Caremark, one of the UK’s leading home care providers, proudly announces the 2024 finalists of its prestigious national awards, ‘The Incredibles.’ Ten finalists, chosen from over 5,000 care assistants across the country, have been recognised for their exceptional dedication, compassion, and profound commitment to making a positive difference for their customers. Each finalist has touched lives in ways that go far beyond caregiving, fostering independence, companionship, and hope.
David and Juanita Prince are the owners of Minuteman Press in Dorchester since October of 2023. They previously operated as Sprint Digital and joined Minuteman Press to strengthen their capabilities. For the 2022-2023 football season, Minuteman Press sponsored the Dorchester Ladies Football team with an away kit. This opened the door for David and Juanita to build a winning relationship with the Dorchester Town Football Club and their apparel kit sponsor Acerbis.
You can do good and make money – the growth of home care franchise Walfinch proves it. Walfinch has been included in the UK Fast Growth Index for 2024, making it one of just 350 businesses listed, out of a total of 5.6 million nationwide.
In recognition of its outstanding achievements, and for continually pushing the boundaries of both the franchising and education sector, Tutor Doctor has been crowned Franchisor Trailblazer of the Year in the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2024
Homecare franchise Right at Home UK has been crowned the Franchisor of the Year (Established) at the 2024 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. Right at Home UK, founded in 2010 and franchised in 2011, is a homecare franchise offering premium, personalised, quality care and companionship services to adults in the comfort of their own homes. They currently have 68 franchise owners covering 83 territories.
Floozie Cookies is a delicious stuffed vegan cookie concept by pastry chef Kimberly Lin, formerly of Claridge’s and Dominique Ansel Bakery. Kimberley talks to more about the brand and its journey so far.
Children’s maths educator Mathnasium UK has been crowned the Franchisor of the Year (Expanding) at the 2024 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. On winning one of the top awards in franchising, UK director John Preston said: “This award has been a goal for the team for four years and to achieve it is testament to the passion, dedication and drive of both our Head Office and the Franchisee Network combined. We are privileged to have such a strong product in the market that is changing the trajectory of children's lives.”
Connor McDiarmid, franchisor of Ale Hub, a micro pub at the heart of local communities, has put together the following observations regarding the recent budget and how it can positively affect the hospitality industry and those thinking of buying a pub franchise.
There is a common misconception that franchising is best suited to young go-getters in their twenties or thirties. While those starting out earlier in life between 20 and 40 certainly benefit from building long-term business careers, the truth is that franchising is equally rewarding – and achievable – for people looking to start fresh later on. Here, Cheryl Harper, MD of Greensleeves Lawn Care, discusses why.
Amorino, the #1 premium Italian gelato franchise, is expanding further across London with 3 planned openings in the South West. New franchisee Sailesh Lakhiani will open stores in Wimbledon, Guildford and Putney.