Franchise Brands plc operates franchising and related activities across the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe through six segments: Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Others. Its brands include Pirtek for on-site hydraulic hose replacement, Metro Rod for drainage solutions, Metro Plumb for emergency plumbing, Filta for cooking oil filtration and fryer management, Willow Pumps for pump stations, ChipsAway for mobile car paintwork repair, Ovenclean for oven cleaning, and Barking Mad for dog home boarding. The company also develops franchise management software. Formerly FB Holdings plc, it changed its name to Franchise Brands plc in July 2016, was founded in 2008, and is based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom.