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Contents FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES 17 | Plan Burrito A fast-growing franchise with award-winning food and low investment. 20 | Paris Baguette Own a bakery café that sits at the heart of your community. 22 | Duck Donuts Sweet opportunities for multi- unit franchisees. 25 | Chicken Cottage Seeking franchisees to lead the next stage of UK expansion. 39 | Satellite Finance Helping franchises to get off the ground – fast. 68 | Apollo Care Combining compassion with a business built for the future. 69 | The Seasons Art Class A perfect home-based, part- time business opportunity. 70 | Prestige Nursing &Care MD Sarah Hughes explains the company’s 80-year success in delivering exceptional care. 71 | The Travel Franchise An award-winning lifestyle franchise like no other. 72 | Snap Fitness Join the UK’s fastest-growing gym franchise brand. 73 | MollyMaid Going for growth in 2025 and building on a 40-year heritage. 74 | Dublcheck A range of flexible models ensuring turnover from day one. 75 | Caremark An unmissable opportunity in the UK’s thriving home care sector. 76 | Pack and Send A constant supply of attractive opportunities available. 77 | Dish’d Helping kitchen operators increase profitability with quality virtual brands. 78 | Black Rooster Peri Peri Now looking to expand from Scotland across the UK. 79 | Guardian Angel Carers Set up for client satisfaction and franchisee success. 80 | Spud Bros Express Now expanding its profitable takeaway franchise. ON THE COVER 66 | Urban Fresh Burgers & Fries HowYorkshire’s premium burger QSR is taking on the UK’s most established players in the business. 81 | Strike Back Self Defence Build a successful, mission- driven business. INSIGHTS 9 | Sarah Cressell OBE The Creation Station’s founder on writing your own story. 11 | Robyn Dixon The Real Housewives star on swapping Bravo for business. 12 | PipWilkins QFP The BFA’s CEO on why UK franchising is attracting global attention. 15 | Fast-growing F&B 50 expanding food and drink franchises to watch. 28 | Mapped out for success Essential advice for navigating territory rights. 32 | Franchising starts here Check out these hot franchise opportunities. 35 | The happy hustle Highlighting the impact of mental health and wellbeing on franchise success. 43 | Survive tax rises Sound advice on weathering financial pressures. 51 | Global Franchise Awards 2025 A big night for UK franchising – find out who was successful. 52 | Navigating uncertainty How franchises can stay financially resilient in 2025. 57 | Meet the professional business builders Why B2B franchising can be a fast-track to sustainable growth. 62 | The International Franchise Show 2025 Matching investors with their dream franchise. 82 | Location, location Should you go for fast city pace or small town embrace when choosing a territory? 5 WHAT-FRANCHISE.COM In thi s i ssue