The state of hospitality franchising 2026
Key data on investment, unit economics and the fastest-growing formats across the UK hospitality sector this year.
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Reporting, data and analysis on UK hospitality franchising.
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NEWS
Black Sheep Coffee opens new site in Manchester
The speciality coffee brand continues its UK expansion with a new city centre opening.
INSIGHT
Unit economics under pressure - what operators need to know
A deep dive into costs, margins and profitability across the sector, and what separates the sites still making money.
NEWS
Kaspa's Desserts confirms new territories for 2026
The dessert-parlour brand adds regional availability ahead of a multi-unit push.
REPORT
Coffee and QSR lead franchise investment in 2026
Sector data on where franchisee capital is flowing this year, and which formats are being passed over.
INSIGHT
Getting started: what to ask a franchisor before you sign
The key questions every prospective franchisee should have answered before committing capital.
NEWS
German Doner Kebab passes 240 UK sites
The QSR brand continues its retail park and high street expansion.
INTERVIEW
From one site to nine: a franchisee on scaling without breaking
A multi-unit operator on what changed between site one and site nine, and what they would do differently.
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