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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.
Our Hertfordshire customers have a new, professional and passionate shutter specialist, Carolyne Jones, she is ready and raring to go! Carolyne has spent a lot of time with Tom and Brooke the previously owners of Just Shutters Hertfordshire (who are moving back to the USA to be with their family) training in every aspect of shutter design and installation.
Just Shutters extends a warm welcome to Gareth Foulston, the latest business owner to join the Just Shutters family. Gareth had a 20-year career working with furniture, and also owned an installation service business before joining the Just Shutters family.
Rosie and Toby have lived in the Southwest for most of their lives It has always been a long-term ambition of theirs since working together at the Open University to get back to working toge.er again. Just Shutters was the perfect fit for them with their shared passion for design, Toby’s background in strategy and hands on ability and Rosie’s extemporary customer service skills.
Today is International Women's Day, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and the progress we've made towards gender equality. At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are proud to be part of a community that's all about empowering women and creating opportunities for them to succeed in franchising.
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