Outdoor Franchises

After being made redundant, Sam Ralph began exploring franchise opportunities online and attended the Franchise Show at the NEC. His search led him to Agency Express, where the combination of low running costs and strong earning potential made the decision an easy one. I considered multiple franchise opportunities, but I was always brought back to the Agency Express due to the low running costs of the business against the earning potential and the support offered to franchisees. Before joini...

Neil and Julie Wallace-Elsey’s franchise story is a powerful example of how shared strengths, long-standing connection and a united vision can build a thriving multi-territory franchise. Their journey began long before they ever imagined going into business together. Growing up in the same village, attending the same classes and sharing the same friendship group, they formed a bond early in life. Neil often jokes that he has “loved Julie since he was 8 years old,” but life took them in differ...

Agency Express has once again been recognised in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for the fourth year in a row, securing 28th place among the UK’s leading franchise opportunities. The achievement reinforces the strength, stability and continued growth of the Agency Express franchise model.Launched in 2017 in partnership with the British Franchise Association and HSBC, the Elite Franchise Top 100 is a respected benchmark for success in UK franchising. The ranking celebrates outstanding franchi...

ChipsAway International is proud to announce that its Technical Director and Training Manager, Simon Kings and Paul Harper, have both successfully achieved reaccreditation for the IMI Senior Cosmetic Repair Qualification. In addition, they are also now qualified IMI assessors themselves, able to undertake assessment for the Senior Paint and Technician Paint Level qualifications.These achievements mark a significant milestone for ChipsAway International and mean the business can now offer and ass...

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...

I wanted to look for a complete life change and looked into franchises. I came across the Spitting Pig franchise and am so glad I did! I got an immediate call back with all information provided and arranged to go to head office to meet the team within a week.The difference with this franchise compared to many, was you really are part of a team with Spitting Pig working with and for you to develop your business, but at the same time it's still your business to run yourself. So many franchises you...