This positive momentum can be seen in the latest Elite Franchise 100 (EF100) ranking where Kitchen Makeovers placed 69th – rising from 81st in 2024 – and now ranked as the second-highest home renovations franchise. This growth is the result of excellent franchisee satisfaction, business performance and overall brand strength.
The EF100 – sponsored by HSBC UK – champions the most innovative, impactful and successful franchises across the country. Each entrant is rigorously assessed by a panel of experts for growth, leadership, innovation, franchise partner support and community impact.
Anita Roberts, franchise director at HSBC UK, commented, “Once again, the standard of the entries highlights how dynamic and determined UK franchising continues to be. The adaptability and innovation shown by brands in challenging conditions are truly impressive.”
Over the last 12 months, Kitchen Makeovers has introduced nine new faces to its growing network of professionals from Colchester in the east, Liverpool in the north and Bournemouth in the south, totalling 37 operational franchise locations.
Will Frankling, Co-Owner of Kitchen Makeovers, said: “This has truly been our best year yet. The number of people joining the Kitchen Makeovers network and launching their own business has been a brilliant sight to see. We’re proud because behind every new opening is someone taking a big leap into business ownership – and making it work. It’s a true testament to the work we put in to support our franchisees so they can succeed.”
Alongside adding several new faces, many existing franchisees have celebrated significant milestones this year. Guy Clark, the owner of the Birmingham West franchise, celebrated his first anniversary this summer and after over 20 years working in hospitality, is looking forward to his second Christmas Day at home with his family.
These significant achievements are just part of the reason Kitchen Makeovers achieved a five-star franchisee satisfaction rating for the very first time this year. WorkBuzz, an independent company who gather feedback from over 300 franchise brands for their annual Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark Survey, ask franchisees to anonymously rate their franchisor on rewards, culture, training and support, with Kitchen Makeovers the only franchise in their sector to earn the 5-star accolade.
The growing momentum was celebrated at the brand’s Milton Keynes conference midway through the year, with franchisees coming together to share growth stories, recognise standout performance and map out future goals.
Will continued: “We’re taking this positive momentum into 2026 with ambitious plans for further expansion and even more support for franchisees. For customers, it means more local teams delivering kitchens designed for real life – cooking, hosting, homework and everything in between.”
You can show your support for Kitchen Makeovers by voting for them in the EF100 People’s Choice Award – available to all Elite Franchise subscribers – where the winner will be announced during the ninth annual awards ceremony in London in March 2026.
