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Rapid Expansion of YouMeSushi – 14 new sites set to open in 2026
27/01/2026YouMeSushi has emerged as one of the UK’s fastest-growing sushi franchises. Since launching its flagship in London’s Marylebone district in 2008
Greg Flynn: Building the world’s largest franchise empire
07/01/2026From a modest beginning with eight Applebee’s restaurants in Seattle in 1999, Greg Flynn has built what is today the world’s largest franchise operation. As Founder, Chairman and CEO of Flynn Group, he oversees a $5 billion business spanning more than 2,900 restaurants and fitness centres across 44 US states and three countries.
Papa Johns signs franchise agreement for expansion in Northern Ireland
10/12/2025The first of the 20 new restaurants opened on 5 December and a second store will be announced by March 2026.
Real estate franchise agrees bespoke lending deal with Barclays
08/12/2025The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) has agreed a new bespoke lending facility with Barclays to make it easier and more cost-effective for its franchisees to access funding for acquisitions.
Paris Baguette opens 700th store in London’s Westfield
03/12/2025The global bakery-café franchise is adding a new location in Westfield, West London, expanding its global store count to 700.
Jersey Mike’s appoint President of International as they plan global expansion
03/12/2025US sandwich franchise Jersey Mike’s seeks to expand its global reach, with a focus on Canada and the UK
Costa and Emirates Leisure Retail extend longstanding partnership
28/11/2025
IRO Sushi to open 10 new UK stores in major expansion
26/11/2025The move is part of its overall ambition to scale to 100 locations by 2030.
How banks see franchising in the UK: Lower risk, higher standards
01/07/2025In an economic landscape still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic and ongoing trade tensions, franchising continues to offer an attractive path to business ownership.
Richard Branson: The relentless dreamer behind Virgin
20/05/2025From modest beginnings, Richard Branson would go on to found the Virgin Group, a global empire spanning sectors from music to aviation, health, and even space travel.
