Franchise Brands PLC - Inclusion in FTSE AIM UK 50 Index

23 June 2025

Franchise Brands plc

("Franchise Brands", the "Company" or the "Group")

Inclusion in FTSE AIM UK 50 Index

Franchise Brands plc (AIM: FRAN), an international multi-brand franchise business, is pleased to announce that the Company has become a constituent of the FTSE AIM UK 50 Index, with effect from today (Monday, 23 June 2025).

This outcome follows FTSE Russell's quarterly review of the FTSE AIM UK 50, FTSE AIM 100 and FTSE AIM All-Share Indices. Changes were applied after the close of business on Friday, 20 June 2025.

Stephen Hemsley, Executive Chairman, commented:

"We are delighted to be included in the FTSE AIM UK 50 index from today. This marks a significant milestone in Franchise Brands' journey and is testament to the Group's substantial growth. Since IPO in 2016, the business has built on the strength of its franchise model to scale up to seven brands in ten countries and has increased its market capitalisation to almost £300m.

"We would like to thank our dedicated team and wider franchise community for their incredible dedication to continuing to build on the progress made so far. We are even more committed today to building a stronger, more integrated Group through our 'One Franchise Brands' initiative, maximising opportunities across all our brands and delivering sustainable growth for our stakeholders. I am excited about the next stage of our development and look forward to the future with great optimism."

Enquiries:

About Franchise Brands plc

Franchise Brands (FTSE AIM UK 50) is an international, multi-brand franchisor focused on B2B van-based service with seven franchise brands and a presence in 10 countries across the UK, North America and Europe. The Group is focused on building market-leading businesses primarily via a franchise model and has a combined network of over 600 franchisees.

The Company owns several market-leading brands with long trading histories, including Pirtek in Europe, Filta, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb, all of which benefit from the Group's central support services, particularly technology, marketing, and finance. At the heart of Franchise Brands' business-building strategy is helping its franchisees grow their businesses: "as they grow, we grow".

Franchise Brands employs almost 650 people across the Group and there are over 3,000 people in the franchise community.

For further information, visit www.franchisebrands.co.uk