Let’s Go Fitness, the Swiss fitness operator with more than 65 clubs, will open four new PILAT3S studios by the first quarter of 2027. The openings will bring the brand to five locations in Switzerland, making it the country’s second-largest Reformer Pilates brand in a market where most brands operate three to four studios.
Tribute Brands continues to expand its partnership with Fitness First UK, with the PILAT3S Reformer rollout now spanning five locations, following the latest openings at Marylebone in London and St Albans in Hertfordshire. The two studios join existing PILAT3S locations at Fitness First London Bridge, Fenchurch Street and Highbury, and are seeing strong consumer interest and high occupancy levels. Two further studios are set to open before the end of the year, taking the partnership to seven locations.
PILAT3S, the technology-led Dynamic Reformer Pilates franchise, is setting its sights on accelerated growth across the UK as it looks to partner with ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced multi-unit operators to bring its premium boutique fitness concept to new locations. Launched in 2024 and backed by international fitness group Tribute Brands, PILAT3S has established a growing presence across Europe and is now focused on expanding its UK network through a combination of standalone boutique studios and its innovative Boutique-in-Gym (B.I.G.) model.
In just three years, Home Instead franchise owner Sunny Singh has grown an established home care business into a successful multi-unit operation, earning recognition as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2026. Sunny, who operates Home Instead territories across South East Northumberland, North Tyneside and Durham, has been recognised for his impressive commercial performance, commitment to developing his team and dedication to delivering high-quality care within his local communities.
GoCruise & Travel has unveiled a comprehensive new business support structure following extensive consultation with its franchise community. Over the past year, the franchise has invested significantly in revitalising its offering, introducing a refreshed franchise framework, technology enhancements and improved business development resources designed to help franchisees grow successful travel businesses.
We are over the moon to report GoCruise & Travel have achieve a 5 STAR rating from our Franchisees with how we are as a Franchisor and the service we provide to our Franchisees.
TruGreen franchise owner Steve Graves has been named a winner of the Which Franchise Great British Franchisee Award 2026, recognising his resilience, determination and commitment to building a successful business. Steve Graves owns TruGreen South Bedfordshire, which now serves more than 400 customers. The business was originally started by his dad in 2010. Steve Graves joined him in 2012 after around 15 years in management roles with Tesco and later took over the day-to-day running of the business. His dad remains involved today, supporting with administrative tasks.
TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Jaz Grewal has been named a 2026 Great British Franchisee, recognising his outstanding success in building a thriving accountancy practice. Having qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant through a Big Four audit training contract, Jaz gained valuable experience working with large organisations before pursuing his ambition to build his own business.
Maria Mestre, who runs NIC Local across South and West Yorkshire, has been named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards 2026, recognising her outstanding business achievements, commitment to customer service and dedication to developing her team. Over the past 11 years, Maria has built a thriving commercial cleaning business, serving a diverse range of clients, from offices and healthcare facilities to some of Yorkshire's most iconic attractions.
Merry Maids franchise owner Becky Hewitt has been named a winner of the Which Franchise Great British Franchisee Award 2026, recognising 15 years of business growth, strong customer service and commitment to her team and the wider franchise network. What makes Becky’s story stand out is where it started. Business ownership had never been part of her plan. Becky Hewitt first joined Merry Maids Sutton Coldfield in 2010 in an administrative role while working part-time in the legal sector. She saw the potential in the business and, despite having no previous experience of business ownership, took the step into franchising in 2011.