Dedicated Premise Based Franchises

When Kate Thorpe first discovered fit20, she never imagined she would one day be opening her own studio. fit20 Glossop is officially open, bringing calm, science-backed strength training to the heart of the community and marking a powerful new chapter in Kate’s journey. Kate’s path to fit20 was shaped by both her professional background and her personal health story. After a 20-year career in law, she retrained as an integrative psychotherapist and coach, driven by a lifelong passion for help...

GoCruise & Travel, part of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group, has had an exciting start to 2026 with the opening of its fifth high street shop in Manningtree, Essex. Situated on Manningtree High Street, the shop was officially opened on Saturday 10th January by Councillor Ruth Stocks. The new GoCruise & Travel shop is owned and operated by franchisees Karen and Mark Stanley and offers tailor-made holidays and cruises, expert advice and exclusive deals. Karen and Mark have been involved in the trav...

fit20 will be exhibiting at the British & International Franchise Exhibition 2026, taking place on 30–31 January at Olympia, London. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C60.fit20 is a globally established fitness franchise, operating in 14 countries, with a highly differentiated strength training concept delivering results in just 20 minutes per week. For franchise partners, this translates into a streamlined, scalable business model with strong member loyalty, clear systems, and long-term susta...

fit20 UK has closed 2025 with a landmark year of growth, recording a 50% increase in national membership numbers as more people prioritise strength training as a foundation for long-term health and wellbeing.The brand’s unique proposition, delivering supervised strength training in just 20 minutes per week, continues to resonate with a growing audience who are moving away from quick fixes and aesthetics-led fitness and towards a more sustainable, health-focused approach.Strength training for lif...

Barking Mad is celebrating national recognition after being named one of the UK’s leading franchise opportunities in the 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), proudly rising to 53rd place, up from 60th last year. The achievement highlights Barking Mad’s continued growth, exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting its thriving franchise network.Now in its ninth year, the EF100 - sponsored by HSBC UK - showcases the most innovative, impactful and successful franchises across th...

Barking Mad, the UK’s leading home dog boarding franchise, is celebrating a major milestone - achieving over 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot, reaffirming its position as the nation’s most-trusted dog home boarding service.This incredible achievement highlights the brand’s unwavering commitment to providing a premium, home-from-home experience for dogs across the UK. The Trustpilot milestone reflects the loyalty and satisfaction of Barking Mad’s ever-growing customer base, as well as the dedication...