ActionCOACH heads into 2026 with top 20 spot in the UK’s franchise elite list

ActionCOACH UK Makes Top 20 in Elite Franchise Top 100

ActionCOACH UK is proud to announce it has been ranked no.20 in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the UK’s most respected franchise brands.

Securing a Top 20 spot in such a competitive ranking is no small feat and underscores ActionCOACH’s continued leadership in the franchise industry, along with its commitment to helping businesses grow and thrive nationwide.

Celebrating its ninth year, the EF100 remains one of the most respected franchise rankings in the UK, and ActionCOACH has consistently stayed in the Top 25 throughout. Judges evaluate hundreds of entries to identify brands leading in business growth, franchisee support, innovation, and community impact.

Being in the Top 20 places ActionCOACH among the elite, a benchmark for resilience, long-term success, and inspiration. As Anita Roberts, franchise director at HSBC UK, noted: “The adaptability and innovation shown by brands in challenging conditions are truly impressive.”

This recognition adds to a string of accolades over the past 12 months. At ActionCOACH’s global conference, the UK team secured four of the top six awards, including Master Licensee of the Year for the 17th consecutive year. Additionally, the network achieved 5-star franchisee satisfaction from WorkBuzz for the 13th consecutive year, with partners rating support, systems, and collaboration above national averages.

Clients are seeing results too. In the latest British survey, 98% would recommend ActionCOACH, 96% reported a positive business impact, and 89% improved their work-life balance. The brand’s Net Promoter Score even outperforms global giants like Apple and Amazon.

Julie Wagstaff, co-founder of ActionCOACH UK, said: “Ranking in the Top 20 of the EF100 is a huge achievement for our network. Every franchise partner and team member has contributed to building something special; a brand that is commercially successful yet deeply committed to delivering positive change.”

ActionCOACH UK continues to attract ambitious, values-led professionals aiming to make a meaningful impact through business coaching. This Top 20 ranking cements its position as the gold standard in UK business coaching franchising, setting the pace for others to follow.

Franchise ActionCOACH UK

ActionCOACH UK is part of the global ActionCOACH network, offering business coaching franchises focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprises achieve growth, efficiency, and sustainable success. The brand supports its franchise partners with proven systems, high franchisee satisfaction, and a recurring revenue model designed for long-term profitability.