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82% OF FRANCHISEES REPORT THAT THEYARE SATISFIED WITH THEIR FRANCHISORS 40% OF ALL FRANCHISEES ARE WOMEN, A SIGNIFICANT RISE FROM 20% IN 2005 The franchise sector contributes £19.1 billion to the UK economy with an average turnover of £400K per unit Cheat Daze BUILDING MOMENTUM Cheat Daze, a rapidly-growing dessert brand, is expanding its footprint nationwide. With 8 locations set to open by April 2025 and an additional 8 planned by the year’s end, the momentum is set to continue. Looking ahead, the brand projects up to 80 locations within five years, signalling strong and sustained growth. Dave’s Hot Chicken AMERICAN DREAM Dave’s Hot Chicken, the Nashville-style sensation, has opened its 250th restaurant in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue, marking a major milestone in its global expansion. With 80 openings in 2024 and more planned for 2025, the brand is set to expand its signature hot chicken sliders and fiery flavours to more UK locations. Black Rooster Peri Peri Chicken PROVEN MODEL Black Rooster, Scotland’s leading peri peri brand, is expanding into London as part of its national growth strategy. The franchise seeks partners for multi-unit opportunities in key UK cities. With a proven model and strong brand presence, now is the ideal time to jump into this fast-growing network. URBAN Fresh Burgers and Fries MULTI UNIT SUCCESS This brand is expanding nationally through franchising and company-owned locations in 2025. Seeking ambitious multi-unit owners ready to launch with a scalable, proven model, the opportunity offers strong support and growth potential in a recession-resistant market Fireaway Pizza RAPID EXPANSION The UK’s fastest-growing pizza franchise has opened over 100 stores in just 3 years, reaching 160 locations across the UK and Ireland. With 15 new openings planned for 2025, the brand combines traditional Italian methods with innovative flavours, aiming to inspire communities and attract passionate franchisees. Bunsik STREET FOOD A Korean street food sensation renowned for its corn dogs and Instagram popularity, Bunsik has taken the London food scene by storm. Born from a respected UK hospitality group, Bunsik is now expanding across the UK, offering a fantastic opportunity for top-tier franchisees to join its profitable and growing network. UNIT GROWTH The statistics in this feature are taken from 2024 National Franchise Survey, a study carried out by the BFA (British Franchise Association) in partnership with NIC Services Group. The results paint a positive picture overall. OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK “Franchising continues to thrive, adapting exceptionally well during challenging times,” says John Spencer, chairman of NIC Services Group and former chairman of the British Franchise Association. 16 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 20.3 50 Growing Food Franchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT