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Franchise Brands
(LSE:FRAN)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
162.00 p
▲(6.23% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (growth and steady cash generation) but tempered by elevated leverage versus prior years. Technicals are supportive with a clear moving-average uptrend and positive MACD, while valuation is the main drag due to a relatively high P/E and only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Scaled Revenue Base
The substantial multi-year revenue expansion indicates successful network scaling and broader customer reach. A larger system and revenue base can support recurring royalties, improve operating leverage, and strengthen the platform for continued franchise development.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
The sharp increase in absolute debt has materially reduced financial flexibility compared with the pre-2023 profile. Higher leverage may constrain acquisitions, franchise investment, and shareholder distributions while increasing sensitivity to operating or financing pressures.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Scaled Revenue Base
The substantial multi-year revenue expansion indicates successful network scaling and broader customer reach. A larger system and revenue base can support recurring royalties, improve operating leverage, and strengthen the platform for continued franchise development.
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Franchise Brands (FRAN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£299.39M
Dividend Yield1.62%
Average Volume (3M)187.79K
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta (1Y)0.18
Revenue Growth5.44%
EPS Growth37.71%
CountryUK
Employees606
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding193,784,070
10 Day Avg. Volume149,545
30 Day Avg. Volume187,792
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.27
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.89
P/FCF Ratio11.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£185.00Price Target Upside21.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£149.36M
Franchise Brands Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Franchise Brands plc manages a collection of franchising and associated business operations both within the United Kingdom and globally. The company offers a diverse range of services via its various brands. For automotive care, ChipsAway provides...
How the Company Makes Money
Franchise Brands makes money primarily by operating franchise systems and, in some cases, company-operated locations. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) franchise fees (initial fees paid by new franchisees for the right to operate under a ...
Franchise Brands Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 147.38M | 142.15M | 139.21M | 121.27M | 92.73M | 57.69M |
| Gross Profit | 69.43M | 68.32M | 83.32M | 68.23M | 30.79M | 21.93M |
| EBITDA | 34.02M | 29.48M | 32.81M | 23.01M | 14.25M | 5.87M |
| Net Income | 10.86M | 8.98M | 7.28M | 3.04M | 8.13M | 4.23M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 377.05M | 372.67M | 373.30M | 382.44M | 132.44M | 67.27M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 18.37M | 15.29M | 12.92M | 12.28M | 10.94M | 9.05M |
| Total Debt | 79.95M | 80.51M | 87.98M | 94.56M | -3.73M | 2.07M |
| Total Liabilities | 152.89M | 151.16M | 154.74M | 168.05M | 29.40M | 19.94M |
| Stockholders Equity | 224.16M | 221.51M | 218.56M | 214.39M | 102.38M | 47.33M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 23.04M | 22.81M | 25.02M | 16.89M | 6.27M | 5.12M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 24.11M | 23.80M | 28.16M | 19.95M | 7.73M | 7.27M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.54M | -2.55M | -2.71M | -51.44M | 2.56M | -3.02M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -9.97M | -18.82M | -24.72M | 33.11M | -8.74M | -8.40M |
Franchise Brands Technical Analysis
Positive
152.50
Price Trends
146.82
Positive
144.22
Positive
137.19
Positive
Market Momentum
2.05
Negative
61.74
Neutral
75.00
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:FRAN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 152.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 151.94, above the 50-day MA of 146.82, and above the 200-day MA of 137.19, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.05 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.74 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 75.00 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:FRAN.
Franchise Brands Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | £299.39M | 27.16 | 4.87% | 1.74% | 5.44% | 37.71% | |
65 Neutral | £2.67B | 32.48 | 15.86% | 2.15% | 10.55% | -19.05% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | £8.83B | 24.69 | 5.82% | 2.15% | -0.18% | 39.04% | |
60 Neutral | £377.16M | 136.49 | 1.30% | 2.46% | 8.11% | -69.68% | |
46 Neutral | £317.41M | -1.54 | -677.10% | ― | -16.13% | -1315.87% | |
44 Neutral | £1.76B | 280.01 | -2.52% | 0.51% | 0.18% | -55.56% |
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Franchise Brands Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Franchise Brands Marks 10 Years on AIM After Decade of Expansion
Positive
Aug 7, 2026
Franchise Brands plc has marked the tenth anniversary of its admission to London’s AIM market, underscoring a decade of rapid expansion from two UK brands to seven franchise networks operating across ten countries. The group’s market c...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Franchise Brands CFO Neil Miller Makes Initial Share Purchase
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
Franchise Brands plc reported that Chief Financial Officer and director Neil Miller has made his first purchase of the company’s shares, acquiring 35,000 ordinary shares at 145.25 pence each on 3 August 2026. Following this transaction, Mill...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Franchise Brands Returns to Stronger Growth as Cash Generation Fuels Deleveraging and Dividend Rise
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Franchise Brands plc reported a return to stronger growth in the first half of 2026, driven by record system sales across its core B2B businesses and the increasing benefits of its One Franchise Brands strategy. The group’s international por...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Franchise Brands to Host Investor Presentation on Interim Results
Neutral
Jul 15, 2026
Franchise Brands plc, a FTSE AIM‑listed platform of international B2B franchise brands, specialises in essential services delivered through a mobile workforce for commercial customers. The Group scales proven franchise concepts, leveraging s...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Franchise Brands Sets Date for Interim Results and Investor Briefing
Neutral
Jul 9, 2026
Franchise Brands plc, a FTSE AIM UK 50 company, concentrates on acquiring, developing and scaling proven B2B franchise businesses that deliver essential services through a mobile workforce. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands such as Pirt...
Business Operations and StrategyShareholder Meetings
Franchise Brands Unlocks £131m in Reserves with Share Premium Cancellation
Positive
Jun 10, 2026
Franchise Brands plc has completed the cancellation of its share premium account following High Court approval and registration with the UK Registrar of Companies. The move, endorsed by shareholders at a recent general meeting, creates approximate...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Franchise Brands Grants EPS-Linked Share Options to CFO Neil Miller
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
Franchise Brands has granted Chief Financial Officer and executive director Neil Miller options over 50,000 ordinary shares, aligned with his commitment to purchase up to 50,000 shares on the market within six months. The options, issued under the...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Franchise Brands Grants Performance-Linked Share Options to New CFO
Positive
May 26, 2026
Franchise Brands plc has appointed Neil Miller as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer and granted him options over 390,000 ordinary shares under its Employee Share Option Plan. The options, exercisable between the third and tenth annive...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Franchise Brands reshapes top team to drive IT-led integration
Positive
May 18, 2026
Franchise Brands has appointed Neil Miller as chief financial officer and board director from 26 May 2026, bringing three decades of experience in listed, private equity-backed and multinational industrial and FMCG groups. Former CFO Andrew Mallow...
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