£19.1bn
Uk FRANCHISE SECTOR
£400K
AVERAGE FRANCHISE
89%
OF FRACHISES ARE PROFITABLE
39.4%
UK 5-YEAR Buisness Survival Rate
Our Mission
UK Franchise Network exists to support individuals exploring franchising before, during, and after they invest.
We can help you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and connect with verified franchise opportunities and real franchisee insight.
This is not a sales platform.
This is franchising with guidance, protection, and long-term thinking.
Independent Franchise Education
We provide structured learning to help you understand:
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How franchising really works
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What makes a franchise successful (and what doesn’t)
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Red flags to watch for before you sign any agreement
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Financial expectations, territory models, and scalability
You’ll gain clarity before committing your capital.
Access to the Franchise Network
As a UKFN member, you gain access to:
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A growing network of franchisees across the UK
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Opportunities to learn from real experiences
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Community insight beyond franchisor sales conversations
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Guidance on questions you should be asking
Franchising works best when knowledge is shared.
Support Beyond Sign-Up
UKFN doesn’t disappear once you choose a franchise.
Members benefit from:
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Ongoing guidance during your franchise journey
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Support resources around growth, marketing, and operations
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Access to mediation guidance and best-practice frameworks
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Continued learning through the Franchise Growth Academy
When franchisees grow well, everyone wins.
More Than a Directory. A Support Network.
UKFN was built to raise standards across the franchise industry — for franchisees and franchisors alike.
We believe:
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Better-informed franchisees build stronger businesses
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Supported franchisees stay longer and grow faster
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Ethical franchising protects brands and people
This is franchising, re-imagined.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about UKFN, verified franchising, and building successful franchise businesses.
UK Franchise Network (UKFN) is a modern, independent authority designed to raise standards across the UK franchise industry.
We exist to support both franchisors and franchisees through verified standards, transparent information, ethical frameworks, and long-term growth support. Unlike traditional franchise directories or membership bodies, UKFN focuses on quality over quantity, prioritising trust, sustainability, and real-world success.
Our platform combines:
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Verified franchise listings
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Editorial storytelling and video-led franchise profiles
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Franchisee education and growth support
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Ethical standards and best-practice benchmarks
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Mediation and guidance where challenges arise
UKFN is franchising, reimagined for the modern era.
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UKFN Verified™ is our highest standard of approval.
Verification is not bought — it is earned.
Franchisors awarded UKFN Verified™ status have demonstrated:
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Ethical franchise practices
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Transparent financial and fee structures
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Proven franchisee support systems
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Sustainable growth models
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Long-term commitment to franchisee success
Verified members undergo additional review and are held to ongoing standards. This gives prospective franchisees greater confidence when evaluating opportunities and helps verified franchisors stand out as leaders in their sector.
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UKFN was created to solve the gaps left by traditional franchise organisations.
Where many platforms focus on membership numbers, classified ads, or passive directories, UKFN focuses on:
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Storytelling, not listings
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Verification, not pay-to-play
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Growth support, not just lead generation
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Franchisee outcomes, not short-term recruitment
We take inspiration from how platforms like The Modern House transformed property marketing — elevating quality, experience, and trust.
UKFN is not just a directory. It is a network, a standard, and a growth partner.
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UKFN supports franchisors far beyond simple visibility.
As a member, franchisors benefit from:
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A premium listing and dedicated franchise landing page
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Video content, testimonials, and franchisee storytelling
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Qualified franchise leads from both platform enquiries and advisory support
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Access to training on franchise growth, recruitment, and aftercare
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Discounted access for franchisees to the Franchise Growth Academy
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Ongoing guidance on franchisee performance, retention, and support
When your franchisees grow, your franchise grows — and UKFN is built around that principle.
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UKFN exists to protect and empower franchisees as much as franchisors.
Franchisees benefit from:
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Clear, transparent franchise information
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Access to verified franchise opportunities
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Education through the Franchise Growth Academy
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Support in marketing, lead generation, sales, and local growth
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Guidance if challenges arise within the franchise relationship
We believe informed, supported franchisees are the foundation of successful franchise systems.
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Yes — but with a focus on quality, not volume.
UKFN generates interest through:
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High-quality franchise profiles
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Editorial content and storytelling
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Search-driven discovery
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Direct enquiries via the platform
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Advisory-led introductions where appropriate
Our aim is to connect franchisors with aligned, informed candidates, not just enquiries.
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The Franchise Growth Academy is UKFN’s education and support platform designed to help franchisees succeed at a local level.
It includes training on:
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Marketing and local lead generation
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Sales systems and conversion
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Social media and digital presence
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Operations and growth fundamentals
Verified franchisors receive exclusive discounts and access for their franchisees, helping improve performance, confidence, and long-term retention.
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