
Changing the Face of Franchising in the UK with Walfinch

The Franchise Leaders Forum Podcast
July 22, 2026
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About this episode
Every franchisor dreams of selling more territories. Few stop to ask whether they're building a franchise system their franchisees can actually succeed in.
Every emerging franchisor wants to grow their brand, expand into new markets, and welcome new franchisees. But growth without the right systems, support, and profitability can create problems that are much harder to fix later.
In this episode, Amrit Dhaliwal shares why he's intentionally choosing slower, more sustainable growth while building a rapidly growing home care franchise brand in the UK. After starting as a franchisee with no industry experience, he learned firsthand how mentorship, strong systems, and putting franchisees first can make all the difference.
You'll also hear why franchisee profitability should come before franchise growth, how a learner's mindset has shaped his leadership, and why the strongest franchise brands measure success by the impact they create, not simply the number of locations they open.
Amrit Dhaliwal is CEO and founder of Walfinch, one of the UK’s fastest-growing home care franchise networks with 30+ territories nationwide. A former franchisee turned franchisor, he’s the author of Time to Thrive: The Home Care Revolution and host of the Walking With Walfinch podcast. Amrit has been named in the Social Care Top 30 and recognised as Emerging Franchisor of the Year.
So, if you're ready to build a stronger franchise by putting franchisee success before franchise growth, this episode is for you.
Connect with Amrit:
Franchise opportunities: https://walfinchfranchising.com
Home care services: https://walfinch.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amrit-dhaliwal-a436445b
Episode Highlights:
Why franchisee success should come before franchise growthBuilding a sustainable franchise through intentional growthLessons learned from becoming a franchisee with no industry experienceHow mentorship shaped Amrit's leadership journeyMeasuring franchise success by impact, not unit count Why curiosity and continuous learning make better franchise leadersBalancing entrepreneurship, family, and long-term successThe power of putting people before profits
Connect with Tracy
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/
Email: podcast@jbfsale.com
Connect with Shannon
Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/
JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
Website - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/
Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

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