A franchise resale: Becoming an executive’s route to promotion
By George Pomfret, Business Broker, Franchise Resales For many professionals job promotion follows a familiar pattern. You work hard, deliver results, and then wait. Sometimes the next role appears, but often it may not. Even strong performers operate within constraints, such as salary bands, headcount limits, internal politics and economic cycles. Progression depends not only […]
PG Fast Food franchise sets out to redefine the QSR landscape
A new fast-casual restaurant concept, PG Fast Food, founded in partnership between musician Professor Green and Hero Brands, has opened its first restaurant, located in Glasgow, Scotland. Professor Green The aim is to challenge outdated views of fast food with an elevated, nostalgia-led menu focused on flavour and choice. The brand is committed to making […]
UBX master franchise for the UK and Ireland acquired by franchisee
Fight Path Ltd., founded by David Herman and Andre Hordagoda, a UK franchisee of the global Australian boutique gym brand UBX Boxing and Strength, has acquired the master license for the brand across the UK and Ireland. From left: David Herman, Izzy Huber and Andre Hordagoda. The network currently has nine established gyms across the UK […]
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 […]
