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BFA elects new chair in historic move
28/01/2026Ruth Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Home Instead, has made history, becoming only the second woman to be appointed chair of the board of the British Franchise Association
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.
Wellbeing brand Noubalm moves into franchising
09/01/2026Organic skincare specialists Noubalm is entering the UK franchise market as demand for wellbeing-related businesses steps up.
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.
Burger King UK agrees major cash injection and extends Master Franchise Agreement
19/12/2025Bridgepoint became the master franchisee for Burger King UK in late 2017 and bought a portfolio of 66 restaurants from a leading franchisee with a view to growing the brand’s UK footprint.
Two new sites for EG On The Move and Co-op collab
17/12/2025EG On The Move and the Co-op have launched two new sites in the UK this month, growing their fuel forecourt and convenience food franchise collaboration.
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.
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
Post Office moves to full franchise model
01/12/2025The UK’s Post Office has confirmed that the last of its 108 Directly Managed Branches has been franchised.
