Oven valeting specialists Ovenu has been named in Elite Franchise’s Top 100 (EF100) for the fifth consecutive year.
The industry bible ranked its top 100 franchise brands and placed Ovenu, which is based in Wokingham, Berkshire, at 54 – the only oven cleaning business to grace the national best franchise list.
Established in 2017 in association with HSBC, the EF100 ranks businesses according to a broad range of criteria; from financial performance and heritage to their contribution to the community and the way they embrace innovation.
The franchise industry contributes over £17billion to the UK economy and more than 700,000 people are employed in franchising across the country. Despite a difficult economic climate, the last 12 months has seen franchise brands like Ovenu thrive thanks to their robust infrastructures, proven business models and record of franchisee support.
Rik Hellewell, managing director of Ovenu, said: “I’m absolutely chuffed for the business itself and our franchisees that we are ranked in the EF100 for a fifth consecutive year – reflecting Ovenu’s strong reputation for quality and service.
“What makes us stand out from other franchises is a robust and successful business model combined with the support and practical guidance available to franchisees at every stage of their business development. Above all this is a franchise that sets people up to succeed.
“The team at Ovenu is proud to not only provide an exemplary service to its clients as well as being showcased as an award-winning business opportunity for ambitious entrepreneurs.”
Scott English, brand director of Elite Franchise, said: “We feel that Ovenu has well and truly earned its place in the EF100.
“This year, brands were also judged on any measures they initiated to survive the challenges of 2021, along with ambitions and growth targets for the next financial year.
“Achieving this position is a testament to all that Ovenu has achieved – they have consistently demonstrated a gold-standard level of franchising.”
Ovenu was founded in 1994 by Rik, who has since gone on to attract and recruit hundreds of successful franchisees – making it the UK’s largest oven valeting franchise.
