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Stay ahead of market shifts with the latest insights and trend analyses in the franchise industry. Dive into our detailed articles that cover emerging developments, sector innovations, consumer preferences, and market forecasts. Gain a strategic edge with our tips and successfully navigate your industry’s ever-evolving landscape.

Published at 10/07/2025

The Franchising Centre appoints first CEO with a mission to embrace a new era of franchising

Updated on 10/07/2025

Key Franchising Insights: Your Monthly Round-up from The Franchising Centre

Published at 23/06/2025

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Choosing Niche Home Improvement Franchises in 2025

Updated on 16/06/2025

Investing in Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the UK

Updated on 16/06/2025

UK Franchising Trends and Opportunities for 2025

Fast Food Industry

Updated on 12/06/2025

The Yummy Truth About Running a Fast Food Franchise

Whether it’s pizza, chips or a curry, it’s safe to say that we love to treat ourselves to a takeaway in the UK. Despite an increasing number of people becoming more mindful of what they put in their bodies, the fast food and takeaway sector has never been stronger.

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Bar Industry

Travel Industry

Updated on 02/06/2025

Experience Is Everything: The Rise of Experiential Nightlife Franchises in the UK

From axe throwing to immersive themed bars, experiential nightlife is redefining UK evenings. Learn why this trend is booming among Gen Z and millennials and how franchising lets you launch into this dynamic space with built-in support and proven demand.

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Bar Industry

Travel Industry

Published at 28/05/2025

Explore the UK Nightlife Sector for exciting franchising opportunities

Explore the latest trends, challenges, and franchise opportunities shaping the UK’s £153 billion nightlife industry. From pub resilience to club closures and new consumer habits, discover where the sector is heading and how to be part of it.

Fast Food Industry

Updated on 20/05/2025

Street Food Franchising in the UK: Why It's a Hot Opportunity

Street food is booming across the UK, blending flavour, flexibility, and fast returns. With low start-up costs and high demand, it’s an exciting sector for aspiring franchisees. Here is why now is the perfect time to invest in a street food franchise.

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Updated on 02/05/2025

Franchising with purpose: Profitable opportunities in the UK home care sector that truly make a difference

In today's business world, profit and purpose no longer have to be mutually exclusive. Increasingly, entrepreneurs are seeking opportunities that allow them to achieve financial success while making a positive social impact.

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Fast Food Industry

Published at 29/04/2025

From streets to screens: Food & garden franchises tapping into today’s trends

In a world increasingly shaped by social media and lifestyle-driven choices, some franchises are standing out by embracing the latest trends.

UK’s appetite for food franchises continues to grow

Food Industry

Published at 23/04/2025

The UK’s appetite for food franchises continues to grow

Hungry for a smart investment? These standout UK food franchises are serving up bold flavours, strong branding, and scalable models. Here’s why they’re the ones to watch in 2025.

Published at 09/04/2025

Why Car and Automotive Franchises Are Revving Up in the UK

The UK’s car industry is evolving, and car and automotive franchises offer a great way for entrepreneurs to enter this booming sector, from mobile repairs and cleaning to diagnostics and servicing, there are plenty of opportunities to drive your success.

Published at 07/04/2025

Why Home Services Businesses Could Thrive in 2025 and Should Be Franchised in the UK ?

The home services industry—encompassing everything from cleaning, plumbing, and gardening to pest control, smart home installation, and elderly care—has undergone a significant transformation in recent years.

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B2B Business

Published at 02/04/2025

Looking to Work with Businesses? Discover Business & B2B Services Franchises

The Business & B2B Services franchise industry continues to thrive in today’s competitive landscape, offering a wide range of opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to serve other businesses rather than direct consumers. The demand for reliable business solutions is growing steadily across the UK.

Updated on 20/03/2025

Discover UK Van-Based Franchises

Looking to start a flexible, mobile business in the UK? Van-based franchises offer a unique blend of low-cost entry, high profitability, and the freedom to work on your terms. From transforming lofts to fixing car scratches, the UK franchise market is brimming with opportunities.

Updated on 19/03/2025

Exploring Food and Beverage Franchise Investments in the UK

The UK food and beverage franchise sector is a thriving and diverse industry. It offers opportunities in fast food, casual dining, coffee shops, and speciality beverage brands. With strong consumer demand, F&B franchises provide profitable business models in the UK.

home improvement and construction franchise

Published at 11/03/2025

Home Improvement & Construction Franchise Opportunities

Ready to build a thriving future? A home improvement and construction franchise offers the perfect blueprint: low entry costs, high demand, and endless growth potential. Step into the UK’s booming market and turn your ambition into profit.

Updated on 12/02/2025

Top Laundromat Franchise Opportunities in the UK

In today's fast-paced world, people always look for ways to save time. It has led to an increased demand for UK laundromat franchises and dry cleaning services. As a result, the laundromat and dry cleaning industry has seen significant growth.

Award

Updated on 30/01/2025

The Future is Halal: Emerging Franchise Opportunities in the UK Halal Market

As the West becomes more and more culturally diverse year by year, the food market is changing with it. Halal and kosher meat is becoming increasingly in demand in the US and especially Europe.

Updated on 21/11/2024

The Best Around-The-Clock Fitness Franchises in the UK

If you’re looking to start a that attracts a diverse crowd and provides users with all the flexibility they need, an all-hours may be the business for you.

Updated on 23/10/2024

How to Choose the Home Care Franchise That's Right for You

If you’re interested in starting your own home care franchise, you’ll soon find that there are many different opportunities out there, from hands-on medical home care to care management and more.

Updated on 23/10/2024

2022 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Home Care Sector

If you’d like to make a profitable and rewarding franchise investment in 2022, investing with a home care franchise is a great option. Home care is a thriving sub-sector of the healthcare market, and demand only looks set to increase in the coming years.

Updated on 23/10/2024

How to start an education business

The private tutor industry is booming. Hardworking parents are more willing than ever to invest in their children’s future by paying for additional tuition outside of the classroom.

Top Franchises

Updated on 23/10/2024

How to Choose a Childcare Franchise That's Right For You

Have you always dreamt of running your own childcare franchise? If the answer to that question is a resounding, ‘Yes’, then this article is the one for you. You’ll want to go into this rewarding - yet challenging - business venture armed with as many top tips as you can get your hands on.

Updated on 23/10/2024

Make a healthy profit owning a fitness franchise

Owning a fitness business is a great way to get paid for doing what you love. Once your business is up and running, you’ll encourage others to get active and develop a healthy lifestyle. So, by starting a with us, you’ll be able to set up a rewarding business that is based on a proven model.

Food Industry

Updated on 21/10/2024

Top 6 Dessert Sector Trends for 2021

Looking to combine your desire to run your own profitable and successful business with your love of all things sweet and tasty? Starting your own business in the dessert sector might be the perfect professional adventure for you. Competition is fierce in the food service, but we’re here to help.

Updated on 07/10/2024

Starting a Fine Dining Restaurant

It’s a tough time for at the moment with more casual-dining outlets and fine dining chains closing than any time in the last decade.

Marketing

Updated on 07/10/2024

Top 6 Marketing Strategies for Promoting an Estate Agency Franchise

Investing in an estate agency franchise is a pretty safe bet. With so many people looking to rent, buy and sell, you can make a good income by acting as the go-between. But for your business to really take off, you need to put an effective marketing strategy in place.

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Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Starting Your Own Cleaning Business in the UK
Updated on 23/03/2023
Why You Should Consider Investing in a Vending Machine Franchise
What could be more exciting than a franchise business opportunity that requires low start-up costs and has the potential to generate significant reven Consider investing in a vending machine franchise UK.
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