After small beginnings in the Cheddar Valley in 2008, Shipham-based dog walking and pet care company Friends for Pets is celebrating after being named as one of the UK's top franchise opportunities.

From hundreds of entries across every sector, Friends for Pets has been ranked in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) as well as being made a finalist of the Pet Care Services of the Year category in the Pet Industry Federation Awards.

"We feel that Friends for Pets has well and truly earned their place in the Elite Franchise Top 100 list," said Scott English, brand director of Elite Franchise.

"This definitive league table of the top 100 franchisors shows just what Britain has to offer. Each year, the ranking becomes more competitive and this year has been no exception for our panel of industry-leading judges."

Becca Wilson, Friends for Pets founder, said: "Friends for Pets are so proud to have been listed in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2021 and be listed among some of the UK's most prestigious brands.

"All of our franchisees and pet carers have worked so hard, especially this year, and they deserve to be up there with the best brands in the UK.

"Our head office team and franchisees have all worked together to support each other and navigate our brand through what has been a very tricky year for small businesses and the pet care industry. To be included in the EF100 list this year is a huge honour."

For more information about Friends for Pets, visit www.friendsforpets.co.uk or contact Amy Wall on [email protected] or 07584 050544.