We are thrilled to announce Ableworld has officially been named one of the UK’s top franchises, securing 71st place in the prestigious HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 Awards for 2026.

The result builds on our success in the 2025 rankings – where we proudly placed 89th – and acknowledges another year of continually striving for excellence in all aspects of our franchise offering.

To consistently feature among the UK’s most successful franchise brands is an incredibly positive reflection of the strength of our business model and the unwavering dedication of our franchisees, who bring the Ableworld brand to life every day.

It also reaffirms our position as one of the leading franchise opportunities in the UK.

“This highlights the synergy between our support team and network''

Speaking about the news, Rhian Pita, Ableworld’s Senior Franchise & Digital Marketing Manager, said:

“We are absolutely delighted to be recognised in the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 for 2026. Securing such a prominent position is a massive achievement and a positive reflection on the entire business.

“It validates the robustness of our franchise model, but more importantly, it highlights the incredible synergy between our support team and network.

“This recognition belongs to every single person who is part of our magnificent franchise network and wears the Ableworld uniform; it is their hard work and passion for helping people in their communities that make successes like this possible.”

What the Elite Franchise TOP 100 is judged on

For those unfamiliar with the accolade, the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 is widely considered the UK’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community.

It is not an award given lightly – entrants are scrutinised by an independent panel of top judges from the franchising sector.

These experts rigorously score franchises against eight core criteria, including size, growth, ambition, and contributions made to franchisees and the community.

To place 71st signifies Ableworld has comprehensively met these criteria, demonstrating sustainable growth and a commitment to supporting our franchise network and customers alike.

A franchise model built for the future

Our placement in the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 is recognition of a model that uniquely combines retail and service within the rapidly growing ageing care space.

Our goal has always been to make people more comfortable and mobile, helping them live their lives as normally as possible for as long as they can.

By supplying high-quality mobility products alongside a robust service offering – where essential purchases such as stairlifts and scooters are serviced on a recurring basis – we ensure longevity in customer relationships.

This ethos is central to our franchisees’ success, and our continued Elite Franchise ranking highlights how an ethical business can also be a financial powerhouse.

With a relatively low initial investment, Ableworld franchise owners have the proven potential to build superstores with turnovers in excess of £1m and strong margins.

It is a winning formula that benefits the franchisee, the customer, and the community alike.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our franchisees, staff, suppliers, and customers for all their contributions this year. Here’s to another successful year ahead!