Be part of the change

Franchise Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

May 11th-17th

Taking part is totally free and on your terms.

We're asking franchise brands across the UK to take part, turning their intention to improve their wellbeing support into action, one step at a time.

Complete the National Franchise Wellbeing Survey

Open to franchisees, franchisors and suppliers to the industry

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Be part of the National Franchise Mental Health Awareness Week

Turning intention into action.

Each year, alongside Mental Health Awareness Week, I bring together franchise brands from across the UK to take part in a shared, industry-wide campaign.

This year's theme is simple: open up more honest conversations around mental health in franchising, and give franchise brands the opportunity to start long-lasting change, one step at a time.

Email: jen@cinderltd.co.uk to share your pledge

Download resources and get ideas

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HOW TO TAKE PART:

Register and take part of the campaign in 3 easy steps

  1. SURVEY

    Actively encourage your franchisees and head office team to complete the Cinder National Franchise Wellbeing Survey

    (Open 11th May)

  2. CONVERSATION

    Spark a mental health and wellbeing conversation in your network.

    This could be anything from a network-wide comms with tools and resources, to a drop-in lunch-and-learn.

    We want to encourage you to start and normalise conversation around mental wellbeing within your network, to open up dialogue and reduce stigma.

(p.s. want us to host a session for you? No problem! Drop us a message to get it organised)

  1. PLEDGE

    In line with this year's theme of turning intention into action, we're asking every brand taking part to commit to one meaningful wellbeing improvement they will implement within the next 90 days to develop their franchise wellbeing support.

    Examples could include:

    • Introducing structured wellbeing check-ins

    • Training franchise support teams in mental health awareness / mental health first aid

    • Improving communication processes

    • Implementing franchise peer support structures

    • Exploring external wellbeing support or accreditation

    • Introducing a wellbeing policy

    • Reviewing existing support

    To encourage accountability and tangible action, pledges will be publicly shared - to celebrate and spread awareness!

Complete the National Franchise Wellbeing Survey

Open to franchisees, franchisors and suppliers to the industry

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Register to take part

Thank you for joining our Franchise Mental Health Awareness 2026 campaign!

Once registered, we'll be in touch with resources and more info to support you along the way.

By signing up, you agree to receive email updates.

Take part: 1. Complete the survey 2. Spark a conversation 3. Pledge your action