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Our franchisor interviews have been designed to give you an insight into specific franchise businesses and how they were started. By interviewing the franchisor, we can arm you with their perspective on areas such as the business itself, why they chose to go down the franchising route, their achievements and challenges, and what they look for in a successful franchisee - vital information for those considering franchising their own business or becoming a franchisee themselves.
Studio Charrette has built a strong track record in planning consultancy and property development. The company brings extensive experience across planning permissions, architectural design, structural engineering, and land development. Its focus has consistently been on unlocking underutilised buildings and sites, including office-to-residential conversions, brownfield projects, and change-of-use developments. Studio Charrette is dedicated to raising standards in planning consultancy, supporting both professionals and clients, and ensuring services remain accessible and reliable nationwide.
Dominic Vargas, the driving force behind Mango Twist, shares his inspiring journey fromarrivinginthe UK at 18 without English to building a successful career and becoming a franchise owner. Withyears of hard work across industries – from office cleaning and kitchens to electrical work – Dominicnow channels his determination and passion into entrepreneurship, bringing fresh energy andvisionto Mango Twist.
Bimal Bhojani proudly serves as the CEO and COO of Raining Berries, a fast-growing lifestyle coffee brand known for its innovative approach and community focus. He brings a wealth of global business experience and leadership to the brand, driving growth with vision and passion. Raining Berries with 10 stores in Florida and growing, is looking for an experienced operator to take on a UK master opportunity.
Hamim Ahmed grew up around his family’s Indian restaurant in Hertfordshire. It was working there that provided him with the knowledge of how to run a busy F&B business and gave him a taste for running his own. In 2022, Hamim and partner Nadira Miah set up their own taco business from their home kitchen. It was immediately a success. They then operated from a dark kitchen that offered delivery, before opening their first restaurant in 2023.
Adam Senior’s journey began in 1994 as a curator’s assistant at Gunnersbury Park Museum, where he quickly saw the untapped potential of using education to connect with schools and the wider community. He developed a programme that not only enriched the museum’s offer but also deepened its impact on local audiences. Driven by a passion for audience engagement and meaningful learning experiences, he went on to launch CREW Schools—an outreach programme designed to bring interactive, curriculum-linked workshops directly into classrooms.
GoCruise & Travel is a proud member of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group and was originally established 15 years ago. The company has seen a business increase of 8% compared to 2023 figures and now with a phenomenal 61 travel franchisees selling under the brand, there is renewed optimism going forward. Colin Martin-Weekes, Franchise General Manager talks about how successful the business has been over the last 12 months.
Raheel Choudhary, Co-Founder of The Sushi Co talks about the growing sushi market and the excitement about the brand’s live sushi kitchens. He also discusses how the experienced team at the Sushi Co have worked to refine their business model over the years and have invested in the tools needed to maximise profitability and ROI for franchisees.
whichfranchise talks to Danielle Best, Founder of Mexican food franchise, Mexi Bean Express. It was traveling to Mexico and enjoying the unique flavours of Mexican food that led Danielle to want to replicate this in the UK but with a modern brand that was centred around community and the social aspect of sharing a meal. The first Mexi Bean restaurant was established in 2020 as a dine-in concept restaurant. This was followed in 2021 with the takeaway concept of Mexi Bean Express, Mexi Bean Food Truck was launched in 2023 and their first franchise launched at the beginning of 2025. Danielle is looking to expand the brand across the UK…
In this interview, Dan and Lynda Southwell, co-founders of Pizza1889, discuss their journey of launching the business in 2013 after returning to the UK from Australia. They share their motivations behind starting the company, their experiences setting it up, and why, over a decade later, the concept continues to thrive. The couple also talks about the enduring success of their simple yet smart model—operating out of shipping containers.
Niri Patel, master franchisor for fit20 in the UK, is no stranger to franchising having spent 25 years as a franchisee for BNI franchise. It was his love for fitness and personal discomfort with traditional gyms, and his vision for a more inclusive fitness solution, that inspired him to bring fit20 to the UK.
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