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Franchise Brands Trading update summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Trading update summary30 Apr, 2026
Q1 trading performance
System sales grew by 4% in Q1, with all B2B divisions returning to growth, supported by strong US performance and recovery in Europe.
Water & Waste Services division saw 8% growth in Q1, driven by Metro Rod's focus on higher value work and catch-up from Q4 delays.
Filta International in North America achieved 12% system sales growth in local currency, with strong uptake of the new FiltaClean Pro service.
Used cooking oil sales rose 35% in local currency, driven by both volume and price increases.
European Pirtek markets grew 2% in Q1, with notable improvement in March, especially in Germany and Benelux.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year performance is expected to be within the current range of analysts' forecasts for adjusted EBITDA (£35.9m to £38.0m).
Diversification across sectors and geographies supports resilience and future momentum.
Expansion of service offerings, such as FiltaClean Pro, is opening new sector opportunities.
Strategic highlights
Focus on higher quality, higher value work in Water & Waste Services is yielding positive results.
Continued investment in new services and franchise partner growth underpins business strategy.
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Latest events from Franchise Brands
- System sales rose 2% to £435m, with stable EBITDA and reduced net debt, driven by U.S. growth.FRAN
H2 20259 Apr 2026 - Q1 trading improved, with growth in key divisions and ongoing strategic progress.FRANTrading Update16 Feb 2026
- System sales up 42% and adjusted EBITDA up 45%, with leverage at 1.9x and strong cash flow.FRANH1 202413 Feb 2026
- Record growth in 2023 with strong integration of acquisitions and focus on operational synergies.FRANH2 202313 Feb 2026
- Record 2025 sales, strong cash flow, and a £10m share buy-back highlight resilient growth.FRANQ4 2025 TU28 Jan 2026
- Record sales, strong cash flow, and reduced leverage support growth prospects for 2025.FRANH2 202426 Dec 2025
- Record system sales, strong cash flow, and 8% EPS growth amid challenging markets.FRANH1 202516 Nov 2025
- Essential services drive stable performance, but project work recovery is postponed to 2025.FRANTrading Update13 Jun 2025
- System sales surged 41% in H1 2024, with strong growth and debt reduction on track.FRANTrading Update13 Jun 2025
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