Franchise Brands upbeat after "very strong" 2022

Franchise Brands plc is a United Kingdom-based multi-brand franchisor focused on building businesses primarily via a franchise model. It has a combined network of over 625 franchisees across seven franchise brands in ten countries covering the United Kingdom, North America and Europe. Its divisions include B2B, Filta International, Pirtek, B2C and Azura. B2B Division includes Metro Rod, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, the Filta UK direct labor operations (DLO) and the UK Filta Environmental franchise network. Filta UK comprises a range of complementary DLO services including fridge and freezer seal replacement. Filta International division operates a franchise network that comprises the franchise activities of Filta in North America and mainland Europe. Pirtek division provides on-site hydraulic hose replacement and associated services. B2C division comprises the ChipsAway, Ovenclean and Barking Mad franchise businesses. Azura division is a franchise management software system developer.