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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...

Do you have a passion for luxury vehicles and exceptional customer service? 4x4 Vehicle Hire might be the perfect fit for you! Why Choose 4x4 Vehicle Hire? Our established 4x4 Vehicle Hire franchise has been thriving for over 10 years, offering a bespoke service in the self-drive hire market. With the rising demand for 4x4 vehicles and increasing UK tourism, now is the ideal time to become your own boss. The Self-Drive market over the next 5 years: Growth Rate: The United Kingdom car renta...

Activ Marketing is marking International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating new and established franchise partners in a live webinar sharing real experiences of women building sustainable marketing businesses with the right support around them.Taking place on International Women’s Day on Tuesday 3rd March, 11am to 12pm, “Give to Gain: Women Building Marketing Businesses Together” will be hosted by CEO Katie Bullon and will bring together women from across the Activ community at different stages of...

For educators dreaming of running their own tuition business but worried about the cost of getting started, 2026 could be the turning point. Education franchise, MagiKats Tutoring, is offering a support package designed to make business ownership through its established brand more accessible for teachers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Qualified teachers receive 20% off their initial fee To encourage teachers to take advantage of all the benefits of becoming a MagiKats franchise owner, qualified...

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...

Fitness operators across Europe are increasingly recognising the growing demand for boutique experiences. In response, Tribute Brands continues to see strong momentum as entrepreneurs and gym operators adopt both PILAT3S standalone and Boutique-in-Gym (B.I.G.) models into their portfolios – elevating their member offerings and developing new profit streams.Let’s Go Fitness (Switzerland) recently celebrated its first PILAT3S franchise for a standalone studio in Lausanne, marking a significant mil...

Oven Wizards are pleased to report another fantastic year in 2025. Business performance has grown across all our Wizards, with a fantastic finish to the year achieved with another very busy December. New Wizards continued to join in 2025, both by investing in a resale or in a brand-new Oven Wizards Territory.Despite the continuing economic challenges our Wizards are reporting a continuing rise in demand for their excellent oven valeting services. This is underpinned by the reputation of the O...

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...

UK's Premier Franchise Event Addresses Surge in Demand as Professionals Seek Independent Business OpportunitiesThe International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 17th & 18th April 2026, the UK's premier event for becoming your own boss and starting your franchising journey. With over 250 vetted franchise brands and expert guidance throughout, the event makes finding the right franchise opportunity clearer and more accessible than ever.A growing number of professionals are discovering th...

Former beautician Charlotte George, who swapped glamour for graft after joining the family conservatory business, has opened the door on a whole new career with the launch of oven valeting service Ovenu Caversham. The 30-year-old, from Reading, has long held an ambition to run her own business and gained valuable experience working alongside her dad at Mark George Conservatories, which specialises in repairing and upgrading timber conservatories. Before that, she trained as a beautician, worki...

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...