About Elite Franchise Magazine
Elite Franchise Magazine is the UK’s definitive media platform for the franchising sector - serving franchisors, franchisees, and prospective franchise investors with authoritative news, expert analysis, and in-depth interviews.
Whether you are an established franchisor scaling your network, a franchisee running your first territory, or an entrepreneur taking your first steps into franchising, Elite Franchise is the publication built for you.
Published by CE Marketing Group – the team behind Elite Business Magazine – Elite Franchise brings together experienced journalists, industry columnists, and sector specialists to cover every dimension of franchising in the UK and beyond.
Our Mission
We exist to champion the franchise model as one of the most powerful routes to business ownership in the UK.
Franchising accounts for a significant and growing share of the UK economy, yet it remains underrepresented in mainstream business media. Elite Franchise was created to change that – to give the franchising community the dedicated, credible, and expert platform it deserves.
Our mission is to inform, inspire, and connect: to surface the stories, strategies, and opportunities that help franchisors grow stronger networks and help franchisees build thriving businesses.
What We Cover
Elite Franchise publishes authoritative content across every aspect of running and growing a franchise business in the UK:
- News & Analysis – the latest developments across the UK and international franchise sector
- Finance – franchise funding, investment, cash flow, and financial planning
- Sales & Marketing – franchise recruitment, brand building, digital marketing, and lead generation
- People & Leadership – building franchise teams, culture, franchisee support, and network management
- Technology – AI, operations tech, apps, and digital transformation in franchising
- Legal & Regulation – franchise agreements, employment law, compliance, and IP
- International – master franchising, overseas expansion, and global franchise market intelligence
- Franchise Opportunities – discovery days, franchise resales, and opportunities across all sectors
From care franchises and cleaning networks to food, fitness, and professional services, Elite Franchise covers the full breadth of the UK’s diverse and growing franchise landscape.
Our Platform
Elite Franchise reaches franchisors, franchisees, and franchise investors across multiple formats:
Online – Our digital platform delivers breaking franchise news, long-form features, expert commentary, and practical guides every day. Content spans every sector and stage of the franchise journey, from first-time buyer to multi-unit operator.
Elite Franchise Live – Our flagship annual event brings together franchise leaders, investors, and industry suppliers for a full programme of insight, networking, and exhibition. It is one of the UK’s leading events for the franchising community.
Franchise Shows & Discovery Days – Elite Franchise supports the franchise buying journey through coverage of shows, events, and discovery days, helping prospective franchisees connect with the right opportunities.
HSBC EF100 – The HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 is the UK’s definitive annual ranking of the country’s top franchise brands. Sponsored by HSBC UK, the EF100 celebrates excellence, innovation, and network strength across every sector of franchising. Winners are announced at a prestigious awards ceremony and published in the official EF100 digital guide.
Elite Franchise Canada – Alongside the UK edition, Elite Franchise operates a dedicated Canadian platform at elitefranchisemagazine.com, covering the North American franchise market with the same editorial rigour.
Why Elite Franchise?
We are sector-focused. Unlike general business publications that cover franchising as an occasional topic, Elite Franchise is dedicated entirely to the sector. Every piece of content is written with franchisors and franchisees in mind.
We are credible. Elite Franchise is recognised as one of the leading publications in UK franchising, cited alongside Business Franchise (the official bfa publication) and Franchise Times as a go-to source for franchise professionals.
We are connected. Our partner network includes HSBC UK, the British Franchise Association (bfa), Businesses for Sale, Point Franchise, and a growing roster of specialist franchise suppliers and advisers. Our partnerships give readers access to expertise and opportunities they will not find elsewhere.
We are independent. Our editorial team covers the franchise sector on its merits. We report on the opportunities and the challenges, giving readers an honest, balanced view of what franchising looks like in practice.
We are international. With a dedicated Canadian edition and coverage of global franchise developments, Elite Franchise gives UK readers a broader perspective on where franchising is heading worldwide.
Our Partners
Elite Franchise works with a carefully selected network of partners to bring readers expert knowledge, exclusive opportunities, and specialist support. Our partners include HSBC UK, the British Franchise Association, Point Franchise, Businesses for Sale, Daltons Business, and leading names across franchise finance, law, marketing, and technology.
Work With Us
Advertise – Reach a highly engaged audience of UK franchise decision-makers: franchisors actively growing their networks, franchisees researching their next move, and investors evaluating opportunities. Our readership spans every stage of the franchise journey.
Submit a story – If your franchise brand, network, or franchisee is doing something genuinely innovative or sector-defining, we want to hear from you. Our editorial team considers pitches across all coverage areas.
Enter the HSBC EF100 – The HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 is open annually to franchise brands operating in the UK. Registration for the current cycle is now open.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elite Franchise Magazine is the UK’s definitive digital media platform for the franchising sector. It publishes daily news, analysis, interviews, and practical guides for franchisors, franchisees, and franchise investors, and runs the annual HSBC EF100 – the UK’s top 100 franchise ranking.
Elite Franchise is for anyone involved in or considering franchising in the UK. This includes established franchisors looking to grow their networks, franchisees managing existing territories, prospective buyers researching opportunities, franchise suppliers and advisers, and investors evaluating the sector.
A franchisor is a business that licenses its brand, systems, and operating model to independent operators. A franchisee is the individual or company that buys the right to operate under that brand within a defined territory, paying fees in return for the licence, support, and use of the franchisor’s proven model.
The HSBC EF100 is Elite Franchise Magazine’s annual definitive ranking of the UK’s top 100 franchise brands. Sponsored by HSBC UK, franchises are assessed by an independent panel of judges against criteria including network size, franchisee satisfaction, innovation, growth, and financial performance. Winners are celebrated at an awards ceremony and featured in the official EF100 digital guide.
The HSBC EF100 is open to franchise brands actively operating in the UK across any sector. Entry criteria are published each cycle, and registration is open annually at elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/ef100-registration. There is also a Supplier of the Year category for franchise sector suppliers.
EF100 winners are chosen by an independent panel of franchise sector experts. The judging process evaluates each entrant against published criteria – there is no public vote. This ensures the ranking reflects genuine network performance, franchisee satisfaction, and brand excellence rather than social media reach.
EF100 winners are featured in the official annual digital guide, celebrated at the awards evening, and listed on the Elite Franchise website as part of the UK’s top 100 franchise brands. Winners also receive editorial and social media recognition through Elite Franchise’s channels, which reach franchisors, franchisees, and prospective buyers across the UK.
Elite Franchise journalists actively seek out franchise brands and franchisees with compelling stories. You can pitch a story via the contact page. The editorial team is particularly interested in franchises demonstrating innovation, strong network growth, unusual sector entries, or franchisee success stories that speak to wider trends in the UK market.
Yes. Elite Franchise Live is the flagship annual event for the UK franchising community, bringing together franchisors, franchisees, investors, and suppliers. Elite Franchise also covers and supports franchise shows, discovery days, and sector events throughout the year. Details are available at elitefranchiselive.co.uk and elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/franchise-shows.
Yes. Elite Franchise covers international franchise developments, master franchising, and overseas expansion as part of its regular editorial coverage. Elite Franchise also operates a dedicated Canadian edition at elitefranchisemagazine.com, covering the North American market.
Elite Franchise publishes a dedicated franchise opportunities section covering available territories, franchise resales, and discovery days across all sectors. Visit elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/opportunities to browse current listings, or elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/franchise-resales for resale opportunities.
You can subscribe to Elite Franchise Magazine’s newsletter and content updates at elitefranchisemagazine.co.uk/subscribe. Subscribers receive the latest franchise news, features, and EF100 updates directly to their inbox.