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”.
Pirtek
Pirtek is a market-leading European provider of on-site hydraulic hose replacement and associated services. It provides this mission-critical, emergency response van-based service within a target one-hour arrival time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Filta International
Established in 1996, Filta is one of the market leaders in the commercial kitchen services sector specialising in fryer management and related services.
Water & Waste Services Division
The Water & Waste division was re-named in 2023 and includes Metro Rod, Metro Plumb, Kemac, Willow Pumps and Filta UK. It provides drainage, plumbing, pump maintenance, and installation and services to commercial kitchens.
B2C Division
The B2C division is comprised of market-leading home service brands ChipsAway, Ovenclean and Barking Mad. These brands repair, maintain or look after key elements of the home or vehicle.
Azura
Established in 1990, Azura is a leading franchise management software system developer. It is a partner of choice within the franchise sector working with a variety of different franchise networks.
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