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23-October-2024

Manchester business owner scoops national award

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.

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22-October-2024

Snap Fitness to open quartet of retail park gyms

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.

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22-October-2024

The Great Resale: The Baby Boomer Retirement Wave

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.

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21-October-2024

Greensleeves celebrates two years of growth and success under Neighbourly's umbrella

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.

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21-October-2024

Body Fit Training continues capital takeover with launch of third London studio

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.

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21-October-2024

Urban Baristas franchise journey so far...

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:

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21-October-2024

Walfinch's Amrit Dhaliwal Voted Second Most Influential Social Care Leader

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.

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21-October-2024

The 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners are...

Celebrating the achievements of women is always a highlight of our year. So, allow us to introduce your 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners!

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16-October-2024

GreenThumb multi-unit franchisee expands portfolio with acquisition of three locations

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. 

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14-October-2024

Hat-trick of successes for ActionCOACH at Great British Franchisee Awards

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.

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