One Less Thing is delighted to announce the launch of two new Franchise Business Partner offices, further strengthening its growing presence across the UK. The latest additions to the network in Worcester & Malvern and Liverpool South East represent another exciting milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its reach and support more communities through its proven business model.
Bubble CiTea has continued its growth trajectory with the signing of a third new franchisee, further strengthening the footprint of the British Franchise Association (BFA)-accredited brand, which now operates across more than 40 locations nationwide. Later this month, the corporate-owned store at Leicester Highcross will transition to franchise ownership, marking the latest step in the brand's ongoing expansion strategy. The new franchise partner, Aung, is an experienced franchise operator in another sector and will become a multi-brand franchisee by adding Bubble CiTea to his portfolio.
A husband-and-wife franchise team has strengthened its commitment to the Greensleeves Lawn Care network by investing in a third franchise territory, after building two highly successful locations across South and North Yorkshire. Jamie and Lesley Clark, who currently operate Greensleeves Doncaster and Greensleeves North Yorkshire, have now acquired the North Nottinghamshire territory, further expanding their growing lawn care portfolio.
CareYourWay continues to strengthen its franchise network through collaboration, shared accountability and a commitment to raising standards in home care delivery across the UK.The Northern Growth Summit, held in Manchester on 2nd June, brought together franchise partners and senior leaders to reflect on regional performance, align on priorities for growth, and reinforce a shared approach to delivering high-quality care at scale.
KFC UK & Ireland and its franchise partner FPG Foods (FPG) have today announced a new agreement to accelerate FPG’s growth ambitions in the dynamic UK and Ireland chicken market. As part of the agreement, FPG will acquire 17 KFC restaurants across London and the South of England. FPG will double the size of its UK business and is committed to increasing its estate to 50 restaurants by 2030.
A home care leader has launched a new book raising awareness of the emotional and practical realities faced by family carers. Each chapter offers a practical guide by showcasing a different aspect of lived experiences of care, reassuring people that they aren’t alone
With ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services now operating nationwide, the network has entered a different phase. That context matters when welcoming Alex and Alexi, who are joining the Contract Services network as joint franchise partners in North Devon. They are not building a business from the ground up. They are stepping into a fully established national franchise network that has already proven how it performs at scale.
The ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services franchise has now reached full territorial coverage across the UK. This significant milestone reflects controlled expansion and sustained demand for a management‑led contract cleaning franchise. Growth has been deliberate, with a clear focus on long‑term franchise performance rather than rapid rollout. As a result, every Contract Services territory is now operating. Rather than releasing territory at speed, the network has been built carefully. Franchise partners have entered a stable commercial environment supported by proven systems, national infrastructure, and consistent operating standards.
Maguro Group has opened its final company-owned location for its Korean street food brand Bunsik as the business is shifting its focus to franchise expansion. The new site, located at Kiosk 4 in The Orient at Manchester’s Trafford Centre, officially opened on Wednesday, 20 May, becoming Bunsik’s 12th UK location.
As demand for quality homecare continues to rise across the UK, one franchise network has been quietly building the foundations to meet it. GoodOaks Homecare recently brought together more than 70 Franchise Partners and Registered Managers from across the country for its Annual Conference, themed around Scaling Excellence. The network has recorded four Good and one Outstanding CQC inspection results so far in 2026.