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Franchises

Asked by Justin MaddersLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 7 January 2026UIN 101403

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an estimate of the number of franchises operating in England and Wales between 2015-2024.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The Department for Business and Trade does not hold data on franchise numbers.

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