The Franchise Ecosystem

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Here, you’ll discover the key players and dynamics of the franchising world. Learn about franchisors, franchisees, and the support networks that drive success. It’s excellent for anyone eager to understand how franchising works and thrives.

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Updated on 12/06/2025

Meet Tony Lowings, KFC CEO

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Updated on 29/04/2025

Meet Mark Slade, Kwik Fit CEO

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Updated on 29/04/2025

Meet Paul Marchant, Primark CEO

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Updated on 29/04/2025

Meet John Hutson, Wetherspoon CEO

Updated on 29/01/2025

What is a Franchise Consultant?

What is better - franchising or licensing?

Updated on 18/11/2024

What’s the Difference Between Franchising and (Brand) Licensing? (And How to Choose What’s Right For You.)

Business development and growth can be achieved through franchising or brand licensing.

Updated on 04/05/2022

9 Must-Read Books for Business Owners

The best franchise owners fill their free time with plenty of learning and development work, and books can be a fantastic way to grow as a business owner. Here are nine of the most useful books you can read if you’re serious about being successful in the franchising world.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Sean Cardinaal, Poundland Director

Poundland is one of the UK’s biggest discount store chains, selling everything from shampoo to weed killer for just £1. Let’s take a look at the man who fills the role of Poundland director, and how he came to be involved in the business.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels CEO

Hilton Hotels is one of the largest and most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. But what you might not know is who’s spearheading the brand’s global growth and making sure it stays ahead of the game. Today, we meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels’ CEO.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Who’s the CEO of Travelodge?

The UK hospitality industry provides scope for countless potentially profitable business opportunities - whether that be lodging, event planning or food and drinks services. The lucrative sector is thought to be worth between £100 billion and £130 billion (UKHospitality).

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Carlos Crespo, Zara CEO

In this article, we’re going to dive into Zara’s new CEO, Carlos Crespo’s past. We’ll examine how the company’s structure works day to day and highlight some of the most exciting franchise opportunities in the sector.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Taco Bell's CEO

Taco Bell is a huge brand in America – so huge, in fact, most of us here in the UK have heard of it. Let’s find out more about the man behind the business, the Taco Bell CEO, Mark King.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Will Shu, Deliveroo CEO

©Deliveroo If you’re a fan of takeaway food, you’ll almost certainly have heard of Deliveroo – you may even be one of . But do you know who its CEO is? Meet Will Shu, the brains behind the business.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Alison Jane Brittain, Premier Inn CEO

If you’re interested in joining the hotel sector, you’re probably brushing up on the big players in the industry. Premier Inn is one of them – but who is the brains behind the brand? Meet Alison Brittain… In this article, we’ll find out more about Alison Brittain, the Premier Inn .

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Food Industry

Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Mark Constantine, Lush CEO

If you’re a fan of natural beauty products, you probably know and love Lush. But who is the face behind the brand? In this article, we learn more about Mark Constantine, the Lush CEO.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Who’s the CEO at Pizza Express?

The Chinese-owned restaurant chain Pizza Express has been leading the dining industry in the UK for decades. The international brand is known all over the world for its authentic Italian cuisine, filling stomachs from London to Beijing.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet John Perkins, Specsavers CEO

Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is John Perkins, the highly successful businessman who is also the Specsavers CEO. Specsavers is the leading optical business in the UK, but who is the man leading the brand to success? Let’s find out.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Who’s the CEO of Chipotle?

Chipotle is an American fast-casual restaurant chain based in Newport Beach, California. Its food offering focuses on Mexican cuisine and it currently operates in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and France. The brand’s UK presence comes from seven locations in London.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee CEO

Not everyone in the UK will be familiar with the Jollibee brand. After all, the majority of its restaurants can be found across the rest of the globe.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Who is the CEO of Regus?

Regus is a Switzerland-based company that provides high-quality workspaces across the globe. These are intended to be used as an alternative to privately owned or rented commercial premises, or as a temporary meeting place for travelling professionals.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Jens Hofma, Pizza Hut CEO UK

Pizza Hut is a popular choice for Brits who fancy a delicious doughy treat. But who’s responsible for leading the huge pizza brand to success? Today we meet the Pizza Hut CEO UK, Jens Hofma.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer CEO

M&S (Marks & Spencer) is one of the UK’s biggest retailers and has been a high street favourite for more than 135 years. But what about the man in charge – current CEO Steve Rowe? Here’s everything you need to know about the businessman and the quintessentially British retailer.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Who’s at the top of Amazon? Meet the CEO.

Over the last decade, Amazon has changed the way that the world shops. The brand’s incredible online success has upset the high street’s control of the retail market and made plenty of noise in the process.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Pano Christou, Pret a Manger CEO

Today we delve into the career history of the Pret A Manger CEO and find out whether you can start your own franchise unit with the brand in the UK. Most of us have popped into Pret A Manger for a cup of coffee or tasty sandwich at some point or another.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Quick guide to the franchise system

When you're running your own business, it can be easy to let it take over your life. Focusing on the business 24/7 can make it seem like there aren’t enough hours in the day. It can leave you feeling like you’re constantly playing catch-up, resulting in you being tired and irritable.

Updated on 04/05/2022

You Can Have It All: Become a Franchisee and Keep Your Career

Have you ever considered the idea that you may be able to become a franchisee and keep your career? For some, it’s an incredible opportunity to become a business owner, without risking everything. For others, it’s a way to achieve financial security.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead Founders

Today, we’re going to look at Home Instead’s founders, Paul and Lori Hogan, and break down the recipe for their success as the head of one of the world’s largest care franchises. Home Instead has grown into one of the biggest in the world and is showing no signs of slowing its expansion down.

What can the World Cup teach us about franchising

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Why Running a Franchise Is Really No Different Than Playing Football

There are so many different analogies out there, describing the franchise business model in metaphor. But if you’re running a franchise, you might have noticed one yourself: Franchising and football share a lot in common.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Meet Frank Milner, Tutor Doctor CEO

Who’s behind one of the UK’s most successful educational franchises? Today, we find out all about Tutor Doctor CEO, Frank Milner. The private tutoring sector is growing in the UK. More and more parents are keen for their children to access extra educational resources and excel at school.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Ben Midgle CEO of Crunch Fitness - Who is he?

As founder and CEO of Crunch Fitness, Ben Midgley is one of the most important figures in the US fitness and franchising scenes. Here, we take a look at how he’s succeeded in the past and what makes the future of Crunch Fitness so promising.

Meet Kevin Johnson, Starbucks CEO
Meet John Chidsey, Subway CEO
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Updated on 04/05/2022
Shell CEO – Who’s In Charge?
The oil industry faces many challenges going forward, and all will need to ensure that they're under good leadership if they're to retain their positions at the top of the rich list. Here, we take a look at what Royal Dutch Shell has done to guarantee that it’s in the best possible position.
Meet Rob Lynch, Papa John's CEO
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Who Is The CEO of BP?
Meet Andrew Lynch, Nando's CEO
Who is the CEO of Burger King?
Who is the CEO of Greggs?
Meet Jill McDonald, Costa Coffee CEO
Who is the CEO of Total?
Meet Sebastian James, Boots UK CEO