DA Techs franchise mobile service ‘a game-changing model’

DA Techs, the franchise alloy wheel repair specialists, have launched its first mobile wheel workshop in Worcester and Hereford led by Diane Vesey, an experienced businesswoman in franchising. Diane Vesey, DA Techs Worcester and Hereford franchisee. With a proven track record of helping international franchises expand; from Anytime Fitness to Code Ninjas and Laser Clinics, […]

Foodco Group reaches 100 UK stores with Jamaica Blue opening

The Australian-owned hospitality company, Foodco Group, the owners of Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break franchises, have announced its 100th UK store will open in Sutton, Greater London. The Jamaica Blue store, scheduled for early 2026, will offer customers its exclusive Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee with brunch-style made-to-order food. Foodco first entered the UK market in […]

Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness clubs enter the franchise arena

Proaction Martial Arts & Fitness has entered the franchise arena, kicking-off a new chapter for the East Midlands-born business. Having joined the British Franchise Association (BFA), it has become the only approved martial arts franchise in the association’s membership. Tom Nicholson, co-director and chief instructor, founded the business in 2002 with a simple goal – […]

Black Sheep Coffee signs a seven-store deal for Cambridgeshire

Black Sheep Coffee has announced a seven-store franchise development agreement for the rollout of stores covering the county of Cambridgeshire. The territory has been awarded to MJP Coffee Ltd., operated by Tom and Laura McEwan who bring strong backgrounds in hospitality and multi-unit operations. Black Sheep Coffee said the highly experienced duo will introduce the […]

Crêpe Delicious UK master franchisee appointment

Hospitality consultant and franchise specialist, Laura Harvey, has secured the UK master franchise rights for the international crêpe and coffee concept Crêpe Delicious. Laura Harvey With 16 years’ experience supporting operators and global brands across the UK and overseas, Harvey has built a career advising on growth, operational performance, franchising, and launch strategy. ‘Evolving café […]

WorkBuzz reveal the winners of The Best Franchise Awards 2025

WorkBuzz has announced the winners of The Best Franchise Awards 2025, sponsored by Lloyds Bank. The presentation took place at the British Franchise Association Annual Conference & Awards in the Telford International Centre. 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction award winners. The Best Franchise Awards are unique because they are based on feedback from franchisees. Each franchisee […]

Winners of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025

The winners of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025 have been named. The awards ceremony saw a rare occurrence with three domiciliary care brands taking the top accolades of Franchisor of the Year Established, Expanding and Emerging. The awards sponsored by HSBC UK are known as the ‘Oscars of franchising’ that recognise and […]

WorkBuzz announce the finalists of The 2025 Best Franchise Awards

WorkBuzz has announced the finalists of The 2025 Best Franchise Awards sponsored by Lloyds Bank. The awards stand out for being entirely driven by feedback from franchisees, putting a spotlight on the very best in the franchise sector. Joe Hinton (centre), UK Business Mentoring, receiving the 2024 Business to Business winner’s trophy from Suki Dehal, […]

Isembard manufacturing franchise model to reinvigorate critical industries

British start-up Isembard has launched a first-of-its-kind manufacturing franchise model designed to revitalise the UK’s industrial base and strengthen secure supply chains across critical sectors including aerospace, energy, and defence. Richard Foord (left), MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, at Isembard’s Exeter factory, the company’s first franchised site, with 22 year old franchisee, Shaun Rowcliffe. The […]

tenreformer set to open its first ‘studio-in-a-box’ franchise concept

tenreformer, the boutique Dynamic Reformer Pilates franchise concept from fitness wellness provider Ten Health & Fitness, has announced its first location in Islington, London, set to open October this year. The first studio will be owned and operated as a concept studio by Ten Health & Fitness, acting as a marker as the brand moves […]