Service Franchises

Being on paternity leave gives you something business rarely gives you: space. Space to slow down.Space to think.Space to look properly at what really matters. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been at home with my wife, our newborn son, and our little girl, who is nearly three. And when you sit in that family bubble for a while, things become very clear. Children do not need more time on screens. They need movement.They need laughter.They need confidence.And more than anything, they need conn...

While many sectors continue to feel the strain of economic uncertainty, one industry has quietly proven its resilience: education. That resilience stems from a simple truth – education is one of the few universal needs that transcends economic cycles.As a result, demand for personalised learning support has evolved into a robust growth market. In the UK, the online tutoring sector alone is projected to achieve a compound annual growth of 11.8% until 2030, reflecting a sustained appetite for addi...

A few months ago, Daniel Priestley stood on stage as a keynote speaker at the BFA Conference, speaking to hundreds of franchisors and business owners.One message landed with real impact.Daniel said that in today’s world, personal brand matters. Not in a “look at me” way. In a practical way. People want to know who they’re buying from, who they’re partnering with, and what you stand for.And then he challenged the room to do something that hit us right between the eyes:“Build hours and hours of ac...

Tutor Doctor’s global community came together to celebrate their network at Elevate: DBA 2025 – Dream. Believe. Achieve., the company’s annual international conference and awards. Held at the Marriot on the Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada, from 12th-14th November, the event brought together franchisees and team members from around the world to share ideas, salute success and look forward to future growth.Over several inspiring days, attendees immersed themselves in learning sessions, networking o...

When people explore running a sports coaching franchise, one of the biggest questions they ask is: “Do I need a sports coaching background to make this work?” The journey of Super Star Sport Wakefield franchise director, Ish, answers that question powerfully. Because when Ish stepped into the industry, he had zero sports coaching experience. No delivery background.No school PE history.No nursery sport experience. What he did have was drive, belief in the model and a willingness to learn. F...

Tutor Doctor, the global leader in personalised in-home and online tutoring, is celebrating national recognition after once again being named the UK’s number one education franchise in the prestigious 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100). The brand secured an impressive 25th place overall, reaffirming its long-standing position as one of the country’s most successful and impactful franchise opportunities. Now in its ninth year, the EF100 – sponsored by HSBC UK – highlights the strongest perfor...