Top 100 franchises in the UK

The Top 100 franchises in the UK were announced last week by Elite Franchise.

Founded in 2017, the EF100 showcases and celebrates excellence in the franchise industry. Now in its ninth year, the prestigious league table has announced its annual list of the top 100 franchises.

Amid fierce competition across various sectors, Snap-on Tools has secured the coveted top spot in the EF100 rankings for the third consecutive year. The global leader in tool manufacturing and distribution will hold this title throughout 2025.

The Top 5 looks like this:

1 Snap-on Tools
2 Water Babies
3 Home Instead
4 Stagecoach
5 Driver Hire

Securing a spot in the top 5 is an outstanding accomplishment, reflecting the resilience, adaptability, and strength of their business models. Discover the full 100 on the Elite Franchise website.

All franchises featured in the EF100 2025 will be honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony on Thursday, 13th March 2025, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London. The awards ceremony will not only highlight the top franchises but will also feature additional accolades, such as the Suppliers Award, which emphasises the crucial role that suppliers play in effectively supporting franchisors.

Ashtons Franchise managing consultant Phil Mowat was privileged to be a judge for the Top 100 franchises in the UK. He said that ‘judging was tough, but is testament to the number of exceptional franchise brands out there’.