Townhouse’s franchise agreement for Scotland
Townhouse, the luxury nail salon brand and one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe (ranked by the Financial Times 2025 FT1000 list), has announced a franchise agreement for Scotland with The Explorer Group. The Townhouse salon in Beverly Hills. Owned by the East Lothian-based Geddes family, The Explorer Group is a leading operator of premium […]
Should franchising in the UK be regulated or self-regulated?
By Gordon Drakes, Co-head of Franchising and Distribution, Fieldfisher Franchising is regulated in a significant number of countries that have franchise specific laws, whilst others impose a complex and challenging regulatory environment through the application of more general commercial laws. These laws regulate the franchise sales process, the content of the franchise agreement and some […]
Two initiatives to celebrate and raise the awareness of franchising
The British Franchise Association (BFA) are hosting two major initiatives, World Franchise Day and National Franchise Week, in June 2025 to raise the awareness of global and UK franchising. World Franchise Day World Franchise Day (11th June) will be celebrated by national franchise associations from across the globe to raise the awareness of franchising as […]
PayMore, an electronics resale store, to open its first UK outlet
PayMore, a leading U.S.-based ‘Buy, Sell & Trade Electronics’ franchise, is set to expanded into the UK, marking the brand’s first entry into the European market. The inaugural store will open in Luton, Bedfordshire, with the co-founders of the brand, Stephen R Preuss Sr. and Erik Helgesen, visiting the UK to support the opening, and […]
One Stop’s ambitious growth plans with bold new initiatives
The franchise convenience store retailer, One Stop, reports that it has continued to hit its key growth milestones despite the challenging economic climate and now has over 700 company stores and over 350 franchise stores nationwide. One Stop, a subsidiary of Tesco which acquired the stores in 2003, said it has a clear plan of […]
Marco Pierre White Restaurants franchise estate cover growth
The Marco Pierre White Restaurants group has reported its franchise estate has enjoyed continued cover growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the year before. Mr. White’s English Chophouse. The month of March saw an increase in covers of 10%, with the previous two months achieving growth of 20% and 6% respectively. Its […]
Entries now open for the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced that the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025 are open for entries. For some brands, simply making the finals is a tremendous accolade, whilst winning can mean a boost for brand awareness and reputation in a competitive marketplace. Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the association, said: “In […]
SpudBros, the jacket potato brand, launches SpudBros Express franchise
SpudBros, the popular UK jacket potato brand, have announced the launch of a new restaurant and takeaway franchise concept SpudBros Express in partnership with Taster. SpudBros founders Jacob (foreground) and Harley Nelson. Founded by brothers Jacob and Harley Nelson, SpudBros started out from a humble hot potato tram in Preston, Lancashire, to a brand generating […]
Marugame Udon partners with Karali Group to drive UK & Ireland expansion
Marugame Udon, the Japanese noodles and tempura restaurant brand, has announced a master franchise agreement with Karali Group, a move that will accelerate its growth with the development of new restaurants across the UK and Ireland. Within the agreement, Karali Group have also acquired and assumed operation of the existing Marugame Udon UK estate, transitioning […]
Georgy Shooters, the immersive shot bar concept, expands into franchising
Georgy Shooters, an immersive bar entertainment concept, has announced its expansion into franchising, bringing its immersive shot bar experience to new markets worldwide. As part of this strategic move, it will be showcasing its franchise opportunity at the International Franchise Show, Excel London, inviting investors, entrepreneurs, and business enthusiasts to be part of its growing […]
