Empowering Women, Shaping Futures
At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are more than just a not-for-profit organisation; we are a movement dedicated to transforming the landscape of the franchise industry. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower women at every stage of their franchising journey. Whether you are a woman contemplating the leap into franchising, a woman considering franchising your successful business, or a franchisor aiming to diversify and enrich your network, EWiF is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
WHO WE ARE
At EWiF, we’re looking to change the face of the franchise sector so that women have a much larger presence. If you’re a woman interested in franchising, click to find out how we can help you.
JOIN US
EWiF is built on our community of Ambassadors, who offer free services to women seeking advice and guidance on entering the franchise industry. Click to find out more about becoming an EWiF Ambassador.
OUR LOCATIONS
We hold regular meetings across the country. If you’d like to find out more about franchising, click to find out where your nearest meeting is and join us!
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
HOW WE HELP
If you’ve always dreamt of running your own business, or have a business that is ready for expansion, franchising can help you turn your dreams into reality. At EWiF, we love supporting women with their career goals. Through franchising, we believe you really can have it all. Discover how franchising can help you.
Our Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements of women across the franchising industry. Has your vision grown a successful business? Your leadership inspired others? Or has your innovative approach brought change to your sector? Enter one of our awards and demonstrate why you are one of the best women / business in franchising!
NEWS, BLOGS & PR
Catch up with news and success stories from EWiF and our Ambassadors.
Not all franchises are created equal. Why you should care about ethical franchising.
If you’re wondering whether you should invest in a franchise, where can you find the right information to help you know if a brand is right or not? Read on for our advice. Deciding to become a franchisee is a huge deal – especially for women! We tend to be seriously...
From pet care to uni fees: How a We Love Pets franchise is funding the Claydon family’s education dreams
Charlotte and Tim Claydon (both 52), say their pet care business that they started in 2021 has allowed them to put one of their children through university and will also pay for the next one who will start in September 2025. ‘It’s frightening how much the cost of...
Winners named in the 35th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards
The winners have been named in the 35th annual BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. Held at the Telford International Centre, Shropshire, the awards followed the association’s annual conference sponsored by Citation and Evolve, with The Diary of a CEO’s Steven...