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07-November-2023

Lancashire based Green Shield Group appointed to deliver Solar PV on Soper BMW

Renewable energy providers, Green Shield Group, have been appointed by Soper BMW to deliver 172.69 kWp systems across their showroom site in Lincoln. The install which will save over £50,000 per year will reduce carbon emissions by 33710 kg per year with an estimated annual yield of 144,700 KWh.

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06-November-2023

Snap Fitness gears up for an exciting year end

As we head into the last few months of 2023, global gym franchise Snap Fitness is looking forward to what else is in store on what has, so far, been a year filled with milestones and achievements. With a series of locations set to open their doors in the UK and Ireland, under the ownership of both new and existing franchisees, 2024 looks to be a fruitful and vigorous year.

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03-November-2023

DRIVER HIRE CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING 'INVESTORS IN PEOPLE' RESULTS

Already celebrating its 40th anniversary year, Driver Hire now has another reason to pop the champagne corks. It’s just been reaccredited by the leading independent business culture assessment organisation, ‘Investors in People’ (IIP). Driver Hire was first IIP accredited in 1995 and has maintained its marque ever since – for just short of 30 years.

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03-November-2023

BFT to open in Hackney

BFT, fitness franchise offering personal training in a group setting, is to open its next studio in Hackney in November. The Hackney gym will be run by franchisees Frankie and Milo, who after 7 years of dedication at F45 Training as fitness coaches, have decided to take the leap into gym ownership.

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03-November-2023

BFT in exclusive partnership with HYROX

At BFT we believe in pushing the boundaries of fitness, and we're thrilled to share our exclusive partnership with HYROX. HYROX is an incredible fitness challenge that combines functional workouts and endurance. It's like nothing you've experienced before - think of it as the ultimate fitness test!
 

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03-November-2023

Business Transformation, Outstanding Award Accolades and Territory Expansion!

After a transformational few years of business, we’re excited to see Paul Glover, experienced owner of Signs Express (Nottingham), extend his reach within the Signs Express network and take on his neighbouring territory of Derby. Taking on Signs Express (Derby), will see Paul now serving customers across areas such as Sinfin, Chaddesden, Spondon, Alvaston, Ilkeston, Somercotes and Derby City Centre along with the whole of the Nottingham area.

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03-November-2023

Mum's home-based travel agency business takes off in just six months

Alison Hunter-Gray, a mum of three girls who lives in the Shetland Islands, off the north-east coast of Scotland, had often joked that she’d like to be a travel agent but didn’t think it would be possible. But when her youngest child started school she began researching if she could make her dream come true.

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02-November-2023

The impact of shared values in franchising

In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, especially within the franchising sector, which forms a significant pillar in the commerce industry.

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01-November-2023

Local football teams get new kit thanks to a Walfinch carer's brainwave

A carer's brainwave means that three local under-11s football teams will get new kit this year following sponsorship from High Wycombe-based home care provider Walfinch. Downley Dynamos' 47 players will be sporting the Walfinch logo on the front of their new kit, thanks to football mum Sian Dewing.

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01-November-2023

Wingers Brings Fresh Chicken Marination In-House

Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has brought its marination process in-house to ensure consistency of quality and maximise profits for franchisees.  Wingers officially launched as a franchise in August and has ambitions to open 50 sites across the UK. 

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