Empowering Women, Shaping Futures
At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are more than just a not-for-profit organisation; we are a movement dedicated to transforming the landscape of the franchise industry. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower women at every stage of their franchising journey. Whether you are a woman contemplating the leap into franchising, a woman considering franchising your successful business, or a franchisor aiming to diversify and enrich your network, EWiF is here to support and guide you every step of the way.
WHO WE ARE
At EWiF, we’re looking to change the face of the franchise sector so that women have a much larger presence. If you’re a woman interested in franchising, click to find out how we can help you.
JOIN US
EWiF is built on our community of Ambassadors, who offer free services to women seeking advice and guidance on entering the franchise industry. Click to find out more about becoming an EWiF Ambassador.
OUR LOCATIONS
We hold regular meetings across the country. If you’d like to find out more about franchising, click to find out where your nearest meeting is and join us!
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
HOW WE HELP
If you’ve always dreamt of running your own business, or have a business that is ready for expansion, franchising can help you turn your dreams into reality. At EWiF, we love supporting women with their career goals. Through franchising, we believe you really can have it all. Discover how franchising can help you.
Our Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements of women across the franchising industry. Has your vision grown a successful business? Your leadership inspired others? Or has your innovative approach brought change to your sector? Enter one of our awards and demonstrate why you are one of the best women / business in franchising!
NEWS, BLOGS & PR
Catch up with news and success stories from EWiF and our Ambassadors.
Not all franchises are created equal. Why you should care about ethical franchising.
If you’re wondering whether you should invest in a franchise, where can you find the right information to help you know if a brand is right or not? Read on for our advice. Deciding to become a franchisee is a huge deal – especially for women! We tend to be seriously...
Sejal Devlia from Not Just Travel, faced her greatest fear and was rewarded.
IT’S A LITTLE unusual for a travel company to hold its annual company conference for franchisees on Sunshine Saturday, the first Saturday after the festive period which is typically the most popular day of the year for holidaymakers to book a trip abroad.
But we are known for being a little different (in a good way) so did just that, hosting over 400 consultants, who operate under the Not Just Travel brand, and 50 corporate teams in Stratford-Upon-Avon last weekend (6th-7th January).
Having been ranked 12th in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 and 10th best franchise in the UK by Franchise Direct, we were keen to announce and celebrate the fact that 2023 was a “phenomenal year” in terms of holiday sales, profit and franchisee recruitment.
The EWiF Awards 2025: Celebrating Women in Franchising
The NatWest EWiF Awards are a standout event in the franchising calendar, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of women in the industry. These prestigious awards highlight the achievements of leaders, innovators, and rising stars. Let’s delve into what makes the...