The education sector is one that regularly sees itself under a great deal of scrutiny. It is because of this that it has become all too common for entrepreneurs and prospective franchisees to close the door on joining education franchises, as they believe their experience does not suffice or match the required criteria. However, education franchises such as the in-home and online private tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, believes that to maintain a successful and contemporary community of valuable contributors, the opportunity to join such a network should be open to all.
The franchisor-franchisee relationship is often compared to marriage. And, as with any good marriage, the franchisor-franchisee dynamic should be built on trust, open communication and mutual respect from both parties to be successful. David Truby, the Managing Director of Greensleeves, has a wealth of experience both as a franchisee and franchisor. He gives his advice on forming the perfect franchisor-franchisee relationship.
Kevin Thackrah, Director of Petpals, the UK’s longest-established multi-service pet-care franchise, outlines why he believes that 2022 is the year of the pet – and the year that prospects should consider investing in a pet-care franchise.
Diversification is a word that is often bandied around companies, ultimately for the leaders at the forefront of operations to show little evidence of it actually taking place. And it is this same description that can also get misinterpreted. There are many ways to diversify a company - celebrating inclusivity in every sense of the word, expanding the company culture and having a constant source of contemporary, exciting ideas are all ways of diversifying. Code Ninjas, the international coding franchise for kids, is one such brand that ensures diversity is touched upon and celebrated in every respect in their UK operations.
First Class Learning (FCL), one of the UK’s largest tuition franchises, is rapidly expanding in Scotland, and has recently opened tuition centres in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow.
X-Press Legal Services, the largest independent property search provider, recently celebrated its franchise network at a gala evening. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of the network, and for franchisees to let their hair down after their busiest ever year.
Hanna Kermack, 25, from Hanwell, has been named Visiting Angels ‘Caregiver of the Year’ – a prestigious title which saw her fighting off competition from hundreds of other care workers from across the country. Hanna, who has been working with the in-home care company for 18 months, was commended for her commitment to her local clients and also for the bravery she demonstrated when one of her clients suffered a heart attack last September.
Jordan Tracey, Franchisee of Driver Hire Dundee & Perth, is proving that age is no barrier in franchising. At the age of 23, Jordan has already progressed from Recruitment Consultant to Franchisee to bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Finalist – demonstrating that hard-work, determination, and ambition can take you a very long way.
Leading home care franchise, Home Instead was delighted to once again bring together its national franchise network to celebrate their passion for care at their annual conference.
German Doner Kebab has once again partnered with the undisputed Light-Welterweight World Champion, Josh Taylor, in the run-up to his hotly anticipated title defence this month.