Burger Boi’s Gloucester store has been awarded and recognised as the best takeaway 2024 in the South West in the England Business Awards. The Gloucester store, which is run by franchisee Gerwyn Duggan, was selected for the award for its excellent customer service and high quality of food. It is now in the running for an overall national award.
More Than Loft Ladders has been named the Best Loft Access and Storage Company at the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2024. This recognition highlights our ongoing dedication to providing excellent services and creative solutions for homeowners across the UK.
Snap Fitness, the UK’s fastest growing fitness franchise, is poised for an exciting finish to 2024, with as many as eight new 24/7 gyms due to open before the end of the year. This flurry of openings will see Snap Fitness soar past the 100-gym landmark across the UK & Republic of Ireland, further growing its presence in the thriving fitness industry.
We are delighted to announce the addition of two exceptional franchisees to the Metro Rod and Franchise Brands plc family, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing expansion and commitment to delivering top-tier drainage solutions across the UK.
Multi-brand franchise operator, XplorerGroup, has acquired the business design and print specialist brand, Kall Kwik, from The Bardon Group. Kall Kwik joins the XplorerGroup’s growing portfolio of popular brands, including fast-growing global children’s computing education brand, ComputerXplorers; new children’s multi-sport education franchise, ActiveXplorers; and next-generation lead management system, Discover My Franchise.
Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, is further expanding its global footprint and unique dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP concept to new international markets. Through a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee BLT Global Brands, the first dual-branded restaurant in San Pedro Sula, Honduras opened today.
We are delighted to share the news that one of NIC Services Group newest franchisees, Luke Reeves, has secured a substantial multi-year contract with a major pharmaceutical company. The contract covers the extensive commercial cleaning requirements at the client’s production facility in the South West of England, a region that Luke’s franchise covers.
CareYourWay Hertfordshire recently celebrated a significant milestone, its second anniversary, marking two years of dedicated service and community impact. To commemorate the occasion, Managing Director Sobia Farooq and her husband, Shahid, hosted a special event to express their gratitude to the exceptional team behind the success.
Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has confirmed it is currently working to double the size of its in-house marination facility in Aldridge, Birmingham. The total investment, estimated between £150-200K, will cover re-configuration of the current marination facility to include a secure delivery van unit, extended refrigeration area, plus an upper level mezzanine store for non-refrigerated goods.
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a rising name in the UK’s QSR fresh burger space, has officially confirmed that its first franchise outlet will be located on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. The eagerly anticipated opening brings URBAN’s fresh, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fresh fries to a prime location in one of the city’s most vibrant food hubs