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Forget the Franchise is a project to create a directory of independent, quirky and unique shops, restaurants, experiences etc that franchise clones and charmless chains are destroying. These independents are really special and Forget the Franchise would like to promote them.

We use a wiki engine (like wikipedia) which means anyone can help out and add information on the independents they adore. Check out the Help page to see how you can edit any page right now.

UK top picks:

• UK
  • www
  • London
  • Nottingham
  • more...

US top picks:

• US
  • www
  • San Fransisco
  • LA
  • more...

To find what you want you can either use the search facility if it is something specific you are after, or browse by category depending on your location.

You can add your favourite Independents by using the Submit form below! Go on.

This is a wiki - and hence anyone can contribute. And I would love you to contribute! Please add your favourite Independent or quirky places. If you are not sure how then let me know, I'll do my best to help! You can email me at rob@forgetthefranchise.com or simply use the Submit form below!

If so I want to hear from you! Add yourself to the site, check out the Help page for info on how to do that ~ but if you have any questions or require further help then get in touch at rob@forgetthefranchise.com. Or you can use the Submit form below. Easy.

You can submit your favourite Independent easily here. All parts are optional so don't feel you have to fill out everything, but the more info you give us the better. Thanks for helping, you're great!!