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Optimal Franchise Ltd

15299888

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 ALLIED BUSINESS CENTRE, HARPENDEN, AL5 4UT
Incorporated 21/11/2023

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47290
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
87900
Other residential care activities
88910
Child day-care activities
96030
Funeral and related activities

Officers

Mr Nickolas Sams

director · Since 11/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Daniel James Clark

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 36

1 Allied Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4UT

Notified 01/04/2025

Mr Nickolas Sams

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 39

1 Allied Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4UT

Notified 01/04/2025

Mr Paul O'Connor

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

1 Allied Business Centre, Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4UT

Notified 01/04/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Ashley James Wilkinson

Ceased 01/04/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ECAPITAL COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 25/02/2026Registered 25/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

UCAT SERVICES LIMITED

Created 13/05/2024Registered 28/05/2024

CompanyRankvs 7277+ SIC 47290 peers
18

Financial strength8th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.66× · 6/20
Longevity3 years trading (max 15) · 3/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity3/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Net Worth

-£40k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£40k

Working capital

Current Assets

£78k

Current Liabilities

£118k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£40k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.66

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.