Franchise Brands is an international, multi-brand franchisor focused on B2B van-based service with seven franchise brands and a presence in 10 countries across the UK, North America and Europe. The Group is focused on building market-leading businesses primarily via a franchise model and has a combined network of over 625 franchisees.
The Company owns several market-leading brands with long trading histories, including Pirtek in Europe, Filta, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, all of which benefit from the Group’s central support services, particularly technology, marketing, and finance. At the heart of Franchise Brands’ business-building strategy is helping its franchisees grow their businesses: “as they grow, we grow”.
Franchise Brands employs over 700 people across the Group.
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28 Jan 2026 Year-end trading update – record system sales and EBITDA in line with consensus
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12 Nov 2025 Q3 update – on track to meet market expectations
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30 Jul 2025 Interims – another record year in prospect despite economic headwinds
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7 May 2025 AGM statement – early signs of market improvement despite of headwinds
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27 Mar 2025 Finals – resilient business model delivers record profits – again!
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21 Feb 2025 Capital Markets Day – CMD highlights the potential for strong growth through to 2028
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28 Jan 2025 Year end trading update – another year of like for like growth despite economic challenges
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12 Nov 2024 Q3 update – on track to meet our forecasts despite some continued market softness
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23 Oct 2024 Update – CEO appointment and potential move to the main market
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17 Sep 2024 Interims – a resilient six months with record system sales in all key brands
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18 Jul 2024 AGM statement – trading in line with expectations – net debt now below 2x EBITDA
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20 Jun 2024 Finals – on course for another record year in FY24
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21 Feb 2024 CMD – Spotlight on the Group’s new financial targets for FY25 to FY27
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18 Jan 2024 Year end update – all main franchise brands traded at record levels, including Pirtek
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25 Oct 2023 Q3 update – Resilient Q3 with B2B trading at record levels and debt reducing
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27 Jul 2023 Interims – Strong organic growth in H1 – Pirtek included for 10 weeks
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21 Apr 2023 Q1 trading update and completion of acquisition of Pirtek
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4 Apr 2023 Complementary and transformational acquisition of Pirtek
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9 Mar 2023 Finals – Another year of outstanding growth and record profits
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26 Jan 2023 A successful and informative maiden Capital Markets Day
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12 Jan 2023 Full year trading update – Another highly successful year and a further upgrade
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27 Oct 2022 Robust Q3 trading results in an upgrade to FY22 and 23 earnings
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26 Jul 2022 Interims – a record first half and a maiden contribution from Filta
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27 May 2022 UK DLO integration & early Willow Pumps earn-out
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26 Apr 2022 AGM trading update – Strong start to year and progressive integration of Filta
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14 Mar 2022 Finals – Record profit and transformational acquisition of Filta Group
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3 Mar 2022 Finals – Record profits and recommended offer for Filta Group
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11 Jan 2022 Update: Continuation of strong organic growth in 2021
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29 Nov 2021 Acquisition: Strategic acquisition of Azura Group
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26 Oct 2021 Update: Record adjusted EBITDA for Q3 and year-to-date
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22 Jul 2021 Interims: Strong recovery and growth across all divisions
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5 Jul 2021 Update: Record system sales at Metro Rod in H1
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20 Apr 2021 Update: Strong Q1 performance and positive outlook for year
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4 Mar 2021 Finals: Resilient 2020 & new ambitious growth strategy
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12 Jan 2021 Update: FY 2020 results expected to be ahead of consensus
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30 Jul 2020 Interims: Forecasts reintroduced following resilient H1
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21 Apr 2020 Update: £14m equity raise to strengthen the balance sheet
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30 Mar 2020 Update: Strong Q1, but Covid-19 likely to disrupt operations
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5 Mar 2020 Finals: Business model continues to deliver strong growth
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15 Jan 2020 Update: Significant year on year growth achieved in FY2019
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