At EWiF, our mission is to inspire,
educate and empower more women
to achieve success through franchising.
SUPPORT FOR YOU
Looking to invest in a franchise or turn your business into one? You can access free, friendly support to help you explore your next steps in franchising — with no pressure, and plenty of encouragement.
GET INVOLVED
EWiF thrives thanks to passionate people like you. If you’re excited to support more women into franchising, becoming an EWiF Ambassador is a powerful way to make an impact.
FIND A MEETING
Curious about franchising or want to connect with others in your area? Join one of the regular EWiF meetings happening across the UK. They’re open, friendly, and a great way to take your next step.
What you’ll find at EWiF:
Whether you’re stepping into franchising for the first time, growing your brand, or ready to give back — you’ll find community, inspiration, and real support here. We’re here for women at every stage of the franchising journey.
● Free advice and mentoring for newcomers
● National and regional networking events
● Webinars, resources, and expert insights
● Speaking and leadership opportunities
● Celebration of women’s success through the annual EWiF Awards
New to Franchising?
If you’re exploring franchising for the first time, you’re in the right place. EWiF offers free support to help you navigate your journey — whether you want to invest in a franchise or grow your existing business through franchising.
With EWiF, you can:
● Discover what franchising could mean for you
● Get 1:1 guidance from people who’ve done it
● Take confident steps toward business ownership
Ready to explore your options?
Already in the Industry?
You’ve built your franchise knowledge — now use it to make an even bigger impact. EWiF gives you a chance to support more women into the sector, raise your profile, and connect with others who care about the future of franchising.
By joining EWiF, you can:
● Share your experience as a mentor or speaker
● Partner with us to champion women in franchising
● Attend national and regional events — including the EWiF Awards
● Be part of a community shaping real change
Get involved and grow your network.
Meet our Ambassadors
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...
GoCruise & Travel hosts top franchisee achievers on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Franchisee repays cunard with a £40,000 booking
IT’S A LITTLE unusual for a travel company to hold its annual company conference for franchisees on Sunshine Saturday, the first Saturday after the festive period which is typically the most popular day of the year for holidaymakers to book a trip abroad.
But we are known for being a little different (in a good way) so did just that, hosting over 400 consultants, who operate under the Not Just Travel brand, and 50 corporate teams in Stratford-Upon-Avon last weekend (6th-7th January).
Having been ranked 12th in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 and 10th best franchise in the UK by Franchise Direct, we were keen to announce and celebrate the fact that 2023 was a “phenomenal year” in terms of holiday sales, profit and franchisee recruitment.
NatWest EWiF Award 2025 finalists are announced
Celebrating the achievements of women across all areas of franchising, EWiF proudly announces this year’s award finalists… The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025 are excited to unveil the finalists for this prestigious event! These awards...