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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.
Daniel Atherton, Founder and Director of One Less Thing, explains how his experience building service businesses over more than 20 years has shaped a modern domestic cleaning franchise built around systems, software, recurring revenue, and local customer demand. In this interview, Daniel shares how the model works, what makes the opportunity different, and the qualities he looks for in successful franchisees.
Griff Shortt, Head of Franchise at RNR Restore & Recharge Powered by CTN, discusses the brand’s mission to make advanced recovery technologies accessible through a premium wellness studio model. Backed by exclusive CTN technology, RNR offers services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and muscle stimulation training. Targeting health-conscious consumers, professionals and active individuals, the franchise benefits from multiple revenue streams, low overheads and strong growth potential in the expanding UK wellness market. Griff highlights RNR’s unique positioning, scalable business model and ambitious plans for national and international expansion.
Pacifica Local, part of Pacifica Group, is the franchising arm of one of the UK’s most established national appliance repair businesses. Built on the strength of a 300-plus engineer network and long-standing manufacturer partnerships, Pacifica Local offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to run their own business with day-one earning potential and comprehensive technical support. CEO Kevin Brown explains why steady, relationship-focused growth is central to the brand’s long-term franchising strategy.
We spoke to Ali Rajani, co-founder and CEO of one of the hottest franchise opportunities on the market. Hotville has 6 UK outlets currently open with a strong pipeline for 2026. Read on to find out more about the growth of this exciting brand.
Altipeak Founder Noel O’Brien applied his passion for endurance athletics and over 20 years of business development, operations and performance-tech experience across logistics and high-performance sport, to set up his Altipeak business. Altipeak™ International launched its first facility in 2017 and began franchising in 2024. Noel talks about his journey and plans to expand in the UK.
Tracy Goodliff is the franchisor of MICROPET, a pet care franchise that offers a door-to-door microchipping service as well as other pet care services. Tracy tells us more about the MICROPET journey so far and their plans for the future.
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.
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.
Ibrahim Dawe is the founder of Paradice. Founded in 2020, Paradice blends speciality coffee with artisanal gelato to create a brand that’s redefining the café experience. Since launching, they’ve become a recognised name with a loyal customer base, award-winning success on delivery platforms, and bold ambitions for UK and international growth. Discover their journey, values, and franchise opportunities as they shape the future of coffee and gelato together.
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.
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