Ireland Franchise News and Case Studies Archive

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Ireland Franchise News and Case Studies Archive

Smoothie Factory targets Ireland for future development

Smoothie Factory is the world’s fastest growing healthy and nutritious food and beverage destination. With an established presence in 20 countries and partnership deals agreed in a further 10, we now have a unique opportunity for an ambitious, well funded individual or business to launch this brand into Ireland

Boutique fitness concept, TRIB3, set to open eight stores in Ireland as part of exclusive franchise

Fitness franchise, TRIB3, continues its global expansion announcing today the Republic of Ireland as it’s seventh international territory following agreement of an eight-site area development deal.

Fantastic Services expands across Ireland

The UK’s leading home services provider and award-winning franchisor with over 530 franchisees across three continents, Fantastic Services, has recently set foot in Ireland with the appointment of a new Master Franchisee.

Where will my clients come from?

If you are thinking of starting your own accountancy practice one of the most pressing questions you will have is likely to be ‘where will I get clients from?’. In our experience there is no single way to do this. The truth is that you need to do lots of things well at the same time to see your client base build.

Lingotot, the new way for children to learn languages in Ireland, arrives in Cork

Lingotot, the children’s languages specialist, is delighted to be expanding into Cork this month. Sessions will be run in nurseries, community classes, primary after school clubs and holiday clubs. The roll out will start with Spanish initially with other languages such as French, German and Irish to follow.

New TaxAssist Shop Opens in Donnybrook, Dublin

TaxAssist Accountant Dermot Kane has expanded his practice by opening a second location due to client demand. The new shop is located in Dublin’s Donnybrook and will service clients in the Dublin 4 area and surrounds.

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.

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.

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.

Smoothie Factory has opened its first UK and Ireland store

One of the world’s most exciting and fastest growing juice bar brands, Smoothie Factory, opened its first UK and Ireland store in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant Titanic Quarter in May of this year. The American juice bar franchise, known for its innovative, delicious and healthy products has major plans for expansion into the UK & Ireland.

How I grew my gym business. Interview with énergie Fitness multi-unit franchise owner, Graham Cooley

Graham Cooley is the multi-unit franchise owner of énergie Fitness Drimnaugh and Dundalk in Ireland. In this interview, Graham tells us about his journey with énergie Fitness so far, his plans for the future, the factors he feels set énergie apart in the marketplace, and his advice to anyone looking to go into business with a franchise.

New Blossom Home Care franchisees reap benefits of their onboarding support course

In the world of Blossom Home Care, 2023 has started just as 2022 ended: with lots of excited new franchisees joining the business! We continue to grow at a rapid pace, with an ever growing number of clients able to receive premium personalised care courtesy of new Blossom offices springing up in territories across the country.

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.

ANYTIME FITNESS FRANCHISEE GROUP WINS IRISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION AWARD

Leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness is celebrating awards success after the Aura Holohan Group was named Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year at the Irish Franchise Association Awards. The Aura Holohan Group owns and operates five Anytime Fitness gyms in the Republic of Ireland and was commended for their outstanding business performance and the experience enjoyed by members across all locations.

FROM A GLOBE-TROTTING CAREER TO ACHIEVING THE PERFECT WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Trevor O'Sullivan's career took him all over the globe, from working in Australia, Canada, Norway, and Kazakhstan. Returning to Ireland with a young family, Trevor sought a business opportunity that would give him the flexibility and work life balance he wanted, and in énergie Fitness he found the perfect fit.

From a globe-trotting career to achieving the perfect work-life balance

Trevor O'Sullivan's career took him all over the globe, from working in Australia, Canada, Norway, and Kazakhstan. Returning to Ireland with a young family, Trevor sought a business opportunity that would give him the flexibility and work life balance he wanted, and in énergie Fitness he found the perfect fit.

From owning a transport business to becoming a multi-unit franchisee

After opening his first Snap Fitness in Neats Court in 2019, Peter Dhillon has quickly gone on to become a multi-unit owner, opening a further five territories across Dover and Ashford, Warminster and Waterford, with a further three territories secured in Ireland. His most recent gym in Drogheda, Ireland – opened in December 2023 - has since become the network’s fastest-growing club, reaching over 2,000 members its first full month of opening. However, despite his evident success in the fitness industry, like many franchisees when they first started out, Peter had no fitness industry experience before joining.

How I became a multi-unit franchisee in just two years

For some franchisees, becoming a successful multi-unit owner can be several years in the making. However, for Sam Aujla it only took two. Now operating three Snap Fitness locations in Christchurch, Cross Hands and Melksham – with his first Irish club opening in Ireland in September – and already servicing close to 5,000 members, Sam believes that hard work and a great franchisor-franchisee relationship are the key ingredients to his franchising success.

SNAP FITNESS CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN IRELAND

Global fitness franchise, Snap Fitness, proudly announces its robust expansion plans in Ireland - highlighted by recent openings in Sligo and Drogheda and coupled with a substantial €12.9 million investment in the Irish economy. This move aligns with Snap Fitness' ongoing commitment to enrich the health and wellness landscape not only in Ireland but also beyond its borders.