The new Sutton Coldfield Burger & Sauce has fired up the grill for the first time. Some of our finest emergency services were first on the scene to enjoy a burger after their shift!
A new business offering quality home-based care and companionship to people across North Shields, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and surrounding coastal areas, has launched. Idris Nasar, who is based in North Shields, has become the franchisee and managing director for Walfinch’s Newcastle East branch and has this now opened his doors for business.
Amorino, the #1 premium Italian gelato with over 200 stores worldwide, has set itself ambitious but realistic plans for developing the brand throughout the UK. With 20 stores, mainly in London and one in Leeds, the brand is looking add another 30 stores by the end of 2025, taking the total to 50 stores across the UK.
Richard Graves is joining the senior leadership team at Revive! after a heralded career at Gefco, SMH and Cazoo.
GDK has appointed two senior executives from Domino’s to strengthen its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain and the world’s #1 doner kebab brand. Simon Wallis, the former International MD and, most recently, Chief Transformation Officer at Domino’s Pizza Group (DPG) UK, joins as CEO, while Robin Caley takes on the role of Chief Development Officer after excelling as Group Development Director at the pizza brand.
Ellie Cawdell, franchise owner at baby and child swim school, Puddle Ducks York, Hull and East Yorkshire, has been announced as a finalist at the EWiF Awards 2023.
Multi award-winning travel franchise company The Travel Franchise has appointed Chris Harrison as its Chief Commercial Officer, the first of a number of new high profile roles within the company. Chris takes on this pivotal role with over 24 years’ experience in travel, and a diversified skill set from roles in both large and medium-sized companies
A newly launched Belfast-based bodywork repair firm, Revive! Northern Ireland, led by owner Mark Progner, has been recognised by a prestigious awarding body for providing residents of the city and the surrounding areas with an innovative vehicle repair offering.
UBX Boxing + Strength, the fast-growing boutique fitness franchisor founded in Australia, is opening its first franchised location in the UK. UBX Media City, Salford, are hosting their official opening party on Thursday 30th March and are inviting guests to join them at the launch.
Anytime Fitness has further grown its UK gym network with the opening of two new locations in Harrow & Wealdstone and Loughton. Demonstrating the sustained appeal of fitness franchising, both locations have been opened by new franchisees who have recently joined the Anytime Fitness network.