For the fourth consecutive year, we are delighted to reveal Pass The Keys has been ranked in the renowned HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 for 2026, placing 85th.

Regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in UK franchising, being named in the Elite Franchise TOP 100 list is a definitive stamp of quality for any franchisor.

Securing a place on the list is a testament to the resilience, innovation, and success of our business model, as well as our incredible growing network of franchisees.

For the award, entrants are judged by an independent panel of top franchise sector experts who rigorously score the full TOP 100 list. The evaluation is based on eight core criteria that analyse aspects such as size and growth trajectory, ambition and future planning, contributions made to the community, and support systems provided to franchisees.

For Pass The Keys to be recognised among the elite is a direct reflection of our commitment to these values. It also illustrates how we are growing our franchise network sustainably, with a focus on empowering our franchisees to build significant, high-value businesses.

“This is a celebration of our network”

Discussing the announcement, Amy Boyton, Sales & Marketing Director at Pass The Keys, said:

“We are absolutely thrilled to once again be ranked in the Elite Franchise TOP 100. This achievement is a fantastic reflection on the entire business, but specifically it highlights the strength of our new management franchise model.

“We have worked tirelessly to create an environment where franchisees can build a serious, scalable business with genuine asset value. To have that ambition and performance recognised by the industry’s toughest judges is incredibly rewarding.

“Most importantly, this is a celebration of our flourishing network – our franchisees are the ones out there proving that the Pass The Keys model works, day in and day out. We are delighted their work has once again been recognised by Elite Franchise.”

Validating the new vision for our franchise model

Ranking in the list comes at a pivotal moment, as we recently made a strategic transition from an owner-operator to a management franchise model. This shift was designed to attract ambitious investors seeking a high-level management role with long-term income generation potential.

Our placement in the Elite Franchise Top 100 validates this decision, confirming that the short-let sector offers a pathway to substantial wealth creation when approached with the right infrastructure.

Pass The Keys franchisees are building property businesses without the capital-heavy requirement of owning the properties themselves. Instead, they build teams from day one, leveraging our market-leading technology to create a robust portfolio that can generate strong passive income or be sold for a significant multiple upon exit.

As we move into 2026, retaining our status as a leading franchise drives our ambition even further. We remain committed to providing world-class support, technology, and marketing to help our franchise owners dominate the short-let market in their territories.