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Aussie-inspired coffee concept Urban Baristas is soon to open its second North London store. The business, led by Huw Wardrope, currently has 16 locations across London, and will soon be adding Highgate to their list.
Walfinch home care has been named as the Worldpay Emerging Franchise of the Year in the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 UK Awards. Amrit Dhaliwal, Founder and CEO of Walfinch says: “This is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of our care teams and franchisees who work so hard to change people's lives and redefine home care.”
Experienced TaxAssist Accountant Will Swift has joined the Franchisee Development team.
Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association) recently attended a Provider’s Unite rally in London, to support BFA franchisors, protesting at the lack of funding and support for the UK’s care sector.
The HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 UK Awards are widely regarded as Britain’s definitive ranking for franchise excellence. Judged by a panel of industry experts, this annual list celebrates the very best in UK franchising, recognising brands that are excelling in their fields. In December 2024, we were delighted to discover that Dyno-Rod had secured 12th place in the list – a proud achievement that cements our position as one of the leading franchise businesses in the country.
Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Jinziex – a new company led by Diljit Brar, CEO of Goldex; Azha Rehman, Founder & CEO of Kaspa’s Desserts; and Steve Falle Managing Director of WY&SF Ltd – to open an initial 225+ stores in the UK over the coming years, cementing Gong cha as a clear market leader and household name brand in the UK.
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries is celebrating a 24% month-on-month sales increase at its Sheffield franchise store, just three months after the restaurant’s grand opening in December 2024. The success of this location, owned by franchisee Meliha Candir, is a testament to the brand’s growing national appeal and the strength of its franchise model.
Leading home care franchise Home Instead is delighted to be shortlisted for not one, but three awards in the HSBC Elite Franchise awards 2025
Leading baby and child swimming franchise Puddle Ducks is a finalist for the Natalia Shvarts Community Builder of the Year Franchise Award. This award honours brilliance across eight different criteria, recognising a winner whose standout strategies and contributions have made a significant impact on the franchise community.
Tikka Nation, the Indian street food franchise taking the UK QSR industry by storm, aims to double its current store count to 16 by the end of 2025. Despite Indian food being an integral part of the UK’s food scene, the Indian food franchise market remains largely untapped. Tikka Nation, with 8 stores currently open, has ambitious plans to change that.
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