Summer 2026 CONTENTS 16 20 57 COVER STORY
16 Jackson Fire & Security Widening accessibility to bring the best of the talent pool to this essential industry
UP FRONT 07 News & Trends 08 From the BFA
10 Waiting for you Preview of The National Franchise Exhibition, Birmingham, NEC in October
14 Review The British & International Franchise Exhibition
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15 You're in control Flexibility and work-life balance for NIC Local franchisees
20 It's a diff erent game over there With all eyes on the Americas, a look at US franchising
25 Executive function Management franchises
57 The fresh face of franchising Young entrepreneurs
60 Spotlight on... Visiting Angels
63 Could you care? The growth of the care industry
71 Franchise life Home Instead
73 Family fortunes Working with loved ones
FRANCHI SE FOCUS 28 T4 30 Home Instead 32 Anytime Fitness 34 Visiting Angels 36 FASTSIGNS 38 Caremark 40 Bluebird Care 42 NIC Local 44 Right at Home 46 Minster Cleaning 50 Warrens Bakery 52 Prestige Nursing & Care 54 ActionCOACH
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