In an unprecedented move this summer, TFC stepped out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight when they decided to buy out one of their most successful clients, Access4Lofts. This marks a ground-breaking first in the UK franchising sector, as TFC becomes the first franchise consultancy firm to acquire such a large company after successfully helping them grow rapidly to nearly 100 territories over a 5 year period with sales of almost £15 million last year.
Local fitness enthusiasts are counting down to the opening of an exciting new 24-hour gym in Aberystwyth with a brand-new Snap Fitness coming soon to the Parc y Lynn retail park. Snap Fitness has given a taster of what’s to expect when the gym opens its doors in December, after releasing some preview images of the interior of the gym.
Metro Rod is proud to announce that Gregor Hands, at just 27 years old, has joined our network as the newest franchisee, taking on the Metro Rod Highlands territory. Hailing from Scotland, Gregor brings an impressive background in sales and management, as well as hands-on experience as an engineer, to his new venture. His work ethic, ambition, and strong connections within the region position him for success, and we are excited to see his journey unfold.
Metro Rod is delighted to be a finalist in the Leadership and Culture category of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. Over the past 18 months, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb have enhanced their communication strategies by introducing interactive regional meetings and a podcast series featuring franchisee interviews. These initiatives ensure that franchisees remain informed, engaged, and supported, catering to diverse learning styles.
Sabrina Rehman held a party at her shop at 108 Field End Road, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1RL to celebrate her first anniversary as principal of the business.
Poojita Patel has launched a Walfinch home care service in Eastbourne, determined to deliver the high-quality care she would have wished for her grandmother.
Shilpi Verma, the Walfinch home care franchisee for Harrow and Brent, has been named as a winner of the prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards for 2024. Shilpi, who started her home care company with Walfinch in 2021, has been recognised in these national awards for her passion for care and support combined with the business skills that in just three years have led her to build a 55-strong team who look after 28 clients.
diddi dance franchisee Bethany Bianga has won a highly sought after whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. As franchisee for Reading & Wokingham for the past three years, Bethany has taken her business from strength to strength and is regarded as an incredible asset to the diddi dance network.
Developing an existing lawn care business into a profitable multi-unit operation in under 5 years has helped husband and wife team, David and Danielle Davison, win a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. David and Danielle have been running their Greensleeves Lawn Care franchise since 2019. They initially bought a franchise resale in Surrey North before acquiring Twickenham a few years later.
Manchester business owner Paul Winterbottom has been honoured with a prestigious GB Franchisee of the Year Award 2024. Celebrating the best in the sector, the accolade recognises Paul’s exceptional achievements in delivering peer advisory boards and business coaching via his The Alternative Board (TAB) franchise in Manchester West.