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Before entering the world of franchising, the journey for Martin Rolfe, Card Connection’s longest serving franchisee of 33 years, began with a convenience store—a venture that offered valuable insights into running a business. However, the desire for a change of direction led to an unexpected inspiration. When the card merchandiser visited to stock greeting cards, the idea of a franchise business seemed intriguing. It sparked an exploration into the world of franchises, leading to the discovery of Card Connection. After careful research and consideration, Martin made the decision to step into this promising opportunity.
British Franchise Association franchise members swept the board recently, winning 10 out of the 11 awards at the prestigious EF100 Awards. Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the BFA said: “What an absolute triumph for BFA members at the EF100 this year. Name, after name, after name was called and we knew them all; it just underlines how utterly professional and exceptional our members are, and we could not be more proud of them.
Rob Miles has partnered with Jamie-Leigh Heyda to grow TaxAssist Accountants’ presence in the Barnstaple area. Rob said: “Jamie-Leigh and I are excited to share that we have merged our practices under the TaxAssist Accountants brand, with the clients and team joining our shop at 36 Bear Street in Barnstaple.
Home Instead has been ranked number 3 in the Financial Times’ inaugural ‘Best Employers’ survey, alongside some of the 500 biggest brands in the UK, including Apple, HSBC, Waitrose and Specsavers.
Sylvian Care is proud to welcome its newest franchise, Sylvian Care Slough, launched by a uniquely qualified team of healthcare professionals who share a deep commitment to community care. Co-Directors Dr. Kashif Minhas and Dr. Javaid Sheikh, both seasoned GPs, have embarked on this venture fuelled by a lifelong friendship and a shared vision to enhance the quality of life for the elderly and disabled in their local community.
In a testament to their unwavering commitment to exceptional care, CareYourWay Stockport has achieved a perfect 10/10 rating on homecare.co.uk. This remarkable accomplishment reflects the outstanding services and compassionate support that clients and their families have experienced since the branch's inception in April 2024.
Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association), has been named on the WiTA 2025 Powerlist. The WiTA (Women in Trade Associations) Powerlist, is a collaboration between the TAF (Trade Association Forum), the FSB (Federation of small businesses) and the CBI (Confederation of British industry), in recognition of the top women in trade associations.
Aussie-inspired coffee concept Urban Baristas is soon to open its second North London store. The business, led by Huw Wardrope, currently has 16 locations across London, and will soon be adding Highgate to their list.
Walfinch home care has been named as the Worldpay Emerging Franchise of the Year in the HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 UK Awards. Amrit Dhaliwal, Founder and CEO of Walfinch says: “This is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of our care teams and franchisees who work so hard to change people's lives and redefine home care.”
Experienced TaxAssist Accountant Will Swift has joined the Franchisee Development team.
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