Entries open to the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has launched the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2026. The awards, running since 1989, celebrate the ‘very best’ franchisors and franchisees from its membership. The 2025 winners celebrate on stage. Time to reflect Pip Wilkins, chief executive of the BFA, said: “It is with true excitement that we launch […]
From a legal perspective 2025 in review: A turning point for UK franchising?
By Gordon Drakes, Co-head of Franchising and Distribution, Fieldfisher Here, I assess the key developments in franchising in 2025 and offer strategic insights for UK franchise systems to thrive in 2026 and beyond. In 2025, we have seen parliamentary debates on regulation, a landmark case law on good faith in franchising, and the filing at […]
Paris Baguette: A Spring invitation to join a world-class bakery café franchise
Spring is a time for fresh thinking and new opportunities. As Paris Baguette continues to expand across the UK, we are inviting ambitious partners to join a globally recognised bakery-café brand known for its quality, consistency, and welcoming spaces that bring communities together. At Paris Baguette, our cafés are places where people naturally come together […]
More human than human? How AI is changing franchise communications
By Lucy Archer, Co-founder, Rev PR We don’t know about you, but we’re playing AI Lingo Bingo these days in the office. There seems to be a new phrase doing the rounds every week. Whatever the latest acronym or initialism, the overall message seems to be “AI is changing everything”. And that point at least, […]
Black Sheep Coffee’s plans for its franchise footprint in the capital
Black Sheep Coffee is strengthening its position in the capital with a new development agreement that will deliver a minimum of 10 stores across Central London, covering the City of London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney. The agreement forms part of broader franchise plans to open 60 additional sites across London in the coming years, a […]
Eatphoria launches with a multi-million-pound venture capital investment
Eatphoria, a multi-brand franchised quick-service restaurant group, which owns and operates Wraps & Wings, has announced its official launch alongside a multi-million-pound investment from TAN Food – part of TAN Holdings, a leading Italian venture capitalist. For more than a decade, Eatphoria said its management team has pioneered the use of virtual multi-brands, with each […]
Why equipment strategy is a serious consideration in fitness franchising
By John Glancy, General Manager of Equipment and Facilities, Body Fit Training When investors look at a fitness franchise, the headline attractions are obvious: brand strength, programming, market demand. Equipment rarely tops the agenda. Yet behind the scenes, it can shape everything from launch timelines to long-term profitability. In premium and boutique fitness concepts especially, […]
Confidence, growth and a strong start for franchising in 2026
By Pip Wilkins, Chief Executive, British Franchise Association As spring arrives in the UK, the association can confidently say that franchising is in a good place, indeed Rachel Brooks, managing director of Swimtime, described it as being ‘in a bubble’, as it currently appears to be outperforming non-franchised businesses in every way. What is happening […]
Kutchenhaus milestone of reaching its 100th UK showroom
Kutchenhaus, the German kitchen brand franchise, has opened its 100th UK showroom in Beckenham, Greater London, with franchisee Charlotte Scofield. The company said this milestone showcases the strength of its franchise model and a commitment to expansion, which has seen it progress from less than 10 UK showrooms in 2017 to its hundredth in 2026. […]
What to look for in finding the right franchise territory
By Liam Hobbs, Franchise Director, More Than Loft Ladders Choosing the right franchise territory is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a franchisee – and it’s one that’s often oversimplified. Most people start by looking at the numbers: population, households and whether the territory boundaries make sense. That’s important, but those fundamentals […]
