New Snap Fitness gyms are opening with strong membership numbers, with at least 15 new locations already planned for 2027

Platinum Wave Franchising explains how targeted franchise mentoring can unlock untapped potential within existing networks and drive sustainable growth

Growth for a franchise brand is ultimately about finding the right people to build strong businesses in the right territories – and for those franchisees to feel this investment warrants a long-term relationship with their franchisor

How Paul and Marcia went from exploring franchise opportunities at an exhibition to opening their own Anytime Fitness club in Didcot.

Effective franchise support should make running a business easier, not add to the workload. Discover how franchisors can provide practical, useful support that gives franchisees more time to lead, grow and serve their communities

Prospective franchisees understandably spend a great deal of time choosing the right brand, carrying out due diligence and arranging finance. Yet signing the franchise agreement is not the finish line; it is the start of the real journey

Two new Greensleeves Lawn Care franchisees are putting their training into practice as they take their first steps into business ownership following lengthy careers in IT and telecoms

Partnership with Cineworld will grow Creams’ brand presence using new franchise format requiring less space, fewer staff and a shorter build time

The British Franchise Association’s annual conference returns to Telford on 12 November 2026, sponsored by The Franchising Centre and Constant Contact, with keynote speakers including Sara Davies MBE and a full programme of talks on AI, recruitment, leadership and the future of franchising

When weighing up franchises, one UK measure can tell you more than an award entry or brochure: what existing franchisees say about their experience

Paul Lewis of Pitman Training explains why becoming an employer is one of the most significant transitions a growing franchisee faces – and why the skills that helped you start your business are not always the ones that help it grow

As AI leaders ask the UN to keep humans in control, Katie Bullon of Activ Marketing asks marketers the same question about their own work: who is really steering?