Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory   Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru services, announced today its new restaurant opening in Heaton Park, United Kingdom. Established multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group and their franchise partner JRK Restaurants, are at the forefront of the opening. The better-chicken brand has opened more than 225 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom. The brand is known and loved for its hand-breaded, cooked-to-order tenders and passionate group of fo ..read more

The first Big Mannys’ Pizza franchise is to open at Inverurie, Scotland by franchisees Murray Morrison and his son Glen, owners of the town’s highly-rated Garioch Fish Bar. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory Big Mannys’ Pizza was launched in 2020 by brothers Philip and Ashley Adams and Calum Wright at The Adam Lounge Bar & Kitchen in Aberdeen, to offer ‘NYC-style’ pizzas and sides. The Morrisons’ Garioch Fish Bar, one of only six Scottish businesses to be listed by Fry Magazine’s Top 50 Best UK Fish & Chip Shop Takeaways, has been re-modelled to create a separate large are ..read more

A St Albans cat has gone on to inspire a franchise-model business, focussed on cat care. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory Prior to 2015, Ziggy required regular medication, and owner Sandra James was struggling to find anyone to look after the animal. As a result, Sandra founded the ‘Cat Butler’; a specialist cat care business in St Albans. Since its launch, the company has expanded to employ 10 staff and, since 2021, now offers a franchise model. Related: Pet Franchises in the UK – Turn Your Passion into a Business The cat lover is looking to take on an additional seve ..read more

A Bury entrepreneur has put his pizza franchise business on the market to enable him to focus on opening his own restaurant in Ramsbottom. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory Matthew Oliver has asked Blacks Business Brokers to find new owners for the Fireaway Pizza franchises on Bolton Road, Bury, and Milnrow Precinct, Rochdale, with a guide price of £150,000 for each of the two businesses. Mr Oliver, who previously owned and operated a hot tubs business, set up both shops in 2020 as a way of gaining experience in the food industry. Related: Fast Food Franchises in the UK – 10 ..read more

TaxAssist Accountants had a busy start to the year, with network sales up 23% compared to January last year. Top Franchises for 2022 – Search our Directory Sarah Robertson, TaxAssist Group Director and UK Managing Director, said: “Having spoken to many franchisees in the network I know how hard the teams around the UK worked for their clients this tax year end and the results speak for themselves. “The sales total is outstanding. It’s a fantastic start to 2023 and we are all extremely proud of what the network has achieved. Related: Bookkeeping, Financial and Accounting Franchise UK ..read more

Internationally renowned, premium Californian burger brand, Carl’s Jr.® has exclusively instructed specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co to support its launch into the UK market. The new partnership will see Christie & Co seek out several franchise partners to roll out the top quick service restaurant (QSR) brand nationally. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory This follows Carl’s Jr.’s successful expansion across Europe, where they now have over 80 sites across the region serving up their Californian-inspired burgers, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes. In the ..read more

US burger brand Wendy’s is aiming to have 45 UK restaurants open by the end of 2023. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory The company had 29 sites in the UK at the end of 2022, including 12 company-owned restaurants, one under franchise and 16 delivery locations run in partnership with ‘dark kitchen’ expert Reef. Wendy’s returned to the UK in 2021 after a 20-year break and is aiming to use the country as a base to expand into Ireland and Spain. Speaking on a call to investors, chief executive Todd Penegor said: “We do think by the end of 2023 we will be 45 restaurants strong across ..read more

Wheely-Safe has signalled growth plans with the creation of a wholly owned Wheely-Safe (UK) franchise. It will be led by Managing Director Ian Maynard. Top Franchises for 2020 – Search our Directory The UK franchise will manage sales and aftersales for the automotive technology firm in its home territory and it will be followed by others in key international markets. Each franchise will have access to all of Wheely-Safe’s award-winning systems, which combine protection against wheel loss with brake and hub temperature monitoring and an intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system. Group Managi ..read more

Highly successful former TaxAssist Accountants franchisee, Terry Peachman, to share his wealth of experience as a Franchise Development Manager. Top Franchises for 2022 – Search our Directory Former Lincoln-based TaxAssist franchisee Terry Peachman has re-joined the franchise as a regional Franchise Development Manager to support and mentor franchisees. Terry sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Paul Simpson in August 2022 and is now looking forward to sharing his knowledge and expertise which he built up over 20 years as a franchisee and successful business owner. Related: Bookkee ..read more

Dean and Amy Wilson’s life of grime with Ovenclean Portsmouth has paid off with an impressive win in the Great British Franchisee Awards – one of the highest honours in the franchising world. Top Franchises for 2021 – Search our Directory “We want to be the biggest franchise Ovenclean have,” says Dean, “and we’re fairly sure we’re the biggest oven-cleaning operation locally. “We’d like to grow it further, and I know it’s feasible as there’s such a fantastic demand for the service. Ideally, we’d hope to add an extra van to our operation every two years.” Annabel Hall, Franchise Support Manager ..read more