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Black Sheep Coffee opens first UK drive-thru, in Blackburn
02/09/2026Black Sheep Coffee opened its first UK drive-thru this week, a new format at Townsmoor Retail Park in Blackburn built and run by a Lancashire-based franchise team. The site is the coffee chain's second in the county after a Lancaster…
Radley London closes all UK stores after 28 years, brand sold in pre-pack administration
02/09/2026Radley London closed its remaining UK stores this week, 28 years after the handbag and accessories brand launched at Camden Market. The closures follow a pre-pack administration in May 2026, in which FTI Consulting was appointed administrator and Gordon Brothers…
Sun, sea and sausage rolls – Greggs eyes expansion abroad again
01/06/2026British bakery chain Greggs is opening its first overseas outlet in nearly two decades at Tenerife South Airport later this month, in partnership with Lagardere Travel Retail. The shop will sit in the international departures area and target the roughly…
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 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…
Youtubers behind Sides on are the rise as Sidemen serve up new openings
19/02/2026Sides, the hot chicken concept founded by YouTubers Sidemen in partnership with Hero Brands, has built a reputation for bold, freshly cooked Nashville style fried chicken. Double dipped and double coated for extra crispiness, diners can choose their flavour level…
Eatphoria secures multi million pound backing from Italian investor TAN Food
18/02/2026Founded by Mohammad Shaikh and Arshad Shaikh, Eatphoria has grown from its UK-born flagship concept Wraps & Wings into a diversified multi-brand quick service restaurant group. The group UK QSR Eatphoria is the multi-brand quick service restaurant group behind its…
Belhaven increases investment following launch of franchise model
13/01/2026The brewery business Belhaven has confirmed a fourfold increase in investment in 2025 following the launch of its pub franchise models amid concerns about rising business rates. A franchise model gaining momentum Almost £5 million was invested in its Scottish…
Greggs opens its 600th franchise outlet
08/01/2026Greggs has opened its 600th franchise outlet in the UK as it seeks to grow the business to capitalise on increasing consumer demand. The 600th outlet is in Stonecross Services in Bexwell with franchise partner Motor Fuel Group (MFG). Greggs…
