Manchester business owner Paul Winterbottom has been honoured with a prestigious GB Franchisee of the Year Award 2024. Celebrating the best in the sector, the accolade recognises Paul’s exceptional achievements in delivering peer advisory boards and business coaching via his The Alternative Board (TAB) franchise in Manchester West.
Leading gym provider Snap Fitness will open four 24/7 gyms in three different countries in the coming weeks, all in retail park locations. In the next six weeks, it will open gyms in the Treliske Retail Park in Truro, M Park Central 12 in Southport, Tullamore Retail Park in the Republic of Ireland and Parc y Llyn in Aberystwyth, Wales.
As baby boomers retire, they are leaving behind a vast number of well-established, profitable franchise businesses. For young entrepreneurs, this presents a unique opportunity to enter the franchise industry by acquiring these resales, rather than starting from scratch. The hard working, risk-taking spirit of the baby boomer generation, who built these successful businesses and paved the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Creating a solid foundation upon which young franchisees can now build and innovate.
As we look ahead to the end of 2024, Greensleeves Lawn Care is proudly marking its second anniversary as part of Neighbourly, one of Britain’s largest home services organisations. Like the thousands of lawns the brand cares for every year, Greensleeves has flourished since the acquisition, expanding its reach and enhancing its reputation for exceptional customer service.
Body Fit Training (BFT) – Australia’s fastest-growing franchise – is celebrating the upcoming launch of its newest studio – BFT Croydon. Located opposite BOXPARK Croydon, and a two-minute walk from East Croydon Station, BFT’s third London studio is set to open on 19th October.
Since starting our franchising journey, Urban Baristas has seen tremendous growth and success, expanding our community of coffee lovers and creating opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs. Here’s a snapshot of our franchise milestones so far:
Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of growing home care provider Walfinch, has come second in the Social Care Top 30 2024. The Top 30 recognises the most influential leaders in social care, and the winners are chosen by a popular ballot.
Celebrating the achievements of women is always a highlight of our year. So, allow us to introduce your 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners!
GreenThumb multi-unit franchise partners, Vicki and Jason Bell, continue to expand their footprint with the acquisition of three more locations across North East Wales and Cheshire. With more than 16 years of experience with GreenThumb, the couple now have five territories with ambitious plans to grow their portfolio to even greater heights.
ActionCOACH franchise partner Jon Asquith was named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of the ongoing success he has achieved at his ActionCOACH Sheffield firm. It is the third year in a row ActionCOACH have been acknowledged for their achievements, with Gary Keating taking home the award last year and Kevin Riley triumphing in 2022.