Leading pet care franchise, We Love Pets, has been ranked as 33rd in the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchises in the UK, for 2025. In the last two years the brand has jumped an enormous 30 places from 63rd to 33rd place on the list.
In the EF Top 100, franchise brands are judged by a panel of industry experts, on a variety of criteria, including longevity, financial performance, growth, franchisee support, innovation and their potential for future success.
This top third ranking came hot on the heels of the pet care brand also reaching the finals of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards in November 2024, in the category of Franchisor of the Year, which found them competing against some of the oldest and largest brands in the franchise sector.
The company have recently been awarded ‘ethical’ status by the Good Shopping Guide and recruited a new franchise success manager to further support growth across the franchise network.
Reflecting on this year’s Top 100 brands, commercial director at Elite Franchise Laura Hills said: “The franchising model has once again demonstrated its remarkable resilience and adaptability in 2024. At its core, franchising is a collective effort, a partnership between franchisors and franchisees, united by a shared vision of growth and success. Congratulations to all the companies who have secured their place in this year’s ranking showcase, the brands that continue to set the standard for excellence in franchising in the UK.” Ryan White, managing director of We Love Pets said: “What a fantastic year we’ve had and this incredible leap up to 33rd place in the Elite Franchise Top 100, from 63 just two years ago, is a fantastic recognition of the hard work and stunning results by our amazing team here at head office. We currently have over 120 franchisees, all running their own businesses, doing something they love, and it is our absolute pleasure to help and support them on their journey. Jodie is right when she says franchising is a partnership, we are all in this together and we are absolutely thrilled that our efforts and the success of our franchise model has been recognised in this way. We have so many exciting new plans for 2025 and can’t wait to bring successful, supported self-employment to many more people over the next 12 months.”