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What does 2026 hold for franchisors? What are the trends to look out for the pitfalls to avoid and the legislation coming up that might affect your plans?

In today’s turbulent marketplace, planning and advance information are vital for building a resilient business plan.

Whether it is the latest developments in franchise financing, advice on how to find franchisees, how technology can help your franchise, what are funders’ ideal candidates for franchising or how you can best promote yourself to new customers, this webinar will ensure you start 2026 with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the market and what you need to do to stay ahead.

Have you ever found yourself wondering what it might be like to build a working life around your love of animals? For many people who enjoy spending time with dogs, cats, or small animals, the idea of combining that passion with meaningful work is an appealing one.

This webinar is designed to give you a clear, realistic overview of what becoming a PHG franchisee involves. Rather than a sales pitch, it’s an opportunity to learn more about the model, the day-to-day reality, and whether this type of business could suit you.

The International Franchise Show is the UK’s largest franchise exhibition, taking place on 17th & 18th April 2026, at Excel London. Over two days, you’ll meet 250+ franchise brands from 25+ industries, attend expert seminars, and speak directly with franchisors and existing franchisees. The event provides everything you need to find and evaluate franchise opportunities, all in one place.

Franchising provides a proven business model with built-in support, essentially a ‘business in a box’ that dramatically reduces risk compared to starting from scratch. At this event, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to become your own boss. Your franchise journey starts here.

Whether you’re seeking financial freedom, ready to be your own boss, or looking to build something meaningful, you’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Two days that could transform your future.

IMAGINE FRANCHISE x L’Express Franchise North America

Canada is often seen as a natural market for expansion: stable, structured, and accessible.But that perspective is incomplete.

Behind this appeal is a key reality: success in the Canadian market doesn’t come from simply replicating an existing model. Expanding into Canada requires clear, strategic choices: decisions that will either support your growth or limit it.

Chicken Cottage x L’Express Franchise

Expanding into new territories has become a natural step for franchise networks seeking growth.
New markets offer momentum, visibility, and access to new audiences.

Yet expansion also introduces complexity.
Different consumer behaviours, new regulatory environments, cultural expectations, and operational constraints reshape how a brand performs on the ground.

How do you approach a new market with clarity rather than assumption?
How do you select partners who can carry the brand with precision?
And how do you ensure that marketing, operations, and positioning remain aligned from day one?