FRAN fundamentals

Franchise Brands plc is a holding company, which engages in the acquisition, development, and brand marketing of multiple franchised businesses. Its brands include Pirtek, Metro Rod, Metro Plumb, Filta, Willow Pumps, ChipsAway, Ovenclean, Barking Mad, and Azura. It operates through the following segments: Pirtek Europe, Water and Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other Operations. The Pirtek Europe segment refers to the franchise and direct labor operations of Pirtek across eight European countries. The Water and Waste Services segment is made up of Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta UK. The Filta International segment relates to Filta U.S. and Filta Europe. The B2C segment focuses on ChipsAway, Ovenclean, and Barking Mad. The Azura segment is involved in the software business of Azura. The Other Operations segment includes central administration costs and non-trading companies. The company was founded by Stephen Glen Hemsley and Nigel William Wray in September 2008 and is headquartered in Macclesfield, the United Kingdom.