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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 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…
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…
Wellbeing brand Noubalm moves into franchising
09/01/2026Organic skincare specialist Noubalm is entering the UK franchise market as demand for wellbeing-related businesses steps up. Noubalm’s USP is ethical values, holistic wellbeing and clean ingredients Its organic, medical-grade skincare and therapeutic aromatherapy products feed a fast-growing wellbeing industry.…
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…
Burger King UK agrees major cash injection and extends Master Franchise Agreement
19/12/2025The private equity firm Bridgepoint is reported to have agreed a new funding package with Burger King UK worth up to £35m. Bridgepoint became the master franchisee for Burger King UK in late 2017 and bought a portfolio of 66…
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. The two sites, both of which combine EG On The Move’s petrol forecourt with…
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…
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…
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. The Post Office, which is owned by the UK government, announced in April that it was moving to a fully franchised network as…
