Pip Wilkins decade of achievement as chief executive of the BFA
Pip Wilkins has celebrated her 10 years as the chief executive of the British Franchise Association (BFA), having been appointed to the role in April 2016. Pip Wilkins Wilkins joined the association in 1999 as a business services assistant and in 2013 was appointed head of operations, taking the lead on recruitment and retention of […]
Why ‘how you behave’ now matters as much as what your contract says
By Gordon Drakes, Co-head of Franchising and Distribution, Fieldfisher If 2025 felt like a different year for franchising, that’s because it was. Not because the model stopped working – it didn’t. The sector remains resilient, scalable and attractive. What changed was something more subtle, but more important: scrutiny. Franchising moved out of trade press discussion […]
Immersive Gamebox deal for 30 locations across the UK
Immersive Gamebox, the global interactive group gaming company, has signed a multi-million pound franchise agreement with Beyond Box Operations to open 30 Immersive Gamebox locations across the UK over the next five years. The partnership combines Immersive Gamebox’s proprietary interactive gaming technology with a leadership team experienced in scaling consumer brands in high-footfall retail environments. […]
Oltco offers a number of new franchise territories to cover demand
Oltco, the resin-bound sustainable surfacing company, has announced it is to open up a small number of new franchise territories as it looks to expand its UK network. Recycle Bound product using recycled waste plastic. With territories strictly limited, Oltco is inviting ambitious entrepreneurs to join the growing brand and capitalise on the rising demand […]
SpudBros Express franchise agreement for launch across Scotland
SpudBros Express, the UK jacket potato concept developed by the SpudBros founders and Taster, a European food-tech company, have announced a major development agreement with franchise operator SUR Group to launch the brand across Scotland. SpudBros founders Jacob (left) and Harley Nelson. The venture will be led by SUR Group’s chief executive Suhail Rehman alongside […]
Roasting Plant Coffee’s global acceleration strategy
Roasting Plant Coffee, the pioneer of in-store roasting automation with the ‘Just-Roasted’ specialty coffee experience, has announced a major new strategy for international growth including a search for a UK franchisee, represented by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co. The company is seeking an experienced food and beverage operating partner with the resources and […]
Joint event offered education and celebration of women in franchising
Women from across the franchising sector attended the first joint Empowering Women in Business (EWIB) and Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2026. Carla Davison, a double award winner. The one-day event began with EWIB offering educational content, followed by the EWiF Awards celebrating women in the sector. Speakers at EWIB ranged from experienced women […]
Zinglet’s hot chicken franchise concept inaugural site
Zinglet, a new British hot chicken quick service restaurant franchise concept, has opened its debut site, a 40-seater restaurant in Birkenhead, Merseyside. The Zinglet concept has been launched by Khalil Rehman and Gul Nawaz, the co-founders of an award-winning Caprinos Pizza takeaway franchise. After starting Caprinos in 2015, the pair have scaled to over 120 […]
Which Wich signs multi-unit franchise agreement for London
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, the U.S. brand known for its fully-customisable hot-toasted ‘WICHes’, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for London, marking another key milestone in its continued UK expansion. Following the successful establishment of the brand in London, Which Wich has expanded into Wales with the opening of its first location at St David’s […]
Read the latest issue of Franchise World magazine | Summer 2026
Here are some highlights from the latest Franchise World magazine. You can read the full issue below. News… Which Wich signs multi-unit franchise agreement. £180m in asset-backed funding for easyStorage. Joint event offered education and celebration of women. The franchise myths that just won’t die – and what we need to do about it. Immersive […]
