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18-September-2024

Metro Rod welcomes 2 new franchisees

We are delighted to announce the addition of two exceptional franchisees to the Metro Rod and Franchise Brands plc family, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing expansion and commitment to delivering top-tier drainage solutions across the UK.

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18-September-2024

XPLORERGROUP ACQUIRES KALL KWIK, THE UK'S MARKET LEADER IN DESIGN AND PRINT

Multi-brand franchise operator, XplorerGroup, has acquired the business design and print specialist brand, Kall Kwik, from The Bardon Group.  Kall Kwik joins the XplorerGroup’s growing portfolio of popular brands, including fast-growing global children’s computing education brand, ComputerXplorers; new children’s multi-sport education franchise, ActiveXplorers; and next-generation lead management system, Discover My Franchise.  

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17-September-2024

Dine Brands Expands Global Footprint With New Deals and First Dual-Branded Applebee's and IHOP Location in Honduras

Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, is further expanding its global footprint and unique dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP concept to new international markets. Through a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee BLT Global Brands, the first dual-branded restaurant in San Pedro Sula, Honduras opened today.

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16-September-2024

Franchise support team helps new NIC Services Group business owner achieve 240% of his first-year forecast

We are delighted to share the news that one of NIC Services Group newest franchisees, Luke Reeves, has secured a substantial multi-year contract with a major pharmaceutical company. The contract covers the extensive commercial cleaning requirements at the client’s production facility in the South West of England, a region that Luke’s franchise covers.

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16-September-2024

CareYourWay Hertfordshire celebrates its second anniversary

CareYourWay Hertfordshire recently celebrated a significant milestone, its second anniversary, marking two years of dedicated service and community impact. To commemorate the occasion, Managing Director Sobia Farooq and her husband, Shahid, hosted a special event to express their gratitude to the exceptional team behind the success.
 

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16-September-2024

Wingers Doubles Size of In-house Marination Facility

Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has confirmed it is currently working to double the size of its in-house marination facility in Aldridge, Birmingham.  The total investment, estimated between £150-200K, will cover re-configuration of the current marination facility to include a secure delivery van unit, extended refrigeration area, plus an upper level mezzanine store for non-refrigerated goods.

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16-September-2024

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries Announces Location for New Franchise Outlet in Sheffield

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a rising name in the UK’s QSR fresh burger space, has officially confirmed that its first franchise outlet will be located on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. The eagerly anticipated opening brings URBAN’s fresh, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fresh fries to a prime location in one of the city’s most vibrant food hubs

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16-September-2024

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries Expands to Leeds with Launch of First "Dark Kitchen" Location

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a rising name in the UK’s QSR fresh burger space, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever dark kitchen in Leeds, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. This move represents the brand's debut into the delivery-only market, aimed at satisfying the increasing demand for its premium, made-fresh-to-order burgers in areas outside its existing restaurant locations.

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16-September-2024

GOCRUISE & TRAVEL CELEBRATES INCREASE IN MILLIONAIRE SELLING FRANCHISEES AT ITS ANNUAL TOP ACHIEVERS EVENT

GoCruise & Travel recently held its annual Franchise Top Achiever event during which it not only celebrated the success of its 20 top franchisees but also the growth of the business with 12 new franchisees added this year and double the number of franchisees achieving over £1 million of sales compared with last year.

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13-September-2024

The BFA (British Franchise Association) prepares to reveal results of national franchise survey

The BFA (British Franchise Association) is set to reveal the results of the first national franchise survey since 2018, at the beginning of October. For the first time the survey, sponsored by NIC Services Group, will be housed in The British Franchise Journal, celebrating the results and including comment from prominent British franchise organisations. The Journal will available via the BFA website.

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