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.
The national homecare franchise business, Walfinch, has relocated its central office hub to a new site in Wantage, Oxfordshire, to support the business’ expansion aspirations to double in size within the next 24-months.
Burger & Sauce’s newest franchisee is to open in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Shahid Hamid will manage the new Sutton Coldfield Burger & Sauce set to launch on the high street at the end of March 2023.
Treating staff decently and paying them higher wages has helped Exeter cleaning company boss Caroline Spiller build a million-pound business – and win a major industry award. The owner of Betterclean Exeter & Taunton has won a Great British Franchisee Award –one of the highest honour in the world of franchising – for an approach to business that’s making her clients and cleaners far happier than the industry norm. Caroline is about to turn her attention to the dormant Taunton part of her territory and intends to double her annual turnover to £2 million by the end of next year.
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.
Afrikana, the African inspired restaurant, is excited to soon be able to offer franchisees the option to include a food truck as part of their franchise offering. Franchisees will soon be able to use at events such as sport, music, food festivals, cultural, religious etc. to help raise the profile of the brand.
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.
: 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.
Chopstix Group, which owns the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant brand, Chopstix Noodle Bar, has announced the acquisition of competitor, Chozen Noodle for an undisclosed fee.
Matt MacSwiney joins the Just shutters family as the new Managing Director of Just Shutters Wessex. “Just Shutters have an amazing product that looks great in your home and is of excellent quality, when I met Chris and the team, I loved the existing brand and knew I wanted to be part of it. I have run a business myself for over 5 years, so I’m looking forward to a new challenge with Just Shutters Wessex, and I can’t wait to get started,” says Matt.