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26-September-2024

Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston achieves Great British Franchisee Status

Congratulations to Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston, who has been awarded Great British Franchisee status in the whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Awards 2024. Nicky bought Merry Maids Fylde and Blackpool in August 2002 after moving to the area and completing her Higher National Diploma in Business. After ten years of successful trading, she acquired the adjoining Preston territory to expand her business, initially running both from the Blackpool office before growing to a size that meant she could open an office in Preston in 2016.

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25-September-2024

Caremark unveils new flexible National Marketing Fund to propel network's growth

Caremark, a leading name in UK home care and franchising, is proud to announce the launch of its National Marketing Fund (NMF), a new initiative that aims to redefine how its franchises drive growth. Unlike traditional marketing funds, Caremark’s NMF is designed with “unrivalled’ flexibility, equipping franchise owners with the choice to tailor their marketing efforts to best align with their immediate and long-term business growth goals

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25-September-2024

Ex-Rentokil Ops Manager becomes Just Clear South East London Franchisee

Just Clear is excited to welcome Chris Le-Thorn to the Just Clear® family as our newest franchise partner, covering South East London. With an impressive / diverse background, including being former Operations Manager at Rentokil, Chris brings a wealth of experience in operational efficiency, customer service, and sustainable practices.

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25-September-2024

Caremark franchisee awarded sought after franchise accolade

Caremark franchisee Graham Precious has been awarded a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award for 2024. Described as having the “perfect franchisee – franchisor relationship” by CEO David Glover, the Hull and East Riding franchisee was recognised by the judges for his exceptional delivery of high-quality care services for those in need within the diverse communities he serves

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24-September-2024

Just Clear named finalist in Student Accommodation Awards 2024

Just Clear, one of the UK's leading clearance and recycling services, has been named a finalist for Supplier of the Year at the Student Accommodation Awards 2024, hosted by Property Week.

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24-September-2024

Ex-Dyno-Rod principle becomes Scotland's first Just Clear franchisee

Euan Martyn, renowned for his transformative impact on the service industry in Scotland, has launched Just Clear’s first franchise in Scotland. Euan will be covering the Central Belt region. Euan is no stranger to franchising. He successfully established DYNO in Scotland, growing it into a thriving enterprise with a fleet of 22 vans before its successful sale by British Gas as a fully operational franchise.

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24-September-2024

Lawn care franchise wins prestigious national business award

GreenThumb franchise owners, Jason and Vicki Bell, have received a Great British Franchisee Award recognising their unwavering hard work and commitment to high standards of customer experience, the ongoing success of their business and creation of local jobs. GreenThumb Oswestry and Bridgnorth has been servicing lawns in Oswestry and its surrounding areas since 2008 and now treat over 1,900 lawns from small domestic homes to large country estates.

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20-September-2024

Burger Boi named best takeaway in the South West

Burger Boi’s Gloucester store has been awarded and recognised as the best takeaway 2024 in the South West in the England Business Awards. The Gloucester store, which is run by franchisee Gerwyn Duggan, was selected for the award for its excellent customer service and high quality of food.  It is now in  the running for an overall national award.

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20-September-2024

More Than Loft Ladders Wins Top Award for Loft Solutions

More Than Loft Ladders has been named the Best Loft Access and Storage Company at the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our ongoing dedication to providing excellent services and creative solutions for homeowners across the UK.

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18-September-2024

Snap Fitness set to open eight more UK & Ireland gyms in 2024

Snap Fitness, the UK’s fastest growing fitness franchise, is poised for an exciting finish to 2024, with as many as eight new 24/7 gyms due to open before the end of the year. This flurry of openings will see Snap Fitness soar past the 100-gym landmark across the UK & Republic of Ireland, further growing its presence in the thriving fitness industry.

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