seems like a no-brainer, but in a sector beset by high staff turnover, carer care is a strategy that has been central to its successful expansion in the UK and Europe. We spoke to CEO Dan Archer, to find out more…
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Snapping into shape
Part of the successful Lift Brands fitness portfolio, Snap Fitness’ popular gym memberships offer 24-7 access alongside digital and online wellbeing content. We spoke to CEO Kevin Yates to find out more about the franchise and what it offers.
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Wish you were here?
For those that love travel, having a business that offers the chance to be your own boss while also exploring different destinations sounds like an unattainable dream. But taking on a Travel Franchise business - ranked in the top-20 in this year’s EF100 - is exactly that. We spoke to one franchise owner about their personal journey
Franchising’s fresh frontier
The debut of Elite Franchise Live webinar opened with a thought-provoking session titled “Next Gen Z.” While the title hinted at a forward-thinking discussion, what followed was both a conversation and a compelling call to action, urging the franchising community to reimagine itself for a younger, more purpose-driven generation
Maid to measure business
Molly Maid franchisee, Gabi Boi, describes her journey from office manager to franchise owner and how it has brought flexibility to her role as a young parent and business leader…
Make your mark in the care sector
In a sector defined by the need for business acumen and compassionate care delivery, Caremark – a top-10 finisher in this year’s EF100 - aims to be the benchmark of innovation, quality, and purpose
Franchising’s finest take centre stage
Elite Franchise was proud to host the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) 2025 celebration last night, bringing together the UK’s most exceptional franchises at the prestigious Leonardo Royal St. Paul’s in London
Building a drama school out of a crisis
Stagecoach Performing Arts and Drama Kids thriving under the stewardship of CEO Andy Knights
Swimming toward success
CEO Howard Harrison talks passion and purpose behind Water Babies.
Blazing a trail
Snap-on – this year’s EF100 winner - is a multi-award-winning franchise brand, occupying a distinct position in both the franchising and automotive landscapes
Doing the right thing
Home care provider Right at Home is going from strength to strength with an offering that boasts targeted digital marketing
Cooking on gas
European kitchen improvement brand Raison Home is making inroads into the UK market with a growing number of successful franchise owners. We talked to one to find out just what’s cooking…
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…
Dream Doors unveils digital upgrades to elevate customer experience
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Dream Doors unveils digital upgrades to elevate customer experience

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Jun 4 '26
Dream Doors has unveiled a newly enhanced website, designed to transform the customer experience and make it easier than ever for homeowners to explore its kitchen makeover offering
Bright & Beautiful Launches New Seamless Quote and Booking Tool
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Bright & Beautiful launches new seamless quote and booking tool

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Jun 1 '26
Bright & Beautiful has unveiled a new seamless quote and booking tool, alongside a customer portal, as part of its continued investment in digital innovation across its franchise network
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
Burnout, fragmentation and AI uncertainty are exposing the limits of freelance marketing. Franchising offers a more sustainable way forward for both marketers and SMEs.

Franchising: a solution for marketing overload and uncertainty

Katie Bullon
Jun 4 '26
Burnout, fragmentation and AI uncertainty are exposing the limits of freelance marketing. Franchising offers a more sustainable way forward for both marketers and SMEs
Cinder's franchise mental health survey returns for 2026, urging the sector to share experiences and help shape practical change

Franchise mental health survey calls for sector input

Jen Chapman-Boffin
Jun 3 '26
Cinder’s franchise mental health survey returns for 2026, urging the sector to share experiences and help shape practical change
How Home Instead thinks global and acts local

Q&A: How Home Instead thinks global and acts local

Ronnie Dungan
Jun 2 '26
Home Instead’s UK MD Ruth Brown talks leadership, franchising, resilience, and why building a values-led business starts with people…
Franchise enquiries have risen 41% in five years. Andrew Markou explains what's driving the shift and what to look for when buying.

Why more Britons are leaving corporate careers for franchising in 2026

Andrew Markou
Jun 2 '26
Franchise enquiries have risen 41% in five years. Andrew Markou explains what’s driving the shift and what to look for when buying
Most franchise brands lose prospective franchisees before the first conversation - here is what the Trust Gap is and how to close it

The trust gap: why franchise brands are invisible when it matters most

Ed Purnell
May 29 '26
Most franchise brands lose prospective franchisees before the first conversation – here is what the Trust Gap is and how to close it
Franchise businesses must prioritize sustainability to attract franchisees, employees, customers and investors, and to build resilient, future-ready models

Building sustainable franchise businesses: a new imperative

Louise Harris
May 28 '26
Franchise businesses must prioritize sustainability to attract franchisees, employees, customers and investors, and to build resilient, future-ready models
And the 2026 EWiF Award winners are

And the 2026 EWiF Award winners are

Andy Swales
May 27 '26
Nine women were recognised at the annual EWiF Awards ceremony in Leicester on Wednesday 20 May, celebrating outstanding achievement across franchising
Over the past decade, franchising has entered a period of meaningful evolution, few sectors have experienced this shift as visibly as quick service restaurants.

Evolution of the franchise model and the future of growth in the QSR sector

Hicham Ghazal
May 27 '26
Over the past decade, franchising has entered a period of meaningful evolution, few sectors have experienced this shift as visibly as quick service restaurants
The difficulty begins after expansion is underway, when the network has to operate with the discipline and visibility of a single site

Franchise growth has a hidden ceiling, and it’s payment infrastructure

Sadra Hosseini
May 26 '26
The difficulty begins after expansion is underway, when the network has to operate with the discipline and visibility of a single site
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