Zambrero UK is strengthening its franchise expansion strategy through a growing network of regional Centres of Excellence, with its Development Agents taking on their own restaurants to provide hands-on training, operational support and mentoring for new Franchise Partners across their territories. The initiative forms a key part of Zambrero UK's long-term growth strategy, creating regional hubs where prospective and existing Franchise Partners can learn from experienced operators in live restaurant environments while receiving ongoing support tailored to their local market.
South London McDonald’s Franchisee, Terry Eagle, reached an incredible milestone this month, as he celebrated 50 years at McDonald’s. Terry joined McDonald’s UK in its early years, just two years after the company first launched in the UK, in Woolwich, in 1974. Terry first joined McDonald’s UK in 1976 as a part time Crew Member when he was fifteen at Catford McDonald’s restaurant. Terry was then ‘hooked’, and his determination enabled him to progress to Restaurant Manager in just four years, at the age of nineteen. In 1988 Terry applied to be a McDonald’s Franchisee and took on his first restaurant, Camberwell, in 1990.
SoBe Burger has reached another major milestone in its nationwide expansion with the opening of its first physical restaurant in the West Midlands, highlighting the brand's continued growth and the opportunity available to prospective franchise partners. The new restaurant in Leamington Spa is the latest step in SoBe Burger's ambitious rollout strategy, demonstrating how the delivery-first brand is evolving into a nationwide restaurant franchise.
SoBe Burger is continuing its rapid UK expansion with the launch of its newest restaurant in Swindon, marking another milestone for one of the country's fastest-growing burger franchise brands. he Miami-inspired smash burger concept has opened at 29C Wood Street, with local franchise partner Sam Chopra bringing SoBe's award-winning menu and vibrant South Beach-inspired atmosphere to the town.
Townhouse, the world’s largest premium nail salon brand, has signed a 40-salon franchise agreement with PRCNX Italia S.r.l., marking the brand’s entry into Italy. The first Townhouse salon is expected to open in Milan in the coming months, followed by a phased rollout across Italy’s leading cities. Founded in London in 2018, Townhouse has grown to more than 45 salons across Europe and the US.
No Letting Go has been awarded Bronze for Inventory Provider at the Trusted By Agents Supplier Awards 2026, recognising the business among the property industry's highest-rated technology and service providers. The Trusted By Agents Supplier Awards are designed to recognise suppliers based on the evidence of how they are actually rated by estate and letting agents. Unlike traditional awards, suppliers do not enter or submit themselves for consideration.
Exactly one month after taking over as Britain’s 59th Prime Minister, the seventh in a decade and only the second Labour Prime Minister in as long, the BFA (British Franchise Association) asked its members for their thoughts on the new administration. As the UK’s self-regulatory body for franchising since 1977, the association represents 350+ franchisors, advisors and suppliers and 2,000+ voluntary franchisees, across a myriad of sectors, from hospitality to home care, all affected differently by new taxes, rules and regulations.
Proper Good [PG] has announced plans to open a new quick service restaurant at 3 Soho Street, marking the brand’s first opening in England and a significant milestone in its growth ambitions. Following the launch of its debut Glasgow restaurant earlier this year, the Soho Street opening will become the second location for the fast-growing food and drink brand, founded in partnership with Professor Green and Hero Brands, the team behind successful concepts including Sides with the Sidemen.
Smell Fabulous Now, the luxury fragrance vending business bringing premium scents into hotels, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, spas and other hospitality venues, has announced the launch of its UK franchise programme. Established in 2025, Smell Fabulous Now has developed a modern take on fragrance retail through sleek, wall-mounted vending machines that allow customers to purchase a spray of premium fragrance instantly using contactless payment.
YO! is actively seeking ambitious new franchise partners across Scotland, with exciting opportunities available in key cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. The expansion comes as YO! continues to deliver record-breaking sales across its growing franchise network, demonstrating the strength of demand for sushi and the potential available to franchise partners in high-footfall locations.