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21-March-2023

PHAT Buns to open new restaurant in Sheffield in April

Artist drawings show the inside of a new burger restaurant which is opening in Sheffield very soon. Phat Buns will open a new eatery in Sheffield on Saturday, April 29, and will serve American-style 'smash' burgers in a 'quirky' setup that seats 28 diners.

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21-March-2023

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. 

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21-March-2023

I am Doner founder shortlisted for Azets in Yorkshire Food + Drink Business Awards 2023

I am Doner is proud to say that their very own founder Paul Baron has been shortlisted for  Azets in Yorkshire Food + Drink Business Awards 2023 in the PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR category.

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21-March-2023

Dog Lover Joan gets a Canine Cuddle for Mother's Day

Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and now the centenarian dog lover has been wished a happy Mother’s Day by miniature poodle Mya.

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20-March-2023

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.

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20-March-2023

The Travel Franchise wins Highest New Entry of the Year award in HSBC's prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 league table

The Travel Franchise, the UK’s fastest growing travel franchise was presented with the Highest New Entry of the Year award in HSBC’s prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 league table on 16th March. 

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20-March-2023

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.

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17-March-2023

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.

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17-March-2023

Winning care for Mothers' Day with the Walfinch Mum Test

Sarah Wiles has been named as the Walfinch Mum Test winner as part of Walfinch homecare’s celebration of Mothers’ Day.

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16-March-2023

OSCAR Pet Foods inspire British franchising with top performing business celebrating 25th Anniversary

Neil Stapleton celebrates 25 years of franchising success with just one regret: “I wish we’d started sooner”! With his late wife Lorraine, Neil created one of the most successful OSCAR Pet Food franchises from scratch.

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