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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…
Paris Baguette opens 700th store in London’s Westfield
03/12/2025Paris Baguette, the global bakery-café franchise, is adding a new location in Westfield, West London, expanding its global store count to 700. The Westfield store is Paris Baguette's second franchise store in the UK as it seeks to expand into…
Jersey Mike’s appoint President of International as they plan global expansion
03/12/2025US sandwich franchise Jersey Mike’s has appointed fast food restaurant industry veteran Andrew Skehan as President of International as it seeks to expand its global reach, with a focus on Canada and the UK. Skehan has worked in international strategic…
