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10-February-2025

Auntie Anne's to Open New Store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel brand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

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10-February-2025

BFA's Leadership in Action Event Returns for 2025 with Fresh Insights and Empowering Workshops

Following on from last year’s inaugural event, the BFA (British Franchise Association) is holding their second Leadership in Action event in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, on 27th March 2025. The event is open to both members and non-members of the BFA.

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06-February-2025

The Drain Guys expand into new offices to support franchising model

The Drain Guys has further strengthened their commitment to franchising and supporting their franchisees, with the acquisition of new start-of-the-art premises.

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06-February-2025

Brixton to Open as YouMeSushi Invites Fresh Franchise Applications

YouMeSushi is to open a new franchised store in Brixton, to be run by George Sousa with the support of a locally recruited team of three.  It is anticipated that Brixton will start welcoming customers later this month and it marks the sixth YouMeSushi location to open in the past year, with five more expected to launch in the coming months.

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06-February-2025

Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington Wins Excellence in Compliance Award

Walfinch home care Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington, whose carers help people to thrive in their own homes, has won an award for excellence in compliance. Compliance with care regulations is vital, but while some may see it as just a box-ticking exercise, Tanya Santos and her team at Walfinch home care recognise its power to deliver ever-improving care.

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06-February-2025

Franchising in the Rental Sector: How the Renters' Reform Bill is Creating Opportunities for Property Professionals

As the UK rental market undergoes one of its biggest transformations in decades with the introduction of the Renters’ Reform Bill, property professionals and entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to capitalise on the changing landscape. No Letting Go, the UK’s leading provider of property inventory management services, is at the forefront of this shift—offering franchise opportunities that empower individuals to build successful businesses in an increasingly regulated market.

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06-February-2025

TaxAssist Accountants in Lincoln welcomes new owner

Lloyd Stubbs has purchased the practice at 25 Outer Circle Road in Lincoln from Paul and Denise Simpson. Lloyd Stubbs, an experienced accountant and owner of TaxAssist Accountants in Grantham and Newark, has expanded his practice with the acquisition of TaxAssist Accountants Lincoln.

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06-February-2025

Three new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants

The TaxAssist network now has more than 250 franchises in operation across the UK operating from over 400 shops and offices. Khandakar Rahman (Wanstead & South Woodford), Peaches Raja (Melksham & Trowbridge) and Meghna Doshi (Park Royal & North Kensington) have all recently completed their initial training and are now launching their TaxAssist Accountants practices.

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04-February-2025

Sarah Sabater Appointed Ambassador for Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF)

Sarah Sabater, CEO of CareYourWay, has been appointed as the new Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Ambassador for the South West! This incredible role is a recognition of Sarah’s dedication to supporting, mentoring, and empowering women in the franchising world.

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04-February-2025

Record-Breaking CQC Approval Marks Milestone for CareYourWay Franchise

In a significant milestone, a franchise partner has successfully navigated the Care Quality Commission (CQC) validation process in record time - just three days from submission to interview invitation. This achievement highlights a potential shift towards more efficient regulatory approvals, offering hope to businesses that have long faced extensive delays.

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