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For over 25 years, whichfranchise has promoted ethical franchise opportunities in the UK, including franchises that are members of the British Franchise Association. We believe in giving prospective franchisees the best franchise advice and access to franchise opportunities of all types and investment levels.
It is a big step from deciding to start a franchise to actually opening your doors for business. For many, one of the biggest hurdles is approaching the bank for finance.
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Due to the complex nature of franchising, it is essential that you seek legal advice from a franchise lawyer. We can help with reviewing a franchise agreement and settling franchise disputes.
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You don't have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch; many existing franchisees are looking to sell their franchise. In our resale section you will find advice on buying and selling a franchise resale, stories of those who bought a resale as well as listings of existing franchises for sale across the UK.
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Are you considering franchising your business? If yes, we can help. Our "Franchise Your Business" section will help you to decide if franchising is the right expansion route for your business, and if so, how to franchise your business.
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Franchising can be a very complex area and to make sure you find the right franchise for you, or set up your own franchise correctly, is it imperative that you do as much research as possible. This includes seeking professional help and advice. Our Ask the Expert section allows you to post questions regarding funding a franchise, legal issues, accountancy, consultancy and general franchise advice.
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whichfranchise helps match successful global franchise brands with qualified groups and individuals looking for scaleable Master, Area Development and Multi-Unit opportunities.
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Turning a challenging start into a thriving business has earned two Petpals franchisees one of the UK’s highest business accolades. Bev and Phil Haydon, the husband-and-wife team behind Petpals Chelmsford, Maldon & Danbury, have been named winners at the prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards 2025 – recognised for their resilience, compassion, and dedication to pets, clients, and staff alike.
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Sara Butler, recipient of a 2025 Great British Franchisee Award, talks to us about running her wonderful franchise Cook Stars Newport to Ebbw Vale and Monmouthshire, where she makes cooking fun and accessible to all ages of children. Sara describes her Cook Stars, and her only regret, not doing it sooner!
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After a major lifestyle change that transformed his own health and wellbeing, Glenn is now bringing fit20’s unique 20-minute training concept to the people of Dronfield (Derbyshire). Opening a new business is always a big step, but for Glenn Stuart, owner of fit20 Dronfield, it’s also the fulfilment of a personal mission.
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Chartered Accountant Hugo Mills has taken ownership of the Newbury and Theale practice, following its acquisition from Paul Greenan. Hugo brings extensive experience in accountancy, finance and strategic advisory services to support the more than 500 local businesses and individuals at the practice.
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Roisin Preston, Founder and MD of Nurses UK and Nurses UK Franchising, was always destined to be an entrepreneur as it clearly runs in her blood! Over the decades her family have run many successfully businesses and so it was growing up in this driven environment that pushed Roisin to start her own business. And it was her Mum’s passion for care and being an NHS nurse for 47 years that led Roisin to develop Nurses UK.
Roisin gives us an insight into why she started the business and why she saw franchising as the preferred method for business expansion.
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Chicos London is The People’s Restaurant; a proven and fast-growing halal comfort dining brand. Since 2019, we’ve grown to five thriving London locations, including our new Chicos Express model, and built a loyal community both in-store and online. Known for viral menu innovations like the Legendary Smash Burger and Nashville Mozzarella Sticks, Chicos is now inviting ambitious franchise partners to join our nationwide and international expansion journey.
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whichfranchise has worked with some of the world's leading and most knowledgeable experts in ethical franchising to provide prospective franchisees with the best advice in helping them decide whether franchising is right for them.
As well as our online resources, we were also very instrumental in creating and delivering learning courses and seminar programmes on "How to Buy a Franchise" for the British Franchise Association and UK Government Agencies.
We are more than just a franchise website; whichfranchise is packed with EXPERT advice from credible franchise EXPERTS. Our step by step guide equips you with everything you need to know about buying a franchise in the UK; from franchise finance to franchise legal to how to choose the right franchise for you, whichfranchise covers it all. We help you to understand all areas of franchising before looking at which franchises to buy.
Our franchise directory allows you to read more about each opportunity including stories on some of their successful franchisees; you can find out what it is really like to become a franchisee from those who know best.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities and want to know more, simply fill in the form at the bottom of the page and the franchisor will send you a copy of their prospectus. With franchise opportunities covering a wide range of industries, types and franchise investment, there's' something for everyone.
We also have existing franchises for sale in our franchise resale section; these are, in most cases, established businesses that the owners are looking to sell on. This may be because they are retiring, relocating, ill health or simple wish to pursue other opportunities.
High investment franchising is for those looking for a more substantial opportunity to invest into. This section covers master franchising and multi-unit franchising. Many of these opportunities will be new to the UK, though successful in their own country, whilst others are established in the UK but looking for experienced investors to drive the brand forward.
Experts are on hand to answer any questions you have about buying or selling a franchise, as well as franchising a business. If you are a franchisor and keen to expand in the UK, we can send you information for advertising on whichfranchise. We look forward to helping you.
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