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A five-night cruise through the Caribbean. Ship visits in Miami. Direct access to the world’s leading cruise brands. This is what business development looks like when you invest in a travel business with The Travel Franchise.The company’s customer-facing brand, Not Just Travel, recently hosted its annual Platinum Conference aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway, bringing together its highest-performing consultants, head office team and key trade partners (KTPs) for an immersive week f...

Ovenu, the UK’s largest oven-cleaning network, has reported one of its strongest years for franchise recruitment since its launch in 1999, welcoming 16 new franchisees in 2025 along with four additional sub-contractors.The majority invested in brand-new territories, with only just three joining through the resale of long-established and successful businesses in Warrington, Salisbury, and Guernsey.The latest recruits are from a broad range of backgrounds, spanning IT, communications, and manageri...

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...

After a successful career in property and sales, Rob Smy went it alone and set up his own business in Peterborough. Eventually, Rob went on to sell this as a successful going concern. Three years later he decided to start a business again, but knowing how tough it was to start a business from scratch on your own, franchising was an appealing option.Finding a property services business with a great track record and low overheads was the perfect fit, so after a series of meetings Rob purchased No...

activ Marketing has been named in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for the first time, securing #96, a placement that officially puts the brand within the top 10% of franchises across the UK.The announcement follows a major year of evolution for the Cardiff-based franchise, including international expansion, strengthened infrastructure and new product developments designed to offer self-employed marketers a secure, scalable route to building their own business.Founded in 2008 and acquired by...

The wait is over. Today Elite Franchise unveiled the EF100 2026. Since 2017, the EF100 has recognised brands shaping the future of franchising by spotlighting innovation, resilience and success. Stagecoach Performing Arts has been crowned the top of the EF100 rankings. This marks the first time in the EF100’s nine-year history that a children’s services franchise has claimed the top spot with the no.1 position being dominated in previous years by homecare and automotive franchises. Stagecoach...

Our fabulous Aberdeen MakaTots franchise had a cracking first month meeting 157 MakaTots attendees across classes, a launch party, and making new friends at local nurseries! To celebrate the launch in the region, Sam organised a tea and cake session in Berryden with beautifully branded balloons for attendees to take away and plenty of songs and games to experience. “Everyone enjoyed it, some parents were really keen and asking about the signs, really wanting to get them right. Others said they...

Elliott Robinson has signed a new five-year franchise agreement for his successful oven valeting service, Ovenu Solihull.The deal will take him up to his 24th year of trading, making him one of Ovenu’s longest-serving franchisees across its UK network.The 47-year-old, who has dyslexia, launched the business in 2007 to create a more secure future for himself and his family. He had previously worked in a warehouse but felt his prospects were limited by misconceptions around the challenges he faced...

Six-region programme—under way since 11 November—provides practical guidance on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and showcases Safe2-enabled, one-journey compliance ordering.No Letting Go (NLG), the UK’s leading provider of property inventory management services, confirms its annual regional franchise meetings are in progress across six UK regions, with two dates remaining. Held every year, these sessions are an established forum for sharing business performance and projections, discussi...

Super Star Sport has launched its first ever mentorship scheme. It brings together some of the strongest franchise directors in our network to support new franchise owners through their early stages. It is not a sales piece. It is simply a brilliant step forward for our network and something we are really proud of.New franchise directors still receive full support from Head Office. The mentorship scheme is an additional layer that brings real lived experience into the mix.What It Takes To Be A M...

As the UK’s largest dedicated drone franchise network, SkyCam has reshaped how drone operations are delivered nationwide. While many drone operators work independently and rely solely on local marketing, SkyCam offers something unique: a national brand, an in-house team of trained and qualified pilots across the UK, and full commercial support from Head Office.This structure allows SkyCam to operate like a national drone service provider, while still giving franchisees the freedom, flexibility,...

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...