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In the ever-changing business landscape, longevity and consistency speak volumes about a brand's credibility. Poppies, a leading name in the UK's cleaning franchise sector, has been the epitome of such enduring success since its launch over 40 years ago. This year marks an extraordinary milestone for Poppies as three territories celebrate a collective 70 years of unwavering service. Their stories are not just a testimony to their commitment but also a brilliant case study of the franchise model done right.
A cleaning company boss who offers rare job security and long-service awards to the people he employs in the West Midlands has won a major industry accolade. Tom Jackson, owner of the Merry Maids franchises in Dudley, Wolverhampton, Birmingham South, Solihull and Stafford, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award.
Pitman Training is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Smith as their new Head of Development. Thanks to a career spanning over 25 years in the adult education and franchising sectors, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team as they continue to expand the franchise across the UK, Ireland and overseas.
In a year marked by unprecedented challenges for the educational sector, Tutor Doctor has not just navigated the uncertainty but has thrived, setting new benchmarks for success. As the UK’s leading tutoring franchise, the business is celebrating the start of a new school year following months of record-breaking accomplishments, robust growth, and innovative contributions to personalised education solutions.
Doncaster-based lawn care owners, Lesley and Jamie Clark, were recently named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA) in recognition of their ongoing success and exemplary customer service at their business, Greensleeves Doncaster. The husband-and-wife team have been operating Greensleeves for 12 years and are great advocates for their business and the brand.
With expo season well underway, it is time for prospects to engage themselves and become fully immersed in the limitless possibilities of franchising. While there are significant benefits to franchisors providing prospects with a host of online resources to learn and absorb the information needed about a franchise opportunity, the power of a face-to-face meeting is undeniable. And with London’s recent International Franchise Show being one of the UK’s biggest to date, the franchise industry is continuing to affirm its proof of concept by welcoming sociable, driven entrepreneurs. Here, Frank Milner, the global president of the in-home and online tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor,
The Travel Franchise has launched a campaign to promote the opportunities that franchising can offer women, and to support the work of industry organisation Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF).
The new owner of local swim school, Puddle Ducks North Hampshire and Reading is a familiar face to many having been a teacher at the popular swim school for several years.
Commercial cleaning may not be the first sector that springs to mind when you think of digital innovation. But although the end product is delivered in the physical world, Minster Cleaning is committed to equipping franchisees with an IT service that enables them to provide an efficient and effective service, ultimately helping them stand out from the competition.
When Chris Jenner took ownership of Minster Cleaning’s Kent franchise in December 2021 he knew exactly what to expect. For once this wasn’t because of the company’s comprehensive onboarding programme, it was because he already worked at the branch.
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