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18-May-2022

PVC Vendo awarded Safe Contractor accreditation

Mobile professional vehicle cleaning company PVC Vendo has recently been awarded Safe Contractor accreditation. This helps managers anticipate, manage and avoid risks that endanger their people, their operation and the planet, enabling them to deliver an integrated approach to managing health, safety and environmental, social and governance (ESG) across their business, their contractors and their supplier network. Darren Taylor bought the business in 2018, bringing it into the Taylor Made Franchising group which now owns or part owns nine franchise operations.

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17-May-2022

CHOPSTIX SET TO WOK AND ROLL WITH HAVEN HOLIDAY PARKS

Leading UK holiday operator, Haven, has partnered with the UK’s top Asian QSR brand, CHOPSTIX, to bring its freshly cooked nourishing noodles, tasty toppings, and sizzling sides to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for CHOPSTIX, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the end of May, with plans to roll out to a number of other parks in the near future.

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17-May-2022

TaxAssist Accountants launches new style Initial Training Course

With the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing change and adaption, TaxAssist Accountants has successfully delivered its Initial Training Course virtually. As a result, a new extended and enhanced hybrid training and support programme has been developed for new franchisees joining the network on the June 2022 course onwards.

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17-May-2022

ANYTIME FITNESS OPENS BRAND-NEW CLUB LOCATION IN MAIDENHEAD

Leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has unveiled its latest club opening, with a brand-new location in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead. Anytime Fitness Maidenhead is the first-ever 24-hour health club in the town and was officially opened by local MP and former Prime Minister, Theresa May. The club is owned by franchise owners Opinder and Shallu Kaushal and is their first Anytime Fitness club.

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16-May-2022

Franchise theatre school owner gets four yes votes from Britain's Got Talent

A franchise theatre school owner received four yes votes from the judges at ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, in what must be one of the most joyful acts to grace the stage. Marc Kelly owns the territories of Razzamataz Hackney and Razzamataz Radlett, inspiring children with his love for the theatre. Alongside this, for the last ten years, Marc transforms into Dame Dotty, performing at pantos in Grantham, Sutton, Barking and for the last eight years in Radlett.

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13-May-2022

Mr Jeff Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Opens its First US Franchise in Florida

Mr Jeff has launched its app-driven laundry service in the Miami area, the company’s first franchise in the United States. Customers of the Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County franchise, like those at Mr Jeff sites operating in more than 30 other countries, drop off their laundry at the location, or schedule their laundry for pickup and return within a 48-hour window.

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13-May-2022

New Funding Partnership makes it even cheaper to start a Drain Doctor Franchise

Drain Doctor, the UK’s most trusted national drainage and plumbing company, celebrates a new funding partnership that sees a whopping 75% of the investment figure funded by a major high street bank.

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13-May-2022

Minuteman Press Franchise Supports Oxford Town and Gown Charity Run for Muscular Dystrophy UK

Amad Hassan is the owner of Minuteman Press in Oxford located at 16-17 Hollybush Row. On Sunday, May 8th, 2022, Amad participated in the Oxford Town and Gown Charity Run to benefit Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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12-May-2022

Home Care Franchisees Play a Big Part in Improving Mental Health

“Home care can play a big part in tackling mental health issues,” says Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive of Walfinch, the home care provider with over 25 franchised UK offices.

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12-May-2022

Handle with Care: Interview with an Art Shipper

From antiques and fine art to covetable rare pieces, if you’re looking to ship something precious, you want to do it with care. That’s where the experts come in.

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