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Franchise agreements in the UK: what you need to know
01/04/2026A franchise agreement contract is a legally binding contract between a brand owner, or the franchisor, and the operator, or the franchisee. This allows the franchisee to operate a business using the franchisor’s brand, intellectual property and business model. Understanding…
Explore Franchise Opportunities at the International Franchise Show 2026
11/03/2026The International Franchise Show 2026, the UK’s premier event for aspiring business owners, returns to ExCeL London on 17–18 April. The two-day event brings together over 250 vetted franchise brands across more than 25 industries, providing attendees with the insights,…
How to Open a Restaurant in the UK – 8 Essential Steps to Success in 2026
23/02/2026From business lunches to celebratory dinners, eating out is firmly embedded in UK life. And, with more than 30,000 restaurants operating nationwide, the sector forms a significant part of the hospitality industry.While the market may be vibrant and varied, it…
How do you Open a Nando’s Franchise ? Is it Possible in the UK in 2026?
23/02/2026Since first breaking onto British shores in the early 90s, Nando's has gone on to achieve a level of cult status on the UK high street that most restaurant chains can only dream of. The peri-peri chicken giant is now…
How to set up a gym in the UK: costs, business models and franchising
14/02/2026Think you’re business-fit enough to run your own gym? You’re not alone. The UK fitness sector is worth more than £5 billion, with around 10.7 million people currently paying for gym membership which is 16 per cent of the British…
How to Open a Pub in the UK? A 2026 Checklist
12/02/2026“Fancy a pint?” “Just popping to my local” and even the soap cliché “Get out of my pub” are all familiar expressions from British pub culture and for good reason. The UK has one of the highest concentrations of public…
BFA elects new chair in historic move
28/01/2026Ruth Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Home Instead, has made history, becoming only thesecond woman to be appointed chair of the board of the British Franchise Association since itwas established in 1977. Brown was voted chair following the association’s annual…
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 back in 2008, it is now established in 21 locations across London. YouMeSushi claims their sushi restaurants and take aways have…
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…
Papa Johns signs franchise agreement for expansion in Northern Ireland
10/12/2025American pizza restaurant chain Papa Johns has signed a franchise agreement with Rana Group Ltd to open 20 new Papa Johns restaurants opening across Northern Ireland over the next decade. Rana Group, which already operates 25 Papa Johns restaurants in…
