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Business Doctors establishes new business partnership When two businesses have the potential to go hand in hand, it makes perfect sense for them to establish a partnership that has practical value and benefits all involved. That’s why business coaching specialists Business Doctors have teamed up with business sales experts Business Partnership in a collaboration to support SME business owners towards an exceptional exit.
Ready Chef signs supply contract with Camile Thai Ready Chef, the market leader in fresh and prepared produce solutions, are delighted to announce the signing of a €7m, three-year supply contract with Camile Food Group. This includes the award winning Camile Thai restaurant group and their newly launched brand Thindi, offering authentic Indian cuisine.
Camile Thai launch new Indian brand, Thindi with four new locations Camile Thai is delighted to announce that we have expanded into Indian fare with the major talent that is Thindi to launch a new Indian delivery service. This new addition to the Irish restaurant scene has recently opened its doors in Shankill under serial Camile franchisee Paul Abraham.
Camile Thai to display the Carbon Footprint of each dish on their menu The UK’s most sustainable restaurant chain*Camile Thai Kitchen announced that from today they would be displaying the Carbon Footprint of each dish on its Menus and Website. This initiative by the chain is the first time in Europe that such information has been made easily accessible for guests and the general public.
One year on for Card Connection Franchisee! Rakesh Joshi invested in the Card Connection’s Northampton territory back in August 2017 after some detailed research. “I was actually looking at a franchise at one of Card Connection’s direct competitors, but having met the team at Farnham and looking more closely at the company’s product range, I realised I quickly needed to switched allegiance,” said Rakesh. “The breadth and quality of the designs, plus the very professional nature of business set-up were what really clinched it, for me.” Learn more about what persuaded Rakesh to take on his own Card Connection franchise...
From Employee to Franchisee with Card Connection! Penny Ellis joined Card Connection is 2013 as an area manager. After working with the brand for 4 years, Penny and her husband Colin decided to take on their own Card Connection franchise! Learn about Penny's transition from Employee to Franchisee!
Bringing environmental issue to the party with Card Connection We can all do our bit to help reduce our impact on the environment, so when the BBC’s Blue planet highlighted the problem of plastic build up in our oceans, Card Connection were keen to respond.
Card Connection Franchisee Buys First Home! Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has announced that after just three years after investing in their franchise, Oxford regional franchisee Gayan Weerakkody and his wife Anjana have enjoyed such success that they have been able to purchase their first house.
Happy 10th Birthday Boofle from Card Connection! Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection recently celebrated Boofle’s 10th birthday at their annual conference. Made from 100% love and cuddles, oh and lots of wool and a little button, Boofle has quickly become a star in the greeting card world with sales of over 70 million cards.
Cash Converters franchise goes from strength to strength Since opening its first store in Western Australia in 1984, Cash Converters has grown rapidly, opening stores across the world, offering services from buying and selling second hand goods to personal finance.
Cash Converters franchise crack down on stolen goods Cash Converters has developed successful relationships with local police forces across the UK in a bid to prevent stolen items from being brought in to stores.
Cash Converters franchise Coventry celebrates 20 years Cash Converters on Longfellow Road in Coventry is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a month long prize raffle, with the winners being announced on New Year’s Eve.
ChariSnack raises over £52K for charity Bliss Since 2018 to date, ChariSnack, part of Delicious Ideas Food Group, has raised £52,945 for Bliss, a charity that supports babies born premature or sick, needing specialist hospital care.
Taylor Made Franchising acquires Chemex International Taylor Made Franchising has acquired Chemex International for an undisclosed sum, adding it to its existing nine franchise brands: Stump Busters, PVC Vendo, Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Thomas Cleaning Franchise, Iconic Window Cleaning, Mister Tacho, Broadway Wine, Women In Business Network (WIBN) and Wagging Tails. The acquisition will bring the annual network turnover to 32 million with approximately 100 franchisees across ten brands.
Chemex welcomes new franchisee in North Lancashire Andrew King is the latest franchisee to join Chemex. He is an ex-engineer who took the chance of redundancy to help fund his own business. The decision to look at Chemex came after discussions with his uncle who had operated a van-based franchise before and so was able to highlight the low-cost benefits of such an operation.
Chemex Launch The £10k Multiplier! Following two years of research and development new Chemex franchisees can now look forward to a financial boost when starting their business!
Award-winning paintwork pros set a shining example A couple best known for repainting car bodywork are painting the town red instead after landing a major industry award. Brian and Amanda Palmer, owners of ChipsAway St Albans, have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise. “They couldn’t be more deserving,” says Rebecca de Chair, Group Marketing Manager of ChipsAway International.“They’ve developed their business from a man-in-a-van operation to a very successful Car Care Centre employing eight people – a testament to their hard work and dedication."
Appointment of Non-Executive Director to Franchise Brands Franchise Brands plc, an international multi-brand franchise business, is pleased to announce that Andy Brattesani has joined the board of Franchise Brands as a Non-Executive Director.
ChipsAway "Roars Ahead" at Annual Conference and 1920's Awards Dinner Over 200 delegates gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference and Roaring 20s ‘Gatsby’ themed Awards Dinner over the weekend. The event celebrated the minor car body repair brand’s ‘roaring ahead’ approach in the car body repair industry.
ChipsAway takes national marketing "up a gear" with the launch of a new TV advert ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair service, has launched a new TV advertisement to promote the convenience and ease of the service they offer. The new TV commercial demonstrates how easy it is for customers to enquire and obtain their free, no-obligation repair estimate.
ChipsAway's Youngest Franchisee named as Bodyshop Magazine's 30 Under 30 Rising Stars Winner Entrepreneur Brandon, joined the ChipsAway network in September 2020, aged just 21. Within the space of only six months Brandon had developed his mobile car body repair business into a thriving ChipsAway Car Care Centre workshop, taking on an employee to help him achieve his aspirations for the future.
CHOPSTIX SECURES FIRST AIRPORT SITE Fast growing QSR, Chopstix has continued on its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of its first airport location on 29th May. The new London Luton Airport site, located in the departure lounge, after security, is an important strategic step in the group’s expansion plans, and demonstrates the versatility of the Chopstix proposition.
CHOPSTIX SECURES FIRST AIRPORT SITE Fast growing QSR, Chopstix has continued on its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of its first airport location on 29th May. The new London Luton Airport site, located in the departure lounge, after security, is an important strategic step in the group’s expansion plans, and demonstrates the versatility of the Chopstix proposition.
Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year: Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant (QSR) group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The company also reported its system sales are forecast to surpass £65m by the end of FY23 (23 April 2023), an increase of more than 40% against FY22.
New Year, New You! The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on progress and plan how you want you and your Consider these resolutions which could go a long way to increasing your business success in the new year.
A crisis with the Chancellor? Clarriots Care takes a closer look As of November 23rd, 2016, newly instated Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond is preparing to reveal his Autumn Statement – his plan on how to manage and improve the UK economy for the next year. Clarriots Care takes a look at how this may impact franchising.
What's new from the Clarriots Franchise Network? If you are looking to get an inside look at the Clarriots Care franchise business, their Franchise Roadshow is an ideal way to do this. There are limited spaces to this behind-the-scenes opportunity so be sure to book your spaces quickly.
What are the characteristics of a great business opportunity? The Clarriots Care franchise model is not only about being your own boss and in control of your own destiny, it’s also about owning a great business opportunity and being part of one of the fastest growing franchise networks in the UK. It’s about the right opportunity at the right time!
Patricia and Garry Burchett join the Cleanhome family Having worked across different industries including retail, hospitality and service industries, Garry and Patricia Burchett wanted to achieve a better work/life balance. As the couple were also involved in the local community as town councillors, they wanted to be able to have more time with their family and be able to work from home...Cleanhome allows them to do this.
Cleanhome winners of Training and Development award Here at Cleanhome we pride ourselves on providing our franchisees with a high level of training, both at the beginning of their business journey and throughout and our commitment to our franchisees has been recognised.
Celebrating our 50th Franchisee 2012 seems like only yesterday when Clear Brew took on its first franchisee and is now celebrating sending out its 50th franchisee, Russ Goodwin, who will be covering the Croydon and Sutton region.
Celebrating 10 years of franchising During the last 10 years we have welcomed over 50 franchisees to the Clear Brew team! Our cohort consists of people from a variety of backgrounds. Here we explore the evolution of the Clear Brew franchise and how it has become the network it is today.
Starting out on your own after Coronavirus The coronavirus situation has led many to re-evaluating their current workplace status. Redundancies and businesses not being able to survive, may also lead to the rise of those wishing to start out on their own. However, taking that first step of STARTING A BUSINESS is the biggest decision some of you will ever make. It feels like (and usually is) a life changing moment and often people will think it over and over, analysing every aspect.
CNA franchise chosen for leading business support CNA International has had a busy September! Two new Franchise Partners have started their own CNA International executive search recruitment businesses this month.
CNA franchise awarded Full Membership of bfa CNA Executive Search is delighted to announce that it has been accepted for Full Membership of the British Franchise Association (bfa).
CNA franchise introduces Wilde Pure Search The sister company of franchise network CNA Executive Search is to become Wilde Pure Search. Using the same pure search methodology as executive search, Wilde Pure Search operates in the high-volume recruitment market recruiting high-calibre candidates into lower and middle management positions.
Graduate Programme Produces Top- Flight Consultants A graduate training programme that gives young people the opportunity to work in executive search, management consultancy, corporate finance and interim management has so far attracted ten graduates , a number likely to double in number in 2006.
CNA franchise launch website that "Walks the Talk" A radical re-design and a host of new future-proof features mark the re-launch of the CNA International website, www.cnainternational.co.uk. The site represents the first of several substantial internet investments by CNA.
Code Ninjas recruits seasoned marketing expert As the brand quickly approaches the opening of its 400th location, Code Ninjas, the kids coding franchise, has appointed a new Vice President of Marketing, Matt Rogers. With over a decade of consumer marketing experience and a passion for EdTech, Matt joins the team fully equipped to further develop Code Ninjas’ brand awareness in line with the ongoing growth rate seen in the UK and internationally.
Code Ninjas to launch first franchise location in Wales As one of the fastest-growing tech cities in the UK, the demand for coding and technological expertise in Cardiff is on the rise. Recognising this, Code Ninjas, the coding franchise for kids, is opening up a dojo in Cardiff, the first of its kind in Wales.
How international diversification has expanded a UK network Diversification is a word that is often bandied around companies, ultimately for the leaders at the forefront of operations to show little evidence of it actually taking place. And it is this same description that can also get misinterpreted. There are many ways to diversify a company - celebrating inclusivity in every sense of the word, expanding the company culture and having a constant source of contemporary, exciting ideas are all ways of diversifying. Code Ninjas, the international coding franchise for kids, is one such brand that ensures diversity is touched upon and celebrated in every respect in their UK operations.
ColourFence reaches finals in three Franchise Marketing Awards again this year! ColourFence has made the finals in the Franchise Marketing Awards for the third year in a row. The awards recognise the gold standard in marketing innovation, and highlight franchisors who provide outstanding marketing support for their franchisees.
Competition in this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards, described by the organisers as ‘fierce’, are judged by a panel of independent franchising and marketing experts. And while the finalists come from a wide variety of business sectors, they all have one thing in common – a ‘commitment to supporting their franchisees.’
Weatherproof fencing franchise, ColourFence, pledges 50% of new franchisees' fees into local advertising In an exciting new development for weatherproof fencing franchise, ColourFence, the brand has announced that new franchisees will receive a subsidy of £10,000 to invest into local marketing. Until now, £5,000 of the franchise fee was re-invested into an advertising launch for new starters. This figure has been doubled for all new franchisees who join before the end of 2019.
FAMILY-RUN FRANCHISE WINS NATIONAL AWARD Countrywide Grounds Maintenance’s Aimee Morton, has been chosen as one of the winners for this year's Pro Landscaper's 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards, in association with Green-tech.
Why Does the Property Sector Remain Such a Stable Marketplace for Countrywide Signs? Countrywide Signs understand that many are feeling cautious this year. Recession is a worry, but in the right sector, with the right business and support structure, it doesn’t need to be! Luckily, they operate in two very accommodating sectors. Franchising and property.
NEW Commercial Contract Announced From one national network to another; AMEY TPT has appointed Countrywide Signs as its commercial property signage supplier and installer for its rail network.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification 2022: Passed With Flying Colours! Countrywide Signs’ quality and continuous improvement practices have once again been put through their paces… and we’re happy to shout that we’ve smashed it. We achieved the highest pass mark for our annual ISO 9001:2015 audit.
Creams Cafe appoints new CEO Leading dessert restaurant brand, Creams, has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO, ahead of the company entering its next stage of growth internationally and in the UK. With over 17 years spent working exclusively in the food and hospitality industries, Everett brings a wealth of relevant experience to Creams across casual dining, QSR and global franchising.
HERO BRANDS PARTNERS WITH DIRTY BONES TO DRIVE UK GROWTH PLANS Dirty Bones and Hero Brands have formed a strategic partnership to extend the growth of the Dirty Bones concept. Dirty Bones, the NYC-inspired food and cocktail concept, have partnered with Hero Brands in a move that will see the brand grow across the UK.
Domino's welcomes newest franchisee via Homegrown Heroes programme Domino’s has welcomed their newest franchisee Kieran Ali. Kieran opened his new store yesterday in Long Sutton welcoming 25 new team members with him! Kieran first worked for Domino’s back in 2013 as part of the Operations department. After a short break to retrain and set up his own business, he is back with us and now a franchisee after enrolling on our Homegrown Heroes programme.
Domino's franchisee shortlisted for prestigious National Awards Northern Ireland businessman Joggy Dhillon, who owns Domino’s Pizza stores in Coleraine and Omagh, has been shortlisted in the prestigious national British Franchise Association (BFA) – Franchisee of the Year Awards 2014.
Domino's Pizza kicks off recruitment drive ahead of world's biggest football tournament As the UK prepares to be hit by football fever, Domino’s Pizza UK is gearing up for a huge peak in orders and deliveries this summer, so is on the hunt for 1,300 new recruits to help deliver a staggering 56 million slices of pizza to hungry football fans across the UK.
This Morning's winning pizza hits Domino's Menus A pizza with real television pedigree takes pride of place today on menus at Domino’s stores all across the UK. The Chimichurri™ pizza, created by Maria Tyrrell from High Wycombe, won a national competition run by ITV’s flagship award-winning daytime TV show – This Morning, in conjunction with Domino’s Pizza.
5,000th international Domino's store to open Cologne, Germany, sees the opening of the latest store for Domino’s Germany – and one of three stores opening that day that will be recognised as the 5,000th international store for Domino’s Pizza Inc.
Doner Shack set to launch in London It’s official, the Berlin-street food brand Döner Shack is set to open with a bang on Baker Street on 27th March 2023, offering 200 free kebaps a day to celebrate its debut in London. The fast-casual brand that specialises in kebaps, chicken schnitzels and milkshakes, is an exciting new addition to the famous street and aims to change the perception of kebabs in the UK.
Doner Shack kicks off 2023 with two new multi-unit franchisees Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, continues to experience tremendous growth with the addition of two new multi-unit franchise partners, Bobby Sidhu and Omar Chagani. The UK’s leading fast-casual franchise brand will be boosting its presence across the UK with 20 new stores across the West Midlands and London over the next three years.
New Glasgow restaurant to giveaway free kebabs on 1st October 2022 Berlin street-food brand, Döner Shack, will officially open its new Scottish flagship restaurant in Silverburn, Glasgow on Saturday, 1st October, offering free kebabs to celebrate its arrival. The exciting new addition to Silverburn aims to change the perception of kebabs in the UK, by serving high quality products in a fast casual setting.
Doner Shack appoints new Global Franchise Director for its global expansion Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, has appointed Nil Naik as its new Global Franchise Director to develop the brand’s expansion globally. Nil is the former UK & International Franchise Director for Chaiiwala, where he was responsible for managing and growing the UK franchise network of over 50 stores and identifying prospects for international markets in over 235 locations worldwide.
Doner Shack to open its first London restaurant on Baker Street Berlin inspired street-food concept, Döner Shack, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with the opening of its London flagship site in late Autumn 2022, the first of four new openings planned for the capital over the next six months.
AWARD CROWNS OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR DRIVER HIRE Driver Hire has added another major franchise industry accolade to its trophy cabinet – the ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Franchisor of the Year Award’. Graham Duckworth, Driver Hire’s Franchise Sales Director, and colleagues, collected the award at a celebratory awards and gala evening at the Tower Hotel in the City of London.
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN EXPANSION FOR DRIVER HIRE FRANCHISEES Driver Hire franchisees are benefiting from a major investment in new technology which is enabling them to expand their existing territories into previously hard to reach postcode areas.
DRIVER HIRE SUPPORTS ROAD SAFETY WEEK Bradford-based national recruitment company, Driver Hire, is playing its part in preventing deaths and injuries on UK roads by supporting this year’s ‘Road Safety Week’ (14th-20th November). Organised by Brake, the national road safety charity, the theme for 2022 is ‘Safe Roads for All’.
Darrin Gibb celebrates 30 year milestone with Driver Hire Darrin Gibb is the longest serving franchisee in the Driver Hire network and this month, he celebrates his 30th anniversary. Driver Hire itself was still a young business when Darrin came on board, having been established only nine years before Darrin joined forces with Hugh Wilson and set up Wilson Gibb Management Services (WGMS) in 1992.
Manchester conference celebrates best ever year Back for the first time in two years, Driver Hire’s annual conference, held at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate an outstanding year for a whole host of franchisees and their offices.
NEW FRANCHISEES AT LINCOLN RECRUITMENT BUSINESS Two young local entrepreneurs, Peter Quittenton and Christian Salter, have bought specialist recruitment agency, Driver Hire Lincoln. Peter (24) and Christian (24) already know the business well because they both worked for the previous owner.
Key considerations when choosing your franchise In this exclusive article for whichfranchise.com, Edward Mauleverer, of Ed’s Garden Maintenance, provides insightful yet practical advice on the most important things to consider when choosing which the right franchise for you. To make a better and more educated choice...
Franchising and technology - friend or foe? Since the invention of the Internet, life, as we knew it, was revolutionized on every level: from how we communicate to how information is shared and consumed. Yet, it is important to consider whether, when it comes to business, how central technology should be and does it give a company a competitive edge? In this exclusive article for whichfranchise.com, Edward Mauleverer, of Ed’s Garden Maintenance, advocates technology as a lynchpin for a franchise business.
Ed's Garden Maintenance see first business split releasing capital to the Franchisee Ed’s franchisee John Marshall successfully split his business generating a capital sum that exceeds his original franchise investment. John who started an Ed’s franchise in the Chobham area only three years ago has developed a large enough customer base to enable him to sell half of these generating a significant lump sum whilst retaining his franchise.
etyres gearing up for its millionth tyre order etyres is on the brink of celebrating its millionth tyre order - a milestone event which is testament to the strength and enduring popularity of its mobile tyre fitting service.
etyres franchise business launches local branch Buying tyres has just got a lot easier and more convenient in Basildon and the surrounding areas, thanks to the launch of a new etyres branch.
etyres franchise rolls out price promise discount etyres has introduced a new discount promise campaign to appeal to price-conscious vehicle owners who are keen to buy online and keep motoring costs low.
Moving in a new direction with an etyres franchise Determined Lukasz Kupisz is looking forward to a more rewarding professional and personal life as he embarks on his exciting new venture with the launch of etyres Bishop’s Stortford.
A franchising family affair with Kids Academy As the old saying goes… ‘never work with your family, pets or children’ but for the Dancy family, franchising has led them to working with all three.
Measuring the cost - making a difference in the climate crisis One of the key visions for the upcoming COP26 conference is to “Work together to deliver” * solutions to the challenges caused by the climate crisis. Finding solutions to carbon markets by moving to net zero initiatives is a growing trend in franchises who not only want to make a difference for their clients, but also to the world’s environmental outlook. Here, Paolo Massimilla, Managing Director of the UK region of global cost management specialists ERA, shares how his company has utilised their global reach to start their own journey to net zero
Adaptable, in high demand and built for today's world For professionals looking to build a successful B2B business with an in demand service, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) offers a proven business model and established methodology for cost optimization that is scalable, can be managed remotely, and will help businesses to rebuild the economy during times of global uncertainty.
ERA experience record-breaking year so far Despite the cloud under which the global pandemic has put the business community under, the cost management franchise, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), is celebrating a record-breaking first half year. Including both new client sign-ups and welcoming exciting new projects, the franchise network are experiencing an influx in demand for their services, giving franchise partners the opportunity to maximise growth potential.
Three times winner of the Global Franchise Awards On Friday 8th February, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), the world’s number one franchise in business strategy, supply chain and cost management, was awarded Best White-Collar Franchise 2020 at the Global Franchise Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Orlando where thousands of franchise professionals had gathered for the annual International Franchise Association Conference.
Collaboration and Learning at our European Conference Last month in the beautiful Spanish sunshine, more than 300 guests gathered in the Costa Blanca for the opening of Expense Reduction Analysts’ (ERA) annual European Conference.
It’s very much a key event in the ERA calendar with insightful presentations, engaging workshops and thought-provoking seminars delivered by the franchisor and franchisees alike.
FANTASTIC SERVICES FRANCHISE CELEBRATES BEST YEAR EVER Leading home service franchisor Fantastic Services has announced that 2021 was their best year ever with record-high turnover, number of new partners, and customers.
We're Franchising Trailblazers! At this year’s annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, FASTSIGNS is honoured to be shortlisted for a brand new award introduced this year.
Looking for the next big idea? Look no further! Ready to start your own business, but think you lack the right idea? Or can’t see how to put your ideas into action? Well, help is at hand with a FASTSIGNS franchise!
Fly above the fear of failure! Don’t let a lack of confidence stop you from embracing opportunity! The FASTSIGNS franchise is designed to help you fulfil your true potential.
The impact of a branded statement Thinking of opening a FASTSIGNS franchise but unsure what you could be doing each day. As you can see from this franchisee client case study, you could be involved in some pretty exciting projects!
We're Going to The International Franchise Show! Are you? The biggest ever International Franchise Show returns at ExCel London, 5th & 6th April 2019! The Franchise Show has grown over the past 9 years making us the UK’s biggest, and earning the well-deserved International show status.
FASTSIGNS® will be exhibiting on stand 830 and we’d love to see you there.
FASTSIGNS Goes The Extra Mile for the Simon Cooper Foundation Over the summer, FASTSIGNS franchises have worked together to raise funds for the Simon Cooper Foundation. The franchise network aimed to cover a minimum of 720 miles by walking, running or cycling, to raise funds and awareness for a charity close to their communal heart.
FIRST CLASS LEARNING FRANCHISE ENJOYS RAPID SCOTTISH EXPANSION First Class Learning (FCL), one of the UK’s largest tuition franchises, is rapidly expanding in Scotland, and has recently opened tuition centres in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow.
FIRST CLASS LEARNING ANNOUNCES RECORD NUMBER OF PARENTAL ENQUIRIES First Class Learning (FCL), one of the UK's largest tuition providers with over 300 tuition centres nationwide, has revealed the first weekend in January 2022 saw a record number of enquiries from worried parents.
Private tuition in high demand as pupils struggle with lockdown lessons Extra help for school pupils has never been in higher demand, as worried parents struggle with home schooling. Stressed teachers are also looking at their options career wise as working conditions in schools under the pandemic become more difficult. First Class Learning (FCL), currently the UK’s fastest growing tuition business with over 300 franchises throughout the UK, has announced that it has opened new tuition centres in Liverpool, Nelson (Lancashire), Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
PRIVATE TUITION SECTOR SET TO BOOM IN NEW SCHOOL NORMAL SAYS FRANCHISE CEO With schools across the UK now back post lockdown, many parents and teachers are starting to think about how the new school term will look like. Nothing is going to be the same for some time, with social distancing measures in place, homework likely to be done online from now on, and the likes of school bags being banned.
Football Fun Factory and Center Parcs announce football coaching partnership Football Fun Factory, the UK’s fastest-growing children’s football coaching organisation, is delighted to announce a partnership with short break operator Center Parcs. Parents will be able to book Football Fun Factory experiences for children aged between two —12 at each of Center Parcs’ villages across the UK and Ireland from June 2022 onwards FFF Founder James Cutting said: “We are incredibly proud to kick off this partnership with a brand that is a household name.
Footlights wins Franchisee award at bfa annual awards Aaron Dohery, Footlights franchisee for Rossendale & Burnley, won the "Franchisee of the Year" award at the 2020 bfa Franchise of the Year Awards. At just 27 years old, Aaron won the award for the difference he is making to the lives of children in his local community as well as being the top performer in the Footlights franchise network.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB PARTNERS WITH AWARD SHOW HONOURING UK YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT German Doner Kebab (GDK) is partnering with the British Youth International College (BYITC) Inspire awards to honour young Brits who have exceeded beyond expectations. The BYITC Inspire awards 2023 are set to take place on June 6 at the Scottish Parliament . The event is a celebration of diversity and inclusion and an aim to empower individuals with curiosity, motivation, confidence, and enthusiasm.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB CREATES A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FOR ONE LUCKY CUSTOMER TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF FAST X Premium kebab chain German Doner Kebab has joined forces with Universal Pictures as part of the cinema release of their highly anticipated film Fast X which hit the big screen on 19th May. German Doner Kebab has celebrated the film release with a takeover of hero menu items that includes the opportunity for one lucky customer to win a trip of a lifetime to Los Angeles.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS 150TH RESTAURANT WORLDWIDE - IN WESTON-SUPER-MARE German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another UK restaurant – its 128th location in its home market of the UK and 150th internationally. This milestone further strengthens GDK’s position as the Global #1 doner kebab chain. The new GDK opened on May 10th in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, to a tremendous reception by the local community.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB (GDK) BOLSTERS ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP WITH TWO SENIOR DOMINO'S EXECS, TO DRIVE THE BRAND'S FUTURE GROWTH GDK has appointed two senior executives from Domino’s to strengthen its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain and the world’s #1 doner kebab brand. Simon Wallis, the former International MD and, most recently, Chief Transformation Officer at Domino’s Pizza Group (DPG) UK, joins as CEO, while Robin Caley takes on the role of Chief Development Officer after excelling as Group Development Director at the pizza brand.
GDK to open 12 new restaurants in North America in 2023. GDK have confirmed that we will be opening 12 new restaurants in North America in 2023. Following the launch of their first US site at American Dream in New Jersey in 2021 and Astoria in Queens New York, opening in February 2023, they will be opening a new restaurant every month throughout the rest of the year.
Hitting the ground running with a Get Ahead franchise Friends Kristy and Suzanne had been talking for years about how they could find a way to use their skills to work together. Once they saw the Get Ahead franchise advertised on Facebook in 2019, they knew they had found the right solution. They now enjoy the immense freedom and improved work-life balance of running their own franchise as well as the connection of being an active part of the wider franchise network at Get Ahead.
Business partners Kristy and Suzanne win major national award for flexible, fast-growth business Embracing flexible working long before the pandemic made it fashionable has helped human dynamos Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett win a major business award. The owners of virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead in Berkshire, North Hampshire and Surrey have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise – one of the highest honour in the franchising world.
Further International expansion as Get Ahead welcomes new franchisee in Ireland Virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead is delighted to welcome its first franchisee in the Republic of Ireland, continuing its global expansion. Linda McCormick will be running Get Ahead Ireland from her base in Wicklow, just south of Dublin.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting welcomes second consultant in 2022 Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) has expanded and strengthened its team with the appointment of a second franchise consultant this year – Rebecca Newenham. Rebecca is a successful franchisor and runs an international team of over 70 including 10 franchisees.
Trend Transformations: Bigger Showroom, Streamlined Service Derek Delaney from Over Hulton has been running his Granite Transformations business on Marsden Road in Bolton for 11 years. He’s now moved to much larger premises three doors down the road from the original site to accommodate his thriving business. The 140 sq metres of space at 1-3 Marsden House, where his Bolton flagship is now based, had previously been empty for seven years.
The first TREND Transformations franchisees Granite Transformations is rebranding to Trend Transformations as the products offered are now much more than just ‘the top that fits on top’ kitchen refurbishment that Granite Transformations is so well known for. Robert and Katy Campbell from Stirling in Scotland will be the first franchisees to open with the new TREND Transformations brand and larger showroom space.
GRAVITY OPENS FIRST SITE IN EUROPE Gravity Active Entertainment (Gravity), the UK's premium leisure provider, is pleased to announce it has now expanded its Gravity network to Leipzig, Germany in its first European location. The site is operated by a new franchisee, Canadian born, Rocky Maddex. Rocky, who has a background in IT and global project implementation and relocated to Germany with his wife and children in 2018. The move comes as he diversifies his business interests and develops a pipeline of sites across Germany.
Gravity sign new Luton franchisee in prime city centre location The UK's number one active entertainment brand, Gravity is set to launch an exclusive family-focussed site in the heart of Luton. The Galaxy, Luton, will be the new home of the latest Gravity Franchise. At 30,000sqft the new attraction will feature wall to wall trampolines, ninja run, wipe out, soft-play, party rooms, next-generation light and sound system, plus a café with mouth-watering waffles from Wafflemeister.
WARRINGTON TIME SQUARE WELCOMES EXCITING NEW ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PARK Gravity Active Entertainment will be launching a new trampoline and events park in Warrington set to open on Friday 16th October. It will add energy, positivity and enhance a time that has been challenging for everyone. A tangible boost to the local economy!
Guinot UK welcomes newest Franchisee to the network On Thursday 6th December, the Guinot Franchise team joined their newest franchisee, Narinder Joshi to cut the ribbon and officially open the new franchise salon located on St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3BP.
Introducing Guinot's Discovery Days We are delighted to announce that we will be running 5 Franchise Discovery Sessions across the UK & Ireland in 2017. These sessions will allow you to learn more about our Franchise Business Model and the support we provide in a relaxed and informal environment.
The power of verified Reviews for a Franchisee To capitalise in the increase of customers looking for '5-star' reviews, GutterPRO Reviews are woven into all marketing literature and stars feature prominently in online promotions.
HITIO GYM targets 20 new openings in 2020 In what is the most challenging time for everyone across the globe, there has never been a more important time to promote health and fitness to everyone in society. ‘Fitter families’ getting fit and staying fit together is a key component of what makes HITIO GYM so unique and what the company believe will make the brand a major force in the UK gym market in 2020 and beyond.
HITIO Gym to attend International Franchise Show Meet the HITIO Gym Family at ExCel London on 5th and 6th April 2019!
HITIO Gym has confirmed its attendance at the 2019 International Franchise Show at ExCel London in partnership with Matrix Fitness, ahead of the opening of its first UK site this summer.
HITIO Gym names Majid Alamgir as UK Head of Sales HITIO Gym has announced the appointment of Majid Alamgir, award-winning salesman and senior health and fitness professional, UK Head of Sales, to lead the Norwegian franchise’s expansion in the UK.
Join Home Instead for a Discovery Day on 14th June 2022! Want to learn more about our franchise opportunity from people who have grown their own successful business with Home Instead? Join the team for a Discovery Day at 30 Euston Square, London on Tuesday 14th June 2022 from 1-4pm.
Icelandic franchise opportunity with 1,100 years of heritage launches in UK Ísey Skyr Bar, the innovative protein-rich snack bar concept, has announced the launch of its UK franchise opportunity. The authentic Icelandic experience offers franchisees a wholesome superfood consumer concept combined with an efficient business model needing minimal staff. ísey Skyr Bar was developed with the goal to bring originality to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The business is designed to provide franchisees with an operation that fits their needs and a scalable concept with flexibility in size and menu items, including a stand-alone bar, shop-in-shop pop-up shop, portable and drive-through options.
Island Poke launches first ever hot broth pots On November 1st Island Poké, London’s leading poké brand are excited to launch their first ever hot broth pots to keep customers warm this Winter. As with every Island Poké dish, the broth pots will be made fresh to order every time and deliver on both taste and nutrition.
ISLAND POKE APPOINTS EX ITSU DIRECTOR AS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR TO TURBOCHARGE GROWTH Island Poké has appointed Nicolas Barnoin as its new Managing Director while it continues on its global growth journey. Nicolas will join on 31st October from his role as COO at Famously Proper Ltd where he is responsible for the operation of 23 sites across the Byron and Mother Clucker brands. Prior to that, Nicolas spent 20 years with Itsu, working his way up from General Manager to Shops Director covering an estate of over 70.
ISLAND POKE OPENS NEW RESTAURANT IN WIMBLEDON The UK’s leading poké operator has opened a new restaurant in Wimbledon, bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to South West London and furthering its expansion across the capital. Island Poké’s new site opened on August 12th at 8 The Broadway, Wimbledon, and is the brand's 19th site to open in the UK.
ISLAND POKÉ SET TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT IN WIMBLEDON The UK’s leading poké operator is bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to Wimbledon this month.
Island Poké will open a new site at 8 The Broadway, Wimbledon at the end of July, making their debut in the neighbourhood.
ISLAND POKE APPOINT NEW HEAD OF PROPERTY TO SPEARHEAD GROWTH PLANS Island Poké has appointed Hux Norman as Head of Property as it sets to embark on a period of huge growth. Hux comes from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was instrumental to the significant UK roll out during his time as Property Manager.
ISLAND POKE LAUNCHES FIRST OF ITS KIND POKE BAO RANGE Island Poké is launching a brand new and original product line this week with its range of ‘Poké Bao.’ The Poké Bao is the first of its kind, and is shaking up the poké food scene, giving customers a fresh, tasty and handheld way to eat their poké.
Running a business from Home: 5 Top Tips on how to be Successful Whether you’re a seasoned ‘working from home’ person or new to this way of working, you’ve probably discovered that working from home is not as easy as you first thought.
A home-based business or home-based franchise comes with its ups and downs, but that doesn’t mean operating a business from home can’t be successful - it can. So, blow the cobwebs away and get ready to move your business forward by following our 5 top tips on how to be successful when working from home.
it'seeze franchisees made their franchise investment back in just 4 months Business partners Gemma Green and Mike Corbridge were originally it’seeze website customers before starting their franchise with it'seeze. Gemma was “so impressed with how easy the editing system was” and the “standard of web design” developed by our in-house team, that she found out more information on the it'seeze franchise business model through one of our franchisees.
Buying into a Franchise: Tips from It'seeze franchisees Are you considering buying a franchise but are slightly trepidatious about exactly how they work and what you can get out of them? That’s not surprising. There are some differences in the way franchises work to other businesses. But it doesn’t have to be scary or confusing.
Regus opens its first ever franchise location in London Global workspace provider Regus is set to open its first ever franchised centre in Southgate, north London, in partnership with SME Properties Ltd. Regus has currently partnered with six franchisees in the UK, this will result in the opening of 50 new locations over the next three years.
Jamaica Blue has opened first store in Northern Ireland Jamaica Blue has opened their first casual dining coffee shop in Ireland at the Forestside shopping centre, Belfast, with plans to open five more across Northern Ireland in the coming year, expanding into the Republic of Ireland in 2023.
Jasper's Franchise shortlisted for Franchise Marketing Awards 2012 Jasper’s is delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Franchisee Marketing Support at the Franchise Marketing Awards, with the winner to be announced at the British and International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia on Friday 16th March.
Jasper's wins a Best Franchise Award Jasper’s Corporate Catering has come up trumps in the inaugural Best Franchise Awards, winning Best Growing Franchisor.
FAQs for prospective franchisees If you are interested in Jo Jingles and want to learn a little more about what to expect and what is required of you... have a look at our simple FAQ guide which details more for your reference. However, don't forgot to fill out the form to request our free and non-obligatory franchise prospectus that gives you even more detailed information.
FREE Jo Jingles music and movement sessions Free active (movement) sessions for babies and children up to five years of age are taking place in-store at Selfridges in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Trafford this spring.
Kare Plus announced as national business awards finalist Kare Plus, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, has been shortlisted for two Bank National Business Awards; the Howard Kennedy Employer of the Year and The Lloyds Bank Positive Social Impact Award.
Kare Plus recognised as an Investor in People Kare Plus, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard,
Multiple services and award winning support a winning formula for Kare Plus franchise owners Looking to invest in a franchise opportunity is a huge commitment; not only do you need to carefully consider the industry you’re investing in, but also the franchisor that will be able to support you to develop a successful, profitable business. When it comes to a franchisor though, how can you find a partner that can provide you the same level of security and trust? Well, with over 75 franchises across the UK, Kare Plus’ award winning support team, multi-income service range and over 25 years of experience is a strong starting point.
Meet the Kare Plus Franchise Support Team The UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, Kare Plus is inviting you to meet all of its franchise support team to learn more about the ins-and-outs of operating a Kare Plus franchise.
Don't miss Kare Plus at Manchester's British Franchise Exhibition With business seminars, finance clinics and real franchise stories, this year’s British Franchise Exhibition is set to be full of opportunity, education and proud new business owners – and Kare Plus is going to be right at the heart of it!
Home care services on the rise for Kare Plus Despite well documented recent trends highlighting the challenges within the home care sector, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, Kare Plus continues to experience a growing number of its franchise owners not only achieving home care registration with regulators, but also going on to build and develop commercially sustainable and quality focussed homecare provisions.
KFC and UK Youth pilot new youth employability programme KFC has teamed up with leading youth charity UK Youth in a new partnership focused on helping more disadvantaged young people, particularly those who have missed out on traditional employment opportunities and who may not have had the best start in life.
Five Young Leaders It is tremendously exciting everytime a young person begins The Making of a Champion programme. This week saw five Year 12 students from Lanners Manners School in Bakewell, Derbyshire begin their Champion adventure.
LMI London - International Additions It’s exciting times for LMI UK in London as we welcome two great people from our international LMI family to the team.
It's all Silver for OSCAR! Preston based OSCAR Pet Foods wins a coveted Silver ‘Franchisor of the Year’ accolade at the nationally recognised 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.
Leading The Way - Celebrating National Pet Month As National Pet Month reaches its 30th anniversary thousands of dedicated pet owners will be getting involved in events across the UK to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership.
Franchising - The Beginning A Leading the Way franchise can be the start of running your own business in the lucrative pet industry. If you are ambitious and keen to grow a successful franchise, learn about the opportunities that await you with Leading the Way!
Leading the Way...because pet care matters! It's well known that we are a nation of animal lovers and with the launch of Leading the Way Pet Care comes the opportunity to turn what might be your pleasure into your future business.
Lingotot Welcomes Five New Franchisees The week of the 11th April was a busy one for the children’s education franchise Lingotot as they welcomed five new franchisees! Each new member made their way up to Consett to stay for the week to undergo their initial training with the HQ team.
Lingotot Win "Highest Rising Star" in the Elite Franchise 100 Awards In this year’s HSBC UK Elite Franchise Top 100 rankings, Lingotot climbed an amazing 21 places from the previous year and this incredible climb was recognised by the Elite Franchise 100 team. Lingotot were awarded with the trophy for ‘Highest Rising Stars’ amongst this year’s entries.
Looking back on 2021 with Lingotot Lingotot welcomed 10 fantastic new franchisees in 2021, all launching amid a year of lockdowns and restrictions. Due to the innovations the network implemented at the start of the pandemic, Lingotot businesses continued to utilise these streams successfully.
Lingotot's CEO Angela Sterling Joins Franchise Round Table Discussion with the BFA and EWIF The CEO of Lingotot, Angela Sterling, has joined this week’s EWIF Round Table discussion with Steph Gutman (Head of Communications, EWIF), Jen Chapman (Business Support Manager, BFA), Hannah Evans (Marketing Manager FASTSIGNS UK), Tinna Dekker (Chief Legal Officer, McDonald’s) and Mags Fuller (Finance Director, The Alternative Boards). The topic of discussion this week was “what franchisors look for in franchisees.”
Little Dessert Shop officially launches proven Franchise Offering in U.K The Little Dessert Shop officially launched their franchise opportunity to potential investors at the National Franchise Show in Birmingham last month. The newly BFA accredited franchise opportunity has attracted interest from across the U.K and hopes to open more than 30 new stores by the end of 2018.
Considering a new career? Ever since I was a child, all I ever wanted to be was a solicitor and I worked so hard to get myself where I’d always dreamed of being. But one day, not a million years ago, my dream started to shift, and I realised I wasn’t in love with this career anymore.
If this resonates with you and you too are a professional sat wondering what you should do with the rest of your life, because all you have ever wanted and worked towards was your current career, then read on.
Waking up the establishment with a new kind of children's franchise The launch of a new franchise opportunity in the UK is always an exciting time. But when that opportunity looks set to disrupt a long-established market – things get really interesting! Little Dreams Consulting is the UK’s first and only bfa accredited baby sleep consultancy franchise. And what’s more, the business’ evidence-based, ethical and quality assured approach is revolutionising the sector.
Bristol entrepreneurs announced as Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 finalist Bristol-based business duo, Jenna Wilson and Fay Smith, have been recognised as one of the best in the business after being named as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Little Dreams Consulting is the UK’s first and only baby sleep consultancy franchise accredited by the British Franchise Association.
Awards success already a dream for local baby sleep consultants Sleep is a basic and profound need. But it’s one that cripples many parents and young families. Luckily for exhausted parents of Bristol, Jenna Wilson and her business, Little Dreams Consulting, have been on hand. Now, Jenna and her team have been nominated for a Bristol Life Award as demand and recommendations for their service sweeps not just the region, but the world.
MBE Worldwide acquires World Options Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority ownership share of World Options, a UK-based provider of shipping, delivery and logistics services with more than 120 franchisees and agents across the UK, USA, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Handle with Care: Interview with an Art Shipper From antiques and fine art to covetable rare pieces, if you’re looking to ship something precious, you want to do it with care. That’s where the experts come in.
MoneyGram rewards sterling performance at Mail Boxes Etc. Chichester There’s cause for celebration at Mail Boxes Etc. Chichester this spring. The team recently won the best-performing agent award in the South East from global money transfer service MoneyGram. The award recognises the MoneyGram agents with the highest increase in transaction throughput in any particular quarter, and store manager Judy Veniamaki and her colleagues were delighted to achieve this milestone in March.
New Marla Franchisee Mark Lands First Order - Fast! Are you considering taking up a Marla Custom Blinds franchise? If so, you’ll probably be wondering “How long will it take me to get my first order?" Well, for Mark Berry, our newest franchisee, the answer was “Sooner than he thought!” Mark signed up as our franchisee for the Durham and Sunderland area in mid-December 2020.
Marla Blinds hires top Business Development consultant Marla Blinds is introducing new and additional support within the franchise network. In order to help franchisees with the planning and vision for them to grow their business into a valuable asset for their future, we have engaged the services of Amanda Crewe, one of the industry’s top Consultants in Business Development.
Marla Custom Blinds secures a franchisee for the Devon territory! The South Coast’s largest family owned, and operated blind specialist franchise group is pleased to announce Andrew Benson as it’s latest franchisee to join the expanding franchise network. Andrew joins on the back of Graham and Pam Page-Wood securing the Northampton territory in December and Paul McGarry securing the Bournemouth territory in January.
Marugame Udon celebrates Reading opening Marugame Udon’s newest launch is situated in Reading’s central shopping destination – The Oracle - to give residents and shoppers a taste of Japan’s favourite hand-made udon.
Marugame Udon Launches Tenth UK Kitchen at The Strand Marugame Udon, winner of the R200 Best Value Restaurant award, continues to grow across London with the opening of their tenth kitchen on The Strand this March. Following nine successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon will bring a taste of Japan's favourite Sanuki udon kitchen to the heart of London’s theatreland.
Marugame Udon Launches First South London Neighbourhood Kitchen In Bromley Marugame Udon will open its first neighbourhood site in South London with the launch of a new kitchen in Bromley on Saturday 19th November. Following six successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon will bring a taste of Japan's favourite Sanuki udon kitchen to the local residents of BR1.
Marugame Udon Rolls Out Next Phase of European Expansion Marugame Udon announces plans to open 150 kitchens across Europe by 2027. The continued roll out will commence with six new UK kitchens that are set to open by Spring 2023 including its first out-of-London site in Reading. Following six successful openings in the capital, the Japanese brand will launch further sites in UK locations including Bromley, Kensington, Liverpool Street Station, Reading, The Strand, and Waterloo.
Marugame Udon celebrates the opening of its second UK flagship in Oxford Circus Marugame Udon continues to grow across London with its latest flagship kitchen in Soho, opened on Saturday 1st October in Argyll Street, Oxford Circus. Following five successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon’s newest launch is situated in London’s central shopping destination – Oxford Circus - to give Londoners and visitors to the city a taste of Japan’s favourite hand-made udon.
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness to expand to the UK Floyd Mayweather, the legendary, undefeated boxer and iconic athlete, is about to hold his first-ever UK fight on Saturday, February 25th, at the O2 Arena in London in a sold-out Expo bout. But his success is not just limited to the boxing ring. Floyd has been leveraging his spotlight in the arena to drive interest and excitement in his rising business empire. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness (MBF) is one of his businesses, with bricks-and-mortar gyms that empower other entrepreneurs to achieve greatness and master their destinies
McDonald's: Growing Strong McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd, which has over 190 franchisees in the UK & Ireland, has been announced as the Gold Award winner in the Franchisor of the Year award category at the prestigious annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018.
Family Man Returns to Ringwood to Join Meyers Estate Agents Family man, Dan Godwin, has returned to work in his hometown of Ringwood, now joining Meyers Estate Agents covering Ringwood and Verwood as a partner and director. Dan will bring his skills and expertise, gained during a decade of agency experience with the likes of Hearnes and Austin & Wyatt (Countrywide), forward for the benefit of home buyers and sellers in the region.
World Leading Bubble Tea Brand Launches First UK Franchise Opportunities Globally renowned Taiwanese Bubble Tea brand, Milksha has launched details its first UK franchise opportunities at London’s International Franchise Show. Milksha has over 300 stores in Taiwan and around the world, and now the long-awaited bubble tea brand has arrived in the UK, with its first flagship store located in Shaftesbury Avenue, London.
Sporty children and a shrewd business move help Hayley win a major award Hayley, who taught PE in both primary and secondary schools, has been honoured in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022 for her success as the local franchisee for Mini Athletics, a business that brings out the sporty side of two to seven-year-olds.
Hannah wins award for making athletics franchise a runaway success Despite spending 10 years in an NHS desk job with no experience of sports coaching, Hannah, the owner of the Mini Athletics franchise in Kingston and Wimbledon, has leapt so far over the heads of her rivals that she’s been honoured in the Great British Franchise Awards 2022.
Harnessing digital innovation to deliver better commercial cleaning Commercial cleaning may not be the first sector that springs to mind when you think of digital innovation. But although the end product is delivered in the physical world, Minster Cleaning is committed to equipping franchisees with an IT service that enables them to provide an efficient and effective service, ultimately helping them stand out from the competition.
Minster Cleaning franchisee celebrates a successful first year in charge When Chris Jenner took ownership of Minster Cleaning’s Kent franchise in December 2021 he knew exactly what to expect. For once this wasn’t because of the company’s comprehensive onboarding programme, it was because he already worked at the branch.
The secrets of Minster Cleaning franchisee success What does it take to become a successful Minster Cleaning franchisee? Funnily enough, the answer isn’t lots of previous commercial cleaning experience. In fact, the company’s franchisees come from a range of backgrounds says managing director Mike Parker. “We’re not looking for one type of person. Our current franchisees have led varied careers in sectors including finance, manufacturing, advertising and the military. What we like to see is a track record of growing a business, because of the transferable skills that brings.”
Minster Cleaning Celebrates 40 Years of Success Minster Cleaning is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022. Minster Cleaning started its journey back in 1982, when Alan Haigh, Founder and Chairman, set up the very first branch in Birmingham.
Miss Millie's to open in Southampton Miss Millie’s and the Scoffs Group UK are pleased to announce they have entered into a franchise partnership agreement and opening the first store on the 7th of September at 95 Above Bar in Southampton.
Molly Maid Franchisees Winners in the Prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards 2023 Molly Maid Burton Upon Trent & Derby Franchisees, Gill and Rob Dawson, have been recognised as a winner in the 2023 whichfranchise.com Great British Franchisee Awards 2023. Powerhouse couple Gill and Rob have always been high achievers in Molly Maid, the UK’s most recognised name and consistently the highest ranked business in the booming domestic cleaning industry, but since COVID they have gone on to achieve eye watering growth.
Monkey Music announce new franchise manager Monkey Music, the UK’s premium music group for pre-school children, has announced the appointment of Deborah Stanbury to the newly created role of Franchise Manager.
Mr Jeff Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Opens its First US Franchise in Florida Mr Jeff has launched its app-driven laundry service in the Miami area, the company’s first franchise in the United States. Customers of the Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County franchise, like those at Mr Jeff sites operating in more than 30 other countries, drop off their laundry at the location, or schedule their laundry for pickup and return within a 48-hour window.
Nurse Next Door Announces England Master Franchise Vancouver-based home care franchisor, Nurse Next Door, has awarded its master franchise rights for England to entrepreneurs Prash and Karen Patel. The company currently operates more than 300 franchise locations across Canada, the US and Australia. This latest agreement secures its entry into Europe and establishes its fourth operational country.
First O2 Franchise for Scotland The latest O2 franchise to open is in Irvine, Ayrshire, owned by Gordon and Yvonne Smith, and is the first franchised O2 store in Scotland. As experienced managers Gordon and Yvonne decided that an O2 franchise would give them greater job satisfaction and a more agreeable work/life balance.
One Stop opens 300th Franchise store Opening the 300th franchise store was a testament to One Stop’s continued success, an incredible milestone to hit. Daniel Wilson, Director of The Wilson Group and the current largest multi-site retailer with One Stop Franchise, selected a site that could be teeming with potential in the town of Brandon, in Durham.
Big News from the Optic-Kleer franchise MD, David Overton is very pleased to announce that, after many years of intensive negotiation, he has now secured an incredible new deal for the Optic-Kleer franchise network:
Optic-Kleer franchisees are now able to trade in the car parks of more than 450 Sainsbury's stores nationwide.
The top 5 benefits of running a 'man-in-a-van' franchise from a man (in a van) on a mission When researching franchise opportunities, there are many options to consider. However, if you’re looking for an opportunity that provides you with flexibility, where you won’t need specialist experience and you can save on marketing costs, a ‘man-in-a-van’ franchise may be the option for you. From auto repair to veg box delivery, there are a wide range of franchise opportunities to consider.
Optic-Kleer achieves 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status With hundreds of franchisors all shouting about how good their training and support is, it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd and hard for prospective franchisees to identify the best franchise opportunities.
From franchisee to happy and fulfilled retiree! Franchising is an extremely popular route to business ownership for ambitious entrepreneurs of all ages. If you’re considering semi-retiring or are approaching retirement age, investing in a franchise can be a great way to uphold a steady income, without having to deal with the long hours and inflexibility of a full-time job.
The road to recovery In May 2020, AA president Edmund King told the BBC that, based on the analysis of official figures and his organisation’s own monitoring, traffic volumes in Britain were “akin to those in the early 1970s.” Cabinet Office data from March earlier in the same year also showed that motor traffic had dropped by 73% compared with pre-pandemic outbreak levels. So, how have franchises that rely on people getting out and about in their cars, such as windscreen and repair brands, faired during the pandemic? David Overton, Managing Director of windscreen repair franchise Optic-Kleer gives the lowdown.
Welcoming 16 new franchisees aboard the Optic-Kleer franchise Despite the past 12 months proving testing for many businesses, it’s been full steam ahead for the UK’s leading windscreen repair professionals Optic-Kleer. The innovatory brand is working its way towards national coverage and has welcomed 16 new franchisees on board in the six months since September 2020.
James is delighted with his multi-van business James joined Oven Wizards in Sept 2006 and renewed his agreement for a further 5 years in 2011. “I looked at many franchises before choosing Oven Wizards and I know without a doubt that I made the right choice. Oven cleaning is going through an exciting period of growth and Oven Wizards is perfectly placed to grow with the industry. My Oven Wizards business has given me the work-life balance that my previous job never did. Working hard reaps its rewards but I still have the flexibility to take time to enjoy life.”
The Oven Wizards Annual Conference is back Oven Wizards got together earlier this Summer for their Annual Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was great to be back meeting face to face. The Conference together with the Regional Meetings are a great Opportunity for Wizards to get together face to face to build relationships, share best practice and enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere.
Russell wanted a return on investment and a work-life balance Russell Borland joined Oven Wizards in September 2020. He has bought the Lanarkshire territory. "When looking for a business opportunity oven cleaning was not initially on my list, but after investigation I realised this offered the advantage of profitable repeat business. Having previously been both a franchisee and franchise manager in other sectors, the Oven Wizards franchise stood out, due to the potential return on investment and work-life balance it offered."
Oven Wizards deliver another magical year Oven Wizards are pleased to report excellent continued growth in terms of their business in 2021. Business is up 25% in the last year in terms of ovens cleaned by Oven Wizards Franchisees, culminating with our busiest December ever, and we have also experienced one of the best years in terms of new Wizards joining the community from Dundee in the North to Devon in the South.
Oven Wizards deliver another magical year! Oven Wizards are pleased to report continued growth in terms of the business they delivered in 2019.
Business growth is up 10% in the last year in terms of the value of sales, and 5% in terms of the numbers of ovens cleaned by Oven Wizards Franchisees.
Ovenclean Couple Clean Up in Industry Awards A couple on a mission to make Portsmouth’s ovens the cleanest in Britain, have won a major industry award. Dean and Amy Wilson’s life of grime with Ovenclean Portsmouth has paid off with an impressive win in the Great British Franchisee Awards.
Ovenclean celebrates fantastic growth in customer enquiries Ovenclean is celebrating continued fantastic growth in customer enquiries compared to pre-pandemic levels, with a 30% increase in the number of leads generated for franchisees year-to-date vs the same period in 2019.
Ovenclean, the UK's Top Rated Oven Cleaning Service on Trustpilot After achieving their best year on record for customer enquiries in 2021, Ovenclean have kick started 2022 with more milestone success. In January 2022, Ovenclean have reached the benchmark of 5,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot and now rank higher than any other oven cleaning service in the UK on Trustpilot.
5 Top tips for those out of work after furlough ends With the furlough scheme now ended, there are widespread fears that business owners still unable to welcome back their pre-pandemic workforces will be forced to make mass redundancies leaving millions more out of work. But this isn’t the only scenario seeing people exit their roles. Many have used the forced lockdown to reflect on their careers, leaving them wondering whether positions with greater autonomy might offer a better work/life balance. Annabel Wilson, Franchise Support Manager at the B2C Division of Franchise Brands, which includes nationwide networks ChipsAway, Ovenclean and Barking Mad, comments on how people can use the learnings from the pandemic to find a role which better suits their forever-changed outlook and needs from a job.
Booming logistics sector fuels growth at PACK & SEND The UK’s leading packing and shipping franchise, PACK & SEND, is on track to grow its revenues by a further 25% per cent in the current financial year with turnover set to reach £6.3m following a boom year in the logistics sector.
What are people prepared to do about the environment when it comes to being a consumer? The COP26 Summit highlights some of the major targets that governments and businesses face with the increased global focus on moving to a “net zero economy” 1. To support reaching these goals, PACK & SEND, the UK’s largest specialist packer and international shipper have been running an environmental survey to get a greater view of their customer base’s outlook on sustainability and the environment.
Shipping FAQs in the current environment This year has already seen several ups and downs for many businesses. As Brexit began to settle down, the outbreak of COVID-19 introduced a whole new problem and has already seen a few industry giants struggle.
Packaging companies need to think outside the box With the postal strikes narrowly swerved and Black Friday out of the way, operators in the packaging and logistics sector don’t have much time to catch a breath. Christmas is fast approaching with the deadline for sending packages just days away while others have New Year bargains in their sights. It’s the companies like PACK & SEND that can capitalise on the business from buyers and sellers at this time of year.
A decade of success for PACK & SEND PACK & SEND are celebrating this month after receiving a package of their own – one that signifies them completing 10 years on British soil. The brand ventured halfway across the world in 2009 and has shown steady growth ever since. Today, the brand has 17 operating service centres, with the 18th due to become operational, in Glasgow, in Q2 of 2020.
A resolution for a brighter future As we enter the new decade, opportunity is sure to come knocking. The twenty-twenties are set to bring exactly that for global logistics brand PACK & SEND. As the clock chimed midnight on New Years’ Eve, two individuals were ready with a hefty resolution for 2020, opening their own business in Birmingham.
Papa Johns to Deliver a 'Pizza Delight' to Haven Holiday Park Guests this Summer Leading pizza franchise Papa Johns is to deliver a ‘pizza delight’ to more Haven holidaymakers this summer, with new two new store openings. A Papa Johns’ modular pod has been delivered to Haven’s park in Marton Mere, Blackpool. In addition, a further full sized Papa Johns has also been opened at the brand new Haven holiday park at Skegness, Lincolnshire, which welcomed its first guests in the spring.
Tewkesbury Launches with New Papa Johns Store Design Tewkesbury is the first high street outlet in the UK to launch with Papa Johns brand new store design, as the leading pizza franchise continues to expand in the UK. A locally recruited team of 15 now welcomes residents living in and around the Gloucestershire market town to order online for collection, or for delivery to share their favourite pizza at home with friends or family.
Papa Johns Gets Cheesy in Cheshire Papa Johns gets cheesy in Cheshire with the company’s latest store opening in Wilmslow, creating 15 new jobs in the market town. The store will be run by Karthik Subraminian who has worked as a manager for the leading franchised pizza delivery brand for three years.
Papa John's Welcomes Customers in South Shields Papa John’s welcomes customers again in South Shields as the refurbished store opens under new management led by multi-unit franchisee Nazim Vadiwala and his experienced team.
Papa John's Serves Up Six New Openings Papa John’s has served up six new store openings to top-off 2022. The popular pizza franchise is now open for business in Hailsham, Biggleswade, Stowmarket, Consett, Burntwood(Staffordshire) and Frome.
Airbnb co-host Pass the Keys adds new franchisees to network Airbnb professional management company, Pass the Keys, has added new franchises in popular short-term letting destinations across the UK, including the Lake District, New Forest and Christchurch.
Unique environmentally-conscious pest control and live bee removal business opens in South Birmingham A pest control business with a difference has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas. PGH Beegone, part of the PGH Beegone franchise, specialises in solving pest problems others can’t while also offering a rare live bee removal service. PGH Beegone Solihull Redditch owner Louchlan Deeming has successfully undertaken the first of three rodent treatment visits at a farm in Stourbridge and is confident that his approach will rid his customer of the problem for good.
Gina Rivera comes to the UK I wonder if Gina Rivera, Phenix Salon Suites Founder & Celebrity Stylist, ever imagined as that 12 year old girl sweeping floors in her parents salon in Colorado, that she would be attending a red carpet reception to celebrate the opening of her first location in the UK? Well, that’s exactly what greeted Gina as she arrived in Manchester on 26th July, so humble and elegantly, to an excited British audience waiting to meet the icon, herself.
Franchise Brands announces the transformational acquisition of Pirtek Europe Franchise Brands is pleased to announce the transformational acquisition of Pirtek Europe for £200m. Pirtek is an established European provider of mission-critical, emergency response on-site hydraulic hose replacement & associated services within a target one-hour arrival time, 24/7/365 from 213 service centres and 838 mobile service vehicles.
Company Gold & National Silver awards for Pirtek franchise Stoke Craig Harrison, proprietor of leading local hose service provider Pirtek Stoke, has achieved an unprecedented double. Having already been named Pirtek Franchisee of the Year, Craig was named as the silver place runner-up in the British Franchise Association’s own Franchisee of the Year award last week.
Premier Education has secured two new national partners Two more sporting NGBs have joined forces with Premier Education - the UK’s biggest franchisor in school-based activities.
Premier Education have worked with many of Britain’s biggest National Governing Bodies since their establishment in 1999. Their current partnerships include the likes of British Gymnastics, England Hockey and England Lacrosse. These partnerships allow Premier to offer a wide range of activities to primary school aged children across the UK.
Premier and 300 Children Smash Fencing World Record! Working with the national governing body for fencing, British Fencing, Premier and Birmingham-area school children have officially become Guinness World Record holders, for the largest fencing lesson ever held!
It's official - the brand new Premier is finally here! On Friday, 3rd November at Emirates Stadium in London, Premier officially unveiled its new brand and vision to a crowd of staff, franchisees and special guests. Our new mission: to Educate and Activate the World.
Premier Win the Franchise Marketing Award for Best PR Campaign On 13th October 2017, Premier were awarded the Franchise Marketing Award for Best PR Campaign for their efforts with The Golden Mile and data surrounding UK children's inactivity. The official awards ceremony, sponsored by Business Franchise magazine, was held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.
Sally Gunnell OBE supports Premier's health and well-being programme On Friday 7th July Sally Gunnell OBE visited Pakefield Primary School, Norfolk, to deliver an inspiring whole school assembly and classroom visits to help support Premier’s health and wellbeing programme.
Holloway, Justin Holloway; licence to kill; Prokill 007 never had to contend with the vermin that Justin Holloway, Prokill, has built his reputation on but he’s been equally successful at eradicating public enemy number one from homes and businesses.
Prokill franchise of Thames West lauded by artists Two digital artists have featured Prokill Thames West in 'Working Beautifully', their visual archive of twenty-first century workers at one hundred Swindon firms. The exhibition opens in Swindon on 20 May 2013 and is now online.
Prokill franchise targets London Commuters Can you imagine the consequences of a giant hole suddenly opening up in the concourse of one of the UK’s busiest train stations?
Profill franchise - full of itself! After a rigorous and searching evaluation by the BFA (The British Franchise Association) of Prokill (UK) Ltd, the company has been upgraded to Full Member status with immediate effect.
PVC Vendo awarded Safe Contractor accreditation Mobile professional vehicle cleaning company PVC Vendo has recently been awarded Safe Contractor accreditation. This helps managers anticipate, manage and avoid risks that endanger their people, their operation and the planet, enabling them to deliver an integrated approach to managing health, safety and environmental, social and governance (ESG) across their business, their contractors and their supplier network. Darren Taylor bought the business in 2018, bringing it into the Taylor Made Franchising group which now owns or part owns nine franchise operations.
Home care expert and franchisor produces FREE career change guide In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has published a career change guide to help individuals take back control of their career and find the right route forward.
Franchise with purpose: client reunited with late brother through music Jamie lost his brother, Paddy, at the age of 36. The siblings bonded through music and before he died, Paddy was the guitarist in a band. The band cut a record that was thought to be lost, until, 40-years later, Jamie became a client of Radfield Home Care.
Franchise theatre school owner gets four yes votes from Britain's Got Talent A franchise theatre school owner received four yes votes from the judges at ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, in what must be one of the most joyful acts to grace the stage. Marc Kelly owns the territories of Razzamataz Hackney and Razzamataz Radlett, inspiring children with his love for the theatre. Alongside this, for the last ten years, Marc transforms into Dame Dotty, performing at pantos in Grantham, Sutton, Barking and for the last eight years in Radlett.
Razzamataz franchisee loves being her own boss at such a young age Kasey Banks, age 25, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Thurrock which she launched in September 2021. Although she purchased and trained through very uncertain times, by March 2022 she has surpassed our initial growth projections with more than 130 students in just 12 weeks. As well as producing her own show and taking her students to perform with us in the West End, Kasey is extremely dedicated and passionate about improving young people’s lives through the performing arts. Kasey is well on her way to being the Principal of a flagship school.
Razzamataz celebrates International Women's Day International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Marked annually on March 8th, Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its own incredible women and the franchise structure that allows them to succeed. With almost 60 schools across the UK and a mostly female Head Office and franchise network, Razzamataz supports women of every age and background to thrive.
Rural location leads the way in franchise growth The pandemic has been the ultimate disrupter and has changed everything. It is pretty much accepted that its impact will revolutionise everything from how we work to how we live. Launching a business near the start of it, caused one franchisee to really examine her territory and look at how to utilise it to the fullest.
Find out if franchising with Right at Home is right for you! Come and meet the Right at Home support team and get an in-depth insight into our franchise opportunity. If you are investigating the care sector as a prospective business owner, we would love you to come and meet the Right at Home UK team at one of our Discovery Days.
Right at Home is celebrating being confirmed as a finalist in the 2016 Best Franchise Awards Sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland, these unique awards are based on feedback from thousands of actual franchisees. To be considered as a finalist, the company must previously have taken part in the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark survey; in the survey, franchisees are asked to anonymously score the franchisor on qualities such as initial training, ongoing support, relationship with their franchisor and whether they would recommend their franchise to a prospective franchisee.
Interested in the fast-growing home care sector? Join us for an exclusive Discovery Evening with HSBC, to explore a management franchise that makes a really positive impact on your local community.
Quality matters at the Right at Home 2016 Annual Conference and Awards Right at Home UK owners have delivered fantastic feedback on the 2016 Annual Conference, describing two days “full of inspiration and energy.” The network of 40 franchise owners joined the full Head Office team and several of their key suppliers for a busy agenda themed around ‘Making a Difference.’
Award-winning bathroom showroom opens in Southport Distinguished bathroom retailer Ripples is expanding its national presence with a brand-new showroom in Southport; its first ever showroom in the north of England. Ripples Southport, which is open now, features a vast array of quality products from some of the top bathroom brands in Europe.
Rush Hair celebrating success In January Rush hosted their annual awards ceremony The Rush Oscars. The British hairdressing brand came together and celebrated the hard work and achievement across all sectors of the business.
Rush franchise expands to the North of England On Saturday 12th September, Rush opened their 70th salon in Liverpool and the first salon outside of London and the South East. Rush are really excited to be continuing their journey of expansion, growing up the country with the first salon reaching Liverpool’s city centre.
Rush Chairman, Andy Phouli wins British Hairdressing Director of the Year Andy started Rush in 1994 with his partner Stel, they opened their first salon in Wimbledon after meeting at college and aspired to open 12 salons in London. Now over 20 years later and 70 salons across the UK his true business ethos, dedication and vision for the brand has led to the award-winning leading hair brand Rush is today.
The BIG ServiceMaster Clean Summer Summit! Here at ServiceMaster Clean we vow to give our business owners a platform to communicate with their fellow peers on a regular basis. We also ensure that we provide useful information to our franchisees in an interesting and enjoyable format.
Newbury franchise celebrates 25 years in business ServiceMaster Clean Newbury, a multi award-winning, commercial and residential cleaning franchise operating across Berkshire, North Hampshire and Wiltshire is celebrating 25 years in business, having launched in 1991 as a commercial contract cleaning franchise.
ServiceMaster invites you to their Open Day Want to run your own business but worry you won’t have the support you need to be successful? ServiceMaster Clean already has the formula to success.
The Marion E. Wade award goes to ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Stoke ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Stoke, which specialises in school and education cleaning, medical care facilities and commercial premises, has scooped ServiceMaster’s most prestigious honour ahead of over 200 other businesses at the company’s 2015 national conference in Warwickshire.
Women in franchising at Shuttercraft Here at Shuttercraft we recognise the women who build our incredible network, creating a motivational and supportive environment to achieve career goals. Shuttercraft is built on successful partnerships within an incredible network of people, striving forward as the business continues to flourish. We are proud our network and Head Office team, includes women who are achieving their goals in a male-dominated industry. The diversity in our network strengthens who we are and what we offer.
SIDEMEN VISIT NEW SIDES WEMBLEY UNIT DISHING OUT 200 FREE BURGERS TO CELEBRATE OPENING Fried chicken brand SIDES has celebrated the opening of their new and improved Boxpark Wembley location with a huge food giveaway from KSI and W2S. The landmark first-physical location was visited by the Sidemen duo on June 9 and they were greeted by crowds of fans upon arrival at the revamped unit.
The Sidemen are bringing their famous fried chicken to Market Place Harrow Fried chicken brand ‘SIDES’ has just launched in Market Place Harrow, marking its third bricks-and-mortar restaurant in the UK.
The brand has been developed by the famous YouTube collective, The Sidemen, arguably the most popular and influential content creators in Europe.
YOUTUBE STARS THE SIDEMEN TO BRING SIDES TO BOXPARK CROYDON WITH SECOND EVER RESTAURANT LAUNCH Slowly becoming one of the most popular fried-chicken brands in the country, this September, Sides will be stepping foot into BOXPARK Croydon. While there are currently a remarkable 100 Sides kitchens operating globally, this will be the brand's second ever physical restaurant, alongside their original site in BOXPARK Wembley.
VIRTUAL HERO ON TRACK TO REACH 200 SIDES LOCATIONS BY END OF 2022 Virtual Hero is headed for huge growth by the end of this year with 200 Sides sites to be launched across the globe. The market leader for delivery-only brands has teamed up with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen, to create fried chicken brand Sides which is already available across the UK and Middle East.
Signarama celebrates record performance Heading into Q4 with exceptional performances under their belt, Siganrama franchisees in Birmingham South, Reading, Harrogate and Preston all reported record-breaking figures in Q3 of 2017.
Another Fab Signarama Network Meeting at Signfab UK LTD When store owners for Signarama get together, great things happen! Our store owners take part in a quarterly meeting to share ideas, discuss trends and to review new products.
Exciting New Franchise Option from Signarama Signarama has officially launched its new franchise offer – Signarama Light. At less than half the cost of a full Signarama franchise, the Light option offers all of the benefits of the world leading Signarama brand without the outlay of production facilities.
SLIM CHICKENS SIGNS NEW FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has secured its first franchise partner, OCO Westend, for Ireland as the Group continues to accelerate the growth of its ‘better chicken’ brand, Slim Chickens. An established hospitality franchisee, and one of Starbucks' longest licensed partners, OCO Westend will open Slim Chickens’ 30th site and its first for Ireland on Belfast’s Boucher Square on 11 October.
Boparan signs first UK franchise partner for Slim Chickens Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) confirms it has signed its first partner as the Group seeks to accelerate the growth of “better chicken” brand, Slim Chickens. BRG has entered into a franchise development agreement with JRK Restaurants which will allow the new partners to open initially five outlets across the South Coast, over the next four years.
BRG set to fast-track Slim Chicken's expansion in the UK and Ireland In a move designed to accelerate the growth of its hugely popular Slim Chickens brand, Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is set to enter into talks with potential partners, in order to more quickly increase the brand’s presence across the UK and Ireland.
SLIM CHICKENS TO OPEN ITS SEVENTH UK STORE IN BLUEWATER CENTRE Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) kicks off 2020 with news that its seventh Slim Chickens site will open in Kent next month (February 2020). The American fast-casual concept which specialises in premium, cooked to order chicken, will open its next UK site in the popular Bluewater Shopping and Leisure destination, bringing an authentic taste of Arkansas, USA and its renowned Southern US hospitality to the south east of England.
Snap Fitness 24/7 has expanded into Nursling, Southampton Leading global fitness franchise Snap Fitness 24/7 is set for continued expansion across the rest of 2022. They opened their 2nd gym in Southampton in August and have a significant number of other properties heading into exchange. They are on track to have just under 100 open by the end of the year.
You need to evolve to stay relevant We live in a world where trends and consumer expectations are continually shifting and to succeed you have to listen and evolve. Lift Brands, Parent Company of Snap Fitness 24/7, Global CEO, Ty Menzies, explains how the brand has evolved to keep ahead of the competition.
Snap Fitness confirms five more sites to open Leading global fitness franchise Snap Fitness 24/7 has announced their next five gyms confirmed to open across November and December, with a further 6 in the process of being finalised. Jon Cottam, CEO Snap Fitness 24/7 EMEA said “These latest confirmed openings are just the start of our accelerated expansion plans for the UK and Ireland regions. We have a proven model across our 1,000 gyms open globally and our 81 here.
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Right tools for the job help young Plymouth entrepreneur win coveted industry award Former car mechanic, Luke Henderson, has won a major industry award after building a million-a-year tools and tool storage business. The owner of Snap-on in Plymouth and South Hams is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “Luke is a shining example of what makes an exceptional franchisee,” says Lisa Law, Snap-on’s National Franchise Manager.
HSBC commend Snap-on for exceptional performance - again! After being named the UK’s top automotive franchise and number two opportunity in the country overall for 2022, Snap-on Tools now has another award under its belt. The ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Exceptional Performance Award’ was presented to Snap-on Tools for the second consecutive year at a lavish ceremony at the Hilton London Kensington in March.
Busting common myths about van franchising With over 400 franchisees in the UK and Ireland, Snap-on Tools is one of the largest and most easily recognisable van franchises in the country. National Franchise Manager, Lisa Law, discusses five of the most common myths surrounding the concept of van franchising.
HSBC commend Snap-on for exceptional performance Already named as the UK’s number one automotive franchise and sixth best opportunity overall for 2021, Snap-on Tools now adds another award to its already impressive collection. The ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Exceptional Performance Award 2021’ was presented at a virtual ceremony in March.
Snap-on reflects on recent success and welcomes 12 new recruits Snap-on Tools welcomed an incredible 12 new franchisees to their 400+ strong nationwide network in the last three months. As the global tool giant approaches its 100th year in business, the brand looks excitedly to the future with its new cohort of franchisees.
Snap-on tops the polls as number one franchise in the UK! Snap-on Tools has been named the number one franchise opportunity in the UK. The nationwide franchisor has topped the polls in the annual Elite Franchise Top 100, fighting off competition from hundreds of other industry leaders to secure first place. This is the fourth national accolade of 2019 for the Snap-on Franchise – something the brand is proud to celebrate as a network.
A resilient, professional model in an exciting and in-demand market place It wasn’t in the business plan. Written in late-2017, there wasn’t the need to include how to deal with the effects of an international pandemic. The UK hadn’t suffered from one for decades and very, very few people knew then what COVID-19 even was. Fast-forward to Spring 2021 and, having lost 63% of trading days over a 12 month period, Duncan and Tania Berry have certainly been able to demonstrate just how resilient their spa810 model is as they plan to re-open following the third national lockdown.
SPA810 MARKS SUCCESSFUL FIRST 12 MONTH'S TRADING WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW TREATMENTS Having launched in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in February 2019, spa810 (pronounced spa-eight-ten) has now got some very impressive figures to share, after all #itsallabouttheresults both for clients and prospective franchisees! Duncan Berry along with his wife, Tania, have invested in the UK master franchise rights for spa810 from the US franchisor. Berry, who has twice been elected to the BFA Board of Directors, has vast professional experience of managing numerous high-quality franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Choice Hotels Europe, and most recently Bluebird Care, the BFA’s 2017 Franchisor of the Year.
Spa810 becomes the latest UK Developer Member of the bfa Spa810 has become the latest member of the bfa’s UK Developer category. The UK Developer category of membership at the bfa was introduced in order to help facilitate international franchisors’ entry into the UK market. Duncan Berry, Director at Spa 810, stated: “We are really pleased to be the first franchise company to join the bfa under its new UK Developer membership category. I really believe that getting this accreditation is a fantastic endorsement of our robust and unique business model and will undoubtedly support us in looking to award franchises for this really exciting new franchise proposition.”
Own a business that you can be proud of with spa810 Making the decision to own and operate your own business is a brave and bold one. That being the case, wouldn’t it be good to feel that you are making a difference to people’s wellbeing as a result?
Why not choose a business that gives you the opportunity to tangibly make a difference to how people feel about themselves and you can feel proud of your team on a daily basis?
spa810, the new and unique medispa franchise, is just one of those businesses.
Unique New Management Franchise Launches Drawing from over 15 years’ experience leading franchise brands with combined networks of over 500 franchisees, Duncan Berry believes he is well placed to ensure franchisee’s onboarding and ongoing support requirements are well met. spa810 is the brand he and his wife, Tania, identified as being ideal for this and have invested in acquiring the master franchise rights for the UK & Ireland.
How performing arts franchises champion wellbeing and empower communities Participating in performing arts can unlock numerous benefits for young people, transcending just skills in singing, dancing and acting. From bolstering confidence to igniting creativity, performing arts foster essential skills such as communication, emotional intelligence, resilience and dedication. Moreover, by exposing children to diverse cultures and traditions, performing arts activities nurture cultural awareness, broaden perspectives and cultivate appreciation for diversity, thereby contributing to their personal and social development.
New COO appointed to boost Stagecoach Performing Arts' global presence As the brand celebrates three and a half decades of changing the lives of its students and franchisees, Stagecoach Performing Arts has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Stead. After a career managing various franchise brands and running her own adult theatre company, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for franchising, performing arts, and the growth and development of children. Lisa’s appointment aims to maintain the brand’s 35 years of success and bolster its mission to expand its offering in the UK and internationally.
Stagecoach Performing Arts launches new global campaign for an inclusive future Children’s services franchise Stagecoach Performing Arts has announced the launch of its new global student recruitment campaign. Called ‘A Place To…’ the new messaging has been devised to ensure all children, no matter their ethnicity, background or experience with the arts, feel welcomed and celebrated to be who they want to be.
Stagecoach franchisees to take centre stage in new measures to improve network Stagecoach Performing Arts has introduced a new regional meeting format dubbed ‘In the Spotlight’. It is designed to allow franchisees to come together and share their knowledge, network amongst their peers and collaborate in a way conducive to the improvement of the entire network.
Trafalgar Entertainment acquires Helen O'Grady Drama Academy International live entertainment company, Trafalgar Entertainment, has bolstered its Education division by adding the children’s extra-curricular drama specialist organisation, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy to the Education portfolio. The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in operation for over 40 years and provides education in 36 countries, with over 100,000 students studying one hour of drama each week. The business will run alongside Stagecoach Performing Arts, the UK’s largest network of extra-curricular performing arts schools for children, with more than 300 franchises in seven countries.
Another term of growth for Stagecoach Performing Arts With almost 100% of Stagecoach Performing Arts’s UK network of 300 franchisees now back in venue, savvy entrepreneurs from the south coast of England to the north coast of Scotland are investing in additional territories – bringing the exemplary standard of singing, dancing and acting sessions synonymous with Stagecoach to more British children.
Subway? Donates Over A Quarter of a Million Subs to Front-line Key Workers Subway® stores throughout the UK and Ireland are helping to keep thousands of NHS, emergency service and care home staff fed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the temporary closure of Subway stores, in support of social distancing, over 250,000 Subs, salads and wraps have been donated by Franchise Owners to frontline workers within their local communities.
Subway's award-winning community focus Daljit Nahil, a Subway franchise owner based in Coventry, was presented with an Outstanding Community Partner Award at the annual Subway Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida last week, as part of its internal awards ceremony. The award was in recognition of the highly successful Healthy Eating Schools programme Daljit has been running in the local area for the past 15 years.
Meet Subway at the British & International Franchise Exhibition Subway, the world’s largest sandwich franchise, will be exhibiting at this year’s British & International Franchise Exhibition, taking place at Olympia London on 31st January – 1st February. Subway can be found on stand B310 where it will be showcasing its new Fresh Forward décor, which offers guests an enhanced brand experience, a bright new colour palette and clean lines.
Subway Introduces New Fresh CSR Agenda and Encourages Guests to 'Choose to Refuse' Single Use Plastic Packaging Subway unveiled a new ‘Fresh CSR Agenda’ across the UK and Ireland to support its owner-operated franchise business growth strategy, and reflect the areas where it is seeking to take positive action as a leading quick service restaurant brand across the region. Since opening its first US store in 1965, Subway has grown into a global business with a franchised network of approximately 5,500 stores in 36 countries across Europe.
Suit the City director attains highest franchising qualification Sallie Belton, director of bespoke tailoring franchise Suit the City, has been awarded Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status from the British Franchise Association in recognition of her commitment to franchisee support and expertise in growing an ethical franchise business.
Sizzling summer for Suit the City Bespoke tailoring consultancy, Suit the City, has enjoyed a spectacular season: its longest-serving franchisee reported a record month in July, with the head office operation seeing similarly strong summer demand as well as two new franchisees joining the network.
Suit the City part of the fashion revolution There is a revolution going on in the fashion industry, finally after many years of fast (throwaway) fashion, consumers are catching on to the notion that this is not only wasteful of their money, but their shopping habit is exploiting cheap labour, whilst cheap man-made oil-based fabrics are literally costing the Earth.
Knowledge is power! As Suit the City enter their tenth year they are proud that their pre-occupation with attention to detail is paying off.
Returning customers are the key to success As Suit the City enters its tenth year, Franchisee Tony Carr has reported average spend by clients is up 15% year-on-year. With 40% of his business from his regulars, Tony has time to go out to find new clients to grow his business as it enters its third year of trading.
Booming business for menswear Menswear is a booming business in the UK with growth in 2015 up 4.1% in just one year. Since 2010 the market has grown from £11.4 billion to £14.1 billion in 2015. Mintel is predicting further growth of 22.5% between now and 2020.
SureCare welcomes Naomi to the head office team! Throughout 2017, SureCare has experienced a bumper year in terms of franchising. Many new entrepreneurs have joined our expanding network to provide quality care services up and down the country. For all of our franchisees, new and existing, we know there’s always going to be a desire for improvements in making the day-to-day business go even smoother.
Two new franchisees join SureCare in Wolverhampton and Bexley The expansion of SureCare’s services across the country is continuing to go from strength to strength, and we’re proud to unveil the two latest franchisees to join our network. With new branches now established in North London and the Midlands, more and more people will be able to benefit from home care services provided by SureCare Wolverhampton and SureCare Bexley & Dartford.
Two new franchise operators join the SureCare network SureCare is continuing to extend the reach of their services across the country, with more franchise operators on the way to cover various local communities. They are pleased to announce a couple of new additions to the SureCare network, with franchise operators joining them and providing home care services at SureCare Richmond & Kingston and SureCare Wycombe & Chiltern.
Tatty Bumpkin Franchise takes on 6 new franchisees in one month Tatty Bumpkin, a children’s bfa accredited franchise has added another 6 franchisees to the network, which may not be surprising, except that they all happened in one month! This takes the total number of operational franchisees up to 26 from Edinburgh in the North, down to Plymouth in the South-West.
Tezlom appoints Brand Manager and Mental Health Ambassador With a staggering 74% of employees highlighting wellness strategies as one of the key elements to achieving job satisfaction1, it is becoming increasingly important for ethical franchise brands to establish a foundation of maintaining their teams’ wellbeing. As Tezlom accelerates its plans to become the UK’s leading domestic healthcare recruitment franchise, it has welcomed Kay Lou Haskins, a recognised breath coach and cold-water therapist, to head office to support the network’s physical and mental health.
The Alternative Board nominated for major franchising award Business coaching and advisory board franchise The Alternative Board has been shortlisted in the Leadership & Culture category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on November 30.
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Why this may be the WORST time to set up your own business...but the BEST time to buy a franchise Recently we read this article[1] which stated that ‘70% of British people were reluctant to start their own business in the current economic climate.’ (Aug 2022). As a business trying to sell franchises, we won’t deny, our hearts sank a little when we read the headline until we read further into the article and realised it was actually, inadvertently, advocating franchising. Almost every single thing they listed as a negative was something bypassed or made much easier by owning a franchise.
The Cat Butler awards a new franchise in Oxford Premium cat care franchise the Cat Butler, has awarded a new franchise in Oxford. Following redundancy from the customer services training department at British Gas in Oxford, Mark Mentiply (41), has been awarded the Oxford territory of premium cat care franchise, The Cat Butler.
The Cat Butler reaches the finals of the EWiF Awards Sandra James, founder of premium cat care franchise The Cat Butler, has reached the finals of the EWiF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards, in the category of New Woman Franchisor of the Year.
Ex-teacher wins coveted award after taking 20 years' experience in a creative direction A Birmingham teacher who wanted a change from full time teaching quit after 20 years at the chalkface has won a major award from the business sector she found refuge in. Emma McCalla-John, now the owner of Creation Station Harborne, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. It puts her among the elite of the franchising world and vindicates her decision, she says, to take her 20 years of experience into a sector that appreciated it.
Creation Station and Crayola partner to provide a live Doodle Workshop The Creation Station teams up Crayola to provide workshops and competition to win aq live doodle workshop in your child's school, with Tom Gates creator Liz Pichon. Families can join local classes and children are invited to doodle their hero and for the chance to win a live workshop with Tom Gates creator Liz Pichon, win Crayola goodies for the whole class and return to school a classroom hero!
The Kleaning Company launches its new UK franchise opportunity Demand for the services of The Kleaning Company from across the UK has led them to develop and launch their new franchise concept. “Establishing local franchise partners using a local labour force will not only increase efficiency and profit margins but will also give TKC a strategic advantage over our competition by offering our existing and future clients a local service and a nationwide network of franchisees that ensures professional, high quality service delivery on every project,” says Daniel Daniel Twiselton, Managing Director of the Kleaning Company.
THIS £100,000 PER YEAR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IS WORTH INVESTIGATING Are you looking for a business opportunity built on solid foundations and could deliver potential earnings of up to £100,000 a year. The Leak Detective, a newly formed franchise, is looking for ambitious business partners to establish a network of leak detection specialists.
New Year opening for the Little Gym franchise in Harrogate The Little Gym franchise is preparing to open a new curriculum gymnastics centre, in Harrogate, early in the New Year. Bringing the total number of UK franchises to eight, the opening follows earlier expansion in Harpenden and within the Westfield Shopping Centre in London. Despite the current climate, all new centres are flourishing, demonstrating the huge demand for a quality children’s gymnastics provision in the UK.
THE LITTLE GYM HARPENDEN BRINGS UK SITES TO SEVEN Following a three-year search for premises, The Little Gym Harpenden is gearing up for its big opening next month. Situated on the Rothamsted Research campus, just off West Common, The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme for children of all abilities, from 4 months to 12 years.
THE LITTLE GYM KENSINGTON JUST WEEKS AWAY The Little Gym Kensington is making final preparations for its official opening on Monday 3 November, at the new Westfield London Retail Destination. Following on from last year’s hugely successful opening at Chiswick, the new centre is the fourth to open in the capital, with further openings scheduled next year at Windsor, Harpenden and Harrogate.
THE LITTLE GYM KENSINGTON GEARS UP FOR BIG OPENING The Little Gym Kensington is gearing up for its big opening on Monday 3 November. Situated in the heart of West London, within the new, prestige Westfield London retail destination, The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme for children of all abilities, from 4 months to 12 years.
THE LITTLE GYM BISHOP'S STORTFORD GOES DOWN A STORM Following a gruelling search for premises, The Little Gym at London Road, Bishop’s Stortford has officially opened and is celebrating a huge response from local families.
OPC offers a very warm welcome to Keith Taylor, Financial Controller. Having worked in both the corporate environments and a number of smaller enterprises within a variety of industries, Keith brings to OPC a considerable range of business experience from retail and service to travel and specialised insurance.
New Cloud and iPad based system for OPC OPC are very pleased to announce the launch of the new ConsignPak and FAST operating systems for our UK franchisees.
Ryan Cutler, our youngest franchisee shares his 25th birthday with OPC The Original Poster Company (OPC) turned 25 on the 7th February and Ryan Cutler, an OPC franchisee, turned 25 the following day making Ryan not only the same age as OPC and the youngest franchisee in the OPC greeting cards network, but also the youngest franchisee with not one but two territories having originally purchased Bournemouth and then, more recently, Salisbury.
The Original Poster Company Limited (OPC) celebrates 25 years in business OPC was incorporated on 7th February 1991 and is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Simon Warren-Gash, Chairman and Founder of OPC shares with us what OPC, together with its franchise network, has achieved in this time span.
OPC welcomes new franchisee for East Kent Area The OPC team is very excited to have Judit Folinek, OPC East Kent, join our greeting cards franchise. Judit takes over from Grant and Linda Gibson who will be taking up management of our new distribution opportunity in the Middle East.
Tax and Buy-to-Let - how short are our memories? We talk about the unstoppable rise of buy-to-let and forget that it was only as recently as the early 1970’s that owner-occupation tipped the 50% mark and most people owned their own homes.
UK property agency franchise owners flourish despite economic downturn Throughout the recent economic decline, the property market saw a dip in house prices and sales. However, Martin & Co franchise discuss how they have continuously defied market conditions and taken market share, developed their businesses and increased profits.
Martin & Co franchise shortlisted at industry awards for sixth year running Martin & Co have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Large Chain’ at this year’s Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS). This is the sixth year in a row that they have been shortlisted for the award. Previously, Martin & Co earned Gold in 2009, Silver in 2010, Silver in 2011, gold in 2012 and Silver in 2013 and they’re hoping to continue their reign this year.
Lettings agency Martin & Co franchise's buoyant flotation Shares in lettings agency Martin & Co (MCO) jumped 16 per cent on their debut on AIM on 18th December, underlining the market’s appetite for stocks with exposure to the housing sector.
Looking for a healthy business you can manage and grow? For some entrepreneurs, building a portfolio of businesses doesn’t always give you time to invest in the day-to-day, which is what makes The Wheel Specialist such a great option.
Don't miss out on delivering customer experiences which set you apart In 2022, our franchisees discovered more people chose to keep their vehicles pristine. When you invest in your own The Wheel Specialist franchise, you’ll see this too, as customers shout about their experience to others.
Not everyone can run a business; could you? It’s typically at this time of year, when we look at what we have and assess if it’s really what we want. Take your career, for example. Could a new business be on the horizon?
It all starts with one step... Starting your own business, with the support of The Wheel Specialist franchise, doesn’t have to be complicated. It all starts with one step, and then we build together!
Make a big entrance without a big budget! Everyone wants to make a big entrance and make an impression with the way they dress, but that can be difficult, especially for people who do not have a big budget to spend on clothes. The good news however, is that old clothes or bargains you found online can be made to look like the height of haute couture – in the hands of the right people!
ZipYard franchise in Altrincham Named Retailer of the Year Clothing alterations and tailoring centre, The ZipYard Altrincham, have recently added another accolade to their list of achievements after being named Retailer of the Year at the Sale and Altrincham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
Mayor open John's New Zipyard franchise business The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor David Congreve and the Lady Mayoress Janet Harper unzipped a specially made giant six foot zip on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton to officially open The ZipYard garment repair centre at on Monday 28 July.
The Zipyard franchise in Marple helped the Birdman fly Owner of The ZipYard in Marple and clothes designer Jane Nketiah is used to getting requests for one-off items, so when leading outdoor clothing specialists Regatta asked her to create a birdman outfit for this weekend’s International Birdman competition she rose to the challenge.
TIM HORTONS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW FRANCHISE MODEL IN THE UK Tim Hortons® the Iconic Canadian, beverage led QSR brand has today announced plans to launch a new franchise model in the UK. A brand-first for the market, the new franchise model will support Tim Hortons® in expanding its current portfolio of 75 restaurants, by growing its national reach at pace to new towns and cities across the country.
Why did I decide Total Guide to Liam Armstrong went from being a client of Total Guide to, to starting his own Total Guide to franchise! Knowing the benefits of being a client and how effecting the marketing was, Liam took on the franchise of Total Guide to Bristol in February 2019. Then in September 2020, Liam bought the Cardiff area too, achieving his dream of having a business in Wales where he originally grew up and where his family are all currently based.
Entrepreneurs collaborate to launch a new digital business around climate change Total Guide to’s Founder Liz Hutchings has joined forces with communication and engagement specialist Pamela Barbato to launch a new digital platform to support us all to live more sustainable lives. Action Net Zero CIC, (Community Interest Company) Bristol, will launch online in the autumn using the behind-the-scenes digital structure pioneered by Liz’s company Total Guide to.
PREGNANT ENTREPRENEUR USES LOCKDOWN TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESS Liz Hutchings, who is currently self-isolating during lockdown as she’s six months’ pregnant, has used the time to launch a diverse and agile online marketing platform for the town of Poole.
The 37 year-old, who lives in Hamworthy, Poole with her husband 34 and daughter Flo, aged 2, had always planned to launch a local platform for her business which began in Swindon, Wiltshire eight years ago.
Total Guide to Turns Eight! Happy Birthday Total Guide to! March marks our 8th birthday, so we couldn't let it pass without a celebration! "We are constantly kept busy and on our toes by the ever-evolving digital trends. Our anniversaries roll on by at a rapid rate so it's important to pause and recognise how far we've come."
6 Reasons to Buy a Franchise During Tough Times Although the Covid-19 Pandemic has meant many businesses (ourselves included) are tightening our belts where we can, this is actually a really good time for budding entrepreneurs or those that have been considering buying a franchise to start seriously looking at opportunities. I've been considering offering our Total Guide to franchise opportunity on franchise recruitment websites yet where we have been so busy, I didn't see it as a priority. However, although things are less than perfect at the moment, we do have time to work 'on' the business.
New HIIT exercise studio Trib3 opens in Southampton A FORMER finance worker has swapped funds for fitness and opened a TRIB3 boutique exercise studio in the heart of Southampton. Tom Hampton worked in corporate FX advisory before pursuing his love of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and opening his own studio.
TRIB3 lays the foundations for further international expansion with the board appointment of Rob Barker Rob Barker, who recently announced his departure from Precor, and Peloton can today announce he will be officially joining international boutique fitness franchise TRIB3 as a Non-Executive Director. Working closely with CEO Kevin Yates and the Fisher Family (Founders of Holmes Place), Rob will be supporting and advising the TRIB3 executive team and franchise partners in what appears to be an exciting period of expansion ahead.
Leading Wellness Industry Technology Platform Mindbody Executes Global Agreement with TRIB3 Mindbody, the leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced a global agreement with TRIB3, a truly unique boutique fitness concept centered around community. As the franchise brand rapidly expands its international footprint, TRIB3 partners with Mindbody to support franchisees with a reliable and streamlined operations solution.
TRIB3 comes to the Metaverse TRIB3 takes fitness to a whole new level by launching its first TRIB3 store in the Fitness Metaverse and becomes the first gym brand to launch in the Sandbox. It is joining global giants such as Adidas and Team GB.
TRIB3 is coming to Liverpool As part of its fast global expansion, fitness franchise TRIB3 has announced a new location in Liverpool will open its doors in March 2022, marking the fifth location in the Northwest and one of a plethora of new openings imminent across the UK & Spain.
Urban Planters scoop top website award National interior landscaping company, Urban Planters, has won Best Website at this year's Franchise Marketing Awards, which took place recently at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.
Venture Studios Edinburgh - Franchise for Sale An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking photographer or entrepreneur. Due to personal circumstances, the Venture Studios franchise in Edinburgh up for sale.
West London entrepreneur awarded for dedication to providing high-quality care Local businessman, Hammad Cheema, is celebrating with his team of carers and support staff, after the West London based in-home care business, Visiting Angels, is recognised with a prestigious award. Hammad, of West London, has been lauded with Great British Franchisee status at this year’s Great British Franchisee Awards.
International award wings its way to local care company Having launched their local care business early last year, Visiting Angels co-directors Nicky and Mark Goodall focused on building a personal, approachable care team, to ensure they made a real difference to the quality of care provision in the area. Now, 16 months later, that is exactly what they’ve done. With 30 carers in their dedicated team, Nicky and Mark’s decision to focus on building those values has more than paid off, as they were recently awarded the Best International Office at this year’s prestigious Visiting Angels International Conference in San Diego with tough competition from 830 other Visiting Angels offices across five countries.
Speaking the language of care in the community In a business venture steeped in social responsibility, this month, local language and translation specialist, Jose Rodriguez, has embarked on his new mission of bringing high-quality and personalised care to those in need in the Barnet and Enfield communities.
Swapping the oil rigs of Aberdeen for a lifelong dream of delivering care in Woking 25-year-old Katie Stewart used to live and work – often for months at a time – off the coast of Aberdeen, on a North Sea oil rig. The community-minded caregiver has now put down roots, relocating to live with her partner and realising a lifelong dream of working in in-home care. In her new role as Senior Caregiver for Visiting Angels – a care company based in Woking – Katie will be delivering in-home care and support to the elderly and vulnerable living across Guildford, Weybridge, Woking and the surrounding villages.
Local care worker wins national award for unwavering commitment to clients Hanna Kermack, 25, from Hanwell, has been named Visiting Angels ‘Caregiver of the Year’ – a prestigious title which saw her fighting off competition from hundreds of other care workers from across the country. Hanna, who has been working with the in-home care company for 18 months, was commended for her commitment to her local clients and also for the bravery she demonstrated when one of her clients suffered a heart attack last September.
Ipswich welcomes Vodafone's 200th franchise store in time for 2020! Vodafone has opened its 200th franchise store in Tavern Street, Ipswich, in time for the festive season.
The new milestone reflects Vodafone’s ongoing investment in providing shoppers with a blend of in-person support through its traditional retail outlets and access to the latest online digital services such as the My Vodafone app.
Wagging Tails launches Cardiff franchise Wagging Tails rapid growth continues as its latest pet care franchise recently launched in the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Owned and run by franchisee Dave Parton and his puppy Bertie the Cardiff franchise provides dog holidays throughout the CF postcode territory giving owners in this location a home based alternative to kennels.
Results for the first six months of 2013 have shown explosive growth for Wagging Tails Results for the first six months of 2013 have shown explosive growth for home dog boarding franchise Wagging Tails. Network turnover increased 73% year-on-year for January to June, boosted by the launch of three new Wagging Tails outlets in the Reading area.
Wagging Tails franchisee shortlisted for EWIF Award Teresa Bowers, owner of Wagging Tails Oxford and Reading franchises, has been announced as one of four Finalists for Woman Franchisee of the Year at the 2013 EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards.
Wagging Tails pet franchise scoops another award! Wagging Tails has won Best Franchisee Marketing Support and were shortlisted as a finalist for Best Website at the 2013 Franchise Marketing Awards.
Wagging Tails franchise gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis Wagging Tails have been celebrating as their dog boarding company received a boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. On Sunday 13th January 2013, Lisa Suswain, Managing Director of Wagging Tails, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’, an initiative set up by Theo that runs weekly.
We Love Pets have done it again! On November 24th 2022 We Love Pets Founder, Jo White, and Chief Tech Geek, Darren Lake attended The Vox in Birmingham for the BFA Annual Conference, where the Best Franchise Award winners would be announced.
We Love Pets Thrilled to Receive 5* Franchise Satisfaction We Love Pets scored an amazing 95% from their franchise network from Workbuzz’s Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark survey. WorkBuzz is a leading, independent franchise consultancy that helps reputable franchisors to improve their performance and growth. One of the ways they do this is by inviting franchisees to participate in an anonymous, online survey, which asks them questions about their franchise ownership experience, to identify and understand how the franchise network is performing from its franchisees’ perspective.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisees score franchise 97% in independent satisfaction survey Wilkins Chimney sweep has achieved their highest ever score in a WorkBuzz Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark (FSB) Survey to date. The FSB invites franchisees to participate in an anonymous online survey, which asks them 27 questions about their franchise ownership experience. Using a consistent methodology, the franchise is assigned an overall FSB score and the highest performing franchisors are then recognised in the Best Franchise Awards held later in the year.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisee Wins at Scottish Ex-Forces Business Awards Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, was a winner at the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards recently, in the ‘New Service Leaver’ category. The New Service Leaver category recognises men and women who left the military less than three years ago. Kris left the army in April 2020 after 14 years as a recovery mechanic with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise in September 2021.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisee wins at Scottish ex-forces business awards Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, was a winner at the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards recently, in the ‘New Service Leaver’ category. The New Service Leaver category recognises men and women who left the military less than three years ago. Kris left the army in April 2020 after 14 years as a recovery mechanic with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise in September 2021.
Taylor Made Franchising enters into partnership with Wagging Tails franchise Taylor Made Franchising has entered into a partnership with dog care franchise, Wagging Tails. Wagging Tails, founded in 2007 by Lisa Suswain, offers UK dog owners a home-based alternative to kennels. Suswain franchised the business in 2010.
Taylor Made Franchising acquires 50% stake in Women in Business Network (WIBN) Taylor Made Franchising has acquired a 50% stake in the women’s networking franchise operation, Women in Business Network (WIBN). Taylor Made Franchising now owns, or part owns, eight franchise businesses with over 100 franchisees and an annual turnover in excess of £8m.
Wingstop UK weekly sales revenue exceeds £1m, to open its first standalone retail unit Lemon Pepper Holdings, which is rolling out Wingstop across the UK, saw average weekly sales exceed £1m at the end of 2022, as it secured its first standalone unit on a retail park. The company, which operates 29 sites across the UK, also said “2023 shows no sign of growth slowing”, with like-for-like sales in January 2023 at 50%-plus versus 2022.
World Options promoted to Full Members of the BFA Congratulations to World Options for fufilling the criteria set by the BFA (British Franchise Association) and becoming a full member! This status shows that they are a reliable and trustworhy franchise opportunity and have a proven track-record!
A Dream Franchise Opportunity Earning nearly half a million pounds in one year might seem like a dream to some, but for a World Option franchisee, it can be a reality.
As one of the highest turnovers, earning over £400k in 2016 across the World Options franchise network it is no surprise that franchisee Simon Douglas from Guildford is smiling.
How I feel about my travel franchise after five years With a high stress job for 15 years in local government, Tracey decided enough was enough. Being able to work part-time from home and travel more herself are major benefits for Tracey. But more than that, she loves helping people make memories.
How I made a £40k cruise booking working part-time After a 20 year corporate career, Jenifer started her business as a way to create a big lifestyle change. “I had a 20 year corporate career. I sort of burnt myself out and had enough of it. But I didn’t want to work for anyone else. I was looking for something that I enjoyed doing or something that I was really interested in and travel was a natural fit for me.”
A Money-Back Challenge Winner Against All Odds Meet Maureen Mckenna, aged 48, who lives in Glasgow with her family. After being Cabin Crew for 11 years, she decided she wanted something to call her own. As a single parent raising 3 children, the chance of a better work/life balance was what caught her eye and the rest is, as they say, history.
Meet the Franchisee: Mohammad Hossain from Rosemary Bookkeeping Stratford Mohammad Hossain came to the UK in 2009 to begin training in accountancy with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Within three years he was ready to start work in an accounting firm, getting some hands-on and practical experience as a training provider. When the COVID pandemic began, Mohammad was able to take a step back and gain a fresh perspective. He realised he wanted to start his own business. He had been gaining experience for around 10 years now, it was time to make something of his own
Embracing education with open arms From a young age, Ash Obhrai had been surrounded by educators. With his father as a GCSE Maths examiner, mother as an A-Level Art & Design teacher and aunt as a successful primary school teacher, it was only a matter of time before he too would venture into academia. After working as a tutor alongside his corporate career for 15 years, he decided to turn the tables and launch his own Tutor Doctor business in 2017.
A passion for restoration lead Kirk to Furniture Medic Glasgow Kirk Grannell has been Furniture Medic for Glasgow since 2016. Though Kirk’s background is mainly management, he’s always had an interest in restoring and repairing items. Kirk was aware of franchising and the benefits of buying into an established business, and so when they opportunity to buy an existing Furniture Medic franchise came up, Kirk jumped at the chance to find out more.
Interview: "The sense of pride and passion that comes with the logo is incredible." Paul Ward opened his Autoglym franchise in 2005. Covering the whole of Northern Ireland, Paul is passionate about the product having been using it himself for over 30 years! Get an insight into the day to day running of an Autoglym franchise by reading on...
From Pizza Delivery Driver to Papa John's Franchisee! Former pizza delivery driver, Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), became a Papa John’s franchisee five years ago and runs stores in the South East of England plus the Scottish Rutherglen, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Falkirk. Currently Sid runs 11 Papa John’s and he has plans to open more in the future.
Agency Express had the reputation that appealed to Franchisee Paul Jenkinson Paul Jenkinson joined Agency Express in February 2013 after purchasing an established Agency Express franchise based Cumbria. Previously a facilities maintenance engineer wanted to take control of his own future and set his sights on being his own boss. After much research via a number of franchise magazines, Paul made the decision to pursue a career in franchising and choose the Agency Express franchise opportunity as the most suitable route to take.
Spring into a new career – PET SERVICES FRANCHISE FOR SALE Isla Sutherland is looking to sell her established Barking Mad franchise. This dog boarding business covers the areas of Perthshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling. It is an ideal business opportunity for those who want to make a career out of doing something they love, working with pets. In this interview, Isla talks to us about why she bought her Barking Mad franchise, her role as a franchisee, why she loves what she does and why the time is right for her to sell.
Chantry Group launches not-for-profit Foundation to kickstart new franchisors' growth Chantry Group have announced the launch of the Chantry Foundation, an innovative not-for-profit venture which seeks to turbocharge new franchisors entering the market. Founded in 2007 with the aim of setting new standards in the world of franchise marketing and recruitment, Chantry Group has since grown to become the largest franchise marketing and recruitment agency in the UK.
The Travel Franchise gives its agents the edge when it comes to selling the most lucrative sector within travel - cruise holidays Selling a cruise holiday is renowned within the travel industry for being particularly tricky. With thousands of ships, cabins and itineraries to consider, it’s notoriously complicated. Yet, this sector of travel is among the most lucrative within the industry.
On the whole, agents have to invest far more of their time to organise, research and secure a cruise booking. Hence, it’s not a surprise that many agents shy away from this sector. That’s no longer the case for Not Just Travel agents – franchisees of The Travel Franchise
East Anglia tutoring business clinches top spot in national tutoring awards Rob and Lynne Kerrison, owners of Cambridge and Norwich-based tutoring business, Tutor Doctor, are celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winners of a national tutoring award. The husband-and-wife led company has been honoured by a distinguished panel of judges with the National Tutoring Award 2023 for ‘Best Tuition Delivery to Schools’, presented at this year’s glitzy award ceremony in London on 30th June.
Together Again The dynamic duo of Andy Fraser and David Kaye have dusted off their capes, donned their masks and reunited for a sequel to protect the Franchise sector from Jokers!
Having spent almost a quarter of a century making other people rich, it's now Paul Reynolds' turn After 20 years as a change manager, entering a huge number of high-profile businesses and exiting with them performing and making more money, Paul switched tack late in 2019 and started looking for investment opportunities that had the potential to change his family’s life. “I went through redundancy a few months ago after working for TUI, so my income coming to an end was an additional incentive to get my property portfolio going,” said Paul, reflecting on his decision to join Platinum in April 2020 – in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From teacher to fully fledged HMO property queen For seven years it was Laoise Rosswick doing the teaching. For the past six, though, she’s found herself on the other side of the teacher’s desk, learning about HMO property investment as a fully-fledged Platinum Franchise Partner.
Why experienced Franchise Partners decide to stay with Platinum More than six years ago, Nick and Gré joined Platinum to securely replace their income from a successful career in banking. Selling some assets to raise the capital needed to get started, they quickly built a portfolio of four Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across Cambridge within three years, achieving an average of 15% return on investment.
Not UK-based? No problem. Build a profitable property portfolio from overseas It was almost a decade ago that Simon Clarke first heard of Platinum Property Partners but being based between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur meant it wasn’t possible to join the franchise at the time. He was disappointed and desperately wanted to escape the corporate life of banking, so turned to investing in fitness clubs, which he still owns in Australia and Malaysia. However, the pull of Platinum remained.
Cymphony becomes industry's first Carbon Neutral organisation The climate crisis doesn’t just affect all businesses; it affects every single individual on the planet. Having pledged to tackle the issue head-on, specialist franchise supplier, Cymphony, has been certified Carbon Neutral – a first for the sector.
Cymphony becomes industry's first Carbon Neutral organisation The climate crisis doesn’t just affect all businesses; it affects every single individual on the planet. Having pledged to tackle the issue head-on, specialist franchise supplier, Cymphony, has been certified Carbon Neutral – a first for the sector.
Chantry Group named as a recommended franchise valuation and resales agency by whichfranchise In the fast-paced world of franchising, finding the right experts to guide you through the complex process of franchise resales is crucial.
That’s why we are delighted to announce that Chantry Group have been appointed by whichfranchise as a recommended provider for turnkey support with all franchise resales activities.
Walfinch Establishes Franchisee Advisory Council Homecare provider Walfinch has established a Franchisee Advisory Council, where franchisees can discuss feedback, raise issues with the aim of boosting franchisee support to an even higher level.
The Travel Franchise franchisee goes viral on TikTok! Sabina Clay, aged 60, franchisee with the UK's fastest-growing travel franchise, The Travel Franchise , was on a work trip when she went viral on Tik Tok during the homeworking agency’s Seminar at Sea training event on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady.
Walfinch Homecare Walks for Cancer Across Two Continents Leaders from Walfinch homecare’s office in Oxford have committed to raising money for the charity Cancer Research UK – and have been joined by colleagues in South Africa. So far they have raised over £500, and donations are still coming in.
The Travel Franchise's Seminar at Sea "an incredible success" Over 150 franchisees and corporate team members enjoyed “a truly magical experience” aboard Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady on a seven-night Seminar at Sea (18th - 25th June) - the only event of its kind in the industry and the second in the pioneering series.
New 'game-changing' lead-handling service for the franchise sector Franchising’s inbound communications specialist, Cymphony, officially unveiled its new lead conversion service, LEAD2SUCCESS, at the British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia. Following a successful trial with franchisors and their franchisees in the UK, the new service has proven to consistently convert up to 70% contacted enquiries into booked appointments, contributing to franchise network growth and franchisee revenue growth
Seven Major Risks for QSR Operators and How to Tackle Them Across Multiple Locations By Gareth Bakewell, Business Development UK, DTiQ
The quick service restaurant (QSR) franchised sector can be a risky one for so many reasons. The competition is tough, customers expect incredibly high standards, and there is a lot of room for things to go wrong, from internal and external theft, fraudulent third party chargebacks, and more… The key to success is finding ways to minimize these risks.
The BFA launches the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023 The British Franchise Association (bfa) has launched the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards for 2023. The awards are an annual event to celebrate and support excellence in franchising, showcasing franchisors and franchisees alike.
Why all franchise leaders should care about mental health: lessons from homecare Here’s a true story – not about Walfinch – that explains why looking after the mental health of staff is vital. Betty, who had been supplied with a care package after a spell in hospital, told me: “A carer I had never seen before arrived, and he hardly even looked at me. Once he’d helped with my personal care he sat in my bedroom chair and just looked at the floor. He said nothing and made no eye contact. It was awful.
The Travel Franchise appoints Amy-Louise Weitz as Social Media Manager The Travel Franchise has appointed Amy-Louise Weitz as Social Media Manager. Amy-Louise will not only manage a multi-department team across marketing, BDMs, training and sales, but will also roll-out a comprehensive training programme tailored for franchisees with all levels of social media experience.
The Travel Franchise announces further £1 million investment in recruitment The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest-growing travel franchise has announced it is investing another £1 million in recruitment, as the company expands across all areas - in order to keep up with its burgeoning team of franchisees. The company is also restructuring its team to sharpen its focus on customer experience.
Walfinch to Share Insight at Largest Show Dedicated to Care Managers Walfinch home care’s team is to provide insight at the largest show dedicated to care manages. The Care Managers Show will take place 30 June- 1 July at the NEC in Birmingham and Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO, Walfinch, Julie Farrow, Senior Franchise Support Manager and Tiffany Meachim, franchisee for Mansfield will all join panel discussions at the event.
Winners announced at the Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023 The Winners have been announced at the Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023. The Awards, organised by Jo Middleton, founder of Franchise Business School, took place at The Oxfordshire Hotel in Thame, on Tuesday 13 June 2023. The awards were founded to recognise franchisors, brands and franchisees who had positively disrupted the UK franchise industry either by offering a new approach, strategy, product or service. The Disruptive Franchise Awards are not-for-profit, with any surplus funds being donated to MQ Mental Health, which funds research projects to transform how mental health is approached.
The Travel Franchise launches second exclusive Seminar at Sea onboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady After the huge sell-out success of its first-ever Seminar At Sea, the multi-award-winning The Travel Franchise is taking over 150 franchisees and corporate team members, on its second Seminar At Sea. The group will enjoy exclusive experiences and intensive cruise training onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. The first innovative event - unique to The Travel Franchise, and its consumer-facing travel consultancy brand, Not Just Travel, and never done before - took place last September on NCL’s Norwegian Prima.
Louise Bruce appointed as PR Manager at BFA Louise Bruce, owner of specialist franchise PR agency Big Red Box PR, has assumed the role of PR Manager at the BFA, to raise awareness of the association and promote the growth of franchising in the UK. Louise has over 15 years of experience in franchise PR. She was formerly the co-chair of EWIF (Encouraging Women Into Franchising) and has been a keen supporter of the BFA for many years. She writes regularly for all the large franchising media outlets and is a qualified Chartered Digital Marketing Professional.
"Riding through the rain isn't fun!" Going out for a Sunday afternoon motorbike ride is one thing. Travelling non-stop over a number of days to reach the Annual Convention in Portugal is another matter entirely. Back in April, we shared how three of the InXpress network, with a passion for motorbikes, were planning to ride in discomfort from the UK to Portugal. Franchisee, Neil Hatt had done it before, but for UK Country Manager, Jon White, and fellow franchisee, Mike Toal, this would be a whole new adventure.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Reigate Rohen Perumal joined the TaxAssist Accountants network earlier in the year and his shop in Reigate is now open for business. ICAEW-qualified Rohen has over 25 years’ banking and corporate experience and a wide range of accounting, finance, systems and business knowledge.
Home Instead to attend The British & International Franchise Exhibition this week in London. Home Instead to attend The British & International Franchise Exhibition this week in London.
The team will be on stand D90, ready to answer all your questions about franchising, becoming a Home Instead franchisee and how you can build a substantial business with the household name in home care.
Top accolade 'Ambassador of the Year' is awarded to Ruth Brown Home Care franchise Home Instead, is delighted to announce that their COO Ruth Brown, has been named 'Ambassador of the Year' at the NatWest EWiF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) awards 2023.
FAMILY SELLS MOTOR BUSINESS TO OPEN DREAM DOORS KITCHEN SHOWROOM SELLING up the family business allowed the Bachelor family to start a lucrative Dream Doors kitchen makeover franchise. Mike Bachelor’s grandfather first began working in the motor trade in the mid-60s, eventually building up a network of 13 truck dealerships in the Cheshire area.
The Bachelor family went on to sell that business and reinvested their cash in opening a showroom for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company in their hometown.
Father and son Autoglym franchise in North Staffordshire still going strong after 30 years Don Richardson Ltd is the Autoglym franchisee for the North Staffordshire area. Becoming an Autoglym franchisee was evitable for Andy. His Dad was one of the first Autoglym distributors back in 1967 and so Andy grew up with the business and knowing it inside out. Despite having other jobs, Andy soon realised that Autoglym offered a great opportunity to build something worthwhile with his Dad. Andy and Don’s business has grown to a multi-van operation. Hear from Andy on his Autoglym journey...
Interview: "It’s been a lot of work but winning the award at the conference was a nice feeling!" Josh Groves grew up using AutoGlym products to keep his Ford Fiesta XR2 spotless while he was a young man. Fast-forward and Josh has been awarded Regional Franchisee of the Year by AutoGlym for his work in East England! Learn how Josh turned his past-time into a successful franchise business by teaming up with AutoGlym!
Interview: "The support from day one was very, very good. The training and back-up is amazing!" Having both been long time users of AutoGlym products themselves, when Sam and Rick found them with an opportunity to take control of an AutoGlym franchise they snapped up the chance! They talk to us about their first few months with AutoGlym, the training and support they have recieved and what they plan for the future!
Dream Doors allowed couple Martin and Alex to take back control of their working lives! Couple Martin and Alex started their Dream Doors franchisng in 2015 as a way of taking back control of their working lives. As well as achiving this, last year they generated £660,000 of sales, which left them with a generous salery to match! Learn more about their journey into franchising with Dream Doors here...
Interview: "“It’s down to PPP that we have the confidence to do this now." Venturing in to property investment can seem like an intimidating prospect. For Andrew and Christina Wallace finding Platinum Property Partners gave them the confidence and support to move into this business. In the first 5 years of their franchise they are already seeing the benefits - a 22% ROI and an average of £35,000 annual profit per property! Learn more about their journey into property investment with Platinum Property Partners here...
Ex-teacher moves back to his favourite part of the country thanks to a Dream Doors franchise! Ex-teacher Matt Jones decided for a career change and a franchise opportunity with Dream Doors has allowed him to move to Cornwall. The franchise has allowed him to generate a generous income while enjoying working in his favourite part of the country! Learn how a Dream Doors franchise has given Matt a successfull career change!
Interview: "I have an opportunity here to do whatever I want." After being made redundant after a life in the banking sector, jerry Innesbeer had the chance for a fresh start. After meeting with Dream Doors' Director of Franchise Recruitment at an exhibition, Jerry knew that a route into franchising was for him! Learn about how Jerry was convinced that Dream Doors was the right opportunity for him!
Exclusive Interview: Dream Doors franchise opportunity took me out of retirement! Having ran a printing franchise with his wife Linda for 23 years, Chris Mills closed the business and retired in 2013. A local Dream Doors franchise resale was too good an opportunity to pass up. It attracted Chris to come out of retirement and once again run his own business! Learn how Dream Doors proven track record for success persuaded Chris and Linda to put off retirement a little longer!
Joing Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has exceed expectations! David and Kate's first 3 months with Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has generated over £230,000 of sales! Learn more about their transition into franchising and opportunites to start your own franchise with Dream Doors!
Exclusive Interview: "I wanted to have a business with a USP and recognisable brand ." Driving Miss Daisy is a niche relatively low investment franchise which is likely to expand across the UK over the coming years with our ageing population. We provide a service which is loved by our customers, including where family are not on hand for their elderly relative(s) – we can support in their absence!
Driving Miss Daisy’s new franchisees are raring to go! Choosing a franchise that resonates with personal goals of working and supporting the communities we live in, as well as providing a financial return is an appealing idea for a lot of people. Driving Miss Daisy is such a franchise and Joe and Sarah Webb are the new Bath franchise owners.
Ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise joins Driving Miss Daisy team Ann Overdijking, ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise.com, is the first franchisee for Driving Miss Daisy in Scotland. Driving Miss Daisy offers a reliable companionship and transportation service to the elderly and infirm, giving them more independence to live the life they want. And Ann is now living the life she has always dreamed off. Ann is no stranger to franchising, having worked in the industry for 7 years, and with a past background in nursing too, Driving Miss Daisy was the perfect opportunity for Ann. In this article Ann talks to us about why she chose Driving Miss Daisy, her franchise journey so far and aspirations for the future. Read more about Ann and her new Driving Miss Daisy venture.
PetPals franchise led to healthier, more mindful way of living! Wendy Turner (58) is the owner of Petpals Grantham. Before buying her Petpals franchise, she was the Tourism Officer for South Kesteven council for over 12 years. She also ran Tourist Information Centres in Stamford and Grantham.
Sustainability - why it matters to us! When you think of a sustainable business, the shipping industry probably won’t immediately spring to mind. But it may surprise you to learn many in this sector have been on a mission for a number of years, to reduce our carbon footprint. So, this World Environment Day, discover what InXpress, and our partners, are doing to improve sustainability.
"It's unlike anything out there" 30 members of The Travel Franchise travelled to Mauritius (13th-20th May) to enjoy a free, luxurious and highly exclusive mentorship retreat. The event is in partnership with Beachcomber Tours, a group of eight luxurious hotels scattered around the exotic island.
Walfinch CEO to discuss future direction of self-funded homecare at national Social Care Conference Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive officer of homecare franchise network Walfinch, is confirmed as a speaker at this year’s LaingBuisson Social Care Conference – the industry’s leading event – where he will join an expert panel to discuss the current state and potential for the self-funded homecare market.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Cradley Heath Masood Chaudhary joined the TaxAssist Accountants network earlier in the year and has now launched his first shop in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands. “I’m really excited by what the future holds and I’m looking forward to welcoming clients to the shop and explaining more about the range of services that TaxAssist provides,” said Masood.
Why your customers hate contacting you. And the money you're losing as a result. A survey in 2022 found that 42% of people would rather clean a toilet than call ‘customer service’ lines. Ouch. But why is that? Most franchisees do their best to provide a professional, friendly and prompt customer service experience. The problem is, despite their best efforts, a large percentage of businesses are still not getting it right.
Homecare Provider Walfinch Deepens its Commitment to Mental Health at Work Homecare provider Walfinch is deepening its support for the mental health and wellbeing of its franchisees, carers and clients. Walfinch Chief Executive Amrit Dhaliwal says: “My experience in homecare means I am aware of the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our carers, franchisees and clients.
The 2023 NatWest EWiF Award winners are? There’s nothing like celebrating one another’s achievements. What better way than with a glitzy drinks reception, and a fabulous awards ceremony. But, we know you’re dying to find out who won!
HOME INSTEAD CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS NETWORK Home Instead has welcomed aboard two new franchisees to join their network of over 255 franchise offices. Families in Lowestoft and Lincoln are now able to access the exceptional quality home care from Home Instead in their local communities, helping them to feel assured that their loved ones are in safe hands.
CARING COMPANY CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DEDICATION Home Instead’s Epping Forest franchise is celebrating reaching a decade of providing tailored support to older people in the local area, helping them remain in their own homes, where they are happiest.
Walfinch carers deliver Coronation cake It was Coronation cake all round for clients of the Walfinch homecare franchise in Southampton – and some extra for their families too.
Cardiff property owners: Larry is your man! Property owners in the Cardiff East area that are suffering damage have a service right on their doorstep that they can turn to. Aspray (Cardiff East) is now fully operational and will be helping homeowners and business premises owners with their building insurance claims.
Brothers Nathan and Sam are taking Sutton Coldfield by storm The bond between the Merritt brothers is inseparable. Becoming franchise owners, Nathan and Sam now have an opportunity to build a dream family business from their companionship. Both local lads, born and raised in Sutton Coldfield, life took them both on separate journeys.
Walfinch Bolton makes an impact and scoops Women in Business Award Having made the decision to pursue a career in the care industry less than a year ago, Monique Gadd, Managing Director of Walfinch Bolton & Bury has won the Outstanding Woman in Care Services category in the Bolton Women in Business Awards 2023.
From A Career in IT to Care: Walfinch promotes Mark Thornton National homecare franchisor, Walfinch, has extended Mark Thornton’s role of Community Relations Manager to now include special projects. With Mark bringing over 30 years of commercial experience to Walfinch, including background in market research and analysis, IT consultancy and franchisee directorship, Mark’s role has now evolved to provide consultative support on special projects across the Walfinch network.
Walking through extreme challenges to show kindness Not many people are prepared to go out of their way to Give Back to charity, but InXpress is built on this core value. And the staff at Head Office are as committed as their franchise network.
Aspray Franchise Appoint New Franchise Recruitment Manager Aspray Franchise is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Franchise Recruitment Manager, Andy Drinkwater. Andy joins the Aspray team with a wealth of experience in sales, training, and development, as well as successfully operating his own business for many years.
New TaxAssist Accountant in Reigate Rohen Perumal becomes the latest TaxAssist Accountant to join the growing network.
Rohen Perumal has recently joined the TaxAssist Accountants network and is currently fitting out his first premises at 4 Pool House, Bancroft Road, Reigate, RH2 7RP.
TaxAssist Accountant celebrates milestone business anniversary Richard Berry, who operates TaxAssist Accountants Reading Central from 175 Wokingham Road, has recently celebrated 20 years in business. He took time to reflect on his experiences with TaxAssist and to look back on what he has achieved over the last two decades.
Proud Member of the British Franchise Association We are delighted that Concept has been approved as an Associate Member of the British Franchise Association. As part of the rigorous accreditation process, we had to prove that our franchise model adheres to a strict set of standards and were measured against four key areas.
Marketing at Aspray: George Masterton's impact in Peterborough Working under the banner of an established and reputable brand is one of the main attractions to owning a franchise business. The idea is that you can begin trading straight away as customers will recognize your service straight away. Aspray’s brand awareness has increased significantly in the past few years and a good working relationship with our franchisees has definitely been the key.
Fed up of commuting? Want to be your own boss, work your own hours and spend more time with your family? Ben, 36, had a job which required him to travel all over the UK five days a week. He also wanted to start a family with his husband, Chris, so he began looking for franchises which appealed to him. The Travel Franchise (TTF) was an obvious choice because Ben, 36, had never worked in travel before. As the number one travel franchise for those new to travel he knew TTF would give him the training and support he needed to kickstart his business but at the same time be his own boss. “I wanted control of my own business, my own life, my own decisions, and I didn’t want to answer to anybody else,” says Ben.
From reluctant franchisee to property franchise mentor After a failed business deal left Mike Dixon looking for an opportunity for work he stumbled across the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham. After a long career spanning the corporate sector, Mike was looking for an opportunity where he could be his own boss. Learn how his chancing meeting with the Platinum Property Partners team at the NEC started Mike on his journey to being a property mentor!
A day in the life of an OSCAR franchisee... Being self-employed and working from home gives you the flexibility of running your own business around family requirements, and your lifestyle around your business. No day is the same: a day in the office, customer deliveries, local shows and events – an OSCAR Pet Foods business comes with lots of variety.
Interview with Sean Cleveland, Snack in the Box – Franchisee Selection Sean joined Snack in the Box, as a Franchise Field Manager, back in 2002. His role for the last 7 years within the business is Sales Director and he is responsible for the recruitment and selection of new SITB Franchisees.
We asked Sean how he works with individuals looking at purchasing a SITB Franchise, so as to ensure both parties are confident they have made the right ‘long term’ decision when a Franchise is awarded by SITB.
Exceeding expectations thanks to an Agency Express franchise Steve Warren has run a successful Agency Express franchise since 2013. Previously employed as a courier driver Steve enjoyed his line of work but was attracted to the idea of being his own boss and to the benefits that it could bring.
Exclusive Interview: "The great thing about the sign industry is its diversity" Nick Dawes previously worked in retail management but came across a sign franchise which greatly appealed to him. After looking into Signs Express, Nick knew it was the right route into business ownership for him as it combined his interest in graphics and design with a management business model. To get an unique inside view into this franchisee's life...
Exclusive interview with Signs Express franchisee for Falkirk Established over ten years ago, Signs Express (Falkirk) continues to demonstrate how lucrative a franchise business can be in Scotland. Steve talks to us about why he decided to look at franchising and ultimately choose Signs Express, and discusses the challenges of buying an under-performing established franchise and how it has taken a lot of hard work and the right team in place to turn it around considerably. Read more about Steve’s franchising journey.
The Agency Express franchise impressed me across the board Peter Waters became an Agency Express franchisee in 2013. After 25 years’ experience in sales positions for international distribution companies Peter made the decision to take a change of direction in his career. Peter started his investigation by attending a free franchise seminar in London where he learnt about the Agency Express franchise offering.
Taking control of his future with a Agency Express franchise business Alex Sunjich launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2015. Moving from a career in the petrochemical industry, Alex decided to take control of his future and fixed his sights on owning a franchise business.
Attracted to Agency Express' clear and proven framework James Tipton launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2016. Previously an experienced Retail Manager of 25 years for a leading supermarket chain, James wanted a change in career and was drawn to the idea of owning a business.
Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business “It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”
Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business “It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”
Exclusive Interview: "Franchising allows a work/life balance that suits me!" Rachel Knight had spent 25 years in the banking sector and was looking for an opportunity to live a more flexible work/life balance after taking voluntary redundancy. Oscar Pet Food's franchise opportunity stood out to her and, since launching, Rachel has been able to spend more time with her family and travel when it suits her. To get an unique insight into this established franchise opportunity...
The security of a salary and employment or an exciting new challenge and business opportunity? When David Brant was given the opportunity to take voluntary redundancy from his corporate marketing career in telecommunications in 2010, he used it as an opportunity to look for something new. Taking nothing off the table, he decided to look for new job opportunities as well as exploring the idea of setting up his own business or franchising.
An Investment with Lifetime Value When Cathy Colston gave up her corporate career with Boots after 22 years in a bid to redress her work life balance, she decided to invest in property. She saw property as an opportunity to do something that enabled her to use her commercial and customer service skills and create lifelong assets that would be a legacy moving and an income now.
Why we joined a property franchise like PPP Alex and Emma Glass joined Platinum Property Partners (PPP) in 2012 after moving back to the UK from America where Alex worked in the technology sector. Emma wanted to pursue her dream of becoming a midwife and Alex was looking for a career change.
Exclusive Interview: "The chemistry was right with the Dream Doors franchise" Yorkshireman, Andy Wilkinson, was already employed within the franchise industry when he decided to start a business of his own. Leaving his job as an Area Manager for Snap-on-Tools, Andy & his wife Terri chose to start a franchise with Dream Doors based on the company's reputation and support. To find out why he enjoys his new role as an owner of a Dream Doors Franchise and regrets not doing it sooner...
An ethical property business with a sharing culture Going from an underpaid PE teacher to corporate sales manager in his late 20s, Kevin Lucyszyn knew the value of money. That’s why, in the early 1990s, he decided to use some of his commission bonuses to invest in a student HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) in Nottingham.
Exclusive Interview: "Snack in the Box ticks all the boxes" In this exclusive interview, find out why Ross Wood and Kay Wild chose to invest in a Snack in the Box franchise, what it is like to run the franchise, and how successful they are so far. They also share with us what you should expect from an ethical franchisor and the best things about running your own business. To get an inside perspective on this exciting franchise...
Ex-O2 Director shares his experiences as a new Dream Doors franchisee Before joining Dream Doors and launching his franchise in Swansea, Lavine Jones held several lucrative positions for high street brands, working his way up to become an Operations Director for O2. But, while he thrived on responsibility and appreciated the financial rewards on offer, Lavine had never felt fulfilled in his career.
Exclusive Interview: "The SITB brand allows me to sell my products with confidence" David Myhill launched his very own Snack in the Box franchise business earlier this year and is already seeing consistent sales results. In this exclusive interview, David shares his experience and advice regarding his exciting franchise journey so far. To get an inside view on this franchise opportunity…
Exclusive Interview: "In control of our own destiny with our award-winning Revive franchise" Revive! East Anglia scooped the top award at this year’s bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards to be named bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2016 after already winning the Customer Service award. In this exclusive interview we hear from winners of this prestigious award. To get an inside perspective of this industry-leading franchise...
Exclusive Interview: From the forces to franchising Former Army Sergeant, Craig Tiley, owner of Signs Express in Stoke on Trent, invested in an established franchise for sale about a year ago and has gone from strength to strength ever since. After a career in the army, discover why he is so successful and why choosing the right ethical franchise business for you is essential.
"Dream Doors is the best thing I have ever done!" Matt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise. He'd spent some time searching for a business for sale in the west country, but was struggling to find an opportunity that excited him.
Exclusive Interview: "Inspiring women into business ownership through franchising" Alex Scotchbrook was Tutor Doctor’s first ever UK franchisee when she launched in 2009. She now runs four territories, employs five members of staff and gives work to over 382 tutors in her community. Alex’s business has helped over 2000 children not only get good exam results but to believe in themselves – a skill for life! To get an inside view of Tutor Doctor...
From teacher, to student, to business owner! At just 30 years old, former teacher Leon is one of the youngest franchisees in the Tutor Doctor network. But don’t be fooled into thinking that makes business ownership less of a commitment for him. On the contrary, thanks to his drive and ambition Leon already has 12 clients and hope to achieve a turnover well in excess of £100k for the year.
From corporate success to community triumph with Tutor Doctor James Goody and Merri Applegate have done what many can only dream of. Traded in gruelling, high-profile corporate roles to pursue their dream of owning their own business. Their passion and commitment to helping the children in their local community has seen their Tutor Doctor business flourish. They now work with over 55 students in the local area.
Redundancy led to franchising Bluebird Care franchisees, John and Jane Perry, bought their franchise after the threat of redundancy loomed over them. Looking at what else was out there, the care industry stood out for them due to first-hand experience they had with a relative who had received a poor service of care. Inspired to do better, they had to find the right partner to work with, and after much research they knew Bluebird Care was the perfect choice for them. John and Jane now run a successful Bluebird Care franchise in Edinburgh and Glasgow South.
Exclusive interview: From professional golfer to Signs Express franchisee Tina Surface was a professional golfer before becoming a Signs Express franchisee. Having worked for herself previously, Tina was really keen to start her own business. After much research, Tina decided on franchising and since launching she has had four children but Signs Express definitely fits around her family life! To get an inside perspective on franchising with Signs Express ...
Finding finance to franchise success with TruGreen After a successful career in the finance industry, Martyn decided it was time to work for himself. He first searched for management franchise opportunities within the cleaning industry as he wanted a number of staff to manage and co-ordinate.
Exclusive Interview: Finding fulfilment with an educational franchise In her past career as a Senior Executive at a housing association Joyce Batten saw how important education was for personal and professional wellbeing. So when she started looking into a new career, Tutor Doctor ticked all the boxes. In this exclusive interview, Joyce shares her journey into franchising thus far including the challenges and the perks of the business. To get an inside perspective...
Tutor Doctor: Leon's best chance of success! At just 30 years old, former teacher Leon is one of the youngest franchisees in the Tutor Doctor network. But don’t be fooled into thinking that makes business ownership less of a commitment for him. On the contrary, thanks to his drive and ambition Leon already has 12 clients and hope to achieve a turnover well in excess of £100k for the year.
Getting the support of the TruGreen franchise network In 2015, David took the decision to go into business for himself. After having worked behind a desk for over 10 years, he wanted to operate a business in the fresh air, where he preferred to be. He decided on a franchise business as he liked the idea of having a support network and access to advise when he needed it.
Meet the Home Instead team at a Discovery Day Home Instead Discovery Days give caring entrepreneurs like you the chance to find out why franchising is a great way to own your own business and why Home Instead is leading the way in home care.
Discover a franchise with a mindset for growth There are no guarantees when it comes to business ventures. However, there are clues within a franchise, like InXpress to help you understand what’s at stake.
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT WHO LOVES PLANNING HONEYMOONS A former nurse who switched careers to become a travel consultant and specialise in honeymoons and weddings has scooped a prestigious industry award for the second year running. Rachel Tredwell, a Not Just Travel consultant, has won a Customer Service Award from Guides For Brides, which recognises the best wedding suppliers in the UK and overseas. Rachel was also a finalist at TTG’s Luxury Travel Awards, in the New Luxury Designer of the Year 2023 category.
Esquires Coffee opens newest store in Melton Mowbray Esquires is delighted to announce the opening of our newest store located in the heart of Melton Mowbray. Renowned for its iconic pork pies and Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray is a picturesque town surrounded by stunning countryside and elegant residences, and of course, delicious food!
Ashtons Franchise Announces a New Managing Consultant Ashtons Franchise Consulting announced today that Nick Williams is stepping back as Managing Consultant of the business. He heads towards a well-earned retirement and will be succeeded by Phil Mowat. Nick will continue to be involved with the business on a part time basis for the foreseeable future.
Key Player of the Year contributes to franchise growth Chloe Hayes, Operations Manager at local home care company, Home Instead Guildford and Woking and Home Instead Godalming, has been announced as ‘Key Player of the Year 2023’ due to her ongoing dedication and commitment to the business.
New Walfinch Home Care Service Launches in Newcastle A new business offering quality home-based care and companionship to people across North Shields, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and surrounding coastal areas, has launched. Idris Nasar, who is based in North Shields, has become the franchisee and managing director for Walfinch’s Newcastle East branch and has this now opened his doors for business.
The Travel Franchise headhunts "high achieving" Chris Harrison as its Chief Commercial Officer Multi award-winning travel franchise company The Travel Franchise has appointed Chris Harrison as its Chief Commercial Officer, the first of a number of new high profile roles within the company. Chris takes on this pivotal role with over 24 years’ experience in travel, and a diversified skill set from roles in both large and medium-sized companies
Fresh approach to fixing cars earns Belfast bodywork repair business award recognition A newly launched Belfast-based bodywork repair firm, Revive! Northern Ireland, led by owner Mark Progner, has been recognised by a prestigious awarding body for providing residents of the city and the surrounding areas with an innovative vehicle repair offering.
Home Instead Launches in Lowestoft and Lincoln! Two new Home Instead offices have been set up in Lowestoft and Lincoln to help families in the local communities feel assured that their loved ones are in safe hands.
The top tips for franchisees to increase their "speed to lead" in 2023 The average business takes 47 hours to respond to a lead - even though research from Harvard Business Review reveals that five minutes is the optimum time. And with 50% of consumers ultimately working with the company that responds first, the time you take to qualify a new inbound lead could be the difference between new revenue and a lost sale. Tim Morris - a distinguished franchise professional and customer service expert and now MD of inbound comms specialist, Cymphony - gives his three top tips for franchisees to increase their lead conversions.
Burger & Sauce Opens in Bearwood Road, Birmingham Burger & Sauce Franchisee Kamil Munir, who also successfully runs the Burger & Sauce in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, has opened a further restaurant in Birmingham on Bearwood Road, creating 15 new jobs.
TaxAssist Stourbridge welcomes new owner After 14 successful years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Melvyn Shephard has sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Kully Sahota. “I’ve hugely enjoyed running my own practice, but the time has come to pass on the reins and retire,” said Melvyn.
They Look After My Mum “I can tell when the Walfinch carer is with mum because I hear them laughing together.” That’s Folake Adigun, talking about the care her mum, Kehinde, enjoys from carers at Walfinch East Barnet. Kehinde, formerly an active woman who enjoyed getting out and about, had a stroke in 2022. Walfinch carers have been visiting her twice daily for over six months. Her daughter Folake sometimes works from the next room.
Revive! Conference Celebrates Another Outstanding Year Delegates at the recent 19th annual Revive! conference heard that the UK’s leading SMART repair network has achieved its best ever year. In 2022, the business was named Gold winner in the prestigious British Franchise Association/HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards and won the Lloyds bank sponsored Workbuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
How Multi Unit QSR Franchisees can Improve Employee Engagement and Retention Theoretically, it’s easy to spot the difference between an engaged and a disengaged employee. You can look at their quality of work, willingness to collaborate, and overall behaviour in the workplace. But employee engagement can be difficult to quantify and measure – and disengaged employees are more likely to quit. Further if you are a franchisee managing multi-unit stores in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry for example, your challenges are even greater. By Gareth Bakewell, Business Development UK, DTiQ
Blossom Home Care to launch in Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2023 As our rapid expansion through franchising continues apace, we can now reveal our plans to launch our first franchises in Ireland and Northern Ireland by the end of this year. Within a matter of months, clients across these territories will be able to experience the Blossom Home Care difference first-hand. This opening up to the Irish and Northern Irish care markets is a continuation of what has been a hugely successful 2022 for Blossom Home Care franchisees. To lead our international expansion, we are now looking for the right candidate to become our master franchisee in the area.
Building an Inheritance with Revive! Ian Stewart launched the business five years ago after being made redundant from his position as distribution manager for a major supermarket chain. Then 54, he was looking for an opportunity that would not only give him a good income in the run up to retirement, but also create a business to pass on to his two sons.
Walfinch Mid & South Buckinghamshire receives positive rating following first CQC review : A homecare company based in High Wycombe, is celebrating after achieving a ‘good’ rating following an independent review by industry regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During the inspection, the CQC spent time speaking with care staff, those receiving care, relatives of service users, the managing director Greg Renk and the registered manager, Gina McHugh.
BATH BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN THE JUST SHUTTERS FAMILY Rosie and Toby have lived in the Southwest for most of their lives It has always been a long-term ambition of theirs since working together at the Open University to get back to working toge.er again. Just Shutters was the perfect fit for them with their shared passion for design, Toby’s background in strategy and hands on ability and Rosie’s extemporary customer service skills.
NatWest EWiF Award 2023 Finalists Are Announced Today is International Women's Day, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and the progress we've made towards gender equality. At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are proud to be part of a community that's all about empowering women and creating opportunities for them to succeed in franchising.
Successful Sisters Encourage Other Women Into Franchising Sisters, Melissa Holliday and Sophie Mellor are celebrating a decade in business together, as franchise owners of award-winning home care company, Home Instead Lytham, Fylde and Wyre.
Burger & Sauce Turns Up the Heat with Major Marketing Campaign in the Midlands Burger & Sauce has turned up the heat on marketing with major – March Madness - campaign in the Midlands. The award-winning fast food franchise which saw sales rise by 20% in the first few months of the year, has taken space on digital billboards across Birmingham to promote offers including discounts on original burgers throughout March.
Aspray to hold discovery seminar in March Looking for a new career? Want to be your own boss? Have a passion for property or insurance? Then you need to come along to the Aspray Franchise Discovery Seminar on Thursday 23rd March at 7pm, Sutton Coldfield.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting Recruit Industry Heavyweight Ashtons Franchise Consulting is delighted to announce the arrival to the team of Karl Sandall, FCIB QFP AIA (Hon). Karl has developed unique insights into what makes a successful franchise, emanating from a highly successful career in growing TaxAssist and shaping it to become one of the UK’s pre-eminent franchise brands, setting the groundwork for global recognition.
Three ways your franchise can offer a quality live chat experience Live chat has become increasingly popular with franchise businesses because – when used correctly – it is an excellent way of increasing customer engagement and boosting website conversions. Live chat services enable franchise brand the chance to save time, offer excellent customer support, and money and increase their bottom line. In this article, Tim Morris, the MD of Cymphony, gives his advice on the benefits live chat can have on your franchise and how to ensure you deliver a quality service.
More women than ever are starting their own franchises More women than ever are starting their own franchise businesses, says not-for-profit industry body Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF). The franchise industry, once viewed as male-dominated, is seeing an increasing number of women investing in businesses, and succeeding, to become dominant players in their subsequent franchise industries. The Travel Franchise, one of the UK’s fastest growing travel franchises, has seen an increase in women joining its team. Around 65% of its franchisees are women. Of its top performers, over 82.5% are women.
Home Instead raises awareness during YouCanCare week! Today marks the start of YouCanCare Week, an annual official awareness week created by Home Instead, it shines the light on all the wonderful people working in the care sector and encourages others to consider a caring career.
Mental health lowdown for franchisees Mental health is more than just a buzz word or the latest hot topic, as the recent Mental Health First Aid Law presentation in parliament proves. So, how can you tell if a franchisor is serious about supporting their stakeholders or if they’re just jumping on the bandwagon because they think it looks good? And, once you are a business owner yourself, what challenges might you face and what are your own obligations when it comes to supporting your team? Jen Chapman-Boffin, Founder of Mental Health First Aid provider, Cinder, gives some frank and thought-provoking advice to anyone considering investing in a franchise.
The best route into business with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Tom Frame launched ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in East Strathclyde and Glasgow. He shares what kind of research he conducted to understand the safest route into business, as well as the best franchise model for him.
The benefits of a franchise network with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services In this case study, Tony Quinn shares his experience of franchising with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in Stoke. Get an inside perspective on the benefits of investing in a franchise business which has a network of franchisees and a dedicated support team.
Exclusive Interview: With a franchise network, you too can overcome business challenges! Anthony Wilcox launched his own Revive franchise nearly 3 years ago. When he first started there were a few challenges but with the help and support of the franchisor, his business is getting stronger and stronger. He now has 2 employees and 2 vans, and is looking to buy another van very soon. Anthony shares his experience and advice for those who are considering franchising...
Signs Express franchisee looks back over his first year Ken Venables celebrates his first anniversary as the Franchisee of Signs Express (Norwich). This established centre was the first Signs Express in what has become a nationwide network of franchised sign manufacturing centres which has been trading since 1989. We caught up with him to ask how things are going.
Sailing into pastures new with a Signs Express franchise New owners are at the helm of Signs Express (Portsmouth) as Ray Allenby and Jane Wiles have recently taken over the long established franchise of the market leading signs and graphics company.
The Butler family serve up a thriving Tutor Doctor business The desire to run a business which not only addressed a growing need in the local community but also provided a valuable service for local families prompted Mark and Joanna Butler to start their Reading-based Tutor Doctor franchise in April 2014.
Tutor Doctor franchisee takes on three new territories Joyce Batten is a woman on a mission. Not content with one Tutor Doctor franchise she has taken on another three territories under the company’s “Empire Builder” programme.
Oscar franchise: For the love of pets Nigel and Bernie Woodhall from Cheshire had always intended to work together in their own business. But what type of business and when to make the change was a continued dilemma - until OSCAR came along.
Former treasury manager to help motorists save on bodywork repair costs Former treasury manager and business analyst Wesley Sinclair, 42, has set up his own business, Revive! Edinburgh, visiting customers to repair scuffs, scrapes and minor damage on their vehicles. He has joined one of the largest and most reputable SMART repair networks in the country.
Revive! franchisee enjoys benefits of a recognised name Chris Lyons, Revive! Auto Innovations franchisee in Cheshire, shares how things are going in his second year of franchising. He looks at the challenges, the successes and his future plans.
Signs Express franchisee sees steady growth Michael Lant originally opened his Signs Express franchise in Gateshead in 1998. He now employs six staff and he was a finalist in the HSBC bfa 'Franchisee of the Year' awards.
Enjoying the challenge of a Revive! franchise business Denzil Evans launched a Revive! franchise in Northampton says: "A van based business does offer a number of advantages: it is a higher profit ratio than most premises based businesses and a key advantage is that I can go and find work instead of work coming to me."
Making a real difference with Tutor Doctor franchise Alex Scotchbrook had been training, & performance-coaching, adults at IBM for ten years when she thought "If only I could do this for children - how powerful would that be?!" Within 12 months she was the proud owner of Tutor Doctor Surrey, centred in Guildford & stretching to the M25 & M3.
Revive franchisee enjoys new hands-on career After just two months since start up, Scott Gosbell owner of Revive! West London has hit all of his sales targets and is delighted with the way his mobile SMART repair business is going.
In control of life with Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise Caroline had reached such a point in her career that she was looking for her next challenge and decided that working for herself was the answer as she wanted something that she was in complete control of.
Getting back what you put in with Oscars Pet Foods I went down the franchise route because I wanted to be my own boss and be in a situation where the more effort you put in will have a direct effect on your finance. I chose Oscars because I like working with pets and could see potential in the dry food industry.
Leaving the military and looking to the future Kim and Stewart Bisley are based in Glasgow. Stewart is a Chief Petty Office in the Navy and is a submariner. He currently spends months away at a time, but has just under 2 years left in the Navy so the couple were keen to find a business that they could develop and work in together once he had left the Navy.
A week in the life of a Snack in the Box franchisee Phil and Ruth have been working together running their Snack in the Box franchise for 12 years. Phil has mostly been self-employed. “I just don’t like to work in an office and prefer being out and about”, Phil told us. Ruth was a nurse before she joined Phil to run their franchise.
A week in the life of a Snack in the Box franchisee Phil and Ruth have been working together running their Snack in the Box franchise for 12 years. Phil has mostly been self-employed. “I just don’t like to work in an office and prefer being out and about”, Phil told us. Ruth was a nurse before she joined Phil to run their franchise.
Looking to franchising after redundancy Mark worked in the electricity industry for 26 years covering a wide range of positions. In his most recent role, he was travelling long distances and staying away regularly. He became weary of this so when the opportunity of redundancy came up, Mark decided to apply and saw it as the chance to change his work and ‘pursue something very different’. Marks runs his Snack in the Box franchise while his wife continues to work.
A family business with Dream Doors franchise Disheartened with a career that he felt was stagnating, events manager Mark Edmans visited the British & International Franchise Exhibition in London. He admits the visit was primarily to assess a rival exhibition company, and that, at the time, he had just a passing interest in franchised businesses.
Rosemary Bookkeeping franchisee eager to share his skills Having been the Finance Director of the company Mike has built up invaluable experience in the bookkeeping field which he is eager to share with his local business community as well the skills and knowledge he acquired running his own company.
Nathan goes for gold with Revive! franchise August 2012 will go down in UK history as the month that team GB did the country proud in the Olympics – and for Cambridge businessman Nathan Holmes it also marked his own personal achievement -smashing the company’s national record for monthly sales!
Caremark franchisee backed up by proven system Sanjay Pancholi went down the franchise route after many months of deliberating. The advantages of going down the franchise route far outweighed the other options and it allowed him to concentrate 100% on getting the business off the ground with the assurance that we are being backed up by Caremark’s proven systems and procedures.
Passion for pets and business found in Petpals franchise Having always had a great passion for animals and coupled with the desire to run her own business, Jo Davies decided that owning a Petpals franchise was the perfect solution for her.
Bristolian Revive franchisee makes a smart move 25-year old Ashley Kelly, who lives in Yate, is launching his new business this month, Revive! Bristol, specialising in repairing minor bodywork damage, wheel damage, and scuffs & scrapes on vehicles.
OSCAR: A flexible, friendly family business An OSCAR pet food home delivery franchise is designed to support self-employment in conjunction with life-changing experiences - as Rachel and Andy Jackson from Welwyn will confirm.
Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise impressed me through their Discovery Day Alison was unsure of how secure her previous job would be over the long term and she found Rosemary Bookkeeping after searching the internet for franchises in July 2011. “Not feeling it would do any harm to attend a ‘Discovery Day’,
Rosemary Bookeeping franchisees secure their life together Tony has over 30 years of experience in the telecoms industry in technical, operations, project management and sales roles. Rosie has experience in bookkeeping and in secretarial work and she and Tony believe that with their respective experiences and capabilities they will be able to contribute to the future development of the Rosemary franchise, whilst securing their life together.
From Oscar customer to franchisee For a career change Allison Wright purchased Oscar Pet Foods Tyne and Wear as a franchise resale. After 27 years of working for the family business in the building trade, pets had an instant appeal.
Swift success for Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise Bronwyn Murray only started her franchise with Rosemary Bookkeeping in November 2011 and already she is surpassing her financial targets and personal objectives at an astounding rate.
Doubling his turnover with Signs Express franchise Mark Kendall took over Signs Express Southampton as a franchise resale, for a career change. In two years he has almost doubled the turnover of the centre. We caught up with Mark to find out what inspired him to become a Signs Express franchisee and unearth his tips for running a successful business.
UK Dream comes true for Dream Doors franchisee couple For most franchisees, starting a new business is testing enough. Leaving the security of a monthly pay-packet, embracing new skills and processes, and investing life-savings into a venture takes some nerve.
A triple turnover with a Signs Express franchise resale A chance meeting with an old colleague at a franchise exhibition lead to Steve hearing about a resale in his area, with Steve taking on the Signs Express business in Falkirk in 2005.
Owning a Signs Express franchise is rewarding Originally opened in 1995 husband and wife team Nick and Marion Baxter-Sibley now employ ten staff at their 2000 sq ft unit based on Waterbridge Court on Matford Park Road.
The rewards of an Oscar franchise Howard Lomas, from Lancashire, was looking for a venture that gave him more than repeat business, excellent products and a reliable service – he wanted the reward of job satisfaction which came complete with his OSCAR franchise.
TaxAssist's network to benefit from the return of former franchisee as mentor Highly successful former TaxAssist Accountants franchisee, Terry Peachman, to share his wealth of experience as a Franchise Development Manager. Former Lincoln-based TaxAssist franchisee Terry Peachman has re-joined the franchise as a regional Franchise Development Manager to support and mentor franchisees.
Bookings for "milestone" holidays are soaring Bucket list holidays have turned into regular “milestone holidays” and are sending holiday sales soaring as consumer confidence booms, says multi-award winning travel franchise The Travel Franchise. Franchisees are eagerly booking high-value holidays to celebrate wedding anniversaries, babymoons and landmark birthdays are becoming the norm as consumers are eager to invest in unforgettable shared experiences.
First Franchise of 2023 awarded 5 Star Satisfaction Property claims management franchise, Aspray Limited, are the first franchisor of 2023 to be awarded the prestigious 5-star franchisee satisfaction award. During an anonymous survey conducted by WorkBuzz, currently trading franchisees were asked to rate the Aspray franchise in five key areas: training and support, the franchise system, culture and relationships, leadership, and general satisfaction. To achieve the 5-star recognition, a franchisor must score above the industry average in all categories.
InXpress Shortlisted for a Global Franchise Award When it comes to being a Global Brand, standing out from the competition becomes more of a challenge! So, for InXpress to once again be announced as one of the finalists for White Collar Franchise Of The Year, 2023, for the third consecutive year, is no mean feat!
Lorraine Kelly proud to award Home Instead's Care Professional of the Year At their recent ‘Care Professional of the Year’ event, Home care franchise company, Home Instead paid tribute to three members of the Home Instead family who are particularly remarkable, with one of the three, Tracey Bird being announced as ‘Care Professional of the Year’ by TV favourite Lorraine Kelly.
Homecare Provider Raises Funds for Turkey Earthquake Disaster The homecare franchise Walfinch is raising funds for victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. A JustGiving page called: Care for Turkey & Syria has been created: Walfinch Ltd is fundraising for The British Red Cross Society (justgiving.com) for donations, all of which will be channelled immediately to the Red Cross to help the centralised support effort.
DERBYSHIRE BOXERS OPEN NEW SWADLINCOTE GYM Derbyshire’s newest gym enjoyed a knockout grand opening on Friday, with local boxers Frazer Clarke and Zach Parker cutting the ribbon at Anytime Fitness Swadlincote.
Major award for £4 million cleaning company launched from a couple's conservatory A cleaning company launched from a couple’s conservatory 30 years ago has won its current boss a major industry award. CJ Micallef, daughter of the founders, Martin and Sarah Steinman, has won a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the highest honour in the franchising world.
HOME INSTEAD FRANCHISEE RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Multi-unit Home Instead franchisee, Fatta Thappa has been named a Great British Franchisee 2023. Fatta stood out to the judges for his combination of strong multi-franchising skills and commitment to the local community. In just seven years Fatta has successfully established two flourishing Home Instead franchises in London employing over 130 members of staff.
Success in British Franchisee Awards for Petpals Petpals’ franchisee, Peter Lea, was announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success with his two Petpals businesses: Petpals Bracknell and Petpals Wokingham and Sandhurst. The prestigious national awards consider areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK.
FRANCHISEE AWARDS' JUDGES PICK 15 OF BRITAIN'S FINEST The crème de la crème of Britain’s franchisees have been honoured in the industry’s most prestigious awards. Among the 15 recipients of a coveted Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com are commercial cleaners, a pet-sitting agency, a car paintwork restorer, a dance tutor, and a drain surgeon.
Groe Global celebrated in prestigious annual league table Groe Global is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs in the UK. We're simply grateful for the opportunity to spread a positive message about the franchise industry and what it can offer to businesses and individuals alike. Our goal has always been to use our platform to inspire others to pursue their dreams and we're so thankful to have the opportunity to do that!” said Sean Goldsmith, Founder of Groe Global.
The Travel Franchise break January "Peaks" sales records The Travel Franchise is adding extra training dates for people waiting to join, as its homeworking consultants celebrate its best January ever.
Its travel agents, which sell holidays under the customer facing Not Just Travel brand, experienced a booming January with company figures revealing 2023 sales up 65% year-on-year with profits increasing by over 80%. The figures indicate the company is over-indexing industry competitors by more than double.
Play to Win: Signs Express Convention 2023 The Signs Express 2023 Convention has officially been wrapped up for another year and what a fantastic event it was! Held at the iconic St George’s Park in Burton-Upon-Trent on Friday 27th January, with our theme of “Play to Win” we welcomed franchisees and senior team members from across the Signs Express network along with a number of suppliers and of course the Franchise Support Centre team were there to network and keep the day running smoothly (and on time!).
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors join forces IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors are pleased to announce that they are merging their businesses from 1 January 2023 to achieve greater breadth and diversity of service for a growing client base in the Thames Valley and beyond. The merger will create a 36 partner, 110 lawyer, £24 million turnover full service law firm
TaxAssist Dunstable welcomes new owner Dave Masterson has sold his franchise to neighbouring franchisee Umer Farooq. In November 2022, after 12 years as a successful TaxAssist Accountant, Dave Masterson has realised his investment following a franchise resale to neighbouring franchisee Umer Farooq.
Breaking the ice - promoting the Deeside Dragons Meet Iain Speedie, representing Aspray (Chester) and looking to make an impact in the local community by becoming the title sponsor of the Deeside Dragons Ice Hockey club. Iain becomes another Aspray franchise owner involved in an exciting community partnership, a move that represents the freedom and control of running your own business.
An exciting, green start to the year for Petpals Starting the year on a high, the nation's longest-running multi-service pet care franchise, Petpals, is responding to the demand for award-winning pet services by launching in regions of the country previously untouched. Petpals’ presence will continue to expand in 2023 to new locations in Milton Keynes and Crawley.
Triple Nominations for Signs Express at The Sign Awards 2023 We’re delighted to see two of our Signs Express Centres being recognised for their outstanding talents, with shortlist nominations at The Sign Awards 2023. After a four-year break for the awards, we’re delighted to congratulate Ben Walker and his team at Signs Express Bristol for their nomination for the Sustainability in Signage award and Lee Eaton and his team at Signs Express Manchester for their nomination for best Illuminated Sign.
How franchisees can enjoy time off without missing essential customer calls and new business enquiries Hands up who struggled to properly switch off over the festive period? If you could not resist the urge to – or had no choice but to – log into your emails or take business calls between Christmas and New Year, you are not alone. With 2022 full of economic uncertainty, many franchisees will have struggled to take a proper break over the holidays. The prospect of missing important business enquiries makes switching off far easier said than done. In fact, according to inbound communications specialists Cymphony, the cost to franchisees of missing a call ranges from £400 – £43,600, depending on the services you provide – demonstrating why so many of us find it difficult to relax when we take time off.
Gong cha Benelux opens two new sites in Belgium Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands with over 1,900 locations in 22 countries, is pleased to announce that its master franchisee in Benelux, Mad Vision Group, has expanded its footprint after opening two new sites in Belgium, in Mons and in Antwerp.
InXpress Gives Back to make a difference where it counts Every November, the InXpress UK network are dedicated to raising money through their businesses. The Penny Gives Back campaign sees franchisees donate 1p for every shipment booked with them throughout November – with some choosing to donate more. It might not sound much, but with thousands of parcels being sent every day, this year they raised a whopping £9,740.40, with additional donations from the network and The Support Centre.
20 Burger & Sauce Restaurants Set to be Open by End of 2023 Burger & Sauce has confirmed it will have opened 20 restaurants by the end of 2023. The award-winning fast-food franchise chain is already trading successfully in nine locations including the Bull Ring, Castle Vale, Alum Rock, Kings Heath, Walsall, Nottingham, Derby, West Bromwich and most recently Leicester.
Home Instead Charities secures new grant Home care franchise company, Home Instead has announced their charity, Home Instead Charities, has been awarded a £43,750 grant by the Access Foundation to open 6 new companionship cafés located in York, Southampton, Lewes, Dudley, Doncaster and East Herts in early 2023 with more to follow later in the year.
Anytime Fitness UK names Jason Worthy as Chief Executive Officer Anytime Fitness UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Worthy as Chief Executive Officer. Jason has more than 20 years’ experience in the fitness sector, having senior roles on both the supplier and operator sides before joining global fitness equipment manufacturer, Life Fitness, in 2012. He was most recently Vice President of International Business Development for Brunswick Corporation, where he has successfully launched Freedom Boat Club’s international expansion programme, scaling to 33 franchised and corporate locations in 24 months.
I am Doner signs UK multi-site franchise deal I am Döner, the award winning better kebab brands backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, a deal facilitated by Seeds Consulting.
Walfinch Franchisee Kam and her Team Celebrate Client Joan's Centenary One of the joys of being a homecare franchisee is sharing celebrations with your clients. Kam Gill, franchisee managing director of the Walfinch office in Oxford says: “Our client Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and we were delighted to share it with her. We know all of our care clients well and are always delighted to see one of them reach 100. Our whole team sent congratulations to Joan.”
WHY THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE GIVES A MILLIONAIRE'S RETREAT AWAY WITH EVERY FRANCHISE The Travel Franchise can train you to become a homeworking travel consultant in less than a week, even if you’ve never worked in travel. But in order for you to really be successful, it offers a free mentorship retreat in the sun where you can experience a destination and discover business skills in a classroom setting, too. While it seems a bit extravagant, its co-founders say it’s a winning formula that has been known to help some of its franchisees create a travel agency worth over a million pounds.
Walfinch named as Finalist for national Home Care Awards Walfinch, the national homecare provider, has been named as a finalist for the Home Care Awards – People. Provision. Performance 2023. The Home Care Awards 2023 are supported in partnership with the Homecare Association.Walfinch now joins 34 companies and franchisees on the short-list, an increase of nearly 100% compared with 2022.
Martin Jones made MBE in 2023 New Year Honours List Home Instead is absolutely thrilled to announce that their UK and international chief executive, Martin Jones has been made an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours list for services to older people.
The Flexibility of a Van Based Business As the UK’s leading pet industry franchise OSCAR Pet Foods provides a complete pet care service delivering pet food, toys, treats and pet supplies with FREE expert advice in nutrition and behaviour.
The Travel Franchise see Christmas Day bookings up five-fold ahead of peaks Christmas Day shopping habits revealed with five times more people booking holidays on Christmas Day than previous year. Travel franchise company The Travel Franchise, which has hundreds of independent homeworking travel consultants working for it across the UK, has also seen booking values soar to £5348 - up a staggering £3169 on last Christmas Day (£2179), as people spend more on their holidays, despite holiday prices remaining relatively static.
Fries Offer Awesome New Franchise Opportunity Awesome Chips has launched as a franchise. The company set up in 2015, serves-up fresh hand cut chips, complimented with a range of sauces, rubs and spices and nothing else. With successful branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Awesome Chips is now welcoming applications from franchisees to expand the brand across the UK and Europe.
I am Doner opens first UK franchise store in Liverpool I am Döner, the award-winning better kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has today opened their first UK franchise store in Liverpool, in partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind that operates 27 franchise locations of Costa Coffee and Kaspa’s in Merseyside. A multi-site franchise deal supported by Seeds Consulting.
Leicester Tigers Scores with New Pop-up Papa John's Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has teamed up with ruby union aces Leicester Tigers to launch a new pop-up Papa John’s in the Mattioli Woods Welford Road stadium, ready to serve up fresh pizza to fans on match days. Opening in time for the next home game against Gloucester on Christmas Eve, the Papa John’s kiosk will be situated on the upper concourse for those sat in the Yodel stand.
Burger & Sauce Franchisee Invests in new West Bromwich Restaurant Burger & Sauce’s franchisee for Kings Heath, Talha Masood has invested in a new restaurant in West Bromwich which is now open. The new West Bromwich Burger & Sauce located just off the high street, on Bull Street, has created 20 new jobs.
InXpress proves it's one of the UK's top franchises With the release of the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise brands in December, rise up the ranks again to number 4! In the Top 5 for the fourth consecutive year.
Greenock to Enjoy a Slice of Papa John's The community of Greenock will now be able to enjoy a slice of Papa John’s following the company’s latest store opening in the Renfrewshire town of Scotland. The store is the first of three new Papa John’s set to be opened over the next few months by multi-unit franchisee Nazim Vadiwala, supported by his 70 strong team who also manage Leithwalk in Edinburgh, Perth, Clydebank and Whitley Bay.
Walfinch Carers rally to Support Mansfield Community with Donations Amid the season of goodwill, homecare business Walfinch Mansfield has been making special deliveries and donations, which includes supporting the John Eastwood Hospice’s Christmas Fayre, and gifting warm blankets to every client the care team supports across the local community.
Record-breaking year at TaxAssist Accountants The TaxAssist Accountants Support Centre Inbound Sales Team have had a busy 2022, with the franchise’s brand and advertising strategies continuing to deliver outstanding results.
Coconut planting trees for Christmas...and beyond At Coconut, we’ve been thinking differently this year. As well as focussing on the wellbeing of our team, we’re focused on the wellbeing of the Planet! In a bid to be different, and positively impact the world, Coconut Marketing have planted 2,000 trees on behalf of their clients for Christmas, at projects in Kenya and Mozambique, through Ecologi.
Oscar franchise - A family business As OSCAR customers Andrew and Jennifer Little were already sold on a good quality product and service - only to find an equally good quality business opportunity when it came to making a life-changing decision.
Oscar franchise gives better quality of life For Pippa Crow work is a pleasure. Her Oscar business has brought her many rewards and being a pet lover her customers’ pets are top of the list.
Exciting times ahead for Sign Express Gloucester Franchisee As an already established sign business, Signs Express (Gloucester) is now under new ownership. Darryl Lillie has joined the UK’s largest sign franchise, buying the established business covering Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Car fanatic Paul Mann launches Revive! Tamworth Cars are a way of life for Paul Mann, who kicked off the New Year by launching Revive! Tamworth, a mobile smart cosmetic repair business repairing scuffs and scrapes to vehicle bodywork and alloy wheels.
Oscar Pet Foods franchisee caters for pets Tom Cartmale from Stoke-on-Trent decided that he wanted to control his future career after working for almost 30 years as a chef. Redundancy forced the issue and franchising secured his future plans.
The grass is greener with TruGreen franchise Five years ago, husband and wife, Bob and Anne Anderson were presented with a life changing opportunity when Bob was made redundant.
New Year on the horizon... where will 2023 take you? Before you start trotting out those same old New Year’s resolutions, why not plan something which will really have a positive impact on your life; like starting a rewarding, new business?
Papa John's Adds New Flavour with Exmouth Expansion As part of the leading pizza franchise’s expansion in the Southwest, Papa John’s adds new flavour in Exmouth with its latest store opening. Officially opened by local major Steve Gazzard and town crier Roger Bourgein, the new Papa John’s is located on The Parade next to the main shopping precinct taking over a former Greggs site. It creates 15 new jobs in the town.
Elite Franchise Top 100 2023: Another momentous year for Signs Express! After a momentous year at Signs Express, we were keeping a close eye on the Elite Franchise Top 100 announcement for 2023. Having risen 18 places in 2022, we were hopeful for another leap; we were delighted to see Signs Express climbing its way up the coveted list, rising yet another 21 places to number 36!
Revive! celebrates a memorable 2022 with prestigious franchise award wins Following a series of prestigious award triumphs, SMART vehicle repair specialists, Revive! Auto Innovations, is celebrating a victorious 2022. Indeed, Revive!, which operates out of a UK-wide franchise network, is raising a toast to securing a host of award wins this year - the highlight of which being the coveted gold award at the Bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards.
Aspray celebrated in annual esteemed league table Aspray is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Aspray has been ranked 34th overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
The Travel Franchise experiences biggest ever Black Friday with 50% increase in sales The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest growing travel franchise has released its latest sales figures revealing a 53% increase on Black Friday sales, compared to Black Friday 2019, making it its biggest ever. November was also its busiest November on record.
Walfinch CEO to Present at UK Care Week Conference Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive officer of homecare franchise network Walfinch, is confirmed as a speaker at the UK Care Week conference, where he will discuss why the time is now for a homecare revolution, in order to attract more people into a life-long career in care.
The Travel Franchise scoops Homeworking Agency of the Year for 2nd consecutive year The Travel Franchise was awarded Top Homeworking Agency for the second year in a row at the Classic awards last night, in recognition of its powerful network of homeworking travel franchisees/consultants and record sales. Classic Collection also awarded Not Just Travel franchisee Raine Martin the title Top Homeworker.
The Travel Franchise voted one of the best in British franchising THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE has shot to number 17 on HSBC’s 2023 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) list despite never being listed in the prestigious league table before. “We are particularly thrilled because we are the only franchise in the travel industry to be included in the top 20! This is a massive achievement,” says Jenny Farenden, Head of Marketing at The Travel Franchise.
Propertynest Expands into Yateley The award-winning estate agency Propertynest is expanding into Yateley as experienced agent Mark Holloway now joins the growing team. Propertynest’s Elmbridge agent Doug Parks set up his branch of the franchised agency, in Surrey in the summer of 2020 and since then, the business has gone from strength to strength.
Family Franchisees Open Latest Papa John's in Wakefield A family franchise has opened a new Papa John’s in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Multi-unit franchisees and husband and wife team Mandy Kaur and Chan Singh now run eight Papa John’s with the help of their son Jashan who works as acting regional manager. The new Wakefield Papa John’s will create 10 new jobs in the region.
SUMMA FRANCHISE names Andy Hulbert as VP of International Restaurant Development SUMMA FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS announced the appointment of Andy Hulbert as vice president of international Restaurant Development. The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally, specifically focusing on helping F&B brands move across the pond into new International franchise markets.
Top 10 place for TaxAssist Accountants in esteemed league table TaxAssist Accountants is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s ‘Rising Star’ franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, TaxAssist Accountants has been ranked 10th overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
Home Instead named as top 3 franchise business Home Instead is delighted to announce that they have been named as one of the UK’s top 3 franchise businesses in the Elite Franchise Top 100 2023 (EF 100) league table.
Walfinch Celebrated as a Top 100 Franchisor Home care provider Walfinch is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Walfinch has been ranked 60 overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
Walfinch Franchisee Launches in Norwich to Care for People at Home With an established and successful homecare business in Suffolk, registered manager Sarah Wickham has announced the launch of her second Walfinch franchise, which is based on Queens Road in Norwich, Norfolk.
Burger & Sauce Multi-unit Franchise Opens Derby Store Burger & Sauce multi-unit franchisee Subhan Munir has launched his third store. The new Burger & Sauce opened today at Derby’s best-loved retail and leisure destination, Derbion creating 15 new jobs. The franchised fresh burger chain is situated in the high-profile shopping centre’s food court, which is currently being refurbished with more than £2 million investment.
WHY THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE OFFERS ITS HOMEWORKING TRAVEL CONSULTANTS FREE MENTORSHIP RETREATS ABROAD Want to be your own boss, work from the comfort of your home, create a business worth over a million pounds and learn the secrets of being an entrepreneur while enjoying a free holiday in the sun? The Travel Franchise has some innovative strategies and one of them is that it has trained hundreds of people new to travel to become homeworking agents in less than a week.
Home Instead named Leadership and Culture Winner Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is proud have been named winner of the Leadership and Culture award at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. The awards took place as part of the British Franchise Association (bfa) annual conference.
Petpals partners with other national franchisors to launch pet welfare organisation Petpals, the UK’s longest-established, multi-service pet-care franchise, has partnered with a number of other leading pet-care franchises to put the welfare of pets at the forefront of the £3.1 billion industry1. Forming a new regulatory body, the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA), the main objective of the group is to improve animal welfare standards in the pet-care industry across the UK.
RECORD SALES PROVE THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO INVEST IN A TRAVEL AGENCY FRANCHISE There has never been a better time to invest in a travel agency franchise; this is the message from The Travel Franchise as it continues to break record after record during a booming 2022. Rachel Coyne, a franchisee from Huddersfield, has already made a record-breaking £1.3M in sales this year.
ServiceMaster Clean Regional Meetings: Nurturing the Network The ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services network was back together last week, taking part in regional meetings up and down the country. After years of separation, ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services franchisees were able to get together again this month, as part of one of three meetings spanning different regions.
Carers walk 100,000 steps for Age UK Oxfordshire Carers and support staff from Walfinch Oxfordshire have collectively walked 100,000 steps, in less than one week, raising funds for Age UK Oxfordshire. The walk has raised £200 and a further £300 was donated by Walfinch to bring the total to £500.
Double award win for Home Instead Home care franchise company, Home Instead, recently celebrated a double win at the prestigious Social Care Leadership awards, held at the London Marriot Hotel in London.
SMART vehicle repairers Revive! High Wycombe up for prestigious business award After a new-found focus on the retail market, and an unprecedented period of financial growth, vehicle repair specialists, Revive! High Wycombe has been nominated for a prestigious award at the coveted Thames Valley Business and Community Awards.
TaxAssist Accountants is a finalist in three categories at the UK Search Awards TaxAssist Accountants has been named as a finalist in three categories at The UK Search Awards 2022, which will see it competing with household financial brands including TSB Bank, Virgin Money and Legal and General. TaxAssist digital marketing campaigns lead to increased client enquiries.
Revive! Auto Innovations awarded platinum status by Investors in People After a period of unprecedented growth, vehicle repair specialist Revive! Auto Innovations has been recognised as a platinum organisation by the prestigious awarding body, Investors in People, solidifying the firm’s position as an employer of choice.
Signs Express (Plymouth): 4 weeks in! Just a few weeks into their exciting new venture, Simon and Tracy Hallett, new owners of Signs Express (Plymouth), speak about their journey so far. Having worked at Signs Express (Plymouth) as Productiweon Manager for 17 years, Simon and his wife Tracy decided to take over the business just four weeks ago.
Walfinch Franchisee Sally-Ann Celebrates Carer's Good Turn that gave Dorothy, 80, her Appetite Back When Dorothy Bowen, 80, was reluctant to eat, her carer Rosina Davies stepped in with a treat that got Dorothy’s appetite back. In return, Rosina received a treat herself. “Dorothy was hesitant about eating and she was losing weight,” says Sally-Ann Martin, owner and Managing Director of the Walfinch homecare franchise that covers Halesowen and Redditch.
TaxAssist franchisee keeps franchise in the family after selling to daughter After over two decades as a TaxAssist Accountant, Barry McGougan has maintained a family connection by selling his Kilmarnock-based franchise to his daughter Lisa Foster. Experienced accountant Lisa, who has been working alongside Barry for the past few years, recently became the new franchise owner, and is keen to continue the legacy built up by her father.
The Travel Franchise announces yet another record-breaking month The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest growing travel franchise continues to show that, despite the current economic climate, customer demand for holidays remains higher than ever. The Travel Franchise has released figures to show last month was a record-breaking October, the busiest ever across all areas of the company. Holiday sales are up 133% compared to pre-Covid levels in October 2019.
How my Walfinch care franchise is transforming lives “It’s never too late to improve a life,” says Tiffany Meachim, the Managing Director the Walfinch franchise in Mansfield. Tiffany explains: “Our client Patrick, who is prone to balance problems, was only able to complete ten to 15 steps unaided – so his family were stunned on the day that he got up from his chair and walked upstairs. It was something he had been unable to do for years.”
TaxAssist Accountant wins at The Ethical Awards 2022 Leicester-based TaxAssist franchisee, Tej Gawera, has won an Ethical Award in the small business category. Tej beat eight other entrants in the small business category, which looked at the business’s track record, customer feedback, vision and values, with each entry form being judged blind.
Walfinch Bucks welcomes new carers with expansion of private client services Local home care service Walfinch has recruited new carers to help power the expansion of its private client services – and it’s looking for more. “Our new carers show just how wide an appeal a care career can have,” says Greg Renk, Managing Director of Walfinch Buckinghamshire. “It suits all kinds of people for a wide variety of reasons.
Revive! Up for the Double Revive! is in line for not one but two top franchise industry awards. Already named a finalist in the prestigious Franchisee of the Year category for the annual bfa/HSBC awards, the UK’s leading network of SMART repairers is also in the running for the 2022 WorkBuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
Revive! Up for the Double Already named a finalist in the prestigious Franchisee of the Year category for the annual bfa/HSBC awards, the UK’s leading network of SMART repairers is also in the running for the 2022 WorkBuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
From AutoRestore to Revive! Tim Byrne, new owner of Revive! Watford is sitting in his home office feeling happy and relaxed. He’s got the ‘buzz’ back for work and enjoying being his own boss at last.
THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE LAUNCHES NEW CRUISE DIVISION WITH FIRST EVER "SEMINAR AT SEA" The Travel Franchise has celebrated the launch of its new cruise division by hosting its first ever ‘Seminar at Sea’ for its franchisees who operate homeworking travel agencies under the Not Just Travel brand. The launch of the new cruise division represents a shift in mindset for The Travel Franchise, as it looks to take its already expert consultants and turn them into cruise industry experts.
Sun, Sea and Surf are Recipe for Success as First Papa John?s Opens in Cornwall As Papa John’s continues to ride the waves of expansion, it’s anticipated sun, sea and surf will be a recipe for success as the pizza franchise opens in Newquay, Cornwall. The new Papa John’s located on East Street, was officially opened by Deputy Mayor and Councillor Margaret North yesterday and creates 15 new jobs in the harbour town, also dubbed the surf capital of the UK.
WORKING THROUGH CHEMO WINS MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD FOR TRAVEL EXPERT RACHAEL Chemotherapy is a living Hell for so many cancer sufferers – a debilitating, all-consuming and draining form of treatment – yet travel expert Rachael Coyne has not only managed to work through it but has won a coveted industry award. Rachael, who owns and runs Jetset NJT with her husband Colman, has won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, the highest honour in the franchising world.
From Finance to Fast Food: Burger & Sauce's New Franchisee to Open in Walsall Burger & Sauce’s newest franchise Adil Hussain will open his first restaurant in Walsall, Birmingham on Friday 4 November 2022. Adil Hussain who admits to being from a ‘foodie family’ has left a successful career in banking and finance to pursue his dream of running his own chain of restaurants.
5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for Home Instead Home Instead is proud to announce that they have been awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction following their annual WorkBuzz Survey, positioning them as an outstanding franchisor.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB LAUNCHES 2 FOR 1 TUESDAY PROMOTION German Doner Kebab has launched a new weekly 2 for 1 Tuesday promotion across all its UK restaurants, offering great tasting options at affordable prices as the cost of living continues to spike.
Signs Express Plymouth moves into new ownership Signs Express Plymouth has been sold to its current Production Manager Simon Hallett and his wife Tracy. Simon brings with him a wealth of knowledge, having been with Signs Express for 17 years, and over 30 years industry experience, and with Tracy’s experience as a Qualified Accounting Technician, she is well positioned to be running the finance team going forwards.
Second Restaurant is Sizzling Success for Burger & Sauce Franchisee! Burger & Sauce’s most recent restaurant opening in Nottingham has been a sizzling success with opening sales exceeding targets by 20%! The outlet located on Alfreton Road is managed by multi-unit franchisee Subhan Munir who also runs the Alum Rock Burger & Sauce in Birmingham and will soon open in Derby.
CHOPSTIX LAUNCHES FIRST KENT RESTAURANT WITH CANTERBURY SITE Chopstix, the UK’s largest Asian QSR brand, has completed yet another successful launch this week, with the opening of a site in Canterbury. The site is Chopstix’s 82nd site, and demonstrates the brand’s versatility as an appealing partner for landlords. The new site has created 20 jobs in the local community, including 5 management positions, with opportunity for development.
Burger & Sauce Secures Site at Derbion Shopping Centre, Derby Burger & Sauce has confirmed it is to open at Derby’s best-loved retail and leisure destination, Derbion. The franchised fresh burger chain has secured a site in the high-profile shopping centre in the food court, which is currently being refurbished with more than £2 million investment. Work on the Food Terrace is anticipated to be completed this Autumn, with Burger & Sauce opening before the end of the year.
Established Franchise Opportunity for Sale with Territory Expansion Currently serving the whole of Liverpool and Wirral and spanning both sides of the Mersey, Signs Express (Liverpool & Wirral) covers an area with over 13,500 selected businesses. Situated on the busy Croft Industrial Park in Bromborough, the centre is only a stone’s throw from Liverpool’s city centre and the large industrial town of Ellesmere Port, offering a wealth of opportunity on your doorstep and in the immediate surrounding areas.
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER! Deciding whether or not to invest your money in a franchise is a big decision. We understand how difficult it is to put your hard-earned money at any kind of risk during such uncertain times in the economy, which is why Greensleeves is now offering an extraordinary deal to the first 5 franchisees to sign up between now and the end of 2022...
It's all About Partnership Husband and wife team Jinesh and Reena Patel were able to enjoy their first holiday in three years thanks to the healthy work life balance they have achieved since launching Revive! Gloucester twelve months ago.
Burger & Sauce Launches £500 Customer Giveaway! Burger & Sauce has launched a £500 customer giveaway! Recently named as the regional winner of Ubereats regional winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 for the Midlands, Burger & Sauce will give away £500 to one lucky winner from each store, who spends over £20. The prize draw is open customers over 18 who fill out the store give-away form and the results will be announced on 25 December 2022.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS DOORS IN BECKTON German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Beckton, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the East London suburban district. The new restaurant opened October 7th and is located at Gallions Reach Shopping Park, 3 Armada Way, London, creating in the region of 40 new jobs, bringing employment to the local area.
Petpals franchisee puts the steps in for 55km walk for terminally ill children On Saturday 3rd September, experienced pet-care provider and co-owner of Petpals Chichester, Sue Vinsome, put her dog-walking skills to good use by participating in the South Coast Challenge. The challenge saw Sue, alongside her four team members dubbed ‘The Unforgettables’, walk 55km non-stop along the south coast to raise money for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust.
Having the ambition to grow your franchise business Mark Fletcher has been the owner of the Aspray (Swindon) franchise for a little over five years now. However, as of September this year his territory has expanded to Gloucester and Cheltenham.
TaxAssist Financial Services launched for UK clients TaxAssist Accountants has cemented its position as the one-stop-shop for individuals and businesses through the launch of its new financial services offering, with clients now able to access advice and support on mortgages, personal protection, relevant life cover and business protection. Wealth planning and pensions advice will be offered soon.
Propertynest Strengthens Senior Team to Support Franchise Development The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Paul Sheard as National Training and Business Development Manager, to support the development of the sales and lettings franchise opportunity. Paul has over 40 years’ experience and is well known in the industry, having helped grow some the sector’s most recognised brands including Countrywide and EweMove.
Local Franchisor Gives Back to Community for Company Anniversary The 1st of October was a special day for ServiceMaster Brands: New Founders Day, the multi-national franchisor’s annual observance celebrating its worldwide second anniversary as a stand-alone company. That’s why they’re paying homage to their founders and communities who made ServiceMaster Brands what it is today.
Digital innovation keeps Greensleeves a cut above the rest This month, lawn care franchise, Greensleeves, has announced two ground-breaking advancements in their digital technology platforms to enable franchisees to run their businesses more efficiently. The continued pursuit of improving and streamlining their technological services and offerings establishes the horticultural service provider as one of the most innovative brands in the outdoor franchising sector today.
Gong cha opens 11th store in the UK in Leeds Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce the opening of Gong cha Merrion Centre in Leeds – its 11th store in the UK.
New owner for Signs Express (Slough) We are pleased to announce the completion of another internal resale that sees Centre Manager, Peter Tubb take ownership of the Signs Express (Slough) franchise. Peter has been with Signs Express (Slough) since 2020, working alongside the previous franchisee’s family, before taking on the day-to-day responsibilities a year later, operating the centre and maintaining its strong brand presence and reputation in the territory.
Cirencester gets a Taste of Papa John's Cirencester gets a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise’s latest store opens on Bishop's Walk, creating 15 new jobs in the Gloucestershire market town.
UBX LAUNCHES IN IRELAND Brian Lee, founder and CEO of Freshly Chopped, Ireland’s original healthy fast-food retailer, and NEAT Pizza has today announced a new partnership with Empowered Brands to bring UBX, the world's fastest growing franchised boxing community, to Ireland.
Propertynest Moves Ahead with Launch of New Franchise Opportunity The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has moved ahead with the launch of its franchise opportunity. Headquartered in Leeds with two successful branches already set up in Godalming and Elmbridge in Surrey, the franchise is now offered to those looking to start their own sales and/or lettings business. Full training, access to support plus the bespoke tech systems which have helped make Propertynest such a success over the years, will be included in the start-up package available.
The Franchising Centre is celebrating 25 years in franchising To celebrate 25 years of providing an incredible range of services designed to guide businesses on their franchising journey, The Franchising Centre is inviting the best and brightest in the industry to join them for a food and drinks reception on Friday 7th October.
Third Year Title Sponsor for Aspray Glasgow West Franchisee For the third year running, Aspray franchisee John Strange and his team at Glasgow West will be taking the title sponsor spot for local ice hockey team, The Glasgow Clan. Delighted with their continuation with the team, Aspray Glasgow West have taken their involvement one step further announcing they will also be sponsoring new player, Stephen Dixon.
Burgers set to be Big Business as Burger & Sauce Confirms Seven New Openings Burger & Sauce has today confirmed seven new restaurants will open over the next six months. Sites in Leicester, Coventry, West Bromwich, Walsall, Derby, plus Bearwood road and Sutton Coalfield in Birmingham, will create around 140 jobs as the franchised brand expands across the Midlands.
KFC and Starbucks franchisee Soul Foods receives investment to double 400-strong portfolio KFC and Starbucks franchisee Soul Foods Group receives investment to double 400-strong portfolio in next five years: Soul Foods Group, a multinational quick-service restaurant franchisee with almost 400 sites across the UK and Canada, has received a “significant” minority investment that will be used to double its portfolio in the next five years.
From Regional Support Manager to Franchise Owner We sat down with Paul Harvey-Matthews, the new owner and director of Caremark Harrogate to learn about his big leap from Caremark Limited employee to franchise owner.
Macclesfield resident becomes 100th technician to be trained at new training centre Macclesfield resident, Craig Hodson, has become the 100th technician to be trained at a rapidly growing vehicle repair centre run by Revive! Auto Innovations, one of the UK’s leading mobile paint repair businesses specialising in small and medium area repair technique (SMART).
Glasgow Business Owner Nominated for Local Focus Awards at BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2022 Glasgow business owner John Strange has been shortlisted for the Community Focus award for bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. John came across the opportunity by accident at a trade fair and on speaking with one of the current franchisees he knew right away that this was the business for him.
Alton Opening Makes It Five for Papa John's Delivery Driver Turned Franchisee A new store opening in Alton makes it five for Papa John’s delivery driver turned multi-unit franchisee, Jay Singh. Jay who also runs Papa John’s in Farnham, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough and now Alton, started out in-store and as a delivery driver for the leading pizza franchise, before working his way up to become a store manager over several years.
What is the similarity between franchising and football? By Nick Williams, Ashtons
At this time of the year my mind turns to the promise of a new football season, full of anticipation and expectation – just like the plan of a new franchisee. Teams have trained, tactics have been discussed, and plans made. New signings are keen to show their worth. Sometimes early season games impress, but can produce disappointing results and fans, commentators and pundits ask ‘why’? That is where the franchise comparison can be made! There are aspects that apply to potential franchisees, franchisors, players and managers.
Burger & Sauce Brings Fresh Offering to Nottingham Burger & Sauce brings a fresh offering to Nottingham with the launch of its brand-new restaurant on Alfreton Road, creating 20 new jobs in the city. The new site will be managed by Subhan Munir who also runs the Alum Rock Burger & Sauce in Birmingham.
World's fastest growing boxing franchise launches in the UK and Ireland Empowered Brands, owners of the UK’s #1 Gym Franchise énergie Fitness with close to 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland, has partnered with UBX Boxing + Strength, a unique Australian boxing fitness concept.
Husband-and-wife team join Petpals network with new launch in Chichester The UK’s leading pet-care provider Petpals expanded to Chichester, welcoming a brand-new pet-care business to support the growing demand for pet services in the area. Real-life partners turned business partners, Sue and Jon Vinsome, are the newest franchisees to take advantage of the lucrative pet-care industry whilst also providing quality pet services for the Chichester community.
Burger & Sauce gets creative in the kitchen Burger & Sauce’s sales soared to new heights recently with the trial introduction of Lemon Pepper Wings, resulting in 1,200 portions being sold in one weekend alone! The franchised restaurant chain famed for its fresh, tasty burgers introduced Lemon Pepper Wings as a trial, to offer more choice to its growing customer base in the West Midlands.
TaxAssist Accountants Knighton holds official shop launch party Jaz Grewal held an official launch party for his TaxAssist Accountants shop with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for a relaxed afternoon to see the shop and meet the team who are based there. Jaz, who joined the TaxAssist network earlier this year, has made a great start and has already signed up many new clients eager to use his services.
Join Home Instead at the NEC for the National Franchise Exhibition! Leading homecare brand, Home Instead, is excited to be attending the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on Friday 7th and Saturday the 8th October 2022 to showcase exactly why they are the UK’s #1 franchise!
Home Instead creates purple plaque campaign Leading home care franchise, Home Instead has been honouring the UK’s unsung older heroes who have appeared on plaques alongside some of the country’s most famous historical figures as part of a campaign tackling ageism.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS DOORS IN FELTHAM German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Feltham, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the West London town. The new restaurant in Feltham is the brand’s 111th site in the UK as it continues to bring the GDK experience to more locations throughout the country.
QFA Reveals Results of Survey into the Impact of the Pandemic on the Franchise Sector On National Franchise Day (25 August 2022), the Quality Franchise Association (QFA) is highlighting the results of a major survey into the impact of the Pandemic on the franchise sector. In survey, which is believed to be the first of its kind into the effects of the Pandemic on franchising, the franchise model has been proven to be robust and there is positivity about the future.
Burger & Sauce Celebrates National Burger Day with Instore Offer Burger & Sauce is celebrating National Burger Day on the 25 August 2022 with a special offer of 50% off all chicken burgers ordered in-store! For one day only, the Birmingham based fresh burger restaurant chain will offer this special discount to reward existing customers and let new customers try Burger & Sauce’s tasty chicken burgers all freshly made to order.
Gong cha signs agreement to launch 10 sites in Belgium Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands announces its launch in Belgium after signing a master franchise agreement with Mad Vision Group, the multi-brand franchise specialists which operate more than 16 food and beverage sites across the Benelux region.
Are you looking for a recession resistant franchise? If there’s one consistent theme on the news at the moment, it’s the looming threat of a recession. As a result, choosing a franchise that will survive an economic downturn has never been more important. But, what makes a franchise business recession resistant?
Papa John's to Make, Bake and Deliver in Bingley Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s, is to make, bake and deliver in Bingley with the opening of its latest store in Bradford creating more than 15 jobs. The new high street outlet is managed by multi-unit franchisee Mr Hussain who also runs Papa John’s near Manchester.
Burger & Sauce Cooks Up a Storm at Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 Final Burger & Sauce cooked up a storm at the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 final held at the Underground Cookery School, near Old Street in London. Recently named as the regional winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 for the Midlands, the Burger & Sauce team joined nine other restaurants invited to the final ‘cook off’ to cook and present their food to a panel of judges to try at the event held on 1 August.
Greensleeves serves an ace at its first in-person conference for two years Last month saw the return of the annual conference for Greensleeves and their network of franchisees. Held on the pristine grass of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, it was the perfect venue to celebrate and share the successes and achievements of the past two years and discuss future opportunities and growth for the lawn care franchise.
PLATINUM WAVE FRANCHISING AND 30 MINUTE HIT TO DELIVER A KNOCKOUT UK LAUNCH Platinum Wave Franchising has announced it is now working in collaboration with 30 Minute Hit to help bring the highly successful North American gym brand to the UK. Established in 2004, 30 Minute Hit is a boxing/kickboxing circuit based fitness program which empowers women and is available across the globe with classes available in Canada, US and Saudi Arabia.
HEALTH AND FITNESS SECTOR PROVES ITS STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE After the challenges of the past few years, the health and fitness sector has shown remarkable resilience as it recovers back to its feet.
Throughout the 21st century, both market value and the number of UK gym members have consistently increased year on year, with health and wellbeing becoming a significant part of people’s lives. The pandemic threw an unforeseeable curveball which saw gyms and leisure facilities endure multiple enforced closures. However, the sector’s dedication and innovation have seen health clubs equal and surpass their pre-pandemic turnover as they welcome members back in their droves.
Local husband-and-wife team launch pet-care business for furry friends in Chichester On 1st August, Chichester welcomed a brand-new pet-care business to support the growing demand for pet services in the local area. Run by Chichester locals Sue and Jon Vinsome, Petpals Chichester will provide expert pet-care services such as dog walking, cat visits and pet-sitting to keep all tails wagging when it opened on Monday. With Jon providing office support from their home office, Sue is excited to get out and about, meeting plenty of new furry friends.
Burger & Sauce Confirms Unprecedented Interest in New Franchise Opportunities Burger & Sauce has confirmed unprecedented interest since it launched as a franchise at the start of July. The fast-food burger restaurant chain which was set up two years ago during the height of the pandemic, became so popular for its fresh, tasty burgers that it began inviting applications for potential franchisees last month.
Local tutoring business brings national award back to Cambridge Cambridge -based tutoring business owners, Rob and Lynne Kerrison have received a national award recognising their response to the pandemic and for the ongoing success of their business, Tutor Doctor Cambridge.
Riding High at East Anglia - 15 Years On When he launched Revive! Cambridge in 2007, Nathan Holmes had one single ambition. To build a business not just be a ‘man in a van’. Now 15 years on, he is the major shareholder in Revive! East Anglia, with a property portfolio and a business employing 16 people, running ten vans and two workshops.
Successful transfer of ownership at TaxAssist Lincoln After 20 successful years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Terry Peachman has sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Paul Simpson. “This is the end of an era, but I’m so pleased to have sold the practice to Paul Simpson and his wife Denise,” said Terry.
Everything you need under one woof - how to find the perfect dog boarder for your pup this summer Making the decision to leave your four-legged friend behind when going on holiday can be difficult -that goes without saying. You may be going to a luxury hotel that doesn’t allow your furry friend to stay, or you may even feel your pup isn’t quite ready for an exotic holiday with long days on a crowded beach. No matter the reason, a loving owner still wants their dog to have the best care possible. With so many options on the market, finding the right one for you and your canine companion isn’t always a straightforward decision. With this in mind, Kevin Thackrah, Director of pet-care specialists Petpals, offers his expertise on finding a pawsome dog boarder for you and your dog this summer.
CHOPSTIX LOOKS TO LONDON FOR FURTHER EXPANSION WITH THREE NEW RESTAURANTS SET TO OPEN THIS SUMMER Leading Asian QSR brand CHOPSTIX has announced plans to expand its footprint in Greater London further with three new sites set to open in the next month. The addition of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Brixton and Bromley marks the next step in a busy summer of growth for the Pan-Asian noodle brand – founded in 2002 by brothers-in-law, Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik – totalling seven store openings across the UK since the start of July.
Riding High at East Anglia ? 15 Years On When he launched Revive! Cambridge in 2007, Nathan Holmes had one single ambition. To build a business not just be a ‘man in a van’. Now 15 years on, he is the major shareholder in Revive! East Anglia, with a property portfolio and a business employing 16 people, running ten vans and two workshops.
Papa John's Turns up the Heat in Bristol! Multi-unit Papa John’s franchisee Atif Maroof Zar has turned up the heat in Bristol with a new store opening in Lawrence Weston in the northwest area of the city. Atif Maroof Zar who also runs two other Papa John’s in Bristol will manage the store with the help of 15 newly recruited local team members.
ServiceMaster Clean Warwick win the coveted Rookie of the Year award The owners of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Warwick, Michal Kawerski and Dariusz Kowalik have won the prestigious Rookie of the Year award. Michal & Dariusz came to ServiceMaster with previous experience of owning a commercial and domestic cleaning company. Michal has built himself from the ground up, beginning his career in the cleaning industry as a daily cleaner before becoming a supervisor.
ServiceMaster Clean Newbury wins North Star Invest Award ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury has won the North Star Invest award at this year’s ‘ServiceMaster Live!’ event. ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury was owned and managed by Nick Dee Shapland for 30 years, during which time he established a growing community of staff and clients who relied upon and delivered his trademark professional and bespoke contract cleaning services.
ServiceMaster Clean Launches New E-Commerce Platform ServiceMaster Clean are delighted to introduce our new online booking facility to our valued customers in various areas across the UK, (with new areas soon to follow). You can now buy one, or a combination of our fantastic cleaning services all online, ranging from: Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Leather Cleaning and Rug Cleaning.
ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completes charity bike ride The director of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completed the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Michelle Walker of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth and her husband Gavin have been training to take part in the Macmillan Dorset Charity Bike Ride, which takes place annually on the first Sunday in July.
ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth wins Employee of the Year Award ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth technician Jake Fox has won the award for Employee of the Year. Jake joined the SMC Bournemouth team 3 years ago at the age of 19 as a contract cleaner. As a brand-new cleaner, Jake demonstrated very quickly a willingness to learn and develop his skills and a consciousness that has stood him in great stead for continuing excellence.
ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex win Franchisee of the Year Award Congratulations to the owners of ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex for winning the award for Franchisee of the Year at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. . Quite possibly the most highly sought-after award of the day, Franchisee of the Year is awarded to the franchisee (or in this case, franchisees) who are proven to go truly embody the ServiceMaster ethos of “Going Above and Beyond” for all of their customers to provide a truly excellent service, all whilst immersing themselves in what it means to grow a successful franchise business.
ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk wins prestigious Growth Award Congratulations to Andrew Smith, the owner of ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk for winning the award for business growth at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew was able to take advantage of a bad situation and continue to carry out the same quality cleaning service that his regular clients expect. This has meant the implementation of new working standards and new technologies and the support of his expanding and fantastic team of technicians.
Gong cha appoints Paul Reynish as Global CEO Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing tea brands with nearly 1,800 sites around the world, announces the appointment of Paul Reynish as its new Global CEO with immediate effect.
Another Five Years? Yes please! In July 2022, the Aspray Franchise welcomed fresh signatures from four top performing franchisees as they continued their agreement for a further five years. Widely spread across the UK, these franchisees have experienced their fair share of success in running Aspray franchises over the last five years.
Six months of caring in the community Local businessman, Shaheer Akhtar, launched his in-home care business, Visiting Angels, in late 2021. Determined to leave a world of suits and briefcases behind to pursue something he genuinely found joy in and had a passion for, Shaheer, along with his team of 14 carers, have been delivering care to those in need, all in the comfort of their own homes.
Engineering the future of education in West Drayton In a career-swap steeped in community spirit, West Drayton-based father of three, Jagdeep Dhillon, has just launched his brand-new education venture, Tutor Doctor. A former gas engineer, the self-made businessman is passionate about making a difference in the local community.
Education and social responsibility driving community spirit In a collaborative effort steeped in social responsibility, Suzie Boon of Tutor Doctor Winchester and Adie Twining of Tutor Doctor Central Southampton & Salisbury have joined forces to give free English Speaking Language (ESL) lessons to Ukrainian children who have been uprooted from their homes.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO SUPPORT GLOBAL EXPANSION German Doner Kebab has made a new appointment to its leadership team to support the fast-casual brand’s ambitious expansion plans. Deon Pillay joins as Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer amidst the organisation’s ambitious global growth during 2022.
InXpress supports the empowering of women in business InXpress are committed to finding ways to give back, and over the summer, they’re on a mission. To raise money for Mentors International before the next InXpress Women’s Conference.
CHOPSTIX NOODLE BAR EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN WALES Leading QSR brand Chopstix has announced plans to open at least four sites in Wales this year as the high performance of existing stores and market mapping outlines significant opportunity for growth for the Pan-Asian group, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
SERVICEMASTER BOSS CLEANS UP WITH MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD Chris Blewitt, owner of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East, impressed the judges to take one of whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards, placing him among the industry’s elite. Starting with just an empty office and no staff – but following the proven business methods developed over years by ServiceMaster – Chris has turned his franchise into a thriving office and commercial cleaning business with a million-pound turnover and 124 employees.
PET-CARE EXPERT OVERCOMES REDUNDANCY TO BRING NATIONAL AWARD BACK TO SEFTON Experienced pet-care provider, Sharren Redmond, has received a national award recognising the ongoing success of her pet-care business, Petpals Sefton. The Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA) considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK. Mother-of-two, Sharren, is especially delighted with receiving the award, considering the hardship she faced before starting her business.
Award-winning Revive! Uxbridge - one Year on Running his own Revive! business is everything Hicham Bouissa hoped it would be – and more.
In just 12 months since launching Revive! Uxbridge, Hicham has increased his workforce and won an award at the UK’s leading SMART repair network’s annual conference.
TaxAssist Accountant Sejal Sira wins Great British Franchisee Award Barnet, Watford and Borehamwood-based Sejal Sira wins major national franchising award. Sejal Sira, one of the star performers in the TaxAssist Accountants network, has won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, in recognition of her local community involvement, ambition, business growth and staff incentivisation.
EX-MILITARY TRAVEL FRANCHISEE MARCHES TOWARD BEING A MILLIONAIRE A former Royal Engineer Staff Sergeant has swapped the military for the Travel Franchise and landed a £1 million booking in the first three months of trading. Moses McLaughlin, who started his Travel Franchise business in July 2021, could not have asked for a better start to his new business after landing a £1 million booking in the first few months.
Award-winning Revive! Uxbridge - one year on Running his own Revive! business is everything Hicham Bouissa hoped it would be – and more. In just 12 months since launching Revive! Uxbridge, Hicham has increased his workforce and won an award at the UK’s leading SMART repair network’s annual conference.
A franchise dedicated to your business with you Thinking about opening a franchise? You might have heard some horror stories about the industry! But with InXpress, we don’t just talk about being on your side – we walk it out!
Revive! Achieves 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status Again For the second year running, the UK’s leading SMART repair network Revive! UK has been awarded top marks by its franchisees, achieving 5* status in the 2022 WorkBuzz Franchisee Satisfaction Survey.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER TO DRIVE GROWTH PLANS German Doner Kebab has made a new appointment to its leadership team to support the fast-casual brand’s ambitious growth plans. Dr Thorsk Westphal joins as Chief Marketing Officer amidst the organisation’s plans to open 106 new GDK restaurants globally during 2022.
It's business as usual for OSCAR Pet Foods... After two years of postponed and cancelled shows, OSCAR franchisees are out and about doing what they love most – meeting new customers and their pets!
HERO BRANDS SET TO OPEN 223 NEW LOCATIONS DURING 2022 Hero Brands will drive significant growth across its portfolio of brands of the future which includes German Doner Kebab, Island Poké, salad brand Choppaluna and cloud-kitchen concept Sides. Hero Brands and Dirty Bones has also recently entered into a strategic partnership to extend the growth of the Dirty Bones concept.
Burger & Sauce Confirmed as Regional Winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 Ten regional winners from 200 independent restaurants in ten regions across the UK were voted for by customers for the Uber Eats awards. Finalists, including Burger & Sauce, will now go on to a judging day in London in early August where a panel of experts will try the food and confirm which restaurant will be the overall winner for 2022.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB (GDK) LAUNCHES UK'S FIRST PINK KEBAB Premium kebab chain, German Doner Kebab (GDK) is launching a bold new product that is set to disrupt the food scene and take the kebab to a whole new level.
Coco & Kiki, are the UK’s first pink kebabs and the latest products to launch from GDK.
How PR Launched the Burger & Sauce Franchise Burger & Sauce was launched to the franchise market on 1 July 2022. The business was initially started during the height of the pandemic and by the summer of 2022 four restaurants were already trading successfully. The team, led by experienced management, were keen to extend and offer the concept of fast, fresh burgers to other franchisees to grow the brand across the UK. A plan was hatched!
ABI DOUBLARD OF ANYTIME FITNESS UK CROWNED EWIF AWARD WINNER Abi Doublard, Lead Creative Designer at Anytime Fitness UK, has been named Young Woman in Franchising of the Year winner at the 2022 Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards.
How franchising can help you switch the office for the outdoors What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of running your own business? Is it being stuck in an office, making phone calls or working long hours? In reality, it does not have to be like that at all. Taking on an outdoor franchise allows people to start their own ‘non-office business’ far away from a desk or computer. David Truby, the MD of Greensleeves, believes that if you are someone that wants a complete career change, investing in an outdoor franchise could be the perfect solution for you.
Burger & Sauce Shares Experience at QSR Media Conference Burger & Sauce’s franchise director, Anthony Round has shared the experiences of the quality fast food chain and described how it was created successfully during the Pandemic, at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards held at the Waldorf Hilton, London on 28 June 2022.
Mayor of Barnstaple Opens New Papa John's Barnstaple’s Mayor, Councillor Louisa York has officially opened a new Papa John’s on Boutport Street in Barnstaple, North Devon. The store has created 20 new jobs in the historic market town.
TaxAssist Letchworth and Hitchin wins two Employer Awards TaxAssist Accountant, Bukky Shonola has been recognised at the Cambridge Regional College Apprenticeship Awards 2022, winning ‘Accounting Apprentice Employer of the Year’ and ‘Overall Apprentice Employer’.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting welcomes new consultant Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) has expanded and strengthened its team with the appointment of franchise consultant Rob Hall. Since 2016 Rob has worked with global franchise brands to support their strategic growth and as a performance coach working directly with franchisees to help them establish their business.
Luton welcomes Esquires The Organic Coffee Co. Esquires The Organic Coffee Co. is a reputable coffee franchise, delivering signature beverages, food and service for coffee lovers since the 1990s. Now you can enjoy a brew and a bite at their new shop opening in Luton!
TaxAssist Accountants Inverurie holds shop launch party TaxAssist Accountants Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan held an official launch party for their latest TaxAssist Accountants shop on Friday 1st July, with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon to see the shop and meet the team who are based there.
InXpress Debbie is a true inspiration! Debbie Simpkins, co-owner of InXpress Liverpool, has been crowned the official NatWest EWiF Inspirational Woman in Franchising of the year! We are so proud of her!
And the 2022 EWIF winners are... After two years of being online, there was a real buzz at the NatWest building in Bishopsgate, London, for the 12th annual NatWest EWiF Awards. A highlight for women in franchising, since 2010.
Burger & Sauce franchisee set to reach new heights with agreement to open four more stores Burger & Sauce franchisee, Subhan Munir is set to reach new heights as he agrees to open four more restaurants within the next two years. Anthony Round, Franchise Director, Burger & Sauce confirms: “Subhan is already proving the ‘sky’s the limit’ with Burger & Sauce! Our goal as a franchise is to establish 300+ stores across the UK and to become the house-hold name for fresh burgers."
20,000 reasons to choose Revive Rugby based SMART repair specialists Revive! have surpassed 20,000 reviews on Trustpilot. This milestone coincides with Revive! celebrating its best ever sales in March 2022 and comes shortly after the company announced plans to recruit 200 SMART repair technicians over the next five years, while also increasing network sales to £40M and growing their repair network to more than 100 franchises.
X-Press Legal Services franchise join LegalTech Association Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services has recently become a member of the LegalTech Association for the UK (UKLTA) as the brand seeks to collaborate to help shape the future of the delivery of legal services through technology.
Expansion is on the Table for Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisees with New Castleford Opening Expansion is on the table for Papa John’s multi-unit franchisees Mandy Kaur and husband Chan Singh, with their latest store opening in Castleford, Wakefield, Yorkshire. The business minded duo has recruited 15 local people to run the store which is now their fifth Papa John’s.
X-Press Franchisees Celebrate Success at National Conference X-Press Legal Services, the largest independent property search provider, recently celebrated its franchise network at its national conference. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of the network, and for franchisees to let their hair down after their busiest ever year.
Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral franchisees talk about their franchise for sale Operating for over 20 years, Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral presents the opportunity for a new business owner to run a successful business in a creative and innovative industry, equipped with a highly skilled team and an extensive, loyal customer base. Hear from current business owners Roy Heeley and John McEntee to find out more about the opportunity and what a new owner can expect.
Marugame Udon Opens Fifth UK Location in Brent Cross Opening mid-June, Marugame Udon is to welcome it’s fifth restaurant in London at retail and leisure destination Brent Cross. Marugame Udon made its UK and European debut in the capital last year with its flagship site off Liverpool Street, followed by three successful openings in The O2, Canary Wharf and St Christopher’s Place.
Esquires Coffee opens new shop in St Neots this Summer St. Neots just got a little more exciting with a new Esquires Coffee shop opening its doors in town. Since 1993, Esquires Coffee has strived to deliver high quality food, beverages, and service for coffee aficionados.
ANYTIME FITNESS UK & HOME INSTEAD PARTNER UP TO SUPPORT CARERS' HEALTH AND WELLBEING Two of the UK’s largest franchises, Anytime Fitness UK and Home Instead, have partnered up to provide free gym access to carers throughout June. Anytime Fitness is opening its doors to provide free seven-day gym passes to over 10,000 Home Instead Care Professionals.
Franchisee Realises Dream to Open Papa John's in Hometown of Stourbridge Franchisee Atif Maroof Zar has realized his dream to open a Papa John’s in his hometown of Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Multi-unit franchisee Afif Maroof Zar joined Papa John’s in 2017 and now runs eleven stores with the help of his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof and over 150 team members.
CANCER WON'T STOP MY FRANCHISE FROM FLYING Inspirational ex-police husband and wife team, Rachel and Colman Coyne, from Huddersfield, have enjoyed great success with their Travel Franchise business since its launch in 2013 - a remarkable story as Rachel received the awful news that she had cancer just after their new business had launched.
BIGGEST MCDONALD'S FRANCHISEE IN UK SELLS OUT AND JOINS GDK The biggest McDonald’s franchisee in the UK, Atul Pathak OBE, has sold out at the legacy brand to join the future of fast-casual dining at German Doner Kebab. Pathak is one of the nation’s most successful franchisee entrepreneurs and has been operating 43 McDonald’s restaurants and employing more than 3,500 staff for nearly two decades.
Mum of two launches one of the first Bloom Baby Classes franchises in Scotland in memory of son Joanne Reid, mum of two from East Lothian, Scotland, has put her caring nature into practice by launching her baby development franchise, Bloom Baby Classes. As a flagship location north of the border, Joanne is looking forward to bringing her passion for baby care and wellbeing to parents living in her own community. Following the sad passing of her son Oran late last year, Joanne hopes to bring care to thousands of parents across the county as she launches next month.
Sun, Sea & Pizza is on the Menu with Papa John's Latest Felixstowe Opening Sun, sea and pizza is on the menu with the latest Papa John’s store opening in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Amit Pancholi director of business development. Papa John’s UK explains: “Felixstowe is a wonderful coastal town and a great location for our newest store. There's nothing better than the treat of great pizza to share with friends and family right by the seaside!"
Greensleeves franchise ramps up Scottish presence with two new locations Lawn care experts, Greensleeves, announces further expansion into Scotland with the launch of two new territories. The franchise, which has more than 108 franchises throughout the UK, has now increased its presence north of the border opening businesses in Clyde Coast and West Lothian to meet growing demand for its services.
ISLAND POKE OPENS FIRST UK LOCATION OUTSIDE OF LONDON IN BICESTER VILLAGE The UK’s leading poké operator has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké is bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to Bicester Village, the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40 people.
ServiceMaster Live! Sharing Franchising Success Back in business! ServiceMaster Brands UK. has just held its first conference for its franchise networks since 2019 following the COVID pandemic. Franchisees from ServiceMaster Clean: Contract Services, Residential and Commercial, ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids, TruGreen, and Rosemary Bookkeeping networks got together for the two-day event.
£500M SME FUND LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FRANCHISEES ACROSS THE UK HSBC UK has launched a £500 million fund today for franchise businesses, as part of its commitment to help British businesses to innovate, thrive and grow in the UK and internationally.
Still the UK's most recommended home care provider Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is delighted to have retained their position as the most recommended home care provider on homecare.co.uk. The awards, which are based on real reviews from Home Instead clients and their loved ones, have placed more Home Instead offices in the regional top 20 lists than any other provider.
Investment in Papa John's Adds-up for Former Management Consultant & Accountant Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened in Newton Abbot, Devon. The company’s newest store located on Queen’s Street, was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Carol Bunday today and Sally Henley Newton Abbot Town Development Manager also attended the launch. The new store will be run by franchisee Dr Renato Raho, consultant, accountant and former McDonald’s franchisee who has already recruited a team of 20 local staff to help run the operation.
ISLAND POKE LAUNCHES NEW BREAKFAST MENU Island Poké is launching a brand-new breakfast menu this week. The breakfast menu will be available at Island Poké Shoreditch and Battersea before rolling out at its further Islands across the capital.
Doner Shack brings deliciously different kebabs to Leicester The Berlin-street-food brand, Döner Shack, will officially open its new restaurant in Highcross, Leicester on Saturday, 11th June, offering free kebabs for one day only, to celebrate its arrival. The launch of the modern and contemporary flagship site is situated in the heart of the city centre and follows the success of sister locations in Manchester Arndale and Leeds Trinity Centre.
Franchisee of the Year - A Clear Winner Sara Holmes of Aspray (Sunderland), was named Franchisee of the Year at the 2021 Aspray National Conference. “It was an absolute surprise to me,” said Sara. “I’m absolutely delighted. Over the last three and a half years, I have put a lot into this business, there has been extreme high highs and low lows. Winning the Franchisee of the Year award just makes all that worthwhile.
Four TaxAssist Accountants celebrate 20 years of business success Four TaxAssist Accountants practices, Terry and Elizabeth Peachman (Lincoln), Tess Blayton (Newton Abbot and Totnes), Chris and Angela Cottee (Bourne and Sleaford) and Mark Jury (Crowborough) are this year marking their 20th anniversaries.
CHOPSTIX appoints Aaron Moore-Saxton as Franchise Director Leading QSR brand CHOPSTIX has appointed Aaron Moore-Saxton as the company’s first ever Franchise Director, to support its continued growth plans. Moore-Saxton brings a wealth of franchise, development and operational experience, and joins from itsu, where he was Director of Partnerships, creating and leading the brand’s franchise global growth development strategy.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB STRENGTHENS OPERATIONS TEAM TO SUPPORT GROWTH AMBITIONS German Doner Kebab has made two new appointments to its operations team to support the fast-casual brand’s growth ambitions. Nick Scovell has been appointed Director of Operations, taking over from Michael Biggins who begins his new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives. Nick joins from LEON Restaurants, where he was Head of Franchise, leading growth strategy & scale planning for both UK and International restaurant openings.
CHOPSTIX SET TO WOK AND ROLL WITH HAVEN HOLIDAY PARKS Leading UK holiday operator, Haven, has partnered with the UK’s top Asian QSR brand, CHOPSTIX, to bring its freshly cooked nourishing noodles, tasty toppings, and sizzling sides to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for CHOPSTIX, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the end of May, with plans to roll out to a number of other parks in the near future.
TaxAssist Accountants launches new style Initial Training Course With the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing change and adaption, TaxAssist Accountants has successfully delivered its Initial Training Course virtually. As a result, a new extended and enhanced hybrid training and support programme has been developed for new franchisees joining the network on the June 2022 course onwards.
ANYTIME FITNESS OPENS BRAND-NEW CLUB LOCATION IN MAIDENHEAD Leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has unveiled its latest club opening, with a brand-new location in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead. Anytime Fitness Maidenhead is the first-ever 24-hour health club in the town and was officially opened by local MP and former Prime Minister, Theresa May. The club is owned by franchise owners Opinder and Shallu Kaushal and is their first Anytime Fitness club.
Inspirational franchisee Clare is an EWIF finalist Clare Jefferies, owner of Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston has been named as a finalist in the ‘Inspiring Woman’ category at the 2022 NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB HITS LANDMARK MOMENT AS IT OPENS ITS 100TH UK RESTAURANT Famous for pioneering gourmet kebabs in the UK and worldwide, German Doner Kebab (GDK) will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week, confirming its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain.
X-Press Legal Services is proud to give back to local communities, charities, and organisations Property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services, supports the conveyancing sector across England and Wales, with 27 local offices assisting legal firms closely. But X-Press franchisees are also deeply involved in their local community, and are glad to give back to charity, local organisations and groups whenever possible.
Azura Group Ltd promotes Mark Scott to Managing Director Azura Group Ltd, a leading franchise management software system developer, announces the promotion of Mark Scott to Managing Director with immediate effect. Mark joined the business in June 2021 as Operations Director having previously been Head of the Franchise team at NatWest.
X-Press continues to innovate its product offering Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services, is continuing to innovate its product offering, allowing their franchisees to deliver a complete, end-to-end service to their conveyancing clients by ensuring their online ordering platform ICOS)keeps abreast of the latest industry compliant products.
First-hand experience as a Franchisee As founder and managing director of Bridgewater Home Care, Phil Eckersley, has experienced every role in the business, from delivering care, recruiting and training his team, to growing and developing each of the 3 pilot offices. Something you may not know, however, is that Phil has also experienced 3 years as a franchisee of a multi-national home can franchise himself.
HERO BRANDS APPOINTS INDUSTRY LEADER AS BOARD ADVISOR HERO BRANDS has appointed Andrew Brattesani as a Board Advisor to support the growth and development of its brand portfolio across the globe. Andrew is an experienced and recognisable figure throughout the franchise world, as Head of Franchising at HSBC, he has led the largest commercial banking team in the UK out of its headquarters in Canary Wharf, with a portfolio of some 4,000 SME clients.
TaxAssist Accountants retains a Top 25 spot in Accountancy Daily's Top 75 Firms 2022 With a 9% increase in fee income – up from £46.6m to £50.8m – TaxAssist Accountants is the 22nd largest accounting provider in the UK. The accounting sector continues to show its resilience through the pandemic with strong growth according to this year’s Accountancy Daily Top 75 accounting firms survey.
DONER DEALS: GERMAN DONER KEBAB LAUNCHES THE "DONER 2.0" MENU German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a new menu for consumers across the UK. The Doner 2.0 is GDK’s next generation menu and is packed with innovative items and unconventional twists on the traditional doner, all priced at £5 or less.
Somerset businessman returns home with new mission to shake up the education system Despite enjoying a diverse career in business management, pharmaceuticals and the police, Somerset-based David Brassington has chosen to dedicate his profession to improving the quality of education with the launch of his new venture, an in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor. Transforming his career in the wake of the pandemic, he is already making an impact in his local community, covering Frome, Taunton and North Yeovil.
Letting the light in on business success ActionCOACH helped Excell Blinds business owner Simon Hogan to work on his business and not in his business. The results were incredible…
Horsham is Hot for Papa John's! Horsham in West Sussex is the latest opening for the leading pizza franchise as the company continues its UK expansion.
HERO BRANDS APPOINTS NEW GROUP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HERO BRANDS has appointed Salman Siddiqui as its new Group Corporate Development Director, to provide further impetus to its ambitious plans to create a portfolio of cross-category, genre-defining brands of the future.
Home Instead proud to renew their sponsorship of TV hit, 'Love Your Garden' Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is excited to once again be sponsoring ITV’s ‘Love Your Garden’, with TV’s favourite green fingered presenter, Alan Titchmarsh. This will be the second year they have sponsored the show.
Why Choose Franchising? OSCAR Pet Foods offer their advice on what to look for when considering a franchise opportunity, information about the franchisor and how to be successful in franchising.
New TaxAssist Accountants in Blackburn Osman (Oz) Ahmad has opened a new walk-in tax, accountancy and advisory shop at Blackburn. Oz is an ICAS-qualified Chartered Accountant, with extensive industry and practice experience, and is now looking forward to sharing his expertise to help small businesses and taxpayers in the Blackburn area.
Droitwich Spa is Latest Opening for Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisee Droitwich Spa is the latest store opening for Papa John’s multi-unit franchisee Atif Maroof Zar. A love of great pizza has united Atif with his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof who together now run ten Papa John’s including Evesham, Stratford Upon Avon, Redditch, Bromsgrove and now Droitwich Spa, employing over 100 team members.
InXpress Launches Ideas Xchange Podcast The podcast Ideas Xchange, presented by InXpress, a third-party logistics company with a network of over 400 franchises in 14 counties, was created for entrepreneurs who want to grow with intention, drive website traffic and build a powerful brand.
Never stop innovating: the importance of moving forward in the education industry Innovation has become a key aspect of determining success in both business and education. In a year that is focused on providing children with the necessary resources and support to nurture their imaginations and wellbeing as a part of their academic journey, it is equally important that high quality education providers lead by example. Education franchises, such as the in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor, are demonstrating how constantly striving to improve business operations and services ultimately enables students who utilise their services to become empowered and inspired by their unique experiences. Here Frank Milner, the president of Tutor Doctor, discusses how innovation should become an imperative practice in all businesses.
Haven Opens Papa John's at Berwick and Wild Duck Resorts Leading UK holiday park operator, Haven, has opened two new Papa John’s at Berwick Holiday Park near Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Wild Duck near Great Yarmouth. Haven, owned by Bourne Leisure, now has 28 Papa John’s located at its popular seaside holiday parks around the UK.
Join Home Instead to learn more about running your own business! Home Instead is excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s ‘Franchise Discovery Day’. The educational webinar provides an insight into the lives of those who have built a diverse range of successful businesses through franchise.
Winners for the 25th Irish Franchise Association Awards 2022 Announced After nearly two and a half years, over 180 representatives from 30 franchises across Ireland, joined together in celebrating the Irish Franchise Association Awards 2022, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin. The Irish Franchise Association Gala Evening and Awards is the single largest event for the franchising community in Ireland. The 16 Awards recognise and celebrate all that is great and wonderful about franchising, and most importantly, the people who make it such a huge success.
Caremark Appoints More Top Talent to Its Senior Team Caremark is delighted to welcome two experienced and talented business professionals to its senior management team. Kelly Blackmore-Lee joins Caremark as Director of Operations and Emma Scholes as Director of Marketing.
Proud survey confirms Driver Hire is getting it right Driver Hire is clearly getting it right when it comes to both reliable service and value for money. That’s what its eighth annual ‘Proud Survey’ has revealed. Over 500 customers responded to the survey, and whilst ‘reliable service’ remains the top reason for using Driver Hire overall, more respondents than ever said they’d miss ‘personal contact’ the most if they weren’t using Driver Hire.
New TaxAssist Accountant in Knighton, Leicestershire Jaz Grewal has recently joined TaxAssist Accountants and will soon be launching his first shop in his home city of Leicester. “I’m thrilled to have joined the TaxAssist Accountants network and can’t wait to start introducing myself to small businesses and individual taxpayers in my area and explaining more about the range of services I will be offering,” said Jaz, who qualified at one of the Big Four accountants.
Walfinch Invites New Franchisees to Take the Mum Test Walfinch, the growing homecare franchise, is looking for more franchisees who can pass the Mum Test. Walfinch Chief Executive Amrit Dhaliwal explains: “When recruiting franchisees, we ask ourselves: ‘Would I like this person looking after my mum?’ Only if the answer is yes, do we consider partnering with them.”
CHOICE HOTELS EMEA HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FRANCHISE INDUSTRY AS IT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN INTEREST FOR FRANCHISING Choice Hotels EMEA has seen a marked increase in a new generation of energised entrepreneurs looking to “upgrade” their passion for hospitality and manage their own business through franchising. Commenting on the importance of the franchise industry, especially post-pandemic, and the changing face of the hospitality industry Jonathan Mills, CEO Choice Hotels EMEA said: “Undoubtedly the pandemic has affected hospitality and whilst challenging and difficult, it has also afforded opportunity for the industry to review operations and change industry practices across many organisations.
Bridgewater Home Care's growing franchise network After the successful launch of their franchise model in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are celebrating the launch of their first independently owned office in their franchise network. Franchise partners, Vindya and Shehan, will be operating the Halton office, close to their home town of Runcorn, which will offer more care and support to families across the area with everything from companionship and home help, to specialist care and live-in care.
Revive! celebrate "Marvellous" Annual Conference It’s been two years since Revive! Auto Innovations franchisees and head office staff have been able to get together face to face. The joy of being able to re-unite at the Jury’s Inn Hinkley Island Hotel added even more energy to the conference’s packed schedule of presentations and guest speakers which was rounded off by a gala dinner awards evening.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR UK GERMAN DONER KEBAB has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new Managing Director for UK to build on its ambitious growth plans. Sofia is the Founder of Basepoint Consulting and former Senior Commercial Consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird & Bird International Law Firm, where she has worked with a range of top brands across the food and beverage sector including Greggs, Pret A Manger, Halo Burger, Daimon Brewery, Wagamama, amongst others.
WorkBuzz announce a consecutive 5-star rating for horticultural franchise This month, Greensleeves franchisees took part in an independent survey assessing the franchise brand this year. WorkBuzz, who has been gathering objective feedback from franchisees across 200+ brands since 2011 for their Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark Survey, announced that Greensleeves had received 5-star levels of franchisee satisfaction status for a consecutive year.
Join 6 leading franchisors to learn more about running your own business! Driver Hire is excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s ‘Franchise Discovery Day’. The educational webinar provides an insight into the lives of those who have built a diverse range of successful businesses.
Lorraine Kelly joins forces with Home Instead Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is pleased to announce that TV legend, Lorraine Kelly is joining its mission to get the UK talking about care with ageing loved ones. Through this exciting new sponsorship, Home Instead is gathering high-profile support for their 240 local franchise owners and their brand.