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Bunsik opens in Coventry and Birmingham, its first Midlands sites
03/09/2026Korean street food chain Bunsik will open two Midlands sites this autumn, in Coventry this month and at Birmingham's Bullring in October, extending its franchise partnership with ZK Group after the operator's earlier launch in Plymouth. The Midlands debut continues…
Raising Cane’s to open first UK restaurant in London
03/09/2026Raising Cane's, the American chicken fingers chain that has overtaken KFC to become the third-largest chicken restaurant business in the United States, has confirmed its first UK restaurant will open in Piccadilly Circus in late 2026. The London flagship will…
Dirt Coffee nears its first international master franchise deal
02/09/2026Dirt Coffee, the low-cost coffee and matcha franchise founded by Triple Two Coffee's David Hodgetts, is closing in on its first international master franchise agreement, trade title Propel reported this week. Hodgetts said he was confident of reaching 100 sites…
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 bar or pub in the UK in 2026
12/02/2026Opening a bar or pub in England means two licences before the first drink is poured: a premises licence for the building and a personal licence for the person authorising sales. The bigger decision comes earlier, between owning the business…
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…
