Posted:16-April-2025
TAB's 2025 Conference Celebrates 15 Years of Franchise Success
Leading business franchise, The Alternative Board (TAB), has hailed its 2025 Annual Conference an outstanding success, reinforcing its commitment to supporting business owners through shared learning, expert insights and networking opportunities.
Marking 15 successful years of TAB in the UK, the two-day conference at the Crowne Plaza in Leeds united franchisees from across the country to celebrate the franchise’s growth, foster collaboration, and drive professional development.
This year’s event opened with a deep dive into the franchise’s future ambitions featuring Jason Zickerman, President of TAB World Headquarter alongside the UK franchises co-owners Ed Reid and Mags Fuller. Answering franchisees questions, the trio shared valuable insights on leadership, business strategy and the evolving franchise landscape.
The two panel sessions were particular highlights on the agenda. The first being four franchisees sharing how they have kept resilient during particularly challenging times in their personal lives. The second, hearing how three TAB members manage employee learning and development, both vital topic for today’s business owners.
Further enhancing the conference’s reputation as a lifelong learning opportunity for TAB franchisees, attendees were privileged to hear from guest speakers, including sports psychologist Michael Caulfield and physiologist Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan. Their expertise provided crucial insights into performance, mindset and well-being, all of which can be applied to both franchisees and the members they support.
In addition, Lesley Crook an Artificial Intelligence specialist led a thought-provoking and practical session exploring how AI is transforming businesses and the opportunities it presents for SMEs looking to innovate and gain a competitive edge.
Reflecting on the event, Ed Reid, MD of TAB (UK), commented: “This year’s conference has been one of our most dynamic and engaging yet and it was great to celebrate 15 years of franchise success with our entire UK network. The diverse range of topics demonstrates our commitment to equipping our franchisees and, in turn, their members with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive. But the best part really is hearing how much our franchisees value one another support and being part of the TAB Community.”
The event also celebrated the achievements of TAB franchisees at the annual awards evening, recognising outstanding contributions and successes within the network. Attendees left the conference with renewed motivation, fresh insights and actionable strategies to apply within their businesses.
Demand for TAB’s services continues to rise as business owners and leaders seek peer-led solutions. Its franchise model allows aspiring franchisees to become a part of this powerful movement, supporting SME owners within their local communities while growing their own businesses in the process.
Territories around the UK are available to confident leaders with a strong track record in business. TAB’s peer advisory boards bring together business owners and leaders to share insights and offer guidance in a confidential, collaborative environment, steered by the franchisee. TAB’s proven model has helped businesses improve performance and overcome challenges, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs looking to run better businesses.
For many business owners, joining TAB provides them with access to invaluable resources: a trusted peer advisory board, tailored business coaching, and strategic support that directly impacts their bottom line. The connections made in TAB’s meetings often lead to both personal and professional transformations. More importantly, TAB is a community of franchisees and business owners committed to lifting one another up.
TAB works with hundreds of SME business owners across the UK and has a global network spanning 24 countries. TAB members meet monthly to share their business challenges and provide each other with practical, real-world advice.
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