Snap Fitness is expanding across the UK, with record gym openings, strong membership growth and at least 15 new locations planned for 2027.
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Snap Fitness enjoying record-breaking year as evolving club model drives demand

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Oct 8 '26
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.
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Recruitment fills territories. Mentoring fills them with high performers

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Oct 1 '26
Platinum Wave Franchising explains how targeted franchise mentoring can unlock untapped potential within existing networks and drive sustainable growth
Pacifica Local expands with two new territory launches
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Pacifica Local expands with two new territory launches

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Sep 15 '26
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.
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From Franchise Exhibition Visitor to Business Owner

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Aug 25 '26
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.
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When franchise support becomes another job

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Aug 13 '26
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
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.

Putting training into practice

Martin Morris
Oct 8 '26
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.

Creams Cafe unveils new kiosk format

Andy Swales
Oct 8 '26
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.

BFA conference 2026: more details revealed

Andy Swales
Oct 7 '26
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.

What to look for in a franchise

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Oct 7 '26
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.

I bought a franchise and accidentally became an HR manager

Paul Lewis
Oct 7 '26
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?

Even AI’s creators want humans in charge. Marketers should too

Katie Bullon
Oct 6 '26
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?
Lisa Stead of Stagecoach Performing Arts explains why being indispensable can become a limitation as a franchise grows, and how effective delegation creates the space to build something bigger.

The delegation test

Lisa Stead
Oct 6 '26
Lisa Stead of Stagecoach Performing Arts explains why being indispensable can become a limitation as a franchise grows, and how effective delegation creates the space to build something bigger