What Franchise - Issue 21.2

65% of franchisors anticipate at least one unit resale in the next 12 months (this is up from 51% in 2018) Bao + Bowls VIRTUAL BRAND Part of the Dish’d portfolio, Bao + Bowls offers an exciting opportunity for kitchen operators looking to boost sales. With a simple menu, hands-on training, and seamless integration into existing setups, franchisees can grow their business while delivering delicious fluffy bao and bowls to customers across the country. Little Voices NURTURE TALENT This well-established performing arts franchise delivers LAMDA based drama and singing lessons for 4-18 year-olds. Franchisees build confidence and nurture talent while growing a rewarding business. You need to be a creative individual, driven to open multiple centres, develop school partnerships, and run holiday workshops. Eugreeka! PROFITABLE ADD ON Eugreeka! brings the bold flavours of the Eastern Mediterranean to delivery. The fast-growing virtual brand from Dish’d offers a proven model, easy-to-prepare menus, and hands-on training. With strong support and high profit potential, it’s an ideal opportunity for commercial kitchens looking to scale up. Kidslingo AWARD-WINNING Kidslingo is a leading children’s language franchise, teaching French and Spanish to ages 0–11 through songs, games and storytelling. Franchisees don’t need experience – just a love of languages, children, and sharing the joy of learning – as they are enabled by comprehensive training, flexible packages and award-winning support. Metro Plumb MULTI-VAN OPERATION Metro Plumb offers a low cost, high-potential franchise for qualified plumbers ready to grow beyond sole trading. Franchisees gain national branding, full back-office support, and industry-leading systems, aiming for £150k+ turnover per engineer in Y1 and the potential to scale into a profitable multi-van operation. WHAT’S DRIVING THE UK’S HOTTEST FRANCHISES? Proven scalability: The fastest-growing franchises right now are built to scale, with flexible formats, multi- unit potential, and strong operational support built in from day one. Resilient demand: From health and wellbeing to essential services and experiential brands, today’s top franchises are aligned with consumer habits that show no signs of slowing. Investor confidence: Clear unit economics, transparent performance data, and a strong track record are driving decisive investment in the UK’s most in-demand franchise brands. According to recent research, 60% of franchisees feel that franchising has met their expectations, confirming the model’s appeal 24 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.2 What ’ s hot for 26 | PARTNER CONTENT