We’re thrilled to announce we’ve ranked in 57th place at the annual HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), marking another milestone in what has already been an exciting year. We’re delighted to achieve a significantly stronger position than last year – a powerful endorsement of our strength and opportunity for prospective franchisees.
A trusted benchmark in UK franchising
Established in partnership with HSBC, the Elite Franchise Top 100 is widely regarded as the definitive league table for UK franchising. Each year, hundreds of brands from every sector apply to be counted among the industry’s best.
A panel of 25 judges evaluates entrants across a huge breadth of the criteria, including network growth, financial performance, franchisee support, innovation and community contribution.
Earning a place in the EF100 is an achievement in itself, especially as entrants are competing with some of the UK’s largest and most profitable franchise brands. To know we’ve not only held our ground but moved upward is something we’re genuinely grateful and immensely proud of. Read our profile in the official ranking guide here.
15 years of franchising
The news rounds off a special year: our 15th year of franchising! Our network now has over 50 locations across the UK, and we’re the only BFA Established nursery group franchise.
At the 2025 Elite Franchise ceremony in March, we were also honoured with the Natalia Shvarts QFP Community Builder of the Year Award, which recognised our commitment to making a positive impact within our community. Our ‘Little hearts, bright futures’ initiative was key to securing this incredible recognition.
Throughout the year, we’ve been sharing 15 brand promises that have shaped our journey over the past 15 years of franchising. But it’s not just been a year of reflection; it’s been a statement of intent for many more successful years of franchising to come.
Looking ahead
As we look ahead to another year of growth, innovation and collaboration, we want to say a heartfelt thank-you to everyone across our network. Your hard work, passion and belief in our vision make achievements like this possible.
We’re delighted to be attending the Celebratory & Awards Evening for the EF100 Top 100 finalists in London on 12 March 2026 – in the meantime, please do vote for us in the ‘People’s Choice Award’.
