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28-April-2017

The first TREND Transformations franchisees

Granite Transformations is rebranding to Trend Transformations as the products offered are now much more than just ‘the top that fits on top’ kitchen refurbishment that Granite Transformations is so well known for. Robert and Katy Campbell from Stirling in Scotland will be the first franchisees to open with the new TREND Transformations brand and larger showroom space.

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27-April-2017

"Tested globally and of a high-quality standard, Colourfence is perfectly suited to the UK climate."

Despite having no previous experience in business, Cardiff-based couple Jon Angle and Helen Taylor loved Colourfence’s unique weatherproof ‘fit and forget’ products so much they were eager to join the franchise network. They already had a strong desire to take control of their future, and they’d decided that franchising was the best route for them.

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27-April-2017

TaxAssist Accountants celebrates most successful year yet at Annual Conference

More than 500 people representing Franchisees, their families, TaxAssist staff and business partners gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort for the TaxAssist Accountants annual exhibition, conference and gala evening on 1st April.

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27-April-2017

The Driver Hire franchise completes another record year

It’s been another outstanding year for Driver Hire franchisees. Nearly half of them are celebrating annual turnover in excess of £1m. That’s translated into another record year – its fourth in succession – for the leading specialist transport & logistics recruitment company. Network turnover for the financial year ended March 2017 was £100.5m – the first time it has exceeded the £100m turnover mark.

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27-April-2017

Global thought-leaders come together for Business Excellence Forum

Last week, the annual Business Excellence Forum & Awards took place at Harrogate International Centre. The biggest and best yet, with over 1,000 coaches and clients in attendance at the UK’s premier event of its kind, sponsored by NatWest and ActionCOACH.

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27-April-2017

Papa John's doubles-up in Hull

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of its second store in Hull. Franchisee Rohit (Rocky) Pahwa and his brother Lohit joined Papa John’s and originally opened-up in Hull in 2016. The pizza loving duo’s second store, which now covers the East side of the city, is located on the Gateway Retail Park on Holderness Road and will employ more than 25 local people.

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27-April-2017

Franchisee takes over Papa John's in Stoke-on-Trent

Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Steve Huson has taken over the Papa John’s in his home town of Stoke-on-Trent. Steve who also runs the Newcastle-Under-Lyme Papa John’s joined the company in 2016 after being a Subway franchisee for more than ten years.

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25-April-2017

TaxAssist Accountants opens landmark 200th shop

TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of small business specialist accountants is celebrating the opening of its 200th Shop.

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25-April-2017

Country shows and OSCAR

OSCAR is proud to sponsor this major event; it's a great start to the 2017 show season. To ensure the thousands of dog owners attending the event are able to clean up after their pets with ease, OSCAR will be providing and maintaining all the poop scoop stations around the substantial show-ground.

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25-April-2017

Craig Atkins crosses the finish line

Craig Atkins, franchise owner of InXpress Reading, completed the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 2nd April! Six months of intensive training in all weathers, and aching leg muscles has paid off with an impressive time of 4 hours, 12 minutes, which is a fantastic achievement! Six months of dedicated hard-training has meant he has successfully raised £940 for InXpress’ chosen charity EYESeeMe! Go Craig!

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