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Snap Fitness deal gives more power to 9Round franchisees Franchisees of boutique kickboxing brand 9Round are feeling even more confident about the future as one of the world’s biggest fitness companies is throwing its weight behind them by further investing in its business.
9Round fitness studios offer nine out of ten of the top worldwide fitness trends - and help prevent the 'February fall-off' Members and investors in 9Round 30-minute kickbox fitness studios are enjoying the latest trends in fitness right now – and 9Round helps keep them hitting their business and fitness goals all year.
9Round's revolutionary studios attract new members by offering the latest worldwide fitness trends, as defined by the annual survey of The American College of Sports Medicine. Number one is wearable tech. All 9Round members have access to wearable heart-rate technology that helps them achieve effective, measurable results.
Access4Lofts Announces New Franchisee Representative Role Access4Lofts has experienced rapid growth in the past 12 months. With almost half of their territories sold and a network of 40 franchisees (as at October 2021), they have announced the formation of a ‘franchisee forum’ to their ever growing network.
Access4Lofts Added 3 New Franchisees in July 2021 Access4Lofts are overjoyed to announce that the three new franchisees that joined their network in July have just had a very successful first 3 months of trading.
First Access4Lofts Franchisee to hit £1M Turnover Loft storage solutions franchise, Access4Lofts, have their first £1M franchisee just over 3 years after launching the franchise in 2018.
Jed Chamberlain who owns the Guildford, Farnborough, Reading and Crawley franchises bought his first franchise in January 2019 and quickly followed up his acquisitions with Farnborough in 2019 and Reading in 2020.
Agency Express wins Franchisor of the Year - Gold in the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards Agency Express, the largest provider of professional estate agency board services in the UK has won the Franchisor of the Year – Gold award at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. Commenting on their win managing director Ben Brookes said: “To win this award means absolutely everything to us. The culmination of the tireless hard work from the Agency Express network and HQ team, we are truly overwhelmed to be recognised by the BFA as the best in the business.”
Key benefits of buying a pub franchise over a pub tenancy Ale Hub is a family run business with 9 pubs currently operating across the Midlands. Due to the success of their pubs, Ale Hub bars are generating in excess of £1.5million (net of VAT) per year, they are now franchising. However, one FAQ that comes up for them all the time is, why should I buy an Ale Hub franchise over taking a pub tenancy?
Ale Hub to work with new craft beer company Attic Brew Co Ale Hub, a family run business with 9 pubs currently operating, is delighted to have partnered up with Attic Brew Co to offer their niche craft beer across all Ale Hub pubs. Now expanded to 9 bars in and around the West Midlands area, Ale Hub offers a range of craft ales and quality lagers, together with gins, wines and cocktails, in a traditional ale bar environment.
Amorino Multi-Unit Franchisees open latest store in Canterbury Amorino franchisees Khawar and Khurram Hussain have opened their third store in Canterbury. This follows stores in Camden, which was opened 9 years ago, and Greenwich last year. Amorino Canterbury is the 31st store in the UK for Amorino.
Global luxury gelato brand Amorino wins top franchise award Couple Peter and Kim Sandstrom, who spent over 30 years in the corporate world before becoming Amorino franchisees, have won a coveted franchise award. Franchisees for Marlow and Windsor, Peter and Kim were delighted to be recipients of a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award.
Amorino Honoured with Prestigious Editor's Choice Award at the QSR Media UK Dynamic Yield Awards 2024 Amorino, the beloved artisanal gelato brand, proudly announces its recognition as one of the Editor's Choice Award winners at the QSR Media UK Dynamic Yield Awards 2024. This accolade underscores Amorino's unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experience within the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industry.
Anytime Fitness UK reaches membership milestone with record-breaking start to 2024 Anytime Fitness UK has reached the milestone of 200,000 members and a record 1 million club visits per month in the first quarter of 2024. The brand’s expanding network of clubs and members contributed to an 8.3% increase in revenue in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023; this was also supported by a 4% increase in average member yield. As the UK’s largest fitness franchise, Anytime Fitness has 185 clubs in operation and is on target to sell 25 new franchise licences in 2024.
ANYTIME FITNESS ROUNDS OFF THE FIRST QUARTER WITH THREE NEW OPENINGS IN ONE WEEK Leading gym provider Anytime Fitness has enjoyed a busy March, with three new locations opening their doors in Tottenham Hale, Kingston, and Abbey Wood. These locations joined Wimbledon and Brixton which opened in January and February respectively, totalling five openings for the brand so far this year.
ANYTIME FITNESS BRIXTON BREAKS INTERNATIONAL PRE-SALE RECORD Anytime Fitness Brixton, the newest UK gym from leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness, has reason to celebrate after breaking the brand’s international pre-sale record. Achieving this remarkable feat means the site opened its doors with more pre-sale members than any other Anytime Fitness site outside of the USA has ever had before, showcasing the sustained demand for high quality gym facilities. Two of the three franchisees behind the location are existing Anytime Fitness club owners, demonstrating the opportunities for scaling your investment and the potential of multi-site ownership.
THE GYM FRANCHISE BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HIGH STREET Leading gym franchise Anytime Fitness has enjoyed an exciting 2023 for new gym launches, with many of its new locations opening in previously unoccupied retail units. Six of its new gyms in 2023 helped breathe new life into previously vacant retail spaces in Loughton, Upminster, Brentwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Gerrards Cross and Wimbledon.
Anytime Fitness UK starts the last quarter with Six New Territories and Four Exciting Club Openings Before Christmas As the year draws to a close, the momentum of Anytime Fitness UK shows no signs of slowing down. In a remarkable achievement, the company has successfully expanded its reach by securing six new territories in the last month alone. This strategic growth not only reflects the brand's commitment to widespread accessibility but also sets the stage for exciting developments on the horizon.
Auntie Anne's to open at Festival Place A new pretzel shop is opening at Festival Place with the freshly baked American treats made in front of customers. Auntie Anne’s is opening a kiosk in the centre next Saturday, November 9, with freebies to celebrate its launch.
Auntie Anne's Expands UK Presence with New Romford Store and second opening in Walthamstow Auntie Anne’s, the world-renowned pretzel brand, opened their latest UK stores in The Liberty, Romford, and a second store in Walthamstow 17 & Central, bringing the number of UK stores to 38. An incredible 6 further openings are planned this year, and this is only the beginning of Auntie Anne’s extensive plans for the UK market
Auntie Anne's Expands UK Presence with Two New Store Openings and Major Remodels at Watford and Brent Cross Auntie Anne’s UK & Ireland and Auntie Anne’s, the world-renowned pretzel brand, announced new store openings and exciting remodels as part of UK growth and expansion. Walthamstow Post Office location opened on June 20, 2024, managed by franchisee Saf Abdeen Shukry and is the brands first venture into the vibrant community of Walthamstow. On July 2, 2024, Auntie Anne’s opened at the Bexleyheath Broadway Shopping Centre, bringing the number of UK stores to 36.
Auntie Anne's UK Wins Best Marketing Campaign at QSR Media UK Dynamic Yield Awards 2024 Auntie Anne's UK has proudly won the Best Marketing Campaign (Small to Medium Size Business) award at the prestigious QSR Media UK Dynamic Yield Awards 2024. This accolade was awarded for their remarkable 'Mini but Mighty' campaign, celebrating the launch of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, in collaboration with Paramount UK and Whipper Snapper Kids.
Auntie Anne's celebrated National Pretzel Day IN STYLE! To celebrate National Pretzel Day, Auntie Anne’s hosted special events across selected Auntie Anne's UK stores with incredible offers, giveaways, and our beloved mascot Mr Twisty - a crowd favourite! The day is dedicated to pretzel lovers and is aimed at expressing gratitude to the customers who have supported the Auntie Anne’s brand over the years.
Autoglym granted a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III Autoglym, a leading manufacturer of valeting products for over 50 years and one of the best-known brands in the car after-care market, has been granted a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.
Autoglym Franchisee GBR Autocare Expansion GBR Autocare, a franchisee of Autoglym, is celebrating a significant milestone in its growth journey as it expands its territory from the Midlands into new areas along the South Coast. This expansion comes following the retirement of the previous franchisee in the region, presenting a golden opportunity for GBR Autocare to broaden its footprint and better serve customers in the automotive industry.
Body Fit Training continues capital takeover with launch of third London studio Body Fit Training (BFT) – Australia’s fastest-growing franchise – is celebrating the upcoming launch of its newest studio – BFT Croydon. Located opposite BOXPARK Croydon, and a two-minute walk from East Croydon Station, BFT’s third London studio is set to open on 19th October.
Success for BFT as fitness brand takes over the big smoke 2024 has been a remarkable year so far for global fitness franchise Body Fit Training (BFT) with two new franchisees signing on to open studios across Greater London. The brand is excited to welcome Karen Martinez and Bradley Kent, who will be launching studios in Greenwich and Islington, respectivel
The secret to recruiting and retaining personal trainers in the fitness industry The fitness industry is currently experiencing accelerated growth, with fitness franchises playing a large role in meeting this demand. It’s estimated that, as of 2023, there are 4,880 gyms and fitness centre businesses in the UK – an increase of 9.6% from 2022, according to IBISWorld research1.So, the demand for the fitness industry is here to stay. But how do providers ensure customer loyalty, making them stand out from competitors and increase their opportunity for success?
Body Fit Training continues impressive growth across the UK and Europe June marked another significant achievement for BFT, as they signed a Master Franchise Agreement in Scandinavia with a rollout plan set to span over 10 years. The agreement has been signed with Tage Flugeim, a seasoned operator in the Scandinavian fitness scene – having achieved great success both launching his own gym and bringing Barry’s Bootcamp to Scandinavia 15 years ago.
Body Fit Training makes Scotland debut with studio in Glasgow This past weekend (Saturday the 22nd of June) saw the exciting arrival of a brand-new Body Fit Training (BFT) studio in the city. This marks a significant milestone for the Australian fitness brand, with the new state-of-the-art studio being the first in Scotland – and a homecoming for the studio owner, Colin Fraser. Having been open for less than a week, the new studio had already attracted over 100 members.
BFT kickstarts 2024 with global growth Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, has kickstarted 2024 by strategically expanding its international footprint in the UK and Asia-Pacific. The brand has not only welcomed its second Scottish franchisee in Glasgow but is also rapidly progressing the franchise’s aim to open 150 studios across the UK within the next three years.
BRGR LAB OPENS FIRST FRANCHISE STORE IN LEICESTER TO RAVE REVIEWS AND ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE Brgr Lab, the innovative and fast-growing burger brand known for its smash burger creations and modern twist on comfort food, has officially opened its first franchise store in Leicester. The grand opening on the 1st October2024 was met with overwhelming success as excited customers formed queues to be among the first to experience Brgr Lab’s mouth-watering menu.
Brgr Lab to Open First Franchise Store in Heart of Leicester Brgr Lab, the renowned burger concept, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first franchise store in the vibrant city of Leicester. Set to launch in September 2024, the new outlet will be strategically located in the heart of De Montfort University, catering to the dynamic student population and local community.
Brgr Lab Unveils Innovative New Store Design, Revolutionizing the Burger Experience Brgr Lab, the pioneering fast-casual chain known for its science-inspired approach to crafting delicious and unique burgers, today announced the launch of its brand-new store design. This ground breaking concept focuses on enhancing the customer journey, fostering a vibrant atmosphere, and reinforcing Brgr Lab's commitment to innovation.
BRGR Lab Announces Expansion Plans with New Stores in Leicester and Birmingham BRGR Lab, the innovative quick service restaurant (QSR) concept known for its smash burgers and commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients, is thrilled to announce its expansion plans with two new locations in the United Kingdom. The brand will be bringing its unique culinary experience to Leicester and Birmingham, offering residents a chance to savour its mouth-watering creations.
BRGR Lab: Formulated to Perfection BRGR Lab is a burger franchise on a mission to redefine the fast-food experience. Founded by two brothers with a passion for good food and good times, BRGR Lab offers a menu of 100% Prime Beef Smash Burgers, a variety of Loaded Fries, Uniquely Flavoured Chicken Wings and hand-spun Milkshakes that are sure to satisfy any craving.
Burger Boi launches 4th store of 2024 Burger Boi has officially launched their 4th new location this year. Situated in Edgbaston, Birmingham, this is the second store opening for franchisee Rummy Johal in 12 months!
BURGER BOI CAPTURES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FROM HERO BRANDS Burger Boi has appointed a senior figure from Hero Brands to spearhead its franchise development throughout the UK and worldwide. Chris Palmer joins Burger Boi from Hero Brands as Development Director and will be charged with developing and growing brand partnerships across the region.
Burger Boi embarks exciting chapter of expansion Burger Boi is gearing up for an expansive phase in its journey with the announcement of 4 new locations soon to grace the UK, taking Burger Boi to 20 locations. This exciting development comes on the heels of welcoming 4 new fresh faces into the Burger Boi family as franchisees, signaling a robust period of growth for the brand with it firmly set to achieve its goal of 25 locations by the end of 2024. Among the significant milestones on the horizon, 5 of Burger Boi's existing franchisees have signed new multi-site deals, eagerly eyeing their second locations.
Burger Boi have opened their first store of 2024 Burger Boi, the burger franchise that is pushing the boundaries of the traditional burger brand concept, has opened its first store of 2024 in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. The store is the first for franchisee Gavin Dhandwar and the 16th opening for Burger Boi since its launch in 2021.
Burger King secures £35m of new funding, agrees new RBI deal, FY lfl sales up 11%, signs up former largest UK McDonald's franchisee Burger King UK, the Alasdair Murdoch-led, Bridgepoint-backed business, has secured £35m of new funding to support its growth strategy, which will include adding 60 new sites over the next 24 months, as it saw a 11% increase in like-for-like sales for the year to 31 December 2022. It comes as the business, which has 553 restaurants, 279 of which are directly owned and the remainder sub-franchises, has signed up Atul Pathak, formerly the UK’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, as a new franchisee to aid its continued growth.
Cafe2U welcomes two new franchisees to their franchise network Dean Robinson, is their new owner of Cafe2U Wakefield West, and David Sturdy has the Cafe2U franchise in Lisburn. Dean and David have been very busy getting started with the help of Cafe2U’s fantastic Accelerated Launch Programme.
CareYourWay Hertfordshire celebrates its second anniversary 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.
CareYourWay CEO joins Care Innovation Summit Advisory Board Sarah Sabater, CEO of award-winning CareYourWay has accepted her invitation to join the Care Innovation Summit Advisory Board. Her leadership has propelled CareYourWay to the forefront of care innovation, and she’s ready to bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to the table.
CareYourWay opens latest franchise in Leeds CareYourWay, a family-run home care service recognised as among the top 2% of providers in the nation, joyfully opened its new Leeds office yesterday, marking an exciting expansion into a vibrant community. The Leeds franchise is run by franchisees, Mariam Hira & Jahed Monaf.
CEO of CareYourWay Offers Help to the CQC to Improve Home Care Business Application Process Nationwide Amidst widespread shortages at the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the home care industry faces significant challenges in delivering timely and quality services to individuals in need. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Sarah Sabater, CEO of CareYourWay, took proactive steps by directly engaging with key executives at the CQC.
CareYourWay Among the Top 20 Home Care Groups of 2023 by Homecare.co.uk "We cannot express how humbled we are to have won this award. As a family-run brand, we are incredibly excited to announce to our community the incredible success of our teams and the high amount of reviews that we have obtained. Thank you to the CareYourWay community for your incredible contribution to the care sector and representing quality care at it's best," Sarah Sabater, CEO of CareYourWay.
CareYourWay Named Finalist for Leading Women in Care Awards 2024 CareYourWay, a prominent name in the home care sector, clinched a finalist spot for the esteemed Leading Women in Care Awards 2024. Held in London on International Women's Day, this event paid tribute to female leaders in the industry and recognised their outstanding contributions.
Chicken Cottage celebrates its 30th anniversary in style Chicken Cottage has been celebrating turning 30 since the 26th June with UK-wide consumer, franchisee and staff initiatives.The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone for Chicken Cottage which opened its first store in Wembley and was the first UK QSR to introduce grilled AND fried halal chicken.
From Chicken Cottage employee to franchisee! Chicken Cottage has opened its 66th UK store in Dunstable. The store is run by franchisee Koventhan Jeevakanthan. Whilst this is his first store, Koventhan has been part of the Chicken Cottage family having worked in their West London stores alongside franchisee Nadarajah Kirupakaran.
Chicken Cottage to open 3 new stores in September Chicken Cottage is set for a very busy September with the opening of 3 new franchise stores! These new stores in Aylesbury , Camden and Chiswick will be run by franchisees who are new to the Chicken Cottage family but come with solid experience in the food industry.
A day in the life of a Concept Claims Solutions Franchisee Concept Claims Solutions are home insurance claims management specialists, who’s job is to make sure a policyholder get’s everything they’re entitled to when making a home insurance claim. They deal with claims from start to finish, including all repair works... and the policyholder pays nothing but their excess!
Finalist in Three Categories of the Quality Franchise Association (QFA) Virtual Awards Concept Claim Solutions, a leading franchisor specialising in insurance claims management for property damage, has been named a finalist for three awards at the QFA Virtual Franchise Awards, "Franchisor of the Year," "Best Franchisee Support," and "Best Adaptation to Change".
Finalist for 'Loss Assessor of the Year' at the British Claims Awards 2024 Concept Claim Solutions has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious "Loss Assessor of the Year" category at the British Claims Awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding performance of individuals and organisations in the insurance claims industry.
Celebrating 10 Years as a Concept Franchise Partner We are thrilled to celebrate Colin's ten-year milestone as a Concept franchise partner. His dedication to customer service and passion for helping people have made him an inspiration to many. In this interview, we will delve into Colin's story and learn about why being a Concept franchise partner has been such a personally fulfilling career for him.
Ding Tea launches new Cantaloupe series Ding Tea, the leading high quality bubble tea franchise with more than 269 stores globally, has launched its new Cantaloupe Series.Based on cantaloupe and blended with green tea, it takes the refreshing and sweet taste of cantaloupe to the next level.
Ding Tea is celebrating its 20th anniversary Ding Tea, a high-quality bubble tea franchise with over 269 franchises globally, is celebrating our 20th anniversary. To celebrate, we are collaborating with the famous illustrator Wei Wei Boy to produce new co-branded products.
The UK's #1 Kitchen Makeover Company Celebrates 25 years Kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a competition on social media, highlighting the changes within the kitchen industry, and the importance of this space in the home.
Latest peer-to-peer training sessions a hit with Dream Doors franchisees and staff Even before most people had taken down their Christmas decorations, Dream Doors was hosting its first peer-to-peer training workshops of 2024. These sessions, which are free to attend for all franchisees and any member of their team, were held at Neighbourly’s training centre in Northamptonshire.
16 Dream Doors franchisees top £1M in revenue each 16 Dream Doors franchisees sold £1million or more in 2023. The highest performing branch, based in Worcester, sold £1.63M, while second place went to ex-kitchen fitter David McLeod from Dream Doors North Glasgow, who increased his sales by 20%. What’s even more impressive is David only started in 2020, taking over from a retiring franchisee for whom he’d worked for since 2013. Other Dream Doors locations to top £1M in revenue last year include areas as diverse as Southampton, Stoke and Swansea; Wakefield, West Nottingham and Woking - while franchise owners in Bath, Croydon and West Edinburgh hit seven figures for the very first time.
Dream Doors releases new customer journey video Dream Doors has released a new video that outlines its customers’ journey, from making an initial enquiry, through the planning and installation phase, to finally enjoying their newly transformed kitchen. In just three-and-a-half minutes, it shows how the company can remove the stress and uncertainty that surround large home improvement projects. In fact, it is because of the simplicity and speed of a kitchen makeover – as well as Dream Doors’ renowned customer service and trusted local presence – that well over 100,000 projects have already been successfully completed nationwide.
University of Brighton partnership demonstrates Dyno-Rod's commitment to community and innovation At Dyno-Rod, we believe our success is intrinsically connected with the communities we serve. One of the ways we are fulfilling our commitment to community engagement and innovation is through our recent partnership with the University of Brighton. This collaboration is part of our Industry and Education initiative, which is designed to help students deploy their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Esquires Coffee opens its doors in Kettering, Northamptonshire Esquires Coffee, renowned for its dedication to exceptional Fairtrade and organic coffee, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest store located within the Newlands Shopping Centre in Kettering. On Monday 9th October, a warm welcome was extended to coffee enthusiasts as the doors swung open, offering an inviting haven at the heart of the shopping centre.
EweMove holds its biggest annual conference and awards ceremony to date 300 people flocked to the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham in early March for EweMove’s annual franchise conference, awards and celebrations. Titled ‘Bigger, Better, Bolder, Brighter’, the conference focussed on continued network growth, ensuring national consistency across all the local EweMove businesses, who are increasingly proud of their incredible achievements, including more national award wins in 2023.
EweMove celebrates triple crown for second year running at revered industry awards The UK's pioneering hybrid estate agency franchise, EweMove, has electrified the property industry once again, firmly establishing itself as an industry leader at this year's EA Masters Awards. Against the backdrop of EweMove's 10th-anniversary celebration, the brand achieved the remarkable feat of winning the coveted 'triple crown' for the second consecutive year at the UK's most significant agency event.
Slough duo launch local estate agency employing local talent Based in Burnham Village, husband-and-wife team Will and Anita Chang have recently launched EweMove, an estate agency taking a much-needed revitalised and fresh approach for local buyers, sellers and landlords across Slough and the surrounding the communities. Bringing the in-demand hybrid estate agency model to the area, Will and Anita have set out to simplify the property market by combining the best of the traditional in-person high street model with cutting-edge technology.
GOCRUISE & TRAVEL CELEBRATES INCREASE IN MILLIONAIRE SELLING FRANCHISEES AT ITS ANNUAL TOP ACHIEVERS EVENT GoCruise & Travel recently held its annual Franchise Top Achiever event during which it not only celebrated the success of its 20 top franchisees but also the growth of the business with 12 new franchisees added this year and double the number of franchisees achieving over £1 million of sales compared with last year.
GoCruise & Fred Olsen Travel hold annual conference GoCruise & Travel, alongside our parent Brand, Fred Olsen Travel held our Annual Conference last week at the Latimer De Vere Estate, with 186 attendees.
Green Shield Group announces appointment on New Century Foods Lancashire-based Green Shield Group have been appointed to deliver a 339.33 kWp solar PV system for New Century Foods in Scunthorpe. The bespoke system will save New Century Foods almost £40,000 in the first year of business and represent a return on investment within five years with an 82% self-consumption rate. The new solar PV installation spread across two buildings will save the business almost 150,000 kg of CO2 in Year One.
Green Shield Group announces Lee Roberts as Franchise Manager Lancashire-based renewable energy providers Green Shield Group has announced Lee Roberts as their new commercial franchise manager. Lee, who has been part of the Green Shield team working in sales for the last two years, has moved into the Franchise Management and Training role with the aim of expanding the franchise model nationally.
Green Shield Group begins work at Uniroyal Global Lancashire-based Green Shield Group have been appointed to deliver a 999.58 kWp solar photovoltaic system at automotive firm Uniroyal Global in Earby with work commencing on-site last week.
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.
Greensleeves celebrates two years of growth and success under Neighbourly's umbrella As we look ahead to the end of 2024, Greensleeves Lawn Care is proudly marking its second anniversary as part of Neighbourly, one of Britain’s largest home services organisations. Like the thousands of lawns the brand cares for every year, Greensleeves has flourished since the acquisition, expanding its reach and enhancing its reputation for exceptional customer service.
Multi-unit Greensleeves franchisee wins major franchise award Developing an existing lawn care business into a profitable multi-unit operation in under 5 years has helped husband and wife team, David and Danielle Davison, win a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. David and Danielle have been running their Greensleeves Lawn Care franchise since 2019. They initially bought a franchise resale in Surrey North before acquiring Twickenham a few years later.
Greensleeves franchise sales manager becomes franchisee Greensleeves, leading lawn care franchise, is delighted to announce that their Franchise Sales Manager John Lilburne, has become their latest franchisee! John has taken over their established Mid Staffs territory.
Fresh air franchises - swapping the office for the outdoors When it comes to franchising, one of the most critical factors for success is finding a franchise brand that aligns with your passions, expertise and abilities. After all, with approximately 90,000 hours of our lives spent working1, it’s crucial to find something you love doing. Here, Cheryl Harper, Managing Director of Greensleeves Lawn Care, explores the benefits of embracing the outdoors and why owning an outdoor franchise could be the perfect career move for those seeking a rewarding business venture – and hoping to finally escape the corporate confines of an office-based 9-5!
Leader of lawn care business shortlisted for national women's award Lawn care experts Greensleeves Lawn Care is celebrating as its Managing Director has been shortlisted for an award at this year’s NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards. Cheryl Harper, who heads up the UK’s number one most trusted lawn care provider, is in the running for the prestigious Woman Franchise Employee of the Year 2024 award.
Greensleeves Lawn Care expand coverage in Scotland with new East Lothian franchisee With a network of over 100 franchisees, Greensleeves Lawn Care are pleased to announce the expansion of their network in Scotland, as Ian Archibald takes on their East Lothian franchise. Ian, who has lived in East Lothian all of his life, expressed his delight at becoming a Greensleeves Franchisee “I think most people want the chance to run their own business at some point, I certainly have and I’m delighted to take on the East Lothian franchise.
GreenThumb Cheshire North East celebrates 25-years in business GreenThumb Cheshire North East is celebrating 25 years of providing lawn care treatments to around 3,000 customers’ homes every year since 1999.
The franchise business, which is now operated and owned by John and Alison Sutton, is continuing to grow and build on the family legacy of offering a bespoke localised high quality lawn care service to homes and businesses in and around North East Cheshire, to help customers achieve their perfect lawns all year round.
HAAGEN-DAZS SHOPS SET TO MAKE A COMEBACK TO THE UK IN 2024 VIA FRANCHISE MODEL The ice creams of ice creams, Häagen-Dazs, is relaunching franchised ice cream shops in the UK, with a focus on Greater London as a first step. The brand has recently returned to London for the first time since closing its Leicester Square store in 2015, to offer tasty temptations in the capital via a successful pop-up store within John Lewis’ flagship on Oxford Street.
Helen Doron Education launches multi-programme franchise opportunities for the UK Helen Doron Educational Group, a leading global education franchise, recently unveiled an exciting and exclusive new franchise investment opportunity for the UK market, offering multiple programmes under one business – Helen Doron Education. Officially announced at the International Franchise Show (IFS), this innovative new model allows franchisees to offer multiple educational programmes through a single business entity.
Helen Doron Education joins the British Franchise Association With 1,200 learning centres worldwide, Helen Doron Education is proud to announce its accreditation as a member of the British Franchise Association (BFA). Established in 1985, the global education franchise has made significant progress in its expansion into the UK. This most recent recognition highlights both the brand’s international achievements and its ambitious plans to replicate its worldwide success within the UK market.
Global award-winning education franchise launches in the UK Helen Doron Educational Group (HDEG), the global award-winning leader in children’s education, has announced the launch of its UK franchise opportunity. With over 1,200 learning centres across 40 countries, HDEG is now expanding its international reach with two franchise offerings - MathRiders and Helen Doron Spanish - and is seeking new leaders to bring these programmes to children and communities across the UK.
Older people feel cancelled according to Home Instead research Home Instead UK has launched its New Ageing Index, a report revealing the UK’s attitudes towards old age, which finds that getting older can feel like being ‘cancelled’, highlighting the need for society to be more inclusive of ageing adults.
Men Can Care, says Home Instead! Home Instead is proud to have a whole range of people that make up its team of Care Professionals. Male, female, young, old; it welcomes anyone with compassion and dedication to their roles. Care might have traditionally been seen as a job for females, but fortunately things are changing. One Home Instead franchise team is playing a key part in that, even winning an award and gaining a great deal of positive publicity off the back of it.
Home Instead 'Talk Franchise' with the launch of new podcast series! As the number one home care company, with a growing and thriving network of franchisees, who better to give insight into the world of franchising than Home Instead, and our newly launched podcast series, ‘Talk Franchise’ does just that!
House of Colour franchisee wins prestigious franchise award Personal stylist Sarah Biancardi has won a whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Award. The House of Colour franchisee for Ampthill, Flitwick and North Luton impressed the judges with her passion for the brand and commitment to making others feel good about themselves.
Dine Brands Expands Global Footprint With New Deals and First Dual-Branded Applebee's and IHOP Location in Honduras 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.
DUAL BRANDED APPLEBEE'S AND IHOP RESTAURANT CONCEPT TO EXHIBIT AT THE INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE SHOW LONDON Coming off of the grand opening of its eighth Dual Branded restaurant in León, Mexico, Dine Brands International – an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants – is keeping the momentum going with its latest restaurant concept at the International Franchise Show London.
TRG Concessions and Jones the Grocer launch two concepts at Heathrow TRG Concessions, one of the UK’s leading travel hospitality operators, is pleased to launch Jones the Grocer, the acclaimed casual dining restaurant and gourmet grocer, at Heathrow. After 2 years’ careful design and planning, the partnership will introduce two concepts, Jones the Grocer and Jones the Grocer Express, to passengers in Terminal 2’s international departure lounge from June 12th.
Ex-Rentokil Ops Manager becomes Just Clear South East London Franchisee Just Clear is excited to welcome Chris Le-Thorn to the Just Clear® family as our newest franchise partner, covering South East London. With an impressive / diverse background, including being former Operations Manager at Rentokil, Chris brings a wealth of experience in operational efficiency, customer service, and sustainable practices.
Just Clear named finalist in Student Accommodation Awards 2024 Just Clear, one of the UK's leading clearance and recycling services, has been named a finalist for Supplier of the Year at the Student Accommodation Awards 2024, hosted by Property Week.
Ex-Dyno-Rod principle becomes Scotland's first Just Clear franchisee Euan Martyn, renowned for his transformative impact on the service industry in Scotland, has launched Just Clear’s first franchise in Scotland. Euan will be covering the Central Belt region. Euan is no stranger to franchising. He successfully established DYNO in Scotland, growing it into a thriving enterprise with a fleet of 22 vans before its successful sale by British Gas as a fully operational franchise.
JUST CLEAR ADDS THE AYLESBURY FRANCHISE TO ITS GROWING NATIONAL COVERAGE With over 25 years of work experience in the membership services and hospitality industries, David Mitchell took a decision to go out on his own and leave the corporate world. A passion for recycling and focus on reducing waste, there was only one choice, join Just Clear.
Welcoming Dan Wilson: Our Just Shutters Gloucestershire Specialist We are delighted to introduce the newest member of our dynamic family network of franchisees, Dan Wilson. With a strong background in sales within the home improvement sector and a discerning eye for design, Dan instantly knew that he could utilise his skills and experience to great effect when designing for his Just Shutters customers in the Gloucestershire region.
Duane Butterfield Joins the Just Shutters Family Just Shutters proudly introduces Duane Butterfield as the newest addition to our expanding family franchise network. His journey to becoming the Managing Director of Just Shutters Cheshire is a testament to the fusion of passion and expertise that defines our brand.
Just Shutters: A timeless staple within the Franchise Sector Since its inception in 2006, Just Shutters has emerged as a prominent player in the franchise sector, specifically specialising in retail plantation shutters. Standing as Britain's largest independent retail shutter specialist company, Just Shutters has distinguished itself through a commitment to unique design, style, sustainability, and unparalleled customer service.
Lucky B's first franchisee takes on second location Lucky B’s first franchisees, father and son team Sohail and Usman Ghafur, have opened their second Glasgow store, after purchasing the original Lucky B’s store in Giffnock. Sohail and Usman, previous owners of 4 Subway stores in Glasgow, are delighted to have opened a second store and are already looking at locations for a third.
Multi-unit Subway franchisee to open Lucky B's in Blackpool Lucky B’s Hot Chicken is set to open its’ first franchise outside of Scotland in the seaside town of Blackpool. The Blackpool franchise will be the first store for Ross Fairbairn, Lucky B’s master franchisee for Lancashire. Ross is a seasoned veteran of franchising, as he is also a multi-unit Subway Franchisee operating 22 stores across Lancashire, Merseyside & Cumbria.
Lucky B's opens second restaurant in Glasgow Lucky B’s has opened their second restaurant in Glasgow. Run by Father and son team Sohail and Usman Ghafur, who used to run four Subway stores in Glasgow, Lucky B's Cardonald follows on from the success of their Giffnock restaurant.
MB Chicken opens latest store in Belfast MB Chicken, the much-loved Canadian chicken institution, which is widely proclaimed by fans and reviewers to be ‘better than KFC’, has opened the doors to its second UK restaurant, the first in a major UK city.
MB Chicken Offers Fresh New Franchise Opportunity Mary Brown's (MB) Chicken, the premier Canadian-owned quick serve chicken restaurant brand, has launched in the UK market, with plans for rapid expansion with a select group of sophisticated franchise partners.
Mathnasium to open 4 new centres Mathnasium is set to open 4 new tuition centres in the coming weeks in Teddington, Tunbridge Wells, Kings Heath and Glasgow. The new franchisees Mark Braithwaite, Saqib Rehman, Mehdi Bahramchoobin and Gurmeet Singh Kler have successfully completed their training and are now ready to open their centres.
Milton Keynes' equation for success: new maths-only learning centre opens its doors An exciting new addition to the community’s educational landscape has opened its doors. Unsatisfied with the maths tutoring options in the area, dad of two, René Scholtz, has taken matters into his own hands by launching Mathnasium of Milton Keynes. This maths-only learning centre aims to cultivate a passion for the subject among learners from reception to GCSE level.
Mathnasium multiplies its UK centres with the latest opening in Milton Keynes Mathnasium is celebrating the opening of a new Mathnasium Learning Centre in Milton Keynes East. Rene Scholtz is the owner and Centre Director - ‘What appeals to me about Mathnasium is its unique approach to teaching maths, tailored specifically to each student’s individual needs, fostering not just understanding but a genuine love of the subject.” This is the 25th centre in the Mathnasium UK network and the fourth opening this year; a full calendar of further centre openings are planned for the next quarter, expanding the reach of the brand into all areas of the UK.
Second-centre strategy sees Mathnasium reach growth goals As Mathnasium, one of the fastest-growing after-school education franchises in the UK, sets its sights on its 100th location, the demand for its quality educational programme is certainly establishing the brand as a leading choice for parents. ““The strength of our franchise model has meant that it is actually our existing franchisees investing in second, third and even fourth centres bolstering this growth. Multi-unit growth has become a strategic goal for our brand and I’m excited to see who it will be to launch our 100th centre in the not-too-distant future," explained John Preston, UK Master Franchisee for Mathnasium.
Blackheath's equation for success: the neighbourhood's new maths-only learning centre An exciting day awaits Blackheath’s young learners and families as a brand-new maths-only learning centre prepares for its grand opening. The latest addition to the neighbourhood’s educational landscape is set to welcome children and families on Saturday 21st October to immerse themselves in a day full of fun and engaging maths activities.
Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston achieves Great British Franchisee Status Congratulations to Nicky Morris from Merry Maids Fylde, Blackpool and Preston, who has been awarded Great British Franchisee status in the whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Awards 2024. Nicky bought Merry Maids Fylde and Blackpool in August 2002 after moving to the area and completing her Higher National Diploma in Business. After ten years of successful trading, she acquired the adjoining Preston territory to expand her business, initially running both from the Blackpool office before growing to a size that meant she could open an office in Preston in 2016.
ServiceMaster becomes an official partner of Life After Professional Sport Three ServiceMaster Brands in the UK have teamed up with LAPS to offer lucrative and scalable franchise opportunities to former professional athletes. Have you ever wondered what happens to athletes after they retire from their sport? That’s where LAPS come in.
Merry Maids Relaunches in Northampton under brand new ownership Merry Maids Northampton has reopened this week under the management of franchisor ServiceMaster Ltd. The business, which provides high-quality, bespoke and professional home cleaning services to residents in Northampton and the surrounding areas, ran for 18 years under the ownership of Barbara and Martin Smart.
Merry Maids of Croydon's Debbie Walker achieved finalist status in the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. The results are in for the prestigious BFA HSBC Great British Franchise Awards, held by the British Franchise Association at the end of their annual conference to recognise the best of British franchising, and were attended by some of our head office team and franchisees. We are thrilled that we had a finalist, Debbie Walker from Merry Maids of Croydon, who was up for the Community Focus Award.
Metro Plumb expands in East Midlands with youngest franchise owner The Metro Plumb franchise brand has expanded in the East Midlands with the launch of its Nottingham franchise territory following its acquisition by the company’s youngest ever franchise owner, Harry Thompson, aged 24.
The Great Resale: The Baby Boomer Retirement Wave As baby boomers retire, they are leaving behind a vast number of well-established, profitable franchise businesses. For young entrepreneurs, this presents a unique opportunity to enter the franchise industry by acquiring these resales, rather than starting from scratch. The hard working, risk-taking spirit of the baby boomer generation, who built these successful businesses and paved the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Creating a solid foundation upon which young franchisees can now build and innovate.
Metro Rod Welcomes Gregor Hands, Our Newest and Youngest Franchisee, Leading the Highlands Metro Rod is proud to announce that Gregor Hands, at just 27 years old, has joined our network as the newest franchisee, taking on the Metro Rod Highlands territory. Hailing from Scotland, Gregor brings an impressive background in sales and management, as well as hands-on experience as an engineer, to his new venture. His work ethic, ambition, and strong connections within the region position him for success, and we are excited to see his journey unfold.
Metro Rod is delighted to be a finalist in the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. Metro Rod is delighted to be a finalist in the Leadership and Culture category of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. Over the past 18 months, Metro Rod and Metro Plumb have enhanced their communication strategies by introducing interactive regional meetings and a podcast series featuring franchisee interviews. These initiatives ensure that franchisees remain informed, engaged, and supported, catering to diverse learning styles.
Minuteman Press Comes to Poundbury and Dorchester Sprint Digital, Dorchester's leading small business printers, have successfully completed the transition into a Minuteman Press franchise. Owners David and Juanita Prince have relocated from their town centre premises, shared with the Dorchester Post Office, into their own stand alone premises in Poundbury at 13 & 14 Jubilee Court, Paceycombe Way.
More Than Loft Ladders expands to Nottingham East & Lincoln More Than Loft Ladders, providers of high quality loft solutions, is thrilled to announce the opening of their brand new franchise area in Nottingham East & Lincoln. The franchise area will officially open on the 23rd of September and will be run by one of their brilliant ex-More Than Loft Ladders employees Finn Shaw,
Muffin Break opens at Forestside Belfast Muffin Break has opened their latest unit in Forestside Shopping Centre in Belfast. This is the company’s third Muffin Break in Northern Ireland.
The results are out - The BFA and NIC Services Group reveals the results of the 2024 National Franchise Survey The BFA (British Franchise Association) and sponsors NIC Services Group have released the results of the first national franchise survey. In this independent survey, the 32nd to be conducted by the BFA, franchisor and franchisee members of the BFA completed an online survey, with further interviews with directors and managers of franchises and franchisees, to give a fully comprehensive result.
Franchise support team helps new NIC Services Group business owner achieve 240% of his first-year forecast 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.
The BFA (British Franchise Association) prepares to reveal results of national franchise survey The BFA (British Franchise Association) is set to reveal the results of the first national franchise survey since 2018, at the beginning of October. For the first time the survey, sponsored by NIC Services Group, will be housed in The British Franchise Journal, celebrating the results and including comment from prominent British franchise organisations. The Journal will available via the BFA website.
NIC Services Group franchisee secures huge contract with national museum At NIC Services Group, we are always thrilled to showcase the superb achievements of our burgeoning franchise network. That’s why we are delighted to share the news that one of our long-serving franchisees, Maria Mestre, has agreed a significant new client contract with Eureka! The National Children’s Museum.
NIC Services wins two new major contracts NIC Services, a leading franchise in the commercial cleaning and facilities management industry, has secured two new big contracts in the logistics and ecommerce industries, Bleckmann and Huboo.
NIC Services signs 2 new franchisees NIC Services, a leading franchise in the commercial cleaning and facilities management industry, is excited to announce that two new franchisees have joined their growing network. Luke Reeves and Ismail Timurlenk are both now working closely with their NIC Business Development Manager and Support Team to grow the NIC brand and build their management franchise business.
No Letting Go Unveils Open Access to Bespoke Property Reporting Software, Kaptur No Letting Go, a leading specialist in inventory management, is excited to announce that clients can now access its cutting-edge property reporting software, Kaptur. This new initiative empowers property professionals to efficiently manage a range of reporting tasks, ensuring compliance and safeguarding their operations.
No Letting Go Celebrates the Success of Its Training Programs: The Learning Hub and Training Academy No Letting Go, the largest Franchise property inventory management provider in the UK, is proud to spotlight the ongoing success of its specialized training programs, the Learning Hub and Training Academy. These platforms have been instrumental in preparing new franchisees to excel in the property management industry, even those without prior experience.
No Letting Go Celebrates Nick's Successful Charity Ride and Announces Justine's Promotion to COO No Letting Go is thrilled to announce that Nick Lyons (founder and CEO of NLG) managed to successfully complete the 100 mile Ford Ride London-Essex cycle ride for Prostate Cancer UK charity. No Letting Go is also pleased to announce a significant development within its leadership team. Justine, previously the Head of Operations, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
No Letting Go Expands Presence Across the UK with Five New Territories No Letting Go, a leading provider of property inventory management services, proudly announces the successful expansion into five new territories across the UK. The new franchise owners represent a diverse array of backgrounds, ranging from seasoned property managers to accomplished restauranteurs and veterans of the national forces. Despite their varied experiences, they all share a common thread: an unwavering passion and determination to establish thriving businesses in the property services sector.
OSCAR Pet Foods celebrates 30 years OSCAR Pet Foods is proud to celebrate 30 years of providing quality pet nutrition and outstanding customer service. To mark this milestone, we're excited to offer a limited-time promotion: 15% off on new start-up franchises!
OSCAR PET FOODS MARKS 30 YEARS OF NUTRITIONAL EXCELLENCE OSCAR Pet Foods, a leader in the pet industry, is thrilled to be celebrating its 30th anniversary marking three decades of dedicated service to pets and their owners. Since 1994, OSCAR has been committed to providing high quality, nutritious pet food that not only satisfies our cherished companions but also contributes to their overall health and well-being
A Legacy of Nutritional Excellence: 30 Years of OSCAR Pet Foods OSCAR Pet Foods has been a trusted name in the pet industry for 30 years, providing high-quality pet products and services. Committed to the health and well-being of pets, OSCAR Pet Foods continues to innovate and grow, now offering an enhanced franchise opportunity for 2024.
OSCAR Pet Foods bring festive cheer to rescues OSCAR Pet Foods are proud to give a little back this Christmas by donating dog advent calendars (filled with delicious OSCAR treats) to pet rescue centres and other worthy causes via their network of nutritional advisors.
Plan-it Cards is new greetings cards supplier for Welcome Stores Plan-it Cards, one of the leading companies in the greeting card distribution sector, is delighted to add Welcome Stores to the list of stores they supply greeting cards to across the UK. “We're delighted to be working with Welcome in partnership with Southern Co-op and supplying them with all their Everyday and Seasonal greetings cards, gift wrap and gift bags,” said Jonathan Waterson, Founder of Plan-it Cards.
Send a card. Deliver a smile One of the most common questions we are asked when looking at our business opportunity is do people still buy cards? Absolutely! Contrary to the doom and gloom merchants out there, greetings cards continue to hold a special place in our hearts and society. Latest industry figures for 2022 from the Greeting Card Association (GCA) confirm it remains a £1.5 billion industry with 90% of all cards still being sold through brick-and-mortar outlets. This is why a greeting card franchise such as Plan-it Cards makes such an attractive option for those looking to start their own business...
Puddle Ducks pair celebrate EWiF Success Puddle Ducks is celebrating the success of two of its network who have been named as finalists at this year’s EWif Awards.
Puddle Ducks announce their 'Franchisee of the Year 2024' Leading baby and child swim school Puddle Ducks, has announced the owner of its Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield and South Leeds franchise, as its ‘Franchisee of the Year’.
Puddle Ducks celebrate at their annual conference Always a highlight on the Puddle Ducks calendar, the network recently came together for their annual franchise conference, once again at the stunning Cranage Hall in Cheshire.
Iconic Los Angeles Brand, Randy's Donuts is Coming to the UK Randy’s Donuts®, the iconic Los Angeles donut shop known for its giant doughnut on its roof and its delicious, fresh-made donuts, is expanding to the United Kingdom. The company is now seeking a franchise partner to develop and operate Randy’s Donuts® locations throughout the UK.
More Accolades for Top Revive! Franchisees The team at Revive! East Anglia has been shortlisted in the Franchisee Trailblazer category of the upcoming 2024 bfa/HSBC Awards when the winner will be announced on 7 November.
Revive! Shortlisted for National Business Award Multi-award winning Revive! Auto Innovations UK is in the running for another major accolade – Business of the Year in the SME National Business Awards 2024. The UK’s largest network of SMART repairs has been shortlisted in the over 50 employees category and will find out if it has beaten the other seven finalists in December when winners are announced.
Fab four for Revive! in Workbuzz 5 Star Satisfaction Awards Revive! are thrilled to announce we have won 5 stars in the Workbuzz Franchisee Satisfaction Awards 2024, having previously succeeded in 2021-2022 and 2023. This years accomplishment makes it a fab four years running for Revive!.
Isle of Wight homecare provider crowned winner in Great British Franchisee Awards Vicky and Paul Butler, who operate Right at Home Isle of Wight, have been named winners in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2024.Vicky and Paul launched Right at Home Isle of Wight, a franchise of Right at Home UK, in 2021 and have since gone on to receive multiple awards for their business, along with an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission.
ServiceMaster becomes an official partner of Life After Professional Sport Three ServiceMaster Brands in the UK have teamed up with LAPS to offer lucrative and scalable franchise opportunities to former professional athletes. Have you ever wondered what happens to athletes after they retire from their sport? That’s where LAPS come in.
ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland Awarded Great British Franchisee Status Congratulations to Jane Paisley and Andre Gottemaker from ServiceMaster Clean by Deeland, who, alongside being finalists in this year’s HSBC BFA Great British Franchise Awards, have been awarded Great British Franchisee status by whichfranchise in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2024.
ServiceMaster Clean becomes an official partner of Life After Professional Sport ServiceMaster Clean has teamed up with LAPS to offer a lucrative and scalable franchise opportunity to ex-professional athletes. Have you ever wondered what happens to athletes after they retire from their sport? That’s where LAPS come in. Life After Professional Sport (LAPS) is a careers resource platform offering advice, networking and job opportunities for future, current and former athletes.
ServiceMaster Clean and Merry Maids Spring Forward Into 2024! ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services and Merry Maids franchisees SMASHED into 2024 at this year’s ServiceMaster Spring Forward event. 120 delegates, including business owners from ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services and Merry Maids businesses across the UK, rallied in Coventry this month for ServiceMaster Brands UK’s Spring Forward event.
ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services LNP: Bettering the environment with Grow My Tree Initiatives In today’s world, climate change is an ever-growing factor in our lives and social and moral consciousness. This naturally affects the way we, as a society, are doing business. The team at ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services LNP are amongst the minority of business in the UK, including other ServiceMaster Clean businesses, who are affecting positive change with tree planting initiatives.
ServiceMaster Restore UK becomes an official partner of Life After Professional Sport ServiceMaster Restore is one of three ServiceMaster UK brands to team up with LAPS to offer lucrative and scalable franchise opportunities to former professional athletes. Have you ever wondered what happens to athletes after they retire from their sport? That’s where LAPS come in.
New disaster restoration franchise opens in Bath and Bristol ServiceMaster Restore, a nationwide disaster restoration franchise that has been operating in the UK since 1959, has welcomed its latest business partners. The brand’s latest franchisee, Edgar Thoemmes, is well-known in the entrepreneurial community, having set up several high-growth businesses over the last 15 years.
"Sides" Fried Chicken Restaurant Arrives In Manchester Arndale Centre ‘Sides’, a fried chicken restaurant backed by Youtube sensations The Sidemen, has opened in the Arndale Centre in Manchester. This will be the second Sides location to open outside of London after the Merry Hill opening last month.
SIDEMEN VISIT NEW SIDES WEMBLEY UNIT DISHING OUT 200 FREE BURGERS TO CELEBRATE OPENING Fried chicken brand SIDES has celebrated the opening of their new and improved Boxpark Wembley location with a huge food giveaway from KSI and W2S. The landmark first-physical location was visited by the Sidemen duo on June 9 and they were greeted by crowds of fans upon arrival at the revamped unit.
The Sidemen are bringing their famous fried chicken to Market Place Harrow Fried chicken brand ‘SIDES’ has just launched in Market Place Harrow, marking its third bricks-and-mortar restaurant in the UK.
The brand has been developed by the famous YouTube collective, The Sidemen, arguably the most popular and influential content creators in Europe.
YOUTUBE STARS THE SIDEMEN TO BRING SIDES TO BOXPARK CROYDON WITH SECOND EVER RESTAURANT LAUNCH Slowly becoming one of the most popular fried-chicken brands in the country, this September, Sides will be stepping foot into BOXPARK Croydon. While there are currently a remarkable 100 Sides kitchens operating globally, this will be the brand's second ever physical restaurant, alongside their original site in BOXPARK Wembley.
VIRTUAL HERO ON TRACK TO REACH 200 SIDES LOCATIONS BY END OF 2022 Virtual Hero is headed for huge growth by the end of this year with 200 Sides sites to be launched across the globe. The market leader for delivery-only brands has teamed up with YouTube supergroup, The Sidemen, to create fried chicken brand Sides which is already available across the UK and Middle East.
Snack in the Box Welcomes new franchisee for Reading and Berkshire area Snack in the Box, confectionery supplier to businesses, is pleased to welcome Franco Guglielmone to Snack in the Box. Franco joins as a franchisee in the Reading and Berkshire area, an area that Snack in the Box is really excited to expand to.
Snap Fitness opens 100th UK & Ireland gym Global gym franchise Snap Fitness has opened its 100th gym across the UK & Ireland, following the launch of its latest location in Southport. Snap Fitness, which opened its first UK gym in Kent in 2012, has grown to become the sixth largest private gym operator in the UK and has 24/7 gyms across England. Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
Snap Fitness to open quartet of retail park gyms Leading gym provider Snap Fitness will open four 24/7 gyms in three different countries in the coming weeks, all in retail park locations. In the next six weeks, it will open gyms in the Treliske Retail Park in Truro, M Park Central 12 in Southport, Tullamore Retail Park in the Republic of Ireland and Parc y Llyn in Aberystwyth, Wales.
What you can expect from the new Snap Fitness gym in Aberystwyth Local fitness enthusiasts are counting down to the opening of an exciting new 24-hour gym in Aberystwyth with a brand-new Snap Fitness coming soon to the Parc y Lynn retail park. Snap Fitness has given a taster of what’s to expect when the gym opens its doors in December, after releasing some preview images of the interior of the gym.
Raising The Bar: Snap Fitness Celebrates Record Gym Opening Leading gym franchise Snap Fitness has reason to celebrate, with its latest location in Whitstable opening with record-breaking membership numbers once again. Snap Fitness Whitstable is the first-ever 24-hour gym to open in the Kent seaside town and broke the gym provider’s UK presale record, opening with more members than any of its previous 90+ UK locations.
Hemel Hempstead Pilot Scores Big: From Trial Run to Full Soccer Shooters Franchisee Soccer Shooters is thrilled to announce that our Hemel Hempstead pilot operator, Ket Mistry, is so delighted with his experience that he’s transforming his trial franchise into a fully-fledged Soccer Shooters operation! After 18 months of incredible progress and support, he’s decided to take his journey with Soccer Shooters to the next level, and we couldn’t be more excited. Here’s what he had to say about the journey:
Kickstart Your Future: Join Soccer Shooters with 25% Off License Fee for Early Starters Are you passionate about youth sports and looking to run a business that promotes fitness, well being, teamwork, and skill-building? Soccer Shooters is thrilled to welcome motivated individuals into our expanding franchise network. To support people who are eager to join us on this journey, we’re delighted to offer an exclusive 25% discount on the licence fee for early sign-ups!
TaxAssist Group Directors celebrate milestone anniversaries This year marks the 25th anniversary for Group Business Development Director, James Mattam and 20th anniversary for Group Director and UK Managing Director, Sarah Robertson. It was 1999 when James Mattam joined the then fledgling TaxAssist Accountants franchise as part of a team of just four staff and a network of 65 franchisees. Sarah Robertson joined the TaxAssist Group as a director in 2004, following the successful sale of her own advertising brand and creative business.
TaxAssist Pinner celebrates anniversary in style Sabrina Rehman held a party at her shop at 108 Field End Road, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1RL to celebrate her first anniversary as principal of the business.
Perseverance Pays Off: Why Not Being Ready to Franchise is Just the Beginning For many entrepreneurs, franchising a successful business seems like the natural next step in expanding their reach. However, the journey from a fledgling business to a franchise-ready company can be more complex than expected. But as Sanjay, founder of The Fruit and Veg Man, discovered, hitting the pause button on franchising might just be the key to long-term success. His experience shows that even if your business isn’t ready to franchise right away, expert advice and persistence can help you get there.
The Fruit and Veg Man expands into Barnsley The Fruit and Veg Man, renowned for delivering top-quality fresh fruit, vegetable, and salad boxes to both residential and corporate customers, proudly announces the signing of their latest franchisee for Barnsley and the surrounding areas. Nat Carter is the 5th franchisee to join this award-winning franchise. Prior to this new venture, Nat was a software tech security expert. Seeking more flexibility in his life, he made the bold decision to switch careers and dive into the fresh produce industry.
The Park Playground launches in the US The Park happy to announce the opening of LA Player One VR World with Luke our new, state-of-the-art VR experience launching in Los Angeles. As we continue to expand globally, this marks a huge milestone in bringing immersive adventures to the U.S. West Coast
The Park Playgrounds partners with Center Parcs The Park Playground is excited to announce that the first customer for the new turnkey VR facility solution is none other than other than Europe's leading premium holiday village operator, Center Parcs. Park Hochauserland in Germany will offer multiple VR experiences to guests via The Park VR System.
The Park Playground opens in Porto The Park Playground, a unique VR franchise, has opened its latest location in Porto, Portugal. The Porto venue includes a bar and catering, alongside three free-roam fields offering The Park Playground’s full library of original immersive VR experiences..
Theatretrain celebrated their 100th large scale performance at the Royal Albert Hall Theatretrain celebrated their 100th large scale performance at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 17th September bringing their 'We're Gonna Change the World' captivating performance to life. Featuring 1500 students from 27 franchises across England and Wales, the show received standing ovations and rave reviews.
TruGreen UK becomes an official partner of Life After Professional Sport TruGreen is one of three ServiceMaster UK brands to team up with LAPS to offer lucrative and scalable franchise opportunities to former professional athletes. Have you ever wondered what happens to athletes after they retire from their sport? That’s where LAPS come in. Life After Professional Sport (LAPS) is a careers resource platform offering advice, networking and job opportunities for future, current and former athletes.
TruGreen Lawn Care in Gloucestershire expands to cover Hereford and Worcester Mike Simmonds and the team at TruGreen in Gloucestershire are looking forward to providing their trademark expert lawn care services to Hereford and Worcester. It’s been a busy time for Mike Simmonds and the team at TruGreen in Gloucestershire, who are eagerly preparing to expand their bespoke lawn care services to customers across Hereford and Worcester.
TruGreen in Newbury and Basingstoke charity skydive raises £1100 for Living Paintings Giving back to the community we serve in Newbury and Basingstoke. TruGreen UK is all about supporting healthy growth. Whether through the work they do daily in helping develop lush green lawns or in supporting the fruition of our communities. TruGreen in Newbury and Basingstoke have recently traded their regular day-to-day on solid ground for falling with style by undertaking a charity skydive for Living Paintings.
Two Brand-New UBX Gyms to Open in Kingston and Islington The boutique fitness franchise UBX continues to expand its footprint with two new franchised locations set to open in Kingston and Islington. Both locations are being opened by existing business owners who have expanded their business portfolios to launch a business in the health and fitness sector through UBX.
UBX and adidas Boxing Announce New Campaign: "Boxing is for Everyone" UBX, the world-class boxing and strength gym franchise, and adidas Boxing are excited to announce the launch of their latest campaign, "Boxing is for Everyone." This campaign celebrates the inclusivity, diversity, and transformative power of boxing, highlighting the sport's accessibility to people of all backgrounds and fitness levels.
UBX Franchisees Celebrate Achievements At 2024 Annual Conference & Awards Ceremony UBX franchisees and their staff teams celebrated their achievements over the past 12 months at the Empowered Brands 2024 Annual Prevo Conference and Awards Ceremony. For UBX franchisees, this was an opportunity to network with each other, share best practice, and experience the benefits of being part of a wider franchise network.
London's First UBX Gym Set to Open in Wembley UBX Boxing + Strength franchisee André Hordagoda will be opening London's first ever UBX gym with the launch of UBX Wembley on Friday 16th February 2024. The brand-new gym will host their official opening party on the evening of Friday 16th to celebrate with founder members and give locals the opportunity to try out the UBX experience through demonstration classes.
UBX Franchisees Expand Rapidly, Securing Second Site Within Just Six Months UBX Franchisees Ben Waldron and Neil Rushby are hot on the expansion trail having secured their second UBX site just six months after opening their first. Ben opened the very first UBX franchised gym in the UK when he opened Media City, Salford, in April 2023.
UK Business Mentoring celebrates 15th year anniversary UK Business Mentoring, the UK’s leading business mentoring and coaching provider in the UK, is celebrating their 15th anniversary. The business was founded in 2009 by Joe Hinton after leaving a 35 year banking career.
Best Business Owner Support Provider for 2024 Awarded to UK Business Mentoring UK Business Mentoring was delighted to have received the SME News award for Best Business Owner Support Provider for 2024. The annual UK Enterprise Awards encompasses a multitude of exciting and vibrant business industries from across the UK.
UK Business Mentoring achieves Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction status UK Business Mentoring is delighted to have been awarded a Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction award following a survey of their franchisees by Workbuzz. The award is given to franchisors that receive above average feedback scores across all five measured areas of Training & Support, Franchise System, Culture and Relationships, Leadership & Overall Satisfaction.
UNITS Moving and Portable Storage at the 2024 British and International Franchise Exhibition UNITS® Moving and Portable Storage is excited to announce its participation in the prestigious 2024 British and International Franchise Exhibition, held at the Olympia London Exhibition Centre in West Kensington on February 2-3. This renowned event is an unparalleled platform for franchising opportunities, drawing key industry players and prospective franchisees from around the globe.
Urban Baristas franchise journey so far... Since starting our franchising journey, Urban Baristas has seen tremendous growth and success, expanding our community of coffee lovers and creating opportunities for passionate entrepreneurs. Here’s a snapshot of our franchise milestones so far:
Urban Baristas to open two new franchises in Tooting Bec and White City Urban Baristas, a coffee shop chain that gives customers a taste of amazing speciality coffee, is set to shortly open two new franchises in Tooting Bec and White City. These openings will take the store count to 12 corporate stores, and 3 franchises.
Urban Baristas welcomes second franchisee Urban Baristas is proud to welcome their second franchisee, Gustavo Paseto Zonta, to the Urban Baristas family. Gustavo had been working at Urban for the past 5 years and is now broadening his horizons to embark on his own business journey.
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries Announces Location for New Franchise Outlet in Sheffield 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
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries Expands to Leeds with Launch of First "Dark Kitchen" Location URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a rising name in the UK’s QSR fresh burger space, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever dark kitchen in Leeds, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand. This move represents the brand's debut into the delivery-only market, aimed at satisfying the increasing demand for its premium, made-fresh-to-order burgers in areas outside its existing restaurant locations.
URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries signs first franchisee URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a breakout brand in the QSR franchise market, is thrilled to announce the signing of its first franchisees, Meliha and Mehmet Candir. The pivotal agreement marks the beginning of the brand’s expansion through franchising, after announcing the opportunity in May this year.
The Journey to Franchising your Business - Timing, Relationships and a Strong Support Network All Play a Part At PartnerWise Franchise, we believe that the journey to choose franchising is as crucial as the destination itself. Our recent collaboration with URBAN Fresh Burgers and Fries exemplifies this philosophy, showcasing how relationships and a strong support network can shape business futures. Meet Mehmet and Zerin, an entrepreneurial duo ready to venture into the franchising world. They started their business in 2017 and have since been met with economic challenges, the global pandemic and more. However, this well-established business went through hard graft and determination to now be able to launch their franchise.
"One million ways" fresh burger restaurant lights the grill for franchise partners After seven years spent perfecting the business model and building a cult following across South Yorkshire, URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries is delighted to announce its readiness to franchise. Offering a streamlined menu with just three core products, burger lovers can create almost one million possible combinations with fresh beef, chicken and veggie patties and 17 free toppings.
Walfinch's Amrit Dhaliwal Voted Second Most Influential Social Care Leader Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of growing home care provider Walfinch, has come second in the Social Care Top 30 2024. The Top 30 recognises the most influential leaders in social care, and the winners are chosen by a popular ballot.
The Wendy's Company Announces Plans to Enter New European Markets as the Brand Continues Global Growth Momentum Wendy's announces the signing of two new development agreements with franchisees in the Republic of Ireland and Romania, supporting the brand's expansion goals to develop hundreds of restaurants across Europe over the next decade. Wendy's re-entered the UK in 2021 and is in a great position to continue growing the market to 400 restaurants over time. The Company is actively recruiting franchisees in European markets to help expand its restaurant footprint across the continent.
Which Wich Wins Gold at the Grammys of the Sandwich World! For the second year in a row, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, near Tottenham Court Road station in Central London, has been named a gold winner in the ‘Independent Sandwich Retailer’ category at The Sandwich & Food To Go Awards (also known as ‘The Sammies’), the Grammys of the sandwich world, organized by the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.
Which Wich Poised for U.K. Sandwich Shop Expansion Under Master Franchisee It’s not easy for an American franchise—or any franchise, for that matter—to make it in London. The global city of more than 9 million people is “almost its own planet,” said Rami Awada, and to succeed in the sophisticated, complex business market takes careful planning—and an intense focus on unit economics. Awada in November launched a national rollout of Which Wich in the UK with a short-term target of opening 30 locations over the next three years. (Franchise Times)
Which Wich: Get your "bread in the clouds" Dallas-based Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is giving guests a healthier way to order their sandwiches by creating the "Cloud'WICH" in partnership with The Cloud Bread Company, which caters to a variety of nutritional lifestyles, including keto, gluten-free or low-carb diets, according to a company press release.
Which Wich Puts Innovative Spin on Kiosk Ordering Like everyone else in the restaurant industry, Which Wich cofounder and CEO Jeff Sinelli spent the beginning of the pandemic searching for a streamlined, digital solution to solve COVID woes. Eventually, he arrived at a piece of innovation that combines the use of human capital and man-made technology. It’s referred to as YellowLab—an in-store ordering kiosk run by remote workers, or virtual cashiers.
WHICH WICH WINS GOLD AT THE 2023 SAMMIES! Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, near Tottenham Court Road station in Central London, has been named a gold winner in The Sandwich & Food To Go Awards (also known as ‘The Sammies’), the Grammys of the sandwich world, organized by the British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.
Which Wich Announces London Expansion Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, a Texas-based, game-changing sandwich brand has announced it is opening two new virtual restaurant locations in Battersea and Bethnal Green this month.
Yole becomes a member of the British Franchise Association Yolé is proud to announce that they have been awarded BFA Expanding Member status, a significant milestone in their journey to bringing unique, healthy dessert offerings to a wider audience.
Yole's latest store opens in Thailand Yolé's latest addition to Thailand has landed in Bangkapi Mall. This is the third store to open in Thailand, following on from Central World Mall and Siam Paragon Mall.
One Third of Available Access4Lofts Territories Sold In less than 3 years Access4Lofts have sold one third of all available territories in the UK (There are still around 100 territories available). The demand for the franchise has actually increased during the Covid pandemic with record numbers of enquiries.
Two Great British Franchisee Awards in 12 months for ActionCOACH ActionCOACH franchise partner, Gary Keating, was named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success at his ActionCOACH Bristol firm. The accolade considers areas such as business growth, staff retainment, business experience, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy franchisees across the UK. Gary took home the award in acknowledgement of his continued dedication to transforming business owners’ lives, with Kevin Riley at ActionCOACH Warwick taking home the same award in 2022.
No.1 biggest mistake businesses make when heading into a recession With the Bank of England raising interest rates as Britain’s worst bout of inflation for 40 years hit, world-renowned business coach Brad Sugars is warning business owners against taking a natural reaction of battening down the hatches.
ActionCOACH UK victorious once again at firm's global awards For the 14th consecutive year, ActionCOACH’s UK team walked away from the ActionCOACH Global Conference with the award for Team of the Year. With a presence in over 80 countries, ActionCOACH hosted this year’s conference on the tropical island of Maui, Hawaii. Having won the award an astounding 13 times, the 7,000-mile journey could not stop the UK ActionCOACH team from bringing it home once more – a remarkable accolade to add to their 10 years of 5-star rating for franchisee satisfaction and being named Franchisor of the Year by Elite Franchise.
It's a 10! 50 stars awarded to ActionCOACH after 10 years of franchisee satisfaction If you’re considering a franchise, you might want to consider the views of people who have already invested in the franchise before looking at anything else. There are currently only two elite franchises who have been rated 5-Star for Franchisee Satisfaction every year from 2013 to 2022 – ActionCOACH and Puddle Ducks - leaving them with 50 stars and fifty reasons for a potential franchisee to invest.
Local business coach brings national award back to Warwick Warwick-based business coach Kevin Riley has received a national award recognising the ongoing success of his business, ActionCOACH Warwick. The Great British Franchisee Awards considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy business owners across the UK. Due to his excellence in all of these categories, Kevin is now celebrating the prestigious business award win.
ActionCOACH raise over £17,000 for Kent Rhodes Challenge 2022 In December 2018, beloved Action Coach Kent Rhodes lost his brave fight against cancer. Kent was known and respected in the franchise community for his abundant and challenging nature, and he left a legacy beyond his incredible work as a franchise partner. To honour Kent's life, each year the ActionCOACH UK community embarks on a challenge which reflects those traits, whilst doing as much as they can to help those less fortunate than themselves.
Auntie Anne's UK & Ireland Launches Limited Edition Choco-Egg Nuggets Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest pretzel chain, launches limited edition Choco-Egg Nuggets in time for Easter. The new product features buttery nuggets, drizzled in chocolate sauce and topped with chocolate mini eggs. The product is exclusive to the UK & Ireland.
RZ-Clean-Seal certified as carbon neutral business RZ-Clean-Seal, leading commercial kitchen extract system maintenance company in the UK and part of The Hey Group, has officially been certified as a carbon neutral business. "It is a huge milestone on our sustainability journey. We’re making a real impact, we’ve reduced waste to landfill, cut down on our teams journeys to site and streamlined our service to use less energy."
Web wiz Mark wins major industry award A former IT manager whose ideas made his franchise network three times as profitable has won a coveted industry award. Activ Digital Marketing’s Kingston upon Thames franchisee Mark Rouvray is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “If we could have another 10 Marks in our network, that would be fantastic!” says Managing Director Katie Bullon. On receiving the award, Mark commented “It is great to be recognised for all the effort and achievement over nearly 15 years of running the franchise. I’m grateful to all my clients who have trusted me to market their businesses for them.”
Husband and wife team have greater freedom and flexibility from being part of a franchise Husband and wife team Lisa and Reece Smith bought their activ Digital Marketing franchise in 2009. Prior to Activ, the couple had run a graphic design business but realised that in order to diversify their offering and increase their client base, they needed support to do that. Franchising and being part of a support network, really appealed to them. “We also liked that it felt more like we were joining a family as opposed to a big faceless organisation." Since taking on the franchise, Lisa and Reece have expanded by taking on more territories (by postcode).
7 advantages of working from home Before the pandemic hit, it was more of a rare occurrence for employees to work from home. However, what has become apparent due to the Coronavirus outbreak is that employees can work just as well (some would say better) from the comfort of their own home. At activ we are advocates for working from home, in our opinion it increases trust within a team as no one is constantly being watched over and we also feel there are huge benefits to staff wellbeing.
Top reasons for becoming a franchisee in 2022 It’s 2022! It might have snuck up on us and only feels like it was 2019 yesterday, but it’s here and it’s time to embrace it. You might also be sick of the New Year Resolutions popping up everywhere this month or the ‘New Year, New You’ vibes floating around social media. We’re here to bring you something a little more interesting for your career with our franchisee opportunities.
Snap Fitness Set For Gains With Latest Funding From HSBC UK Gym franchise Snap Fitness has boosted its expansion plans after increasing the amount of funding available to new franchisees, with support from HSBC UK. Snap Fitness’ banking partner HSBC UK will now lend up to 60 per cent of start-up costs to franchisees.
Walfinch Franchisee Wins a Great British Franchisee Award Shilpi Verma, the Walfinch home care franchisee for Harrow and Brent, has been named as a winner of the prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards for 2024. Shilpi, who started her home care company with Walfinch in 2021, has been recognised in these national awards for her passion for care and support combined with the business skills that in just three years have led her to build a 55-strong team who look after 28 clients.
90% of the available Snowfox sushi kiosks in UK supermarkets now SOLD 90% of the available Snowfox sushi kiosks in UK supermarkets have now been sold, and there are just 42 left. What’s even more incredible is that many of these are available for you to buy from just £5,000 plus VAT! That can vary a little depending on current average weekly sales, but it's still an extraordinary deal.
PANKU STREET FOOD KIOSKS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE For anyone keen to start a high impact and ambitious business in the food and drink industry, owning one, or more, a Panku Street Food kiosk franchise could be an exciting new opportunity.
YO! sushi kiosks currently available For anyone keen to start a high impact and ambitious business in the food and drink industry, owning one, or more, YO! sushi kiosk franchises could be an exciting new opportunity. There are 341 YO! kiosks in Tesco stores across mainland UK currently, and the Snowfox Group has plans to open up at least 19 more locations in 2024 which they will also be franchising. View our available locations...
Aire Serv franchise leads the way in health and safety Mr. Electric and Aire Serv franchise are leading the way in health and safety after receiving an accreditation from SAFEcontractor, a programme which aims to improve health and safety practice among UK contractors.
'Sur la formation du travail' with Aire Serv franchise Aire Serv franchise has been working closely with the Cantau High School for Technological and Professional Education in Anglet Peintures, to devise a foreign exchange programme.
New year, new habits: A "workout" plan to build and maintain a successful fitness franchise As we embark on another new year, a period famously associated with resolutions and ambitious goal-setting, it’s an opportune moment to take a look at the fitness franchise industry. With the two most common new year resolutions being to do more exercise and to lose weight1, now is the time to ‘workout’ how to build and maintain a fitness franchise to ensure sustained and scalable long-term growth. Cameron Falloon, Founder of Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, shares his valuable insights into how franchisees can achieve sustainable demand and success for their fitness franchise.
From Pharmaceutical Chemist to founder of BRGR Lab franchise When Hamzah Islam embarked upon a career as a Pharmaceutical Chemist he had no idea that in 2020 he and his brother Hassan would launch a QSR takeaway concept! Before launching BRGR Lab, Hamzah and Hassan created a Marketing and Branding Agency that would see him and his brother working with some of the biggest brands in world football.
Greensleeves deepens UK footprint with three new franchisees Greensleeves Lawn Care, the UK's number one trusted lawn care provider, is deepening its footprint in the UK with its latest three new franchisees. With franchises now covering all corners of the UK, from Scotland to the south coast of England, the horticultural franchise is rapidly expanding its network of over 100 locations to meet the growing demand for its services. The new franchisees were Kristy Norris - Greensleeves Somerset, Kevin Lynagh - Greensleeves Stirling and Joe Holland - Greensleeves West Bournemouth.
Laser Clinics marks International Nurses Day by launching a special recognition program for its global nursing network Every single day, hundreds of Brits from around the country visit leading skincare provider Laser Clinics United Kingdom for professional, tailored, and affordable Cosmetic Services administered by a Registered Nurse. As International Nurses Day approaches on 12th May, Laser Clinics is proud to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses within its network.
Free discovery webinar - Snap Fitness Considering owning your own gym? Find out more about the Snap Fitness franchising opportunity on their free discovery webinar on Wednesday 5th June at 12:30pm. Snap Fitness is a leading, global fitness franchise with 1,000+ gym locations in 20 countries across the world.
Caremark franchisees to open The Massage Company franchise in Reading The Massage Company is set to open in Reading later this year. The site will become the latest in the nationwide expansion of the specialist massage franchise, which has 10 centres operating around the UK. Franchisees, Swati Bagwe and Shipra Mehta, are no strangers to franchising as both have run their own Caremark franchise in Richmond and Hounslow since 2017.
The Massage Company Canning Town launch welcomes hundreds of guests Franchisee Richard Ockelford cut the tape to open his new business earlier this month, bringing The Massage Company to bustling Canning Town, London. Richard, an experienced entrepreneur with multiple sports-based franchises, said: “I’m excited to bring something different to the area. Massage remains an occasional, often expensive, option for most people, and quality can be hit-or-miss. We’re here to change that."
Six months of community success at The Massage Company Harrow It’s been six months since business partners Ramesh Kerai, Sunil Sharma and Ramesh Pindoria opened the doors to their massage centre in Harrow – and the experienced property entrepreneurs have particularly enjoyed the response from the local community.
Walfinch Set for Social Care Leadership Awards: Vote Now! Walfinch home care's commitment to developing quality leadership is paying off, with a strong showing in the Social Care Leadership Awards – and your vote can help Walfinch succeed. Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of Walfinch, has already been named as one of the Social Care Top 30, 2024, which recognises influential leaders in social care and is run by Care Talk magazine.
Walfinch Art Exhibition Displays Care Clients' Talents “Art and crafts bring the benefits of self-expression, achievement and wellbeing to everyone, including people receiving care,” says Hannah Tomlin, activities co-ordinator at Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire, who this month mounted an exhibition of artworks by members of her regular art and craft sessions in the village hall at Uffington, near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Berkshire mum launches virtual assistant business to alleviate pressures felt by like-minded working parents Mum-of-two and Reading local Natalia Kalacova is celebrating the opening of her new business, Alchemy VA – an all-encompassing virtual assistant provider. After becoming a mum and spending most of her career working in hospitality, Natalia’s priorities changed completely, and she decided to trade her two-hour commute to London for something that would keep her closer to home. As a busy working mum, Natalia is hoping her remote administration services will alleviate the pressures felt by other like-minded working parents and business owners who require additional support.
BREXIT is not stopping Antal International Antal Global Recruitment passes 21 new offices opened in 2016. With 4 new offices opening in one week last June in India and an additional 17 offices covering virtually all global regions that have come on stream since January, Antal is set to have its best expansion in 15 years, it seems that BREXIT is fuelling its momentum.
Walfinch Art Exhibition Displays Care Clients' Talents “Art and crafts bring the benefits of self-expression, achievement and wellbeing to everyone, including people receiving care,” says Hannah Tomlin, activities co-ordinator at Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire, who this month mounted an exhibition of artworks by members of her regular art and craft sessions in the village hall at Uffington, near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Body Fit Training raises the fitness bar in 2023 Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, has much to celebrate in 2023 as it sees another year of global growth with over 62,000 members and more than 270 studios open. With 550+ franchisees across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and the UK, the franchise has increased its revenue by six per cent since 2022 and the compound annual growth rate by 45% over the last three years. This development highlights the demand for world-class training programmes and practices both in the UK and worldwide.
Why Being a Franchise Partner for Concept Claim Solutions is the Best Decision I Ever Made “My name is Pasha, and I am a franchise partner for Concept Claim Solutions (South West Wales). I joined the company in March 2021, and I have to say it's the best decision I ever made. It has given me the time to spend with my children while they are young and the financial freedom to achieve the lifestyle I desire.
Concept Claim Solutions: Highlights From 2023 In 2023, Concept Claim Solutions, the longest-standing claims management franchise in the UK, had a phenomenal year. They proudly received the highly coveted 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award and were honoured to be selected as finalists in not one, but two categories of the prestigious Quality Franchise Association Virtual Awards - 'Franchisor of the Year' and 'Best Adaptation to Change'. Furthermore, they achieved 37th position in the Elite Top 100 Franchise Awards.
Greensleeves unveils new brand identity, logo and website to support growth Greensleeves Lawn Care, the UK’s number one trusted lawn care provider, has launched a new brand identity and website to reinforce its position as a leading voice in the UK’s lawn care market. The new branding is now being introduced throughout the network of 100+ locations and is designed to represent the core values of the business – trust, quality and exceptional customer service.
FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO TO OPEN NEW HEAVENLY DESSERTS RESTAURANT IN EALING EALING dessert lovers are enjoying sweet treats from Heavenly Desserts, after the brand launched its latest restaurant on Ealing Broadway. The new restaurant is owned by father-daughter duo Balraj and Tanya Mudhar and marks their first franchise with the dessert brand. With more than 30 years of business experience owning a grocery shop and dry cleaners, Balraj is continuing the family affair with his daughter Tanya.
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR WINS "BEST DESSERT SHOP" IN LANCASHIRE FOR HEAVENLY DESSERTS NATIONWIDE dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has won the accolade for Best Dessert Shop in Lancashire at England’s Business Awards 2024. 26-year-old franchisee Daoud Tahir secured the trophy for the exceptional performance of the franchise’s Burnley restaurant, which he opened with his partner Sannah Sajid only ten months ago.
HEAVENLY DESSERTS PREPARES FOR FRANCHISE GROWTH WITH KEY OPERATIONS APPOINTMENTS INTERNATIONAL luxury dessert restaurant franchise Heavenly Desserts has appointed longstanding team manager Wesley Williams into the new role of national operations manager, as the growing franchise lays the foundations for rapid growth within the UK and overseas. The brand has also appointed a new area manager, Marc Pantling, who will replace Wesley as the day-to-day support for its franchise partners in London and the South.
Heavenly Desserts takes the trophy as "Best Dessert Franchise" in Warwickshire NATIONWIDE dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has won the accolade for Best Dessert Franchise in the Warwickshire region at England’s Business Awards. Franchisee Karina Sandher-Jhitta opened the Leamington Spa branch just last year, which took home the award on Sunday 5 May.
Heavenly Desserts eyes up international expansion and further sites in London Heavenly Desserts opened its 55th UK location earlier this year in Sutton Coldfield and has a goal of opening 100 restaurants by 2026, with new stores across Dundee, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Middlesborough and London's Elephant & Castle on the horizon. It was recently announced that Heavenly Desserts has partnered with a former Pizza Hut franchisee in a bid to boost its expansion plans across the capital city.
Who wants to be a Millionaire? The £1m turnover club currently has four members all with their own unique success stories. Revive! East Anglia was the first to reach the £1m milestone in 2019 and the team there are well on the way towards their two million target. Revive! Surrey was next with Revive! Trafford and Revive! Northampton snapping closely at their heels.
ServiceMaster Clean AAA are a three-time finalist in the Customer Centricity World Series 2024 ServiceMaster Clean AAA is a finalist in accredited global awards for customer service, employee experience and business transformation. Hot on the heels of their double award win at the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, ServiceMaster Clean AAA have achieved finalist status in the prestigious Customer Centricity World Series.
Snap Fitness to launch UK and Ireland's largest location in Fareham Global fitness franchise Snap Fitness is excited to shortly be opening the brand’s largest site across the UK and Ireland. The club will be the first opening for new Snap Fitness franchisee Zabir Ali, who brings a wealth of franchising experience having spent over 12 years operating multiple Boots Opticians locations.
Walfinch Home Care CEO Joins Care Innovation Summit Advisory Board Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of nationwide home care service Walfinch, has accepted an invitation to join other care leaders on the Care Innovation Summit Advisory Board. "I'm delighted, because I believe that co-operation among care leaders is exactly what's needed to transform the care sector into the more visible and powerful force that it should be," says Amrit.
Wingers Doubles Size of In-house Marination Facility 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.
Wingers Reveals Soaring Like-for-Like Sales Figures Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has revealed 59.5% growth in like-for-like sales figures for its established franchised restaurants. One store saw sales quadruple.
Wingers Opens in Derby Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has opened in Derby. At 25 years old, Amaneek Choongh is Wingers youngest solo franchisee and she will now run the store located in the Parks Farm Shopping Centre with her newly recruited local team of 10.
How Telford Took 500 Orders on First Opening Friday Wingers in Telford Shopping Centre opened over the Easter weekend in 2024 and took 500 orders on the bank holiday Friday alone. The new store beat the previous Wingers’ weekly opening sales record by 67%.
Wingers Flies High with Five New Store Openings Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – is flying high with five new franchised store openings this year including Telford, Watford, West Bridgford, The Taproom in Harborne High Street Birmingham and Birmingham International Train Station. Wingers, which now has eleven shops trading successfully, aims to have 20 stores open in locations across the UK by the end of 2024
Wingers in Numbers "Along with my brother Dylan and my dad Bill, we launched Wingers during the Pandemic from a dark kitchen in Aldridge, Birmingham. Dad’s sandwich business had been forced to close due to the COVID restrictions and we urgently needed to generate some income to support our family. We set about creating recipes at home and came up with our marinated fresh fried chicken: crunchy on the outside and super succulent to taste. From day one, customers loved our chicken and kept coming back for more! Fast forward a few years and our humble Wingers launch was so successful that by December 2023, six restaurants had been opened in the Midlands. We now have a franchise pipeline of ten more restaurants set to open in 2024."
Antal continues its strong expansion with 3 more offices Antal International continues its strong expansion by opening 3 more offices in May: one in the United Kingdom, one in France and one in Portugal. The latest induction finished on 3rd June 2016 and was held in the Antal headquarters in London.
Antal puts up a great start to 2016 Antal International had a great start to the year 2016 with more than 10 new offices that have opened in the first quarter of the year: two in France, one in the UK, one in the Netherlands, one in Dubai, one in Singapore and more than 5 in India. The latest induction finished just before Easter 2016 and was held in the Antal headquarters in London.
Antal International gives an overview of the Hospitality Job Market Executive Assistant Managers are finding themselves in high demand, whilst need for Food and Beverage directors now slightly outweighs supply. Salaries are approaching pre-recession levels and in some cases even exceeding them.
Super Mario switches industries and wins major award A loss assessor who helps homeowners with their property insurance claims in Surrey and Berkshire has won a major industry award. Mario Lovric, owner of Aspray Maidenhead and Guildford and already acclaimed as his network’s National Franchisee of the Year for 2023, has just scooped a Great British Franchisee Award.
Aspray wins "Loss Assessor of the Year" at the British Claims Awards Aspray are thrilled to announce their prestigious win as 'Loss Assessor of the Year' at the highly acclaimed British Claims Awards. This recognition highlights Aspray's outstanding achievements over the past year, showcasing their commitment to customer service, innovative solutions, and raising standards when a policyholder suffers damage at their property resulting in an insurance claim.
Maidenhead business owner Mario wins Franchisee of the Year Aspray proudly announced at their annual conference that Mario Lovric, owner of Aspray Maidenhead & Guildford, is the winner of the prestigious award of Franchisee of the Year. This esteemed award recognises Mario's outstanding achievements, unwavering dedication, and exceptional performance in building a thriving and successful franchise.
Joe McGuigan Celebrates a Decade of Exceptional Service with Aspray Aspray a leading property insurance claims management company, proudly announces the 10-year anniversary of Joe McGuigan as their esteemed Director of Aspray (Glasgow North and South). With a decade of dedication and commitment, Joe has achieved remarkable success in helping customers and managing hundreds of claims each year.
Aspray celebrates a network of successful franchisees at the exquisite Bowood Hotel Aspray, the renowned project management franchise, recently hosted an exceptional conference at the exquisite Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort. Over the course of two days, franchisees indulged in a variety of activities, gained valuable industry insights, and came together to recognise exceptional achievements. An awards ceremony was held where Mario Lovric, owner of the Maidenhead and Guildford franchise, received the prestigious award of Franchisee of the Year.
Backing the Dragons - Aspray Chester signs again with thriving ice hockey club Becoming the title sponsor of an ice hockey club with no ice to play their home games was risky to say the least. Half a season went by in a flash, with little advertising opportunity at The Den, home of the Deeside Dragons. Iain Speedie, Director at Aspray Chester, was taking a leap of faith.
Autosmart franchise's official opening of second site It’s been a momentous year for Autosmart, the UK’s leading vehicle cleaning product manufacturer, and what better way to celebrate their 35 years in business than with the official opening of their second site.
Interview with Sophie Atkinson, Managing Director of Autosmart Autosmart were named the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year in June – the third time since 2008 that the business has won the highest accolade available to UK franchisors. It also picked up the bfa’s inaugural Franchisee Recruitment award this year, contributing to a total of six accolades gained at the Franchisor of the Year Awards in the last six years. The bfa’s Paul Stafford caught up with managing director Sophie Atkinson to ask about the resounding success of her franchise.
Double Win for Autosmart at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards Autosmart is thrilled to be awarded the prestigious title of Franchisor of the Year 2014. It’s the third time in the last six years that they have claimed the top accolade in UK franchising. They have also set a precedent by winning the first BFA Franchisee Recruitment Award 2014; a new category added this year.
Car valeting franchise wins another new contract! Autovaletdirect Franchising Ltd has strengthened its franchise by securing a national contract. Autovaletdirect has partnered with Inchcape Fleet Solutions, one of the UK’s leading fleet management companies.
Autovaletdirect franchise clean up with growing network and bfa membership upgrade Autovaletdirect has received strong validation of its business model with the signing of franchise renewals from its first three franchisees this year; now it has also been upgraded by the British Franchise Association (bfa) to Associate Membership as it looks towards UK-wide coverage.
How Does a Franchise Work in 2020? Does starting a business from scratch sound scary? Or is buying a business not appealing?
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Ethical franchising in 2020 Being an ethical franchise is so important for potential franchisees and the brand you represent. Having potential franchisees that are well informed will allow them to make decisions that’s best for them and the current network. We want our franchisees to make informed calculated business decisions, not enter into a business agreement which isn’t as it seems.
Award Leisure enjoy a record year for every store! While the headlines have focused on the doom and gloom for retail in 2019, we’re proud to say that it’s been a record-breaking year in every sense at Award Leisure – every single one of our stores across the UK has already had its most successful year to date, selling more units than ever before!
New Year, New Career in 2020! Looking for a new career in 2020? You’re not the only one!
With the new year comes a soaring wave of motivation, ambition and reflection of the year just passed. If you feel ‘stuck’ in your current job and don’t feel challenged any more, or maybe you’re looking for a more lucrative profession… look no further than Award Leisure.
Qualities of potential Award Leisure franchisees Franchisors can be quite picky as to who they decide to go into business with.
Going into business with someone is a big commitment. It’s a commitment of both time and money, so you not only need to connect on a personal level, but the franchisor must have faith that the potential franchisee possesses the skills and qualities needed to create a successful franchise.
Record fundraising from Baby Sensory could fund a Tommy's research centre for over a year Multi award-winning, nationwide franchise Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense, founded and developed by Dr Lin Day, have collectively raised an incredible £481,712 for Tommy’s, the UK’s largest pregnancy charity funding vital research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth. The record-breaking total could fund a Tommy’s research centre for a year, enabling scientists to continue their life-saving work.
UK Dog Awards Winners Really are Man's Best Friend A Labrador called Star, who has been described as a little boy’s ‘light in his darkest times’, was just one of the deserving doggy winners to be discovered in the Barking Mad UK Dog Awards, which celebrated canine companions and the difference they make to our lives.
UK Dog Remembrance Month Raises Awareness of Grieving for Pets This September is being declared as Dog Remembrance Month, creating a focus for dog lovers to come together and celebrate the lives of their cherished pets, whilst providing mutual support and understanding. Shocking survey data shows that losing a pet can cause such an intense grief, a tenth of respondents sought counselling or were prescribed anti-depressants.
Belvoir launches new TV advertising campaign! Belvoir marketing team boosts brand awareness for 2019 !Viewers of ITV Hub programmes, which is ITV’s on demand service, are likely to see a brand new Belvoir advert on their screens until the end of February. The ad, which features Belvoir’s new strapline of ‘Property is Personal’ will be shown 400,000 times from its launch date in January until the campaign finishes at the end of February, and is expected to receive 700,000 views.
New era for brand Belvoir! Belvoir is marking the end of another successful year with the launch of an exciting brand refresh, which will take the High Street’s leading property group into a new era from 1st November 2018.
Belvoir Group scoops eight top allAgents Awards! Belvoir and Northwood, two leading brands within the highly successful Belvoir franchise group, have scooped eight top allAgents awards in the coveted 7th Annual Estate & Letting Agent Customer Experience Awards 2018!
Ben & Jerry's launches Franchise Programme Values-led ice cream company, Ben & Jerry’s has launched its first ever Franchise Programme in the UK. As part of the new arrangement, Ben & Jerry’s welcomes Atul Pathak OBE, one of the UK’s top franchisees and the company’s first franchise partner to ‘The Herd’.
AWARD-WINNING CLEANING BOSS WIPES FLOOR WITH RIVALS BY TREATING STAFF DECENTLY Treating staff decently and paying them higher wages has helped Exeter cleaning company boss Caroline Spiller build a million-pound business – and win a major industry award. The owner of Betterclean Exeter & Taunton has won a Great British Franchisee Award –one of the highest honour in the world of franchising – for an approach to business that’s making her clients and cleaners far happier than the industry norm. Caroline is about to turn her attention to the dormant Taunton part of her territory and intends to double her annual turnover to £2 million by the end of next year.
Inspirational Stockport-based businesswoman who overcame PND nominated for national business award Local mother-of-three, Victoria Jennings, the founder and franchisor of the baby development business Bloom Baby Classes, has reached the finals of the prestigious Best Business Women Awards. Nominated in the Children and Families category, Victoria has been selected by a panel of industry experts, who were impressed by how she has built her business to impact the lives of families across the globe.
Inspirational Woman in Franchising of the Year 2017 We are delighted to announce that Fiona Williams, Bluebird Care’s director of operations has been shortlisted as one of three finalists for the Inspirational Women in Franchising of the Year Award at the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2017.
Bluebird Care provides home care across the whole of the South West England. Bluebird Care are delighted to announce that they now provide home care and support services across the whole of the South West of England. Two current franchisees jointly purchased the last available territory of North and West Devon.
Celebrating outstanding achievers at the Bluebird Care annual conference Bluebird Care have celebrated their annual conference and awards at The Grand Hotel on Brighton’s famous seafront. Over 200 franchise owners and guests joined the conference last weekend to celebrate the outstanding contribution they have made to the Bluebird Care brand, customers and communities. Regional and national Franchise of the Year awards were presented to the highest performing businesses in the network.
BOOM BATTLE BAR OPENS BOOKINGS FOR BRAND NEW WATFORD VENUE BOOM BATTLE BAR have opened bookings for their epic new venue inside The Watford Atria.The Battleground at Watford Atria consists of Augmented Reality Darts booths, Crazy NOLF, Bavarian Axe Throwing lanes, Beer Pong tables, American Pool, Shuffleboard and is the first site in the UK to house a BOOM Batting Cage.
A sneak-peak into our Bridgewater Home Care Training sessions We recently held a new starters’ training session and thought it would be a great chance to catch up with some of the new members of our team and find out what they thought of their induction training.
Bridgewater Home Care celebrate 12 successful years in business This month, Bridgewater Home Care celebrate 12 successful years in business, looking back at what they have achieved throughout that time! Since October 2010, Bridgewater Home Care has grown to become the go-to, local provider of care to those who wish to remain living in their own home in the local community.
Bridgewater Home Care Wigan achieves outstanding "perfect 10" review score The Bridgewater Home Care team in Wigan have achieved an outstanding ‘perfect 10’ review score on leading independent review site, homecare.co.uk! Registered Care Manager, Shaneil Gaskell, praised her incredible team for the outstanding care they deliver to clients in the local community, which led to their fantastic reviews from happy clients on the homecare.co.uk’s review portal.
Double win for Bridgewater with Top 20 Home Care Group Award. Bridgewater Home Care is thrilled to have come out on top for the second year running as one of the Top 20 Home Care Providers in the UK. Homecare.co.uk, the UK’s number one platform for Home Care Reviews, has recently published its annual award winners, recognising the Top 20 Home Care Groups in the UK based on reviews from clients and their families and friends.
Bridgewater Home Care Halton recruitment off to a flying start Launching their Bridgewater Home Care franchise earlier this year, Bridgewater Home Care Halton are off to a flying start with their recruitment of Care Specialists and have began their immersive and engaging training sessions for new starters!
Onto the EWIF awards finals for Bridgewater Home Care! With a mission to educate, inspire and empower more women into franchising, EWIF has just announced its 2022 finalists, including two finalist nominations for Bridgewater Home Care!
The Inaugural Brokerplan Network Conference Five years since being awarded Principal Status with Financial Conduct Authority the first ever network conference was held at the Arden Hotel in Solihull. Attended by almost 50 network members and 10 lenders partners were treated to a day of celebration, education, networking and motivation followed by a few drinks and an informal meal in the evening.
Brokerplan recognised as part of 'Best Commercial Finance Network - UK' Part of the White Rose Finance Group, Brokerplan is a compelling opportunity for anyone looking to generate a significant income from becoming a commercial finance broker. As part of our overview of a selection of winners of our 2018 Franchise Awards we profile the firm to learn more about the unique opportunities it has to offer.
Business Doctors set to launch second operation in Scotland Laurence Heron is the latest professional to join the Business Doctor’s Network and will be supporting SMEs in the Edinburgh region. Laurence has a wealth of experience from an impressive 25-year career in business. His work has taken him all over the globe, having run businesses in the UK, Australia, the USA, and China.
Business Doctors set to launch in West Norfolk Business Doctors is delighted to welcome Russell Atkinson to their growing team. Russell will be supporting SME’s in the Peterborough and West Norfolk region, an area familiar to him having lived there for over 24 years.
Business Doctors set to open in Bulgaria Business Doctors is celebrating the sale of its first Eastern European master franchise. The company has sold the rights to develop the Business Doctors' brand in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is the tenth overseas territory for the UK franchisor, which offers SME consultancy and business growth support.
ANYTIME FITNESS OPENS TRIO OF NEW LOCATIONS AS FRANCHISE INTEREST SOARS Leading gym provider Anytime Fitness has enjoyed a flurry of new openings in recent weeks, with three new locations opening their doors in Birkenhead, Leigh-on-Sea and Upminster. All three gyms are operated by new franchisees, demonstrating the sustained interest in the franchise sector and the ambitions of entrepreneurs to run their own fitness facilities.
Body Fit Training's new Hackney studio opens its doors on 2nd December 2023 Hackney’s new Body Fit Training (BFT) studio is set to welcome its new gym-goers this Saturday, 2nd December 2023. Located minutes from Hoxton Railway Station and adjacent to Sainsbury’s Local on Hackney Road, BFT Hackney will offer high-intensity group strength and conditioning programmes for the North East London fitness community.
Body Fit Training franchisee hits a PB with the launch of the first UK location Brian Saund and James Kotak recently launched BFT’s first UK franchise in Leicester. Between them, the Leicestershire duo have a strong community focus, business acumen and a passion for fitness - all attributes that lend themselves to be the perfect BFT franchisee. And after a successful opening, James and Brian are set to keep on scaling up their business in the coming months and continue to build on their growing membership of over 175.
London calling: The franchisees paving the way with BFT's first London studio Following on from the UK’s first BFT studio in Leicester last year, the capital’s newest community-based fitness studio has proved that London is the perfect spot for fitness franchisees looking to start a successful business. Pre-opening, the new studio based in Battersea had already broke even by day one, with over 140 members signing up. And as the business continues to grow and establish itself in the local community, it is clear that the BFT network is here to stay in the UK.
CareYourWay Launches Inspiring Franchisee in Slough CareYourWay proudly announces the signing and launch of a dedicated franchisee in the Slough region as of April 9th. Harpreet and Ashdeep Mann, who are both immensely passionate about providing a high-quality care service to their local communities, have now created an event roadshow for the Slough area.
CareYourWay's first franchisee smashes £1,000,000 turnover in first 12 months The very first franchise partner of CareYourWay, a family-run home care brand, has exceeded all expectations in their inaugural year, achieving a groundbreaking achievement in reaching £1,000,000 turnover in first 12 months of trade.
CareYourWay launches new training programme CareYourWay, a family-run home care brand, have unveiled a groundbreaking training programme. The programme, which their first franchisees are going through, has been hailed by consultants and executive coaches as a “groundbreaking programme that truly accelerates franchise partners toward an outstanding home care business”.
Finalist in 'Franchisee Trailblazer' Category at the HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023 The BFA HSBC Annual British Franchise Awards is a highly anticipated event that recognises the exceptional achievements of franchisors and franchisees across the United Kingdom. This year, we were thrilled to celebrate the success of Gary Dimond, the franchise partner of Concept Claim Solutions in Belfast, who was a finalist in the highly competitive "Franchisee Trailblazer" category.
Record-Breaking Neighbourly UK Reaches New Heights At Reunion Neighbourly UK hosted its largest-ever annual Reunion conference in Birmingham earlier this month, bringing together over 500 franchise business owners from across the UK. This year's three-day event, 'Reaching New Heights', brought together and celebrated the success of Neighbourly's franchise business owners from every brand: Bright & Beautiful, Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, Drain Doctor, Dream Doors, Greensleeves and Pimlico Plumbers.
Gong cha brings high-quality bubble tea to Birmingham for the first time Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce its 13th store in the UK has opened in Birmingham. Located at 109 New Street (City Centre Birmingham, B2 4EU), the store opened its doors to customers on 29th March 2024.
GONG CHA SIGNS LARGEST MASTER FRANCHISE AGREEMENT IN ITS HISTORY Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands is pleased to announce that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Shahia Foods Group. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Shahia Foods is one of the largest and most successful food companies in the region.
Gong cha appoints Justin Goes as UK&I Development Director Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Goes as its UK & Ireland Development Director. A highly experienced industry operator, Justin joins Gong cha having worked with some of the world’s leading F&B brands. For nearly two decades, Justin worked at Subway and held several senior European roles including Regional Director Europe where he helped grow Subway stores from 150 to over 5000.
Greensleeves continues to flourish with four years of consecutive growth As we approach the end of 2023, Greensleeves is celebrating its fourth consecutive year of continued growth across its network of over 100 locations. With a 11% increase in turnover on 2022’s performance, the franchise has expanded its network with eight new franchisees this year, proving once again that the outdoor franchise is the number one lawn treatment provider to over 80,000 customers across the UK.
Greensleeves and Neighbourly celebrate first year of shared success The UK’s leading lawn care franchise, Greensleeves, is pleased to mark the one-year anniversary of its acquisition by Neighbourly® UK, one of Britain’s largest home services organisations. United by shared values and culture, they have worked together to cement their position as the market leader for lawn treatment services in the UK.
HOW HEAVENLY DESSERTS HITS THE SWEET SPOT WITH GLOBAL GROWTH With exciting plans to extend the global reach of restaurant franchise Heavenly Desserts into a string of new cities, co-founder and managing director Yousif Aslam discusses the company’s challenges and successes - and how in-depth research has been a powerful strategy.
HEAVENLY DESSERTS LAUNCHES FIRST KIOSK IN LIVINGSTON IN A FIRST for the international premium dessert franchise, Heavenly Desserts opened its first kiosk in Livingston, West Lothian on Friday 1st December. Located within Livingston Designer Outlet’s Food Quarter, the latest Heavenly Desserts ‘Pico’ restaurant format marks the brand’s fifth location in Scotland, one of its 50+ locations in the UK and the final new location opening of 2023.
A SUGAR-COATED SEASON: HEAVENLY DESSERTS LAUNCHES FESTIVE MENU WITH THE festive period within reach, premium dessert brand Heavenly Desserts has today revealed its limited edition dessert menu to kick off holiday celebrations. Available from 24 November for a six-week period, the scrumptious seasonal menu includes the showstopping Black Forest Bonbon, a velvety Gingerbread Martini, a vibrant Black Forest Hot Chocolate, and a new range of festively flavoured macarons, perfect for gifting this winter.
Local home care franchise celebrate double success at the WAGS Awards Local home care franchise, Home Instead Greenwich & Bexley are celebrating their double success after members of the team were recognised for their dedication and passion for helping others at this year’s WAGS (Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care) Awards.
Cardiff entrepreneur clinches top spot in prestigious Welsh business award Business owner, Oli Ford of My Window Cleaner Cardiff City & the Vale, is celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winner of the prestigious Federation of Small Business (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2024 in Wales. Aged 29, Oli has been honoured by a panel of judges with the Franchise Business Award for performing exceptionally well in all areas of his business and will be presented with the accolade at a ceremony in Cardiff on 28th March.
My Window Cleaner accelerates brand development with new addition to head office As My Window Cleaner kick starts 2024, head office is wasting no time in boosting its efforts to support franchisees through additional marketing and support. As the 24-strong franchise network continues to benefit from high demand for industry-leading exterior home services, My Window Cleaner has proudly welcomed Marketing and Operations Coordinator Aidan Davis to further develop the brand’s digital and traditional marketing strategies.
Local business owner brings regional business award home to Buckingham It has been a new year to remember for local business, My Window Cleaner, which has recently brought home the illustrious title of ‘The best residential cleaning service of the year’ in the Regional UK Business Awards 2023! Thanks to their unwavering commitment to providing the community with exceptional window cleaning and exterior home services, Buckingham-based owners Will and Kerry Hayton have been recognised for delivering service with a smile and a devotion to improving the community’s homes throughout the year.
Local business owner brings regional business award home to Bedford It has been a new year to remember for local home services business, My Window Cleaner, which has recently brought home the illustrious title of ‘The best residential cleaning service of the year’ in the Regional UK Business Awards – a title that will be held throughout 2024. Thanks to their unwavering commitment to providing the community with exceptional window cleaning and exterior home services, Bedford-based owner Andrew Day has been recognised for delivering service with a smile and a devotion to improving the community’s homes throughout 2023.
Fleet of Cardiff and Newport business owners transform their vans into 'sleighs' for Christmas charity collections In a project driven to give back to those less fortunate this Christmas, a fleet of local window cleaners have temporarily repurposed their vans into ‘sleighs’ and have spent the festive period collecting toys and goods for Cardiff and Newport charities, Boomerang and The Toybox Project. The local network of My Window Cleaner vans, covering East and West Cardiff, the city centre and The Vale and Newport, have reached out to their local communities, collecting over 1,000 items to help those living in poverty enjoy some festive cheer this season.
My Window Cleaner lauded with prestigious accolades following gleaming WorkBuzz survey My Window Cleaner is celebrating a double accolade after securing a 5-star rating for a second consecutive year from the latest WorkBuzz survey and being awarded The Best Business to Consumer brand of 2023. Presented with the prestigious award at the recent annual British Franchise Association (BFA) conference, the progressive, van-based franchise affirmed its position as a leader within the cleaning and home services industries while equally providing second-to-none services to its customers across the UK.
Poppies springing forward after stellar start to the year Domestic cleaning franchise, Poppies, is celebrating one of its strongest starts to a calendar year to date. The 25-strong franchise network, which has welcomed three new starters this year alone, is continuing to see impressive growth amid increasing demand for exceptional home services across the UK, with recent figures showing 20% growth across the industry year on year1.
Houslow entrepreneur launches local cleaning company Born and raised in India, Soniya Fernandes comes from a background in finance. When she initially moved to the UK, Soniya struggled to find a job due to the language barrier. After much determination and drive, she worked in various sales roles to hone her skills in Business English to ensure she is well-equipped to serve the community’s needs, and she now feels confident as she launches her own Poppies cleaning business in Hounslow, the place she sees as home.
Poppies celebrates 40 years of sparkling success at its first in-person annual conference for three years As the Poppies franchise network gathered for its first face-to-face franchise conference since the pandemic, there was an added element of celebration in the air. Held at the grand location of Lumley Castle near Durham on 17th November, it was the perfect venue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the brand’s first franchisee, Poppies Durham. It was also a great opportunity for the brand to share the achievements of the past few years, as well as discuss future growth for the domestic cleaning franchise.
Puddle Ducks wrap up a successful 2023! Puddle Ducks had a lot to celebrate in 2023, with numerous accolades achieved across the franchise network, and the company achieving their highest ever placement at number 18 in the Elite Franchise Top 100.
Puddle Ducks reaches its highest ever position in the Elite Franchise Top 100! The HSBC UK Elite Franchise Top 100 recognises the top 100 franchises across the country each year. Franchisors are ranked based on the quality of their support, the success and size of their network, the impact they have on their local communities, alongside other factors.
Award Winning Revive! Does it Again Revive! Auto Innovations, the UK’s largest network of SMART vehicle repairers is running out of industry awards to win!
Revive! Conference Best Ever Owners and joint managing directors Terry Mullen and Mark Llewellyn welcomed everyone to the home of England football, St George’s Park to open the 2024 conference and share their memories of the previous two decades. The UK’s leading SMART repair network had seen its best year ever, achieving a record £21m sales, welcoming seven new franchisees, with awards raining down on the franchise and Revive! business owners alike.
Revive! Auto Innovations Expands Recruitment Department Revive Auto Innovations, the UK’s leading SMART repair network has appointed Samantha Carr-Roberts to the post of franchise recruitment executive. Sam brings with her extensive experience of working within the franchise industry and joins from the Amplo Group where she was franchise lending manager/compliance and operations manager. She was previously relationship manager at the British Franchise Association.
ServiceMaster AAA cleans up at BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards Siva Kugathas from ServiceMaster Clean AAA received the coveted Franchisee Trailblazer Award and the People’s Choice Award during the prestigious BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. Siva received the Franchisee Trailblazer Award as a recognition of his work within the ServiceMaster Clean brand model and for showing what is truly possible with the collaboration of a franchise business.
Celebrate World Sake Day with us! In Japan , the 1st October is known as "Nihonshu no Hi" - World Sake Day which celebrates and honours the national drink of Japan. Over the years, it has gain popularity across Japan and worldwide as an occasion to bring people together, learn about sake and discover new flavours.
SLIM CHICKENS SIGNS NEW FRANCHISE PARTNER FOR NORTHERN IRELAND Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has secured its first franchise partner, OCO Westend, for Ireland as the Group continues to accelerate the growth of its ‘better chicken’ brand, Slim Chickens. An established hospitality franchisee, and one of Starbucks' longest licensed partners, OCO Westend will open Slim Chickens’ 30th site and its first for Ireland on Belfast’s Boucher Square on 11 October.
Boparan signs first UK franchise partner for Slim Chickens Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) confirms it has signed its first partner as the Group seeks to accelerate the growth of “better chicken” brand, Slim Chickens. BRG has entered into a franchise development agreement with JRK Restaurants which will allow the new partners to open initially five outlets across the South Coast, over the next four years.
BRG set to fast-track Slim Chicken's expansion in the UK and Ireland In a move designed to accelerate the growth of its hugely popular Slim Chickens brand, Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is set to enter into talks with potential partners, in order to more quickly increase the brand’s presence across the UK and Ireland.
SLIM CHICKENS TO OPEN ITS SEVENTH UK STORE IN BLUEWATER CENTRE Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) kicks off 2020 with news that its seventh Slim Chickens site will open in Kent next month (February 2020). The American fast-casual concept which specialises in premium, cooked to order chicken, will open its next UK site in the popular Bluewater Shopping and Leisure destination, bringing an authentic taste of Arkansas, USA and its renowned Southern US hospitality to the south east of England.
Snap Fitness continues expansion with strategic investment in Ireland and sets sights on Spain Global fitness franchise, Snap Fitness, proudly announces its robust expansion plans in Ireland - highlighted by recent openings in Sligo and Drogheda and coupled with a substantial €12.9 million investment in the Irish economy. This move aligns with Snap Fitness' ongoing commitment to enrich the health and wellness landscape not only in Ireland but also beyond its borders.
Building a strong community: how an inclusive environment improves franchisee success Creating an inclusive environment for franchisees is much more than a social responsibility for the franchisor; it is also a business decision which positively impacts innovation, adaptability and the brand’s long-term health. In doing so, the franchisor creates a collaborative platform where franchisees feel valued and can come together effectively to bring about sustained success. Here, Kristen Horler, Head of Sales at Snap Fitness, delves into why it is so important to build an inclusive environment for franchisees.
Kevin Yates appointed as CEO EMEA at Lift Brands Just four months after joining Lift Brands EMEA as Chief Operations Officer, Kevin Yates has been appointed as CEO EMEA for the global fitness and wellness group. In his new role, Kevin will be responsible for the growth and innovation of the collective brands, including operations of the Snap Fitness franchise.
TaxAssist Accountants launches four-week initial training course If you’re looking to run your own practice, buy an existing practice or scale up your existing practice you can now join the TaxAssist Accountants network in four weeks and benefit from new lower franchise fees.
Ron Mansfield celebrates his 15th anniversary with TaxAssist Accountants Ron Mansfield FMAAT joined the TaxAssist Accountants network in 2009. He was keen to combine his qualifications and experience with the TaxAssist business model to work for himself. Over the last 15 years, he has built a highly successful business from his two shops in Essex based at 28 Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6NJ and 53 Gobions Avenue, Chase Cross, Romford, RM5 3SS.
TaxAssist Stevenage welcomes new owner Kam Sira runs two large TaxAssist Accountants practices from shops in Barnet and Watford and has recently expanded his business further by purchasing the Stevenage franchise from Brian Alexander, who has now retired. This is the third franchise territory for Kam, who runs the practices alongside wife Sejal, and their 11 staff members, now collectively servicing over 1,400 clients.
THE LEAK DETECTIVE FRANCHISE SIGNS UP FIVE NEW RECRUITS The Leak Detective franchise has signed up five new franchisees in the past few months. They are joining the network from Milton Keynes, Oxford, Birmingham, Humberside and Devon & Cornwall.
A family affair at The Leak Detective Oxford The Leak Detective is delighted to welcome aboard Alex Golding as the new franchisee for the Oxford area. Alex joins forces with his sister Eileen and nephew, Peter, to turn our mission of leak detection excellence into a family business in Oxford.
Leak Detective has signed up a new franchisee for Humberside Leak Detective, the leading specialists when it comes to water leak detection, is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their ever-growing family: Richard Hunt. Richard will be running their newest franchise, Leak Detective Humberside.
Leak Detective signs first franchisee The Leak Detective, the leading specialists in water leak detection, have signed their first franchisee. Sahladine Lodge is the franchisee for the Milton Keynes area.
THIS £100,000 PER YEAR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IS WORTH INVESTIGATING Are you looking for a business opportunity built on solid foundations and could deliver potential earnings of up to £100,000 a year. The Leak Detective, a newly formed franchise, is looking for ambitious business partners to establish a network of leak detection specialists.
Walfinch home care Welcomes New Franchisees for Hampton, Twickenham and Virginia Water Three local women have launched a new home care service in Hampton, Twickenham and Virginia Water and surrounding areas. The Walfinch home care business will now provide elderly care, companion care and a range of other care services to support people living in their own homes.
Milk Before or After? Walfinch Carers are Cooking to Suit Clients How do you like your eggs? That could be one of the questions that carers from Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire will be asking clients more often as the care team focuses on preparing food just the way their clients like it. “We think our care clients should have their tea brewed and their gravy made to their own tastes, so we have started cookery lessons for our care team to ensure they can make meals to suit each client,” says Hannah Tomlin, Senior Carer and Events Co-ordinator, who is leading the classes for carers.
New Walflinch Home Care Service Launched in Ealing and Uxbridge A new home care service has launched in Ealing and Uxbridge. Run by franchisees Billy and Suky Sidhu, Walfinch Ealing and Uxbridge will now offer a range of home care and companionship services to the community, helping to support people to continue to live in their own homes.
More Women in Care Can Achieve Greatness with Provider Support There are huge leadership opportunities for women and young people in the care profession, but providers need to do more to develop them, Kam Gill, Registered Manager at Walfinch home care Oxford will say at the Women Achieving Greatness (WAG) panel at The Care Show London, on 24 April 2024 (https://www.careshowlondon.co.uk/conference-programme-2024)
Walfinch Franchisee Helps Free Hospital Beds The demand for complex care is rising, and Walfinch care providers such as Leena Bector, franchisee Managing Director of the Walfinch home care service in Windsor and Maidenhead, are stepping up to meet the need.
Chiswick Care Manager Wins Care Leader of the Future Award Magdalena Chmielewska, Registered Manager at Walfinch home care Chiswick, Hammersmith and Kensington, is driving positive change in her care team and the local community. Now she has been named winner of the Leader of the Future (home care) award in the Leading Women in Care (LWIC) awards.
Wingers Signs 30 Store Development Deal Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has signed a 30 store development deal for West London and the Thames Valley. Five experienced QSR investors will grow the brand within the agreed territory in line with a long term development agreement. At least two new stores are expected to open before the end of 2024, with restaurant numbers anticipated to ramp up to hit targets after that in potential locations which could include the likes of Windsor, Maidenhead, Chiswick, Ealing, Slough and Watford.
How to Launch a Successful Wingers Restaurant In the past year, Wingers has successfully launched six new restaurants. We’ve cooked up a recipe for success and now Amran Sunner, Co-founder, Wingers, would like to share his top tips with you!
Customers Get a Taste for Wingers' Christmas Menu Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has launched its Christmas Menu. Available until the end of 2023, customers can now enjoy new a Christmas themed menu selection as well as all the usual Wingers’ favourites.
Wingers Secures New Destination Site at Telford Shopping Centre Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has secured an exciting new site at a destination shopping centre in Telford. It is anticipated that the new Wingers restaurant situated close to the Cinema in the Telford Shopping Centre will be open for business in Q1 2024.
news_template2.cfm?articleID=9191 Wingers - the Chicken Wing company - is a young, fresh, modern franchise. When the team set out to franchise the popular fried chicken brand developed during the Pandemic, they wanted the most efficient, streamlined processes put in place from day one. This makes life easy for franchisees. It’s little wonder that they chose to adopt a secure online portal to bring everything into one place from the outset. It sits well alongside their adoption of tech in the restaurants that enhances their customer experience.
Business Doctors establishes new business partnership When two businesses have the potential to go hand in hand, it makes perfect sense for them to establish a partnership that has practical value and benefits all involved. That’s why business coaching specialists Business Doctors have teamed up with business sales experts Business Partnership in a collaboration to support SME business owners towards an exceptional exit.
Ready Chef signs supply contract with Camile Thai Ready Chef, the market leader in fresh and prepared produce solutions, are delighted to announce the signing of a €7m, three-year supply contract with Camile Food Group. This includes the award winning Camile Thai restaurant group and their newly launched brand Thindi, offering authentic Indian cuisine.
Camile Thai launch new Indian brand, Thindi with four new locations Camile Thai is delighted to announce that we have expanded into Indian fare with the major talent that is Thindi to launch a new Indian delivery service. This new addition to the Irish restaurant scene has recently opened its doors in Shankill under serial Camile franchisee Paul Abraham.
Camile Thai to display the Carbon Footprint of each dish on their menu The UK’s most sustainable restaurant chain*Camile Thai Kitchen announced that from today they would be displaying the Carbon Footprint of each dish on its Menus and Website. This initiative by the chain is the first time in Europe that such information has been made easily accessible for guests and the general public.
Cash Converters franchise goes from strength to strength Since opening its first store in Western Australia in 1984, Cash Converters has grown rapidly, opening stores across the world, offering services from buying and selling second hand goods to personal finance.
Cash Converters franchise crack down on stolen goods Cash Converters has developed successful relationships with local police forces across the UK in a bid to prevent stolen items from being brought in to stores.
Cash Converters franchise Coventry celebrates 20 years Cash Converters on Longfellow Road in Coventry is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a month long prize raffle, with the winners being announced on New Year’s Eve.
ChariSnack raises over £52K for charity Bliss Since 2018 to date, ChariSnack, part of Delicious Ideas Food Group, has raised £52,945 for Bliss, a charity that supports babies born premature or sick, needing specialist hospital care.
Taylor Made Franchising acquires Chemex International Taylor Made Franchising has acquired Chemex International for an undisclosed sum, adding it to its existing nine franchise brands: Stump Busters, PVC Vendo, Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Thomas Cleaning Franchise, Iconic Window Cleaning, Mister Tacho, Broadway Wine, Women In Business Network (WIBN) and Wagging Tails. The acquisition will bring the annual network turnover to 32 million with approximately 100 franchisees across ten brands.
Chemex welcomes new franchisee in North Lancashire Andrew King is the latest franchisee to join Chemex. He is an ex-engineer who took the chance of redundancy to help fund his own business. The decision to look at Chemex came after discussions with his uncle who had operated a van-based franchise before and so was able to highlight the low-cost benefits of such an operation.
Chemex Launch The £10k Multiplier! Following two years of research and development new Chemex franchisees can now look forward to a financial boost when starting their business!
Award-winning paintwork pros set a shining example A couple best known for repainting car bodywork are painting the town red instead after landing a major industry award. Brian and Amanda Palmer, owners of ChipsAway St Albans, have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise. “They couldn’t be more deserving,” says Rebecca de Chair, Group Marketing Manager of ChipsAway International.“They’ve developed their business from a man-in-a-van operation to a very successful Car Care Centre employing eight people – a testament to their hard work and dedication."
Appointment of Non-Executive Director to Franchise Brands Franchise Brands plc, an international multi-brand franchise business, is pleased to announce that Andy Brattesani has joined the board of Franchise Brands as a Non-Executive Director.
ChipsAway "Roars Ahead" at Annual Conference and 1920's Awards Dinner Over 200 delegates gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference and Roaring 20s ‘Gatsby’ themed Awards Dinner over the weekend. The event celebrated the minor car body repair brand’s ‘roaring ahead’ approach in the car body repair industry.
ChipsAway takes national marketing "up a gear" with the launch of a new TV advert ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair service, has launched a new TV advertisement to promote the convenience and ease of the service they offer. The new TV commercial demonstrates how easy it is for customers to enquire and obtain their free, no-obligation repair estimate.
ChipsAway's Youngest Franchisee named as Bodyshop Magazine's 30 Under 30 Rising Stars Winner Entrepreneur Brandon, joined the ChipsAway network in September 2020, aged just 21. Within the space of only six months Brandon had developed his mobile car body repair business into a thriving ChipsAway Car Care Centre workshop, taking on an employee to help him achieve his aspirations for the future.
CHOPSTIX SECURES FIRST AIRPORT SITE Fast growing QSR, Chopstix has continued on its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of its first airport location on 29th May. The new London Luton Airport site, located in the departure lounge, after security, is an important strategic step in the group’s expansion plans, and demonstrates the versatility of the Chopstix proposition.
CHOPSTIX SECURES FIRST AIRPORT SITE Fast growing QSR, Chopstix has continued on its impressive growth trajectory with the opening of its first airport location on 29th May. The new London Luton Airport site, located in the departure lounge, after security, is an important strategic step in the group’s expansion plans, and demonstrates the versatility of the Chopstix proposition.
Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year: Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant (QSR) group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The company also reported its system sales are forecast to surpass £65m by the end of FY23 (23 April 2023), an increase of more than 40% against FY22.
New Year, New You! The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on progress and plan how you want you and your Consider these resolutions which could go a long way to increasing your business success in the new year.
A crisis with the Chancellor? Clarriots Care takes a closer look As of November 23rd, 2016, newly instated Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond is preparing to reveal his Autumn Statement – his plan on how to manage and improve the UK economy for the next year. Clarriots Care takes a look at how this may impact franchising.
What's new from the Clarriots Franchise Network? If you are looking to get an inside look at the Clarriots Care franchise business, their Franchise Roadshow is an ideal way to do this. There are limited spaces to this behind-the-scenes opportunity so be sure to book your spaces quickly.
What are the characteristics of a great business opportunity? The Clarriots Care franchise model is not only about being your own boss and in control of your own destiny, it’s also about owning a great business opportunity and being part of one of the fastest growing franchise networks in the UK. It’s about the right opportunity at the right time!
Patricia and Garry Burchett join the Cleanhome family Having worked across different industries including retail, hospitality and service industries, Garry and Patricia Burchett wanted to achieve a better work/life balance. As the couple were also involved in the local community as town councillors, they wanted to be able to have more time with their family and be able to work from home...Cleanhome allows them to do this.
Cleanhome winners of Training and Development award Here at Cleanhome we pride ourselves on providing our franchisees with a high level of training, both at the beginning of their business journey and throughout and our commitment to our franchisees has been recognised.
Celebrating our 50th Franchisee 2012 seems like only yesterday when Clear Brew took on its first franchisee and is now celebrating sending out its 50th franchisee, Russ Goodwin, who will be covering the Croydon and Sutton region.
Celebrating 10 years of franchising During the last 10 years we have welcomed over 50 franchisees to the Clear Brew team! Our cohort consists of people from a variety of backgrounds. Here we explore the evolution of the Clear Brew franchise and how it has become the network it is today.
Starting out on your own after Coronavirus The coronavirus situation has led many to re-evaluating their current workplace status. Redundancies and businesses not being able to survive, may also lead to the rise of those wishing to start out on their own. However, taking that first step of STARTING A BUSINESS is the biggest decision some of you will ever make. It feels like (and usually is) a life changing moment and often people will think it over and over, analysing every aspect.
CNA franchise chosen for leading business support CNA International has had a busy September! Two new Franchise Partners have started their own CNA International executive search recruitment businesses this month.
CNA franchise awarded Full Membership of bfa CNA Executive Search is delighted to announce that it has been accepted for Full Membership of the British Franchise Association (bfa).
CNA franchise introduces Wilde Pure Search The sister company of franchise network CNA Executive Search is to become Wilde Pure Search. Using the same pure search methodology as executive search, Wilde Pure Search operates in the high-volume recruitment market recruiting high-calibre candidates into lower and middle management positions.
Graduate Programme Produces Top- Flight Consultants A graduate training programme that gives young people the opportunity to work in executive search, management consultancy, corporate finance and interim management has so far attracted ten graduates , a number likely to double in number in 2006.
CNA franchise launch website that "Walks the Talk" A radical re-design and a host of new future-proof features mark the re-launch of the CNA International website, www.cnainternational.co.uk. The site represents the first of several substantial internet investments by CNA.
Code Ninjas recruits seasoned marketing expert As the brand quickly approaches the opening of its 400th location, Code Ninjas, the kids coding franchise, has appointed a new Vice President of Marketing, Matt Rogers. With over a decade of consumer marketing experience and a passion for EdTech, Matt joins the team fully equipped to further develop Code Ninjas’ brand awareness in line with the ongoing growth rate seen in the UK and internationally.
Code Ninjas to launch first franchise location in Wales As one of the fastest-growing tech cities in the UK, the demand for coding and technological expertise in Cardiff is on the rise. Recognising this, Code Ninjas, the coding franchise for kids, is opening up a dojo in Cardiff, the first of its kind in Wales.
How international diversification has expanded a UK network Diversification is a word that is often bandied around companies, ultimately for the leaders at the forefront of operations to show little evidence of it actually taking place. And it is this same description that can also get misinterpreted. There are many ways to diversify a company - celebrating inclusivity in every sense of the word, expanding the company culture and having a constant source of contemporary, exciting ideas are all ways of diversifying. Code Ninjas, the international coding franchise for kids, is one such brand that ensures diversity is touched upon and celebrated in every respect in their UK operations.
ColourFence reaches finals in three Franchise Marketing Awards again this year! ColourFence has made the finals in the Franchise Marketing Awards for the third year in a row. The awards recognise the gold standard in marketing innovation, and highlight franchisors who provide outstanding marketing support for their franchisees.
Competition in this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards, described by the organisers as ‘fierce’, are judged by a panel of independent franchising and marketing experts. And while the finalists come from a wide variety of business sectors, they all have one thing in common – a ‘commitment to supporting their franchisees.’
Weatherproof fencing franchise, ColourFence, pledges 50% of new franchisees' fees into local advertising In an exciting new development for weatherproof fencing franchise, ColourFence, the brand has announced that new franchisees will receive a subsidy of £10,000 to invest into local marketing. Until now, £5,000 of the franchise fee was re-invested into an advertising launch for new starters. This figure has been doubled for all new franchisees who join before the end of 2019.
FAMILY-RUN FRANCHISE WINS NATIONAL AWARD Countrywide Grounds Maintenance’s Aimee Morton, has been chosen as one of the winners for this year's Pro Landscaper's 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards, in association with Green-tech.
Why Does the Property Sector Remain Such a Stable Marketplace for Countrywide Signs? Countrywide Signs understand that many are feeling cautious this year. Recession is a worry, but in the right sector, with the right business and support structure, it doesn’t need to be! Luckily, they operate in two very accommodating sectors. Franchising and property.
NEW Commercial Contract Announced From one national network to another; AMEY TPT has appointed Countrywide Signs as its commercial property signage supplier and installer for its rail network.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification 2022: Passed With Flying Colours! Countrywide Signs’ quality and continuous improvement practices have once again been put through their paces… and we’re happy to shout that we’ve smashed it. We achieved the highest pass mark for our annual ISO 9001:2015 audit.
Creams Cafe appoints new CEO Leading dessert restaurant brand, Creams, has appointed Everett Fieldgate as its new CEO, ahead of the company entering its next stage of growth internationally and in the UK. With over 17 years spent working exclusively in the food and hospitality industries, Everett brings a wealth of relevant experience to Creams across casual dining, QSR and global franchising.
HERO BRANDS PARTNERS WITH DIRTY BONES TO DRIVE UK GROWTH PLANS Dirty Bones and Hero Brands have formed a strategic partnership to extend the growth of the Dirty Bones concept. Dirty Bones, the NYC-inspired food and cocktail concept, have partnered with Hero Brands in a move that will see the brand grow across the UK.
Domino's welcomes newest franchisee via Homegrown Heroes programme Domino’s has welcomed their newest franchisee Kieran Ali. Kieran opened his new store yesterday in Long Sutton welcoming 25 new team members with him! Kieran first worked for Domino’s back in 2013 as part of the Operations department. After a short break to retrain and set up his own business, he is back with us and now a franchisee after enrolling on our Homegrown Heroes programme.
Domino's franchisee shortlisted for prestigious National Awards Northern Ireland businessman Joggy Dhillon, who owns Domino’s Pizza stores in Coleraine and Omagh, has been shortlisted in the prestigious national British Franchise Association (BFA) – Franchisee of the Year Awards 2014.
Domino's Pizza kicks off recruitment drive ahead of world's biggest football tournament As the UK prepares to be hit by football fever, Domino’s Pizza UK is gearing up for a huge peak in orders and deliveries this summer, so is on the hunt for 1,300 new recruits to help deliver a staggering 56 million slices of pizza to hungry football fans across the UK.
This Morning's winning pizza hits Domino's Menus A pizza with real television pedigree takes pride of place today on menus at Domino’s stores all across the UK. The Chimichurri™ pizza, created by Maria Tyrrell from High Wycombe, won a national competition run by ITV’s flagship award-winning daytime TV show – This Morning, in conjunction with Domino’s Pizza.
5,000th international Domino's store to open Cologne, Germany, sees the opening of the latest store for Domino’s Germany – and one of three stores opening that day that will be recognised as the 5,000th international store for Domino’s Pizza Inc.
Doner Shack set to launch in London It’s official, the Berlin-street food brand Döner Shack is set to open with a bang on Baker Street on 27th March 2023, offering 200 free kebaps a day to celebrate its debut in London. The fast-casual brand that specialises in kebaps, chicken schnitzels and milkshakes, is an exciting new addition to the famous street and aims to change the perception of kebabs in the UK.
Doner Shack kicks off 2023 with two new multi-unit franchisees Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, continues to experience tremendous growth with the addition of two new multi-unit franchise partners, Bobby Sidhu and Omar Chagani. The UK’s leading fast-casual franchise brand will be boosting its presence across the UK with 20 new stores across the West Midlands and London over the next three years.
New Glasgow restaurant to giveaway free kebabs on 1st October 2022 Berlin street-food brand, Döner Shack, will officially open its new Scottish flagship restaurant in Silverburn, Glasgow on Saturday, 1st October, offering free kebabs to celebrate its arrival. The exciting new addition to Silverburn aims to change the perception of kebabs in the UK, by serving high quality products in a fast casual setting.
Doner Shack appoints new Global Franchise Director for its global expansion Döner Shack, the Berlin-inspired street-food concept, has appointed Nil Naik as its new Global Franchise Director to develop the brand’s expansion globally. Nil is the former UK & International Franchise Director for Chaiiwala, where he was responsible for managing and growing the UK franchise network of over 50 stores and identifying prospects for international markets in over 235 locations worldwide.
Doner Shack to open its first London restaurant on Baker Street Berlin inspired street-food concept, Döner Shack, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with the opening of its London flagship site in late Autumn 2022, the first of four new openings planned for the capital over the next six months.
AWARD CROWNS OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR DRIVER HIRE Driver Hire has added another major franchise industry accolade to its trophy cabinet – the ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Franchisor of the Year Award’. Graham Duckworth, Driver Hire’s Franchise Sales Director, and colleagues, collected the award at a celebratory awards and gala evening at the Tower Hotel in the City of London.
TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN EXPANSION FOR DRIVER HIRE FRANCHISEES Driver Hire franchisees are benefiting from a major investment in new technology which is enabling them to expand their existing territories into previously hard to reach postcode areas.
DRIVER HIRE SUPPORTS ROAD SAFETY WEEK Bradford-based national recruitment company, Driver Hire, is playing its part in preventing deaths and injuries on UK roads by supporting this year’s ‘Road Safety Week’ (14th-20th November). Organised by Brake, the national road safety charity, the theme for 2022 is ‘Safe Roads for All’.
Darrin Gibb celebrates 30 year milestone with Driver Hire Darrin Gibb is the longest serving franchisee in the Driver Hire network and this month, he celebrates his 30th anniversary. Driver Hire itself was still a young business when Darrin came on board, having been established only nine years before Darrin joined forces with Hugh Wilson and set up Wilson Gibb Management Services (WGMS) in 1992.
Manchester conference celebrates best ever year Back for the first time in two years, Driver Hire’s annual conference, held at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester, provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate an outstanding year for a whole host of franchisees and their offices.
NEW FRANCHISEES AT LINCOLN RECRUITMENT BUSINESS Two young local entrepreneurs, Peter Quittenton and Christian Salter, have bought specialist recruitment agency, Driver Hire Lincoln. Peter (24) and Christian (24) already know the business well because they both worked for the previous owner.
Key considerations when choosing your franchise In this exclusive article for whichfranchise.com, Edward Mauleverer, of Ed’s Garden Maintenance, provides insightful yet practical advice on the most important things to consider when choosing which the right franchise for you. To make a better and more educated choice...
Franchising and technology - friend or foe? Since the invention of the Internet, life, as we knew it, was revolutionized on every level: from how we communicate to how information is shared and consumed. Yet, it is important to consider whether, when it comes to business, how central technology should be and does it give a company a competitive edge? In this exclusive article for whichfranchise.com, Edward Mauleverer, of Ed’s Garden Maintenance, advocates technology as a lynchpin for a franchise business.
Ed's Garden Maintenance see first business split releasing capital to the Franchisee Ed’s franchisee John Marshall successfully split his business generating a capital sum that exceeds his original franchise investment. John who started an Ed’s franchise in the Chobham area only three years ago has developed a large enough customer base to enable him to sell half of these generating a significant lump sum whilst retaining his franchise.
etyres gearing up for its millionth tyre order etyres is on the brink of celebrating its millionth tyre order - a milestone event which is testament to the strength and enduring popularity of its mobile tyre fitting service.
etyres franchise business launches local branch Buying tyres has just got a lot easier and more convenient in Basildon and the surrounding areas, thanks to the launch of a new etyres branch.
etyres franchise rolls out price promise discount etyres has introduced a new discount promise campaign to appeal to price-conscious vehicle owners who are keen to buy online and keep motoring costs low.
Moving in a new direction with an etyres franchise Determined Lukasz Kupisz is looking forward to a more rewarding professional and personal life as he embarks on his exciting new venture with the launch of etyres Bishop’s Stortford.
A franchising family affair with Kids Academy As the old saying goes… ‘never work with your family, pets or children’ but for the Dancy family, franchising has led them to working with all three.
Measuring the cost - making a difference in the climate crisis One of the key visions for the upcoming COP26 conference is to “Work together to deliver” * solutions to the challenges caused by the climate crisis. Finding solutions to carbon markets by moving to net zero initiatives is a growing trend in franchises who not only want to make a difference for their clients, but also to the world’s environmental outlook. Here, Paolo Massimilla, Managing Director of the UK region of global cost management specialists ERA, shares how his company has utilised their global reach to start their own journey to net zero
Adaptable, in high demand and built for today's world For professionals looking to build a successful B2B business with an in demand service, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) offers a proven business model and established methodology for cost optimization that is scalable, can be managed remotely, and will help businesses to rebuild the economy during times of global uncertainty.
ERA experience record-breaking year so far Despite the cloud under which the global pandemic has put the business community under, the cost management franchise, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), is celebrating a record-breaking first half year. Including both new client sign-ups and welcoming exciting new projects, the franchise network are experiencing an influx in demand for their services, giving franchise partners the opportunity to maximise growth potential.
Three times winner of the Global Franchise Awards On Friday 8th February, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA), the world’s number one franchise in business strategy, supply chain and cost management, was awarded Best White-Collar Franchise 2020 at the Global Franchise Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Orlando where thousands of franchise professionals had gathered for the annual International Franchise Association Conference.
Collaboration and Learning at our European Conference Last month in the beautiful Spanish sunshine, more than 300 guests gathered in the Costa Blanca for the opening of Expense Reduction Analysts’ (ERA) annual European Conference.
It’s very much a key event in the ERA calendar with insightful presentations, engaging workshops and thought-provoking seminars delivered by the franchisor and franchisees alike.
FANTASTIC SERVICES FRANCHISE CELEBRATES BEST YEAR EVER Leading home service franchisor Fantastic Services has announced that 2021 was their best year ever with record-high turnover, number of new partners, and customers.
We're Franchising Trailblazers! At this year’s annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, FASTSIGNS is honoured to be shortlisted for a brand new award introduced this year.
Looking for the next big idea? Look no further! Ready to start your own business, but think you lack the right idea? Or can’t see how to put your ideas into action? Well, help is at hand with a FASTSIGNS franchise!
Fly above the fear of failure! Don’t let a lack of confidence stop you from embracing opportunity! The FASTSIGNS franchise is designed to help you fulfil your true potential.
The impact of a branded statement Thinking of opening a FASTSIGNS franchise but unsure what you could be doing each day. As you can see from this franchisee client case study, you could be involved in some pretty exciting projects!
We're Going to The International Franchise Show! Are you? The biggest ever International Franchise Show returns at ExCel London, 5th & 6th April 2019! The Franchise Show has grown over the past 9 years making us the UK’s biggest, and earning the well-deserved International show status.
FASTSIGNS® will be exhibiting on stand 830 and we’d love to see you there.
FASTSIGNS Goes The Extra Mile for the Simon Cooper Foundation Over the summer, FASTSIGNS franchises have worked together to raise funds for the Simon Cooper Foundation. The franchise network aimed to cover a minimum of 720 miles by walking, running or cycling, to raise funds and awareness for a charity close to their communal heart.
FIRST CLASS LEARNING FRANCHISE ENJOYS RAPID SCOTTISH EXPANSION First Class Learning (FCL), one of the UK’s largest tuition franchises, is rapidly expanding in Scotland, and has recently opened tuition centres in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee and Glasgow.
FIRST CLASS LEARNING ANNOUNCES RECORD NUMBER OF PARENTAL ENQUIRIES First Class Learning (FCL), one of the UK's largest tuition providers with over 300 tuition centres nationwide, has revealed the first weekend in January 2022 saw a record number of enquiries from worried parents.
Private tuition in high demand as pupils struggle with lockdown lessons Extra help for school pupils has never been in higher demand, as worried parents struggle with home schooling. Stressed teachers are also looking at their options career wise as working conditions in schools under the pandemic become more difficult. First Class Learning (FCL), currently the UK’s fastest growing tuition business with over 300 franchises throughout the UK, has announced that it has opened new tuition centres in Liverpool, Nelson (Lancashire), Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
PRIVATE TUITION SECTOR SET TO BOOM IN NEW SCHOOL NORMAL SAYS FRANCHISE CEO With schools across the UK now back post lockdown, many parents and teachers are starting to think about how the new school term will look like. Nothing is going to be the same for some time, with social distancing measures in place, homework likely to be done online from now on, and the likes of school bags being banned.
Football Fun Factory and Center Parcs announce football coaching partnership Football Fun Factory, the UK’s fastest-growing children’s football coaching organisation, is delighted to announce a partnership with short break operator Center Parcs. Parents will be able to book Football Fun Factory experiences for children aged between two —12 at each of Center Parcs’ villages across the UK and Ireland from June 2022 onwards FFF Founder James Cutting said: “We are incredibly proud to kick off this partnership with a brand that is a household name.
Footlights wins Franchisee award at bfa annual awards Aaron Dohery, Footlights franchisee for Rossendale & Burnley, won the "Franchisee of the Year" award at the 2020 bfa Franchise of the Year Awards. At just 27 years old, Aaron won the award for the difference he is making to the lives of children in his local community as well as being the top performer in the Footlights franchise network.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB PARTNERS WITH AWARD SHOW HONOURING UK YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT German Doner Kebab (GDK) is partnering with the British Youth International College (BYITC) Inspire awards to honour young Brits who have exceeded beyond expectations. The BYITC Inspire awards 2023 are set to take place on June 6 at the Scottish Parliament . The event is a celebration of diversity and inclusion and an aim to empower individuals with curiosity, motivation, confidence, and enthusiasm.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB CREATES A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE FOR ONE LUCKY CUSTOMER TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF FAST X Premium kebab chain German Doner Kebab has joined forces with Universal Pictures as part of the cinema release of their highly anticipated film Fast X which hit the big screen on 19th May. German Doner Kebab has celebrated the film release with a takeover of hero menu items that includes the opportunity for one lucky customer to win a trip of a lifetime to Los Angeles.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS 150TH RESTAURANT WORLDWIDE - IN WESTON-SUPER-MARE German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another UK restaurant – its 128th location in its home market of the UK and 150th internationally. This milestone further strengthens GDK’s position as the Global #1 doner kebab chain. The new GDK opened on May 10th in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, to a tremendous reception by the local community.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB (GDK) BOLSTERS ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP WITH TWO SENIOR DOMINO'S EXECS, TO DRIVE THE BRAND'S FUTURE GROWTH GDK has appointed two senior executives from Domino’s to strengthen its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain and the world’s #1 doner kebab brand. Simon Wallis, the former International MD and, most recently, Chief Transformation Officer at Domino’s Pizza Group (DPG) UK, joins as CEO, while Robin Caley takes on the role of Chief Development Officer after excelling as Group Development Director at the pizza brand.
GDK to open 12 new restaurants in North America in 2023. GDK have confirmed that we will be opening 12 new restaurants in North America in 2023. Following the launch of their first US site at American Dream in New Jersey in 2021 and Astoria in Queens New York, opening in February 2023, they will be opening a new restaurant every month throughout the rest of the year.
Hitting the ground running with a Get Ahead franchise Friends Kristy and Suzanne had been talking for years about how they could find a way to use their skills to work together. Once they saw the Get Ahead franchise advertised on Facebook in 2019, they knew they had found the right solution. They now enjoy the immense freedom and improved work-life balance of running their own franchise as well as the connection of being an active part of the wider franchise network at Get Ahead.
Business partners Kristy and Suzanne win major national award for flexible, fast-growth business Embracing flexible working long before the pandemic made it fashionable has helped human dynamos Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett win a major business award. The owners of virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead in Berkshire, North Hampshire and Surrey have won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise – one of the highest honour in the franchising world.
Further International expansion as Get Ahead welcomes new franchisee in Ireland Virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead is delighted to welcome its first franchisee in the Republic of Ireland, continuing its global expansion. Linda McCormick will be running Get Ahead Ireland from her base in Wicklow, just south of Dublin.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting welcomes second consultant in 2022 Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) has expanded and strengthened its team with the appointment of a second franchise consultant this year – Rebecca Newenham. Rebecca is a successful franchisor and runs an international team of over 70 including 10 franchisees.
Trend Transformations: Bigger Showroom, Streamlined Service Derek Delaney from Over Hulton has been running his Granite Transformations business on Marsden Road in Bolton for 11 years. He’s now moved to much larger premises three doors down the road from the original site to accommodate his thriving business. The 140 sq metres of space at 1-3 Marsden House, where his Bolton flagship is now based, had previously been empty for seven years.
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.
GRAVITY OPENS FIRST SITE IN EUROPE Gravity Active Entertainment (Gravity), the UK's premium leisure provider, is pleased to announce it has now expanded its Gravity network to Leipzig, Germany in its first European location. The site is operated by a new franchisee, Canadian born, Rocky Maddex. Rocky, who has a background in IT and global project implementation and relocated to Germany with his wife and children in 2018. The move comes as he diversifies his business interests and develops a pipeline of sites across Germany.
Gravity sign new Luton franchisee in prime city centre location The UK's number one active entertainment brand, Gravity is set to launch an exclusive family-focussed site in the heart of Luton. The Galaxy, Luton, will be the new home of the latest Gravity Franchise. At 30,000sqft the new attraction will feature wall to wall trampolines, ninja run, wipe out, soft-play, party rooms, next-generation light and sound system, plus a café with mouth-watering waffles from Wafflemeister.
WARRINGTON TIME SQUARE WELCOMES EXCITING NEW ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PARK Gravity Active Entertainment will be launching a new trampoline and events park in Warrington set to open on Friday 16th October. It will add energy, positivity and enhance a time that has been challenging for everyone. A tangible boost to the local economy!
Guinot UK welcomes newest Franchisee to the network On Thursday 6th December, the Guinot Franchise team joined their newest franchisee, Narinder Joshi to cut the ribbon and officially open the new franchise salon located on St Leonards Road, Windsor SL4 3BP.
Introducing Guinot's Discovery Days We are delighted to announce that we will be running 5 Franchise Discovery Sessions across the UK & Ireland in 2017. These sessions will allow you to learn more about our Franchise Business Model and the support we provide in a relaxed and informal environment.
The power of verified Reviews for a Franchisee To capitalise in the increase of customers looking for '5-star' reviews, GutterPRO Reviews are woven into all marketing literature and stars feature prominently in online promotions.
HITIO GYM targets 20 new openings in 2020 In what is the most challenging time for everyone across the globe, there has never been a more important time to promote health and fitness to everyone in society. ‘Fitter families’ getting fit and staying fit together is a key component of what makes HITIO GYM so unique and what the company believe will make the brand a major force in the UK gym market in 2020 and beyond.
HITIO Gym to attend International Franchise Show Meet the HITIO Gym Family at ExCel London on 5th and 6th April 2019!
HITIO Gym has confirmed its attendance at the 2019 International Franchise Show at ExCel London in partnership with Matrix Fitness, ahead of the opening of its first UK site this summer.
HITIO Gym names Majid Alamgir as UK Head of Sales HITIO Gym has announced the appointment of Majid Alamgir, award-winning salesman and senior health and fitness professional, UK Head of Sales, to lead the Norwegian franchise’s expansion in the UK.
Join Home Instead for a Discovery Day on 14th June 2022! Want to learn more about our franchise opportunity from people who have grown their own successful business with Home Instead? Join the team for a Discovery Day at 30 Euston Square, London on Tuesday 14th June 2022 from 1-4pm.
Icelandic franchise opportunity with 1,100 years of heritage launches in UK Ísey Skyr Bar, the innovative protein-rich snack bar concept, has announced the launch of its UK franchise opportunity. The authentic Icelandic experience offers franchisees a wholesome superfood consumer concept combined with an efficient business model needing minimal staff. ísey Skyr Bar was developed with the goal to bring originality to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The business is designed to provide franchisees with an operation that fits their needs and a scalable concept with flexibility in size and menu items, including a stand-alone bar, shop-in-shop pop-up shop, portable and drive-through options.
Island Poke launches first ever hot broth pots On November 1st Island Poké, London’s leading poké brand are excited to launch their first ever hot broth pots to keep customers warm this Winter. As with every Island Poké dish, the broth pots will be made fresh to order every time and deliver on both taste and nutrition.
ISLAND POKE APPOINTS EX ITSU DIRECTOR AS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR TO TURBOCHARGE GROWTH Island Poké has appointed Nicolas Barnoin as its new Managing Director while it continues on its global growth journey. Nicolas will join on 31st October from his role as COO at Famously Proper Ltd where he is responsible for the operation of 23 sites across the Byron and Mother Clucker brands. Prior to that, Nicolas spent 20 years with Itsu, working his way up from General Manager to Shops Director covering an estate of over 70.
ISLAND POKE OPENS NEW RESTAURANT IN WIMBLEDON The UK’s leading poké operator has opened a new restaurant in Wimbledon, bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to South West London and furthering its expansion across the capital. Island Poké’s new site opened on August 12th at 8 The Broadway, Wimbledon, and is the brand's 19th site to open in the UK.
ISLAND POKÉ SET TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT IN WIMBLEDON The UK’s leading poké operator is bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to Wimbledon this month.
Island Poké will open a new site at 8 The Broadway, Wimbledon at the end of July, making their debut in the neighbourhood.
ISLAND POKE APPOINT NEW HEAD OF PROPERTY TO SPEARHEAD GROWTH PLANS Island Poké has appointed Hux Norman as Head of Property as it sets to embark on a period of huge growth. Hux comes from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was instrumental to the significant UK roll out during his time as Property Manager.
ISLAND POKE LAUNCHES FIRST OF ITS KIND POKE BAO RANGE Island Poké is launching a brand new and original product line this week with its range of ‘Poké Bao.’ The Poké Bao is the first of its kind, and is shaking up the poké food scene, giving customers a fresh, tasty and handheld way to eat their poké.
Running a business from Home: 5 Top Tips on how to be Successful Whether you’re a seasoned ‘working from home’ person or new to this way of working, you’ve probably discovered that working from home is not as easy as you first thought.
A home-based business or home-based franchise comes with its ups and downs, but that doesn’t mean operating a business from home can’t be successful - it can. So, blow the cobwebs away and get ready to move your business forward by following our 5 top tips on how to be successful when working from home.
it'seeze franchisees made their franchise investment back in just 4 months Business partners Gemma Green and Mike Corbridge were originally it’seeze website customers before starting their franchise with it'seeze. Gemma was “so impressed with how easy the editing system was” and the “standard of web design” developed by our in-house team, that she found out more information on the it'seeze franchise business model through one of our franchisees.
Buying into a Franchise: Tips from It'seeze franchisees Are you considering buying a franchise but are slightly trepidatious about exactly how they work and what you can get out of them? That’s not surprising. There are some differences in the way franchises work to other businesses. But it doesn’t have to be scary or confusing.
Regus opens its first ever franchise location in London Global workspace provider Regus is set to open its first ever franchised centre in Southgate, north London, in partnership with SME Properties Ltd. Regus has currently partnered with six franchisees in the UK, this will result in the opening of 50 new locations over the next three years.
Jasper's Franchise shortlisted for Franchise Marketing Awards 2012 Jasper’s is delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Franchisee Marketing Support at the Franchise Marketing Awards, with the winner to be announced at the British and International Franchise Exhibition at Olympia on Friday 16th March.
Jasper's wins a Best Franchise Award Jasper’s Corporate Catering has come up trumps in the inaugural Best Franchise Awards, winning Best Growing Franchisor.
FAQs for prospective franchisees If you are interested in Jo Jingles and want to learn a little more about what to expect and what is required of you... have a look at our simple FAQ guide which details more for your reference. However, don't forgot to fill out the form to request our free and non-obligatory franchise prospectus that gives you even more detailed information.
FREE Jo Jingles music and movement sessions Free active (movement) sessions for babies and children up to five years of age are taking place in-store at Selfridges in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Trafford this spring.
Kare Plus announced as national business awards finalist Kare Plus, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, has been shortlisted for two Bank National Business Awards; the Howard Kennedy Employer of the Year and The Lloyds Bank Positive Social Impact Award.
Kare Plus recognised as an Investor in People Kare Plus, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard,
Multiple services and award winning support a winning formula for Kare Plus franchise owners Looking to invest in a franchise opportunity is a huge commitment; not only do you need to carefully consider the industry you’re investing in, but also the franchisor that will be able to support you to develop a successful, profitable business. When it comes to a franchisor though, how can you find a partner that can provide you the same level of security and trust? Well, with over 75 franchises across the UK, Kare Plus’ award winning support team, multi-income service range and over 25 years of experience is a strong starting point.
Meet the Kare Plus Franchise Support Team The UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, Kare Plus is inviting you to meet all of its franchise support team to learn more about the ins-and-outs of operating a Kare Plus franchise.
Don't miss Kare Plus at Manchester's British Franchise Exhibition With business seminars, finance clinics and real franchise stories, this year’s British Franchise Exhibition is set to be full of opportunity, education and proud new business owners – and Kare Plus is going to be right at the heart of it!
Home care services on the rise for Kare Plus Despite well documented recent trends highlighting the challenges within the home care sector, the UK’s most established multi-service healthcare franchise, Kare Plus continues to experience a growing number of its franchise owners not only achieving home care registration with regulators, but also going on to build and develop commercially sustainable and quality focussed homecare provisions.
KFC and UK Youth pilot new youth employability programme KFC has teamed up with leading youth charity UK Youth in a new partnership focused on helping more disadvantaged young people, particularly those who have missed out on traditional employment opportunities and who may not have had the best start in life.
Five Young Leaders It is tremendously exciting everytime a young person begins The Making of a Champion programme. This week saw five Year 12 students from Lanners Manners School in Bakewell, Derbyshire begin their Champion adventure.
LMI London - International Additions It’s exciting times for LMI UK in London as we welcome two great people from our international LMI family to the team.
It's all Silver for OSCAR! Preston based OSCAR Pet Foods wins a coveted Silver ‘Franchisor of the Year’ accolade at the nationally recognised 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.
Leading The Way - Celebrating National Pet Month As National Pet Month reaches its 30th anniversary thousands of dedicated pet owners will be getting involved in events across the UK to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership.
Franchising - The Beginning A Leading the Way franchise can be the start of running your own business in the lucrative pet industry. If you are ambitious and keen to grow a successful franchise, learn about the opportunities that await you with Leading the Way!
Leading the Way...because pet care matters! It's well known that we are a nation of animal lovers and with the launch of Leading the Way Pet Care comes the opportunity to turn what might be your pleasure into your future business.
Lingotot Welcomes Five New Franchisees The week of the 11th April was a busy one for the children’s education franchise Lingotot as they welcomed five new franchisees! Each new member made their way up to Consett to stay for the week to undergo their initial training with the HQ team.
Lingotot Win "Highest Rising Star" in the Elite Franchise 100 Awards In this year’s HSBC UK Elite Franchise Top 100 rankings, Lingotot climbed an amazing 21 places from the previous year and this incredible climb was recognised by the Elite Franchise 100 team. Lingotot were awarded with the trophy for ‘Highest Rising Stars’ amongst this year’s entries.
Looking back on 2021 with Lingotot Lingotot welcomed 10 fantastic new franchisees in 2021, all launching amid a year of lockdowns and restrictions. Due to the innovations the network implemented at the start of the pandemic, Lingotot businesses continued to utilise these streams successfully.
Lingotot's CEO Angela Sterling Joins Franchise Round Table Discussion with the BFA and EWIF The CEO of Lingotot, Angela Sterling, has joined this week’s EWIF Round Table discussion with Steph Gutman (Head of Communications, EWIF), Jen Chapman (Business Support Manager, BFA), Hannah Evans (Marketing Manager FASTSIGNS UK), Tinna Dekker (Chief Legal Officer, McDonald’s) and Mags Fuller (Finance Director, The Alternative Boards). The topic of discussion this week was “what franchisors look for in franchisees.”
Little Dessert Shop officially launches proven Franchise Offering in U.K The Little Dessert Shop officially launched their franchise opportunity to potential investors at the National Franchise Show in Birmingham last month. The newly BFA accredited franchise opportunity has attracted interest from across the U.K and hopes to open more than 30 new stores by the end of 2018.
Considering a new career? Ever since I was a child, all I ever wanted to be was a solicitor and I worked so hard to get myself where I’d always dreamed of being. But one day, not a million years ago, my dream started to shift, and I realised I wasn’t in love with this career anymore.
If this resonates with you and you too are a professional sat wondering what you should do with the rest of your life, because all you have ever wanted and worked towards was your current career, then read on.
Waking up the establishment with a new kind of children's franchise The launch of a new franchise opportunity in the UK is always an exciting time. But when that opportunity looks set to disrupt a long-established market – things get really interesting! Little Dreams Consulting is the UK’s first and only bfa accredited baby sleep consultancy franchise. And what’s more, the business’ evidence-based, ethical and quality assured approach is revolutionising the sector.
Bristol entrepreneurs announced as Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 finalist Bristol-based business duo, Jenna Wilson and Fay Smith, have been recognised as one of the best in the business after being named as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Little Dreams Consulting is the UK’s first and only baby sleep consultancy franchise accredited by the British Franchise Association.
Awards success already a dream for local baby sleep consultants Sleep is a basic and profound need. But it’s one that cripples many parents and young families. Luckily for exhausted parents of Bristol, Jenna Wilson and her business, Little Dreams Consulting, have been on hand. Now, Jenna and her team have been nominated for a Bristol Life Award as demand and recommendations for their service sweeps not just the region, but the world.
MBE Worldwide acquires World Options Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority ownership share of World Options, a UK-based provider of shipping, delivery and logistics services with more than 120 franchisees and agents across the UK, USA, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Handle with Care: Interview with an Art Shipper From antiques and fine art to covetable rare pieces, if you’re looking to ship something precious, you want to do it with care. That’s where the experts come in.
MoneyGram rewards sterling performance at Mail Boxes Etc. Chichester There’s cause for celebration at Mail Boxes Etc. Chichester this spring. The team recently won the best-performing agent award in the South East from global money transfer service MoneyGram. The award recognises the MoneyGram agents with the highest increase in transaction throughput in any particular quarter, and store manager Judy Veniamaki and her colleagues were delighted to achieve this milestone in March.
New Marla Franchisee Mark Lands First Order - Fast! Are you considering taking up a Marla Custom Blinds franchise? If so, you’ll probably be wondering “How long will it take me to get my first order?" Well, for Mark Berry, our newest franchisee, the answer was “Sooner than he thought!” Mark signed up as our franchisee for the Durham and Sunderland area in mid-December 2020.
Marla Blinds hires top Business Development consultant Marla Blinds is introducing new and additional support within the franchise network. In order to help franchisees with the planning and vision for them to grow their business into a valuable asset for their future, we have engaged the services of Amanda Crewe, one of the industry’s top Consultants in Business Development.
Marla Custom Blinds secures a franchisee for the Devon territory! The South Coast’s largest family owned, and operated blind specialist franchise group is pleased to announce Andrew Benson as it’s latest franchisee to join the expanding franchise network. Andrew joins on the back of Graham and Pam Page-Wood securing the Northampton territory in December and Paul McGarry securing the Bournemouth territory in January.
Marugame Udon celebrates Reading opening Marugame Udon’s newest launch is situated in Reading’s central shopping destination – The Oracle - to give residents and shoppers a taste of Japan’s favourite hand-made udon.
Marugame Udon Launches Tenth UK Kitchen at The Strand Marugame Udon, winner of the R200 Best Value Restaurant award, continues to grow across London with the opening of their tenth kitchen on The Strand this March. Following nine successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon will bring a taste of Japan's favourite Sanuki udon kitchen to the heart of London’s theatreland.
Marugame Udon Launches First South London Neighbourhood Kitchen In Bromley Marugame Udon will open its first neighbourhood site in South London with the launch of a new kitchen in Bromley on Saturday 19th November. Following six successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon will bring a taste of Japan's favourite Sanuki udon kitchen to the local residents of BR1.
Marugame Udon Rolls Out Next Phase of European Expansion Marugame Udon announces plans to open 150 kitchens across Europe by 2027. The continued roll out will commence with six new UK kitchens that are set to open by Spring 2023 including its first out-of-London site in Reading. Following six successful openings in the capital, the Japanese brand will launch further sites in UK locations including Bromley, Kensington, Liverpool Street Station, Reading, The Strand, and Waterloo.
Marugame Udon celebrates the opening of its second UK flagship in Oxford Circus Marugame Udon continues to grow across London with its latest flagship kitchen in Soho, opened on Saturday 1st October in Argyll Street, Oxford Circus. Following five successful openings across the city, Marugame Udon’s newest launch is situated in London’s central shopping destination – Oxford Circus - to give Londoners and visitors to the city a taste of Japan’s favourite hand-made udon.
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness to expand to the UK Floyd Mayweather, the legendary, undefeated boxer and iconic athlete, is about to hold his first-ever UK fight on Saturday, February 25th, at the O2 Arena in London in a sold-out Expo bout. But his success is not just limited to the boxing ring. Floyd has been leveraging his spotlight in the arena to drive interest and excitement in his rising business empire. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness (MBF) is one of his businesses, with bricks-and-mortar gyms that empower other entrepreneurs to achieve greatness and master their destinies
McDonald's: Growing Strong McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd, which has over 190 franchisees in the UK & Ireland, has been announced as the Gold Award winner in the Franchisor of the Year award category at the prestigious annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2018.
Family Man Returns to Ringwood to Join Meyers Estate Agents Family man, Dan Godwin, has returned to work in his hometown of Ringwood, now joining Meyers Estate Agents covering Ringwood and Verwood as a partner and director. Dan will bring his skills and expertise, gained during a decade of agency experience with the likes of Hearnes and Austin & Wyatt (Countrywide), forward for the benefit of home buyers and sellers in the region.
World Leading Bubble Tea Brand Launches First UK Franchise Opportunities Globally renowned Taiwanese Bubble Tea brand, Milksha has launched details its first UK franchise opportunities at London’s International Franchise Show. Milksha has over 300 stores in Taiwan and around the world, and now the long-awaited bubble tea brand has arrived in the UK, with its first flagship store located in Shaftesbury Avenue, London.
Sporty children and a shrewd business move help Hayley win a major award Hayley, who taught PE in both primary and secondary schools, has been honoured in the Great British Franchisee Awards 2022 for her success as the local franchisee for Mini Athletics, a business that brings out the sporty side of two to seven-year-olds.
Hannah wins award for making athletics franchise a runaway success Despite spending 10 years in an NHS desk job with no experience of sports coaching, Hannah, the owner of the Mini Athletics franchise in Kingston and Wimbledon, has leapt so far over the heads of her rivals that she’s been honoured in the Great British Franchise Awards 2022.
Harnessing digital innovation to deliver better commercial cleaning 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.
Minster Cleaning franchisee celebrates a successful first year in charge 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.
The secrets of Minster Cleaning franchisee success What does it take to become a successful Minster Cleaning franchisee? Funnily enough, the answer isn’t lots of previous commercial cleaning experience. In fact, the company’s franchisees come from a range of backgrounds says managing director Mike Parker. “We’re not looking for one type of person. Our current franchisees have led varied careers in sectors including finance, manufacturing, advertising and the military. What we like to see is a track record of growing a business, because of the transferable skills that brings.”
Minster Cleaning Celebrates 40 Years of Success Minster Cleaning is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2022. Minster Cleaning started its journey back in 1982, when Alan Haigh, Founder and Chairman, set up the very first branch in Birmingham.
Miss Millie's to open in Southampton Miss Millie’s and the Scoffs Group UK are pleased to announce they have entered into a franchise partnership agreement and opening the first store on the 7th of September at 95 Above Bar in Southampton.
Molly Maid Franchisees Winners in the Prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards 2023 Molly Maid Burton Upon Trent & Derby Franchisees, Gill and Rob Dawson, have been recognised as a winner in the 2023 whichfranchise.com Great British Franchisee Awards 2023. Powerhouse couple Gill and Rob have always been high achievers in Molly Maid, the UK’s most recognised name and consistently the highest ranked business in the booming domestic cleaning industry, but since COVID they have gone on to achieve eye watering growth.
Monkey Music announce new franchise manager Monkey Music, the UK’s premium music group for pre-school children, has announced the appointment of Deborah Stanbury to the newly created role of Franchise Manager.
Mr Jeff Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Opens its First US Franchise in Florida Mr Jeff has launched its app-driven laundry service in the Miami area, the company’s first franchise in the United States. Customers of the Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County franchise, like those at Mr Jeff sites operating in more than 30 other countries, drop off their laundry at the location, or schedule their laundry for pickup and return within a 48-hour window.
Nurse Next Door Announces England Master Franchise Vancouver-based home care franchisor, Nurse Next Door, has awarded its master franchise rights for England to entrepreneurs Prash and Karen Patel. The company currently operates more than 300 franchise locations across Canada, the US and Australia. This latest agreement secures its entry into Europe and establishes its fourth operational country.
First O2 Franchise for Scotland The latest O2 franchise to open is in Irvine, Ayrshire, owned by Gordon and Yvonne Smith, and is the first franchised O2 store in Scotland. As experienced managers Gordon and Yvonne decided that an O2 franchise would give them greater job satisfaction and a more agreeable work/life balance.
One Stop opens 300th Franchise store Opening the 300th franchise store was a testament to One Stop’s continued success, an incredible milestone to hit. Daniel Wilson, Director of The Wilson Group and the current largest multi-site retailer with One Stop Franchise, selected a site that could be teeming with potential in the town of Brandon, in Durham.
Big News from the Optic-Kleer franchise MD, David Overton is very pleased to announce that, after many years of intensive negotiation, he has now secured an incredible new deal for the Optic-Kleer franchise network:
Optic-Kleer franchisees are now able to trade in the car parks of more than 450 Sainsbury's stores nationwide.
The top 5 benefits of running a 'man-in-a-van' franchise from a man (in a van) on a mission When researching franchise opportunities, there are many options to consider. However, if you’re looking for an opportunity that provides you with flexibility, where you won’t need specialist experience and you can save on marketing costs, a ‘man-in-a-van’ franchise may be the option for you. From auto repair to veg box delivery, there are a wide range of franchise opportunities to consider.
Optic-Kleer achieves 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status With hundreds of franchisors all shouting about how good their training and support is, it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd and hard for prospective franchisees to identify the best franchise opportunities.
From franchisee to happy and fulfilled retiree! Franchising is an extremely popular route to business ownership for ambitious entrepreneurs of all ages. If you’re considering semi-retiring or are approaching retirement age, investing in a franchise can be a great way to uphold a steady income, without having to deal with the long hours and inflexibility of a full-time job.
The road to recovery In May 2020, AA president Edmund King told the BBC that, based on the analysis of official figures and his organisation’s own monitoring, traffic volumes in Britain were “akin to those in the early 1970s.” Cabinet Office data from March earlier in the same year also showed that motor traffic had dropped by 73% compared with pre-pandemic outbreak levels. So, how have franchises that rely on people getting out and about in their cars, such as windscreen and repair brands, faired during the pandemic? David Overton, Managing Director of windscreen repair franchise Optic-Kleer gives the lowdown.
Welcoming 16 new franchisees aboard the Optic-Kleer franchise Despite the past 12 months proving testing for many businesses, it’s been full steam ahead for the UK’s leading windscreen repair professionals Optic-Kleer. The innovatory brand is working its way towards national coverage and has welcomed 16 new franchisees on board in the six months since September 2020.
James is delighted with his multi-van business James joined Oven Wizards in Sept 2006 and renewed his agreement for a further 5 years in 2011. “I looked at many franchises before choosing Oven Wizards and I know without a doubt that I made the right choice. Oven cleaning is going through an exciting period of growth and Oven Wizards is perfectly placed to grow with the industry. My Oven Wizards business has given me the work-life balance that my previous job never did. Working hard reaps its rewards but I still have the flexibility to take time to enjoy life.”
The Oven Wizards Annual Conference is back Oven Wizards got together earlier this Summer for their Annual Conference in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was great to be back meeting face to face. The Conference together with the Regional Meetings are a great Opportunity for Wizards to get together face to face to build relationships, share best practice and enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere.
Russell wanted a return on investment and a work-life balance Russell Borland joined Oven Wizards in September 2020. He has bought the Lanarkshire territory. "When looking for a business opportunity oven cleaning was not initially on my list, but after investigation I realised this offered the advantage of profitable repeat business. Having previously been both a franchisee and franchise manager in other sectors, the Oven Wizards franchise stood out, due to the potential return on investment and work-life balance it offered."
Oven Wizards deliver another magical year Oven Wizards are pleased to report excellent continued growth in terms of their business in 2021. Business is up 25% in the last year in terms of ovens cleaned by Oven Wizards Franchisees, culminating with our busiest December ever, and we have also experienced one of the best years in terms of new Wizards joining the community from Dundee in the North to Devon in the South.
Oven Wizards deliver another magical year! Oven Wizards are pleased to report continued growth in terms of the business they delivered in 2019.
Business growth is up 10% in the last year in terms of the value of sales, and 5% in terms of the numbers of ovens cleaned by Oven Wizards Franchisees.
Ovenclean Couple Clean Up in Industry Awards A couple on a mission to make Portsmouth’s ovens the cleanest in Britain, have won a major industry award. Dean and Amy Wilson’s life of grime with Ovenclean Portsmouth has paid off with an impressive win in the Great British Franchisee Awards.
Ovenclean celebrates fantastic growth in customer enquiries Ovenclean is celebrating continued fantastic growth in customer enquiries compared to pre-pandemic levels, with a 30% increase in the number of leads generated for franchisees year-to-date vs the same period in 2019.
Ovenclean, the UK's Top Rated Oven Cleaning Service on Trustpilot After achieving their best year on record for customer enquiries in 2021, Ovenclean have kick started 2022 with more milestone success. In January 2022, Ovenclean have reached the benchmark of 5,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot and now rank higher than any other oven cleaning service in the UK on Trustpilot.
5 Top tips for those out of work after furlough ends With the furlough scheme now ended, there are widespread fears that business owners still unable to welcome back their pre-pandemic workforces will be forced to make mass redundancies leaving millions more out of work. But this isn’t the only scenario seeing people exit their roles. Many have used the forced lockdown to reflect on their careers, leaving them wondering whether positions with greater autonomy might offer a better work/life balance. Annabel Wilson, Franchise Support Manager at the B2C Division of Franchise Brands, which includes nationwide networks ChipsAway, Ovenclean and Barking Mad, comments on how people can use the learnings from the pandemic to find a role which better suits their forever-changed outlook and needs from a job.
Booming logistics sector fuels growth at PACK & SEND The UK’s leading packing and shipping franchise, PACK & SEND, is on track to grow its revenues by a further 25% per cent in the current financial year with turnover set to reach £6.3m following a boom year in the logistics sector.
What are people prepared to do about the environment when it comes to being a consumer? The COP26 Summit highlights some of the major targets that governments and businesses face with the increased global focus on moving to a “net zero economy” 1. To support reaching these goals, PACK & SEND, the UK’s largest specialist packer and international shipper have been running an environmental survey to get a greater view of their customer base’s outlook on sustainability and the environment.
Shipping FAQs in the current environment This year has already seen several ups and downs for many businesses. As Brexit began to settle down, the outbreak of COVID-19 introduced a whole new problem and has already seen a few industry giants struggle.
Packaging companies need to think outside the box With the postal strikes narrowly swerved and Black Friday out of the way, operators in the packaging and logistics sector don’t have much time to catch a breath. Christmas is fast approaching with the deadline for sending packages just days away while others have New Year bargains in their sights. It’s the companies like PACK & SEND that can capitalise on the business from buyers and sellers at this time of year.
A decade of success for PACK & SEND PACK & SEND are celebrating this month after receiving a package of their own – one that signifies them completing 10 years on British soil. The brand ventured halfway across the world in 2009 and has shown steady growth ever since. Today, the brand has 17 operating service centres, with the 18th due to become operational, in Glasgow, in Q2 of 2020.
A resolution for a brighter future As we enter the new decade, opportunity is sure to come knocking. The twenty-twenties are set to bring exactly that for global logistics brand PACK & SEND. As the clock chimed midnight on New Years’ Eve, two individuals were ready with a hefty resolution for 2020, opening their own business in Birmingham.
Papa Johns to Deliver a 'Pizza Delight' to Haven Holiday Park Guests this Summer Leading pizza franchise Papa Johns is to deliver a ‘pizza delight’ to more Haven holidaymakers this summer, with new two new store openings. A Papa Johns’ modular pod has been delivered to Haven’s park in Marton Mere, Blackpool. In addition, a further full sized Papa Johns has also been opened at the brand new Haven holiday park at Skegness, Lincolnshire, which welcomed its first guests in the spring.
Tewkesbury Launches with New Papa Johns Store Design Tewkesbury is the first high street outlet in the UK to launch with Papa Johns brand new store design, as the leading pizza franchise continues to expand in the UK. A locally recruited team of 15 now welcomes residents living in and around the Gloucestershire market town to order online for collection, or for delivery to share their favourite pizza at home with friends or family.
Papa Johns Gets Cheesy in Cheshire Papa Johns gets cheesy in Cheshire with the company’s latest store opening in Wilmslow, creating 15 new jobs in the market town. The store will be run by Karthik Subraminian who has worked as a manager for the leading franchised pizza delivery brand for three years.
Papa John's Welcomes Customers in South Shields Papa John’s welcomes customers again in South Shields as the refurbished store opens under new management led by multi-unit franchisee Nazim Vadiwala and his experienced team.
Papa John's Serves Up Six New Openings Papa John’s has served up six new store openings to top-off 2022. The popular pizza franchise is now open for business in Hailsham, Biggleswade, Stowmarket, Consett, Burntwood(Staffordshire) and Frome.
Airbnb co-host Pass the Keys adds new franchisees to network Airbnb professional management company, Pass the Keys, has added new franchises in popular short-term letting destinations across the UK, including the Lake District, New Forest and Christchurch.
Unique environmentally-conscious pest control and live bee removal business opens in South Birmingham A pest control business with a difference has begun trading in Solihull, Redditch and the surrounding areas. PGH Beegone, part of the PGH Beegone franchise, specialises in solving pest problems others can’t while also offering a rare live bee removal service. PGH Beegone Solihull Redditch owner Louchlan Deeming has successfully undertaken the first of three rodent treatment visits at a farm in Stourbridge and is confident that his approach will rid his customer of the problem for good.
Gina Rivera comes to the UK I wonder if Gina Rivera, Phenix Salon Suites Founder & Celebrity Stylist, ever imagined as that 12 year old girl sweeping floors in her parents salon in Colorado, that she would be attending a red carpet reception to celebrate the opening of her first location in the UK? Well, that’s exactly what greeted Gina as she arrived in Manchester on 26th July, so humble and elegantly, to an excited British audience waiting to meet the icon, herself.
Franchise Brands announces the transformational acquisition of Pirtek Europe Franchise Brands is pleased to announce the transformational acquisition of Pirtek Europe for £200m. Pirtek is an established European provider of mission-critical, emergency response on-site hydraulic hose replacement & associated services within a target one-hour arrival time, 24/7/365 from 213 service centres and 838 mobile service vehicles.
Company Gold & National Silver awards for Pirtek franchise Stoke Craig Harrison, proprietor of leading local hose service provider Pirtek Stoke, has achieved an unprecedented double. Having already been named Pirtek Franchisee of the Year, Craig was named as the silver place runner-up in the British Franchise Association’s own Franchisee of the Year award last week.
Premier Education has secured two new national partners Two more sporting NGBs have joined forces with Premier Education - the UK’s biggest franchisor in school-based activities.
Premier Education have worked with many of Britain’s biggest National Governing Bodies since their establishment in 1999. Their current partnerships include the likes of British Gymnastics, England Hockey and England Lacrosse. These partnerships allow Premier to offer a wide range of activities to primary school aged children across the UK.
Premier and 300 Children Smash Fencing World Record! Working with the national governing body for fencing, British Fencing, Premier and Birmingham-area school children have officially become Guinness World Record holders, for the largest fencing lesson ever held!
It's official - the brand new Premier is finally here! On Friday, 3rd November at Emirates Stadium in London, Premier officially unveiled its new brand and vision to a crowd of staff, franchisees and special guests. Our new mission: to Educate and Activate the World.
Premier Win the Franchise Marketing Award for Best PR Campaign On 13th October 2017, Premier were awarded the Franchise Marketing Award for Best PR Campaign for their efforts with The Golden Mile and data surrounding UK children's inactivity. The official awards ceremony, sponsored by Business Franchise magazine, was held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.
Sally Gunnell OBE supports Premier's health and well-being programme On Friday 7th July Sally Gunnell OBE visited Pakefield Primary School, Norfolk, to deliver an inspiring whole school assembly and classroom visits to help support Premier’s health and wellbeing programme.
Holloway, Justin Holloway; licence to kill; Prokill 007 never had to contend with the vermin that Justin Holloway, Prokill, has built his reputation on but he’s been equally successful at eradicating public enemy number one from homes and businesses.
Prokill franchise of Thames West lauded by artists Two digital artists have featured Prokill Thames West in 'Working Beautifully', their visual archive of twenty-first century workers at one hundred Swindon firms. The exhibition opens in Swindon on 20 May 2013 and is now online.
Prokill franchise targets London Commuters Can you imagine the consequences of a giant hole suddenly opening up in the concourse of one of the UK’s busiest train stations?
Profill franchise - full of itself! After a rigorous and searching evaluation by the BFA (The British Franchise Association) of Prokill (UK) Ltd, the company has been upgraded to Full Member status with immediate effect.
PVC Vendo awarded Safe Contractor accreditation Mobile professional vehicle cleaning company PVC Vendo has recently been awarded Safe Contractor accreditation. This helps managers anticipate, manage and avoid risks that endanger their people, their operation and the planet, enabling them to deliver an integrated approach to managing health, safety and environmental, social and governance (ESG) across their business, their contractors and their supplier network. Darren Taylor bought the business in 2018, bringing it into the Taylor Made Franchising group which now owns or part owns nine franchise operations.
Home care expert and franchisor produces FREE career change guide In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has published a career change guide to help individuals take back control of their career and find the right route forward.
Franchise with purpose: client reunited with late brother through music Jamie lost his brother, Paddy, at the age of 36. The siblings bonded through music and before he died, Paddy was the guitarist in a band. The band cut a record that was thought to be lost, until, 40-years later, Jamie became a client of Radfield Home Care.
Franchise theatre school owner gets four yes votes from Britain's Got Talent A franchise theatre school owner received four yes votes from the judges at ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, in what must be one of the most joyful acts to grace the stage. Marc Kelly owns the territories of Razzamataz Hackney and Razzamataz Radlett, inspiring children with his love for the theatre. Alongside this, for the last ten years, Marc transforms into Dame Dotty, performing at pantos in Grantham, Sutton, Barking and for the last eight years in Radlett.
Razzamataz franchisee loves being her own boss at such a young age Kasey Banks, age 25, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Thurrock which she launched in September 2021. Although she purchased and trained through very uncertain times, by March 2022 she has surpassed our initial growth projections with more than 130 students in just 12 weeks. As well as producing her own show and taking her students to perform with us in the West End, Kasey is extremely dedicated and passionate about improving young people’s lives through the performing arts. Kasey is well on her way to being the Principal of a flagship school.
Razzamataz celebrates International Women's Day International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Marked annually on March 8th, Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its own incredible women and the franchise structure that allows them to succeed. With almost 60 schools across the UK and a mostly female Head Office and franchise network, Razzamataz supports women of every age and background to thrive.
Rural location leads the way in franchise growth The pandemic has been the ultimate disrupter and has changed everything. It is pretty much accepted that its impact will revolutionise everything from how we work to how we live. Launching a business near the start of it, caused one franchisee to really examine her territory and look at how to utilise it to the fullest.
Award-winning bathroom showroom opens in Southport Distinguished bathroom retailer Ripples is expanding its national presence with a brand-new showroom in Southport; its first ever showroom in the north of England. Ripples Southport, which is open now, features a vast array of quality products from some of the top bathroom brands in Europe.
Rush Hair celebrating success In January Rush hosted their annual awards ceremony The Rush Oscars. The British hairdressing brand came together and celebrated the hard work and achievement across all sectors of the business.
Rush franchise expands to the North of England On Saturday 12th September, Rush opened their 70th salon in Liverpool and the first salon outside of London and the South East. Rush are really excited to be continuing their journey of expansion, growing up the country with the first salon reaching Liverpool’s city centre.
Rush Chairman, Andy Phouli wins British Hairdressing Director of the Year Andy started Rush in 1994 with his partner Stel, they opened their first salon in Wimbledon after meeting at college and aspired to open 12 salons in London. Now over 20 years later and 70 salons across the UK his true business ethos, dedication and vision for the brand has led to the award-winning leading hair brand Rush is today.
The BIG ServiceMaster Clean Summer Summit! Here at ServiceMaster Clean we vow to give our business owners a platform to communicate with their fellow peers on a regular basis. We also ensure that we provide useful information to our franchisees in an interesting and enjoyable format.
Newbury franchise celebrates 25 years in business ServiceMaster Clean Newbury, a multi award-winning, commercial and residential cleaning franchise operating across Berkshire, North Hampshire and Wiltshire is celebrating 25 years in business, having launched in 1991 as a commercial contract cleaning franchise.
ServiceMaster invites you to their Open Day Want to run your own business but worry you won’t have the support you need to be successful? ServiceMaster Clean already has the formula to success.
The Marion E. Wade award goes to ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Stoke ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Stoke, which specialises in school and education cleaning, medical care facilities and commercial premises, has scooped ServiceMaster’s most prestigious honour ahead of over 200 other businesses at the company’s 2015 national conference in Warwickshire.
Women in franchising at Shuttercraft Here at Shuttercraft we recognise the women who build our incredible network, creating a motivational and supportive environment to achieve career goals. Shuttercraft is built on successful partnerships within an incredible network of people, striving forward as the business continues to flourish. We are proud our network and Head Office team, includes women who are achieving their goals in a male-dominated industry. The diversity in our network strengthens who we are and what we offer.
Signarama celebrates record performance Heading into Q4 with exceptional performances under their belt, Siganrama franchisees in Birmingham South, Reading, Harrogate and Preston all reported record-breaking figures in Q3 of 2017.
Another Fab Signarama Network Meeting at Signfab UK LTD When store owners for Signarama get together, great things happen! Our store owners take part in a quarterly meeting to share ideas, discuss trends and to review new products.
Exciting New Franchise Option from Signarama Signarama has officially launched its new franchise offer – Signarama Light. At less than half the cost of a full Signarama franchise, the Light option offers all of the benefits of the world leading Signarama brand without the outlay of production facilities.
Snap Fitness 24/7 has expanded into Nursling, Southampton Leading global fitness franchise Snap Fitness 24/7 is set for continued expansion across the rest of 2022. They opened their 2nd gym in Southampton in August and have a significant number of other properties heading into exchange. They are on track to have just under 100 open by the end of the year.
You need to evolve to stay relevant We live in a world where trends and consumer expectations are continually shifting and to succeed you have to listen and evolve. Lift Brands, Parent Company of Snap Fitness 24/7, Global CEO, Ty Menzies, explains how the brand has evolved to keep ahead of the competition.
Snap Fitness confirms five more sites to open Leading global fitness franchise Snap Fitness 24/7 has announced their next five gyms confirmed to open across November and December, with a further 6 in the process of being finalised. Jon Cottam, CEO Snap Fitness 24/7 EMEA said “These latest confirmed openings are just the start of our accelerated expansion plans for the UK and Ireland regions. We have a proven model across our 1,000 gyms open globally and our 81 here.
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Right tools for the job help young Plymouth entrepreneur win coveted industry award Former car mechanic, Luke Henderson, has won a major industry award after building a million-a-year tools and tool storage business. The owner of Snap-on in Plymouth and South Hams is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. “Luke is a shining example of what makes an exceptional franchisee,” says Lisa Law, Snap-on’s National Franchise Manager.
HSBC commend Snap-on for exceptional performance - again! After being named the UK’s top automotive franchise and number two opportunity in the country overall for 2022, Snap-on Tools now has another award under its belt. The ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Exceptional Performance Award’ was presented to Snap-on Tools for the second consecutive year at a lavish ceremony at the Hilton London Kensington in March.
Busting common myths about van franchising With over 400 franchisees in the UK and Ireland, Snap-on Tools is one of the largest and most easily recognisable van franchises in the country. National Franchise Manager, Lisa Law, discusses five of the most common myths surrounding the concept of van franchising.
HSBC commend Snap-on for exceptional performance Already named as the UK’s number one automotive franchise and sixth best opportunity overall for 2021, Snap-on Tools now adds another award to its already impressive collection. The ‘HSBC Elite Franchise Exceptional Performance Award 2021’ was presented at a virtual ceremony in March.
Snap-on reflects on recent success and welcomes 12 new recruits Snap-on Tools welcomed an incredible 12 new franchisees to their 400+ strong nationwide network in the last three months. As the global tool giant approaches its 100th year in business, the brand looks excitedly to the future with its new cohort of franchisees.
Snap-on tops the polls as number one franchise in the UK! Snap-on Tools has been named the number one franchise opportunity in the UK. The nationwide franchisor has topped the polls in the annual Elite Franchise Top 100, fighting off competition from hundreds of other industry leaders to secure first place. This is the fourth national accolade of 2019 for the Snap-on Franchise – something the brand is proud to celebrate as a network.
A resilient, professional model in an exciting and in-demand market place It wasn’t in the business plan. Written in late-2017, there wasn’t the need to include how to deal with the effects of an international pandemic. The UK hadn’t suffered from one for decades and very, very few people knew then what COVID-19 even was. Fast-forward to Spring 2021 and, having lost 63% of trading days over a 12 month period, Duncan and Tania Berry have certainly been able to demonstrate just how resilient their spa810 model is as they plan to re-open following the third national lockdown.
SPA810 MARKS SUCCESSFUL FIRST 12 MONTH'S TRADING WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW TREATMENTS Having launched in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, in February 2019, spa810 (pronounced spa-eight-ten) has now got some very impressive figures to share, after all #itsallabouttheresults both for clients and prospective franchisees! Duncan Berry along with his wife, Tania, have invested in the UK master franchise rights for spa810 from the US franchisor. Berry, who has twice been elected to the BFA Board of Directors, has vast professional experience of managing numerous high-quality franchise businesses, including Cartridge World, Choice Hotels Europe, and most recently Bluebird Care, the BFA’s 2017 Franchisor of the Year.
Spa810 becomes the latest UK Developer Member of the bfa Spa810 has become the latest member of the bfa’s UK Developer category. The UK Developer category of membership at the bfa was introduced in order to help facilitate international franchisors’ entry into the UK market. Duncan Berry, Director at Spa 810, stated: “We are really pleased to be the first franchise company to join the bfa under its new UK Developer membership category. I really believe that getting this accreditation is a fantastic endorsement of our robust and unique business model and will undoubtedly support us in looking to award franchises for this really exciting new franchise proposition.”
Own a business that you can be proud of with spa810 Making the decision to own and operate your own business is a brave and bold one. That being the case, wouldn’t it be good to feel that you are making a difference to people’s wellbeing as a result?
Why not choose a business that gives you the opportunity to tangibly make a difference to how people feel about themselves and you can feel proud of your team on a daily basis?
spa810, the new and unique medispa franchise, is just one of those businesses.
Unique New Management Franchise Launches Drawing from over 15 years’ experience leading franchise brands with combined networks of over 500 franchisees, Duncan Berry believes he is well placed to ensure franchisee’s onboarding and ongoing support requirements are well met. spa810 is the brand he and his wife, Tania, identified as being ideal for this and have invested in acquiring the master franchise rights for the UK & Ireland.
How performing arts franchises champion wellbeing and empower communities Participating in performing arts can unlock numerous benefits for young people, transcending just skills in singing, dancing and acting. From bolstering confidence to igniting creativity, performing arts foster essential skills such as communication, emotional intelligence, resilience and dedication. Moreover, by exposing children to diverse cultures and traditions, performing arts activities nurture cultural awareness, broaden perspectives and cultivate appreciation for diversity, thereby contributing to their personal and social development.
New COO appointed to boost Stagecoach Performing Arts' global presence As the brand celebrates three and a half decades of changing the lives of its students and franchisees, Stagecoach Performing Arts has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Stead. After a career managing various franchise brands and running her own adult theatre company, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for franchising, performing arts, and the growth and development of children. Lisa’s appointment aims to maintain the brand’s 35 years of success and bolster its mission to expand its offering in the UK and internationally.
Stagecoach Performing Arts launches new global campaign for an inclusive future Children’s services franchise Stagecoach Performing Arts has announced the launch of its new global student recruitment campaign. Called ‘A Place To…’ the new messaging has been devised to ensure all children, no matter their ethnicity, background or experience with the arts, feel welcomed and celebrated to be who they want to be.
Stagecoach franchisees to take centre stage in new measures to improve network Stagecoach Performing Arts has introduced a new regional meeting format dubbed ‘In the Spotlight’. It is designed to allow franchisees to come together and share their knowledge, network amongst their peers and collaborate in a way conducive to the improvement of the entire network.
Trafalgar Entertainment acquires Helen O'Grady Drama Academy International live entertainment company, Trafalgar Entertainment, has bolstered its Education division by adding the children’s extra-curricular drama specialist organisation, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy to the Education portfolio. The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in operation for over 40 years and provides education in 36 countries, with over 100,000 students studying one hour of drama each week. The business will run alongside Stagecoach Performing Arts, the UK’s largest network of extra-curricular performing arts schools for children, with more than 300 franchises in seven countries.
Another term of growth for Stagecoach Performing Arts With almost 100% of Stagecoach Performing Arts’s UK network of 300 franchisees now back in venue, savvy entrepreneurs from the south coast of England to the north coast of Scotland are investing in additional territories – bringing the exemplary standard of singing, dancing and acting sessions synonymous with Stagecoach to more British children.
Suit the City director attains highest franchising qualification Sallie Belton, director of bespoke tailoring franchise Suit the City, has been awarded Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status from the British Franchise Association in recognition of her commitment to franchisee support and expertise in growing an ethical franchise business.
Sizzling summer for Suit the City Bespoke tailoring consultancy, Suit the City, has enjoyed a spectacular season: its longest-serving franchisee reported a record month in July, with the head office operation seeing similarly strong summer demand as well as two new franchisees joining the network.
Suit the City part of the fashion revolution There is a revolution going on in the fashion industry, finally after many years of fast (throwaway) fashion, consumers are catching on to the notion that this is not only wasteful of their money, but their shopping habit is exploiting cheap labour, whilst cheap man-made oil-based fabrics are literally costing the Earth.
Knowledge is power! As Suit the City enter their tenth year they are proud that their pre-occupation with attention to detail is paying off.
Returning customers are the key to success As Suit the City enters its tenth year, Franchisee Tony Carr has reported average spend by clients is up 15% year-on-year. With 40% of his business from his regulars, Tony has time to go out to find new clients to grow his business as it enters its third year of trading.
Booming business for menswear Menswear is a booming business in the UK with growth in 2015 up 4.1% in just one year. Since 2010 the market has grown from £11.4 billion to £14.1 billion in 2015. Mintel is predicting further growth of 22.5% between now and 2020.
SureCare welcomes Naomi to the head office team! Throughout 2017, SureCare has experienced a bumper year in terms of franchising. Many new entrepreneurs have joined our expanding network to provide quality care services up and down the country. For all of our franchisees, new and existing, we know there’s always going to be a desire for improvements in making the day-to-day business go even smoother.
Two new franchisees join SureCare in Wolverhampton and Bexley The expansion of SureCare’s services across the country is continuing to go from strength to strength, and we’re proud to unveil the two latest franchisees to join our network. With new branches now established in North London and the Midlands, more and more people will be able to benefit from home care services provided by SureCare Wolverhampton and SureCare Bexley & Dartford.
Two new franchise operators join the SureCare network SureCare is continuing to extend the reach of their services across the country, with more franchise operators on the way to cover various local communities. They are pleased to announce a couple of new additions to the SureCare network, with franchise operators joining them and providing home care services at SureCare Richmond & Kingston and SureCare Wycombe & Chiltern.
Tatty Bumpkin Franchise takes on 6 new franchisees in one month Tatty Bumpkin, a children’s bfa accredited franchise has added another 6 franchisees to the network, which may not be surprising, except that they all happened in one month! This takes the total number of operational franchisees up to 26 from Edinburgh in the North, down to Plymouth in the South-West.
Tezlom appoints Brand Manager and Mental Health Ambassador With a staggering 74% of employees highlighting wellness strategies as one of the key elements to achieving job satisfaction1, it is becoming increasingly important for ethical franchise brands to establish a foundation of maintaining their teams’ wellbeing. As Tezlom accelerates its plans to become the UK’s leading domestic healthcare recruitment franchise, it has welcomed Kay Lou Haskins, a recognised breath coach and cold-water therapist, to head office to support the network’s physical and mental health.
The Alternative Board nominated for major franchising award Business coaching and advisory board franchise The Alternative Board has been shortlisted in the Leadership & Culture category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on November 30.
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Why this may be the WORST time to set up your own business...but the BEST time to buy a franchise Recently we read this article[1] which stated that ‘70% of British people were reluctant to start their own business in the current economic climate.’ (Aug 2022). As a business trying to sell franchises, we won’t deny, our hearts sank a little when we read the headline until we read further into the article and realised it was actually, inadvertently, advocating franchising. Almost every single thing they listed as a negative was something bypassed or made much easier by owning a franchise.
The Cat Butler awards a new franchise in Oxford Premium cat care franchise the Cat Butler, has awarded a new franchise in Oxford. Following redundancy from the customer services training department at British Gas in Oxford, Mark Mentiply (41), has been awarded the Oxford territory of premium cat care franchise, The Cat Butler.
The Cat Butler reaches the finals of the EWiF Awards Sandra James, founder of premium cat care franchise The Cat Butler, has reached the finals of the EWiF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards, in the category of New Woman Franchisor of the Year.
Ex-teacher wins coveted award after taking 20 years' experience in a creative direction A Birmingham teacher who wanted a change from full time teaching quit after 20 years at the chalkface has won a major award from the business sector she found refuge in. Emma McCalla-John, now the owner of Creation Station Harborne, is the recipient of a Great British Franchisee Award. It puts her among the elite of the franchising world and vindicates her decision, she says, to take her 20 years of experience into a sector that appreciated it.
Creation Station and Crayola partner to provide a live Doodle Workshop The Creation Station teams up Crayola to provide workshops and competition to win aq live doodle workshop in your child's school, with Tom Gates creator Liz Pichon. Families can join local classes and children are invited to doodle their hero and for the chance to win a live workshop with Tom Gates creator Liz Pichon, win Crayola goodies for the whole class and return to school a classroom hero!
The Kleaning Company launches its new UK franchise opportunity Demand for the services of The Kleaning Company from across the UK has led them to develop and launch their new franchise concept. “Establishing local franchise partners using a local labour force will not only increase efficiency and profit margins but will also give TKC a strategic advantage over our competition by offering our existing and future clients a local service and a nationwide network of franchisees that ensures professional, high quality service delivery on every project,” says Daniel Daniel Twiselton, Managing Director of the Kleaning Company.
New Year opening for the Little Gym franchise in Harrogate The Little Gym franchise is preparing to open a new curriculum gymnastics centre, in Harrogate, early in the New Year. Bringing the total number of UK franchises to eight, the opening follows earlier expansion in Harpenden and within the Westfield Shopping Centre in London. Despite the current climate, all new centres are flourishing, demonstrating the huge demand for a quality children’s gymnastics provision in the UK.
THE LITTLE GYM HARPENDEN BRINGS UK SITES TO SEVEN Following a three-year search for premises, The Little Gym Harpenden is gearing up for its big opening next month. Situated on the Rothamsted Research campus, just off West Common, The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme for children of all abilities, from 4 months to 12 years.
THE LITTLE GYM KENSINGTON JUST WEEKS AWAY The Little Gym Kensington is making final preparations for its official opening on Monday 3 November, at the new Westfield London Retail Destination. Following on from last year’s hugely successful opening at Chiswick, the new centre is the fourth to open in the capital, with further openings scheduled next year at Windsor, Harpenden and Harrogate.
THE LITTLE GYM KENSINGTON GEARS UP FOR BIG OPENING The Little Gym Kensington is gearing up for its big opening on Monday 3 November. Situated in the heart of West London, within the new, prestige Westfield London retail destination, The Little Gym offers a unique motor skills and curriculum-based gymnastics programme for children of all abilities, from 4 months to 12 years.
THE LITTLE GYM BISHOP'S STORTFORD GOES DOWN A STORM Following a gruelling search for premises, The Little Gym at London Road, Bishop’s Stortford has officially opened and is celebrating a huge response from local families.
OPC offers a very warm welcome to Keith Taylor, Financial Controller. Having worked in both the corporate environments and a number of smaller enterprises within a variety of industries, Keith brings to OPC a considerable range of business experience from retail and service to travel and specialised insurance.
New Cloud and iPad based system for OPC OPC are very pleased to announce the launch of the new ConsignPak and FAST operating systems for our UK franchisees.
Ryan Cutler, our youngest franchisee shares his 25th birthday with OPC The Original Poster Company (OPC) turned 25 on the 7th February and Ryan Cutler, an OPC franchisee, turned 25 the following day making Ryan not only the same age as OPC and the youngest franchisee in the OPC greeting cards network, but also the youngest franchisee with not one but two territories having originally purchased Bournemouth and then, more recently, Salisbury.
The Original Poster Company Limited (OPC) celebrates 25 years in business OPC was incorporated on 7th February 1991 and is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Simon Warren-Gash, Chairman and Founder of OPC shares with us what OPC, together with its franchise network, has achieved in this time span.
OPC welcomes new franchisee for East Kent Area The OPC team is very excited to have Judit Folinek, OPC East Kent, join our greeting cards franchise. Judit takes over from Grant and Linda Gibson who will be taking up management of our new distribution opportunity in the Middle East.
Tax and Buy-to-Let - how short are our memories? We talk about the unstoppable rise of buy-to-let and forget that it was only as recently as the early 1970’s that owner-occupation tipped the 50% mark and most people owned their own homes.
UK property agency franchise owners flourish despite economic downturn Throughout the recent economic decline, the property market saw a dip in house prices and sales. However, Martin & Co franchise discuss how they have continuously defied market conditions and taken market share, developed their businesses and increased profits.
Martin & Co franchise shortlisted at industry awards for sixth year running Martin & Co have been shortlisted for the ‘Best Large Chain’ at this year’s Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAS). This is the sixth year in a row that they have been shortlisted for the award. Previously, Martin & Co earned Gold in 2009, Silver in 2010, Silver in 2011, gold in 2012 and Silver in 2013 and they’re hoping to continue their reign this year.
Lettings agency Martin & Co franchise's buoyant flotation Shares in lettings agency Martin & Co (MCO) jumped 16 per cent on their debut on AIM on 18th December, underlining the market’s appetite for stocks with exposure to the housing sector.
Looking for a healthy business you can manage and grow? For some entrepreneurs, building a portfolio of businesses doesn’t always give you time to invest in the day-to-day, which is what makes The Wheel Specialist such a great option.
Don't miss out on delivering customer experiences which set you apart In 2022, our franchisees discovered more people chose to keep their vehicles pristine. When you invest in your own The Wheel Specialist franchise, you’ll see this too, as customers shout about their experience to others.
Not everyone can run a business; could you? It’s typically at this time of year, when we look at what we have and assess if it’s really what we want. Take your career, for example. Could a new business be on the horizon?
It all starts with one step... Starting your own business, with the support of The Wheel Specialist franchise, doesn’t have to be complicated. It all starts with one step, and then we build together!
Make a big entrance without a big budget! Everyone wants to make a big entrance and make an impression with the way they dress, but that can be difficult, especially for people who do not have a big budget to spend on clothes. The good news however, is that old clothes or bargains you found online can be made to look like the height of haute couture – in the hands of the right people!
ZipYard franchise in Altrincham Named Retailer of the Year Clothing alterations and tailoring centre, The ZipYard Altrincham, have recently added another accolade to their list of achievements after being named Retailer of the Year at the Sale and Altrincham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.
Mayor open John's New Zipyard franchise business The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor David Congreve and the Lady Mayoress Janet Harper unzipped a specially made giant six foot zip on Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton to officially open The ZipYard garment repair centre at on Monday 28 July.
The Zipyard franchise in Marple helped the Birdman fly Owner of The ZipYard in Marple and clothes designer Jane Nketiah is used to getting requests for one-off items, so when leading outdoor clothing specialists Regatta asked her to create a birdman outfit for this weekend’s International Birdman competition she rose to the challenge.
TIM HORTONS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW FRANCHISE MODEL IN THE UK Tim Hortons® the Iconic Canadian, beverage led QSR brand has today announced plans to launch a new franchise model in the UK. A brand-first for the market, the new franchise model will support Tim Hortons® in expanding its current portfolio of 75 restaurants, by growing its national reach at pace to new towns and cities across the country.
Why did I decide Total Guide to Liam Armstrong went from being a client of Total Guide to, to starting his own Total Guide to franchise! Knowing the benefits of being a client and how effecting the marketing was, Liam took on the franchise of Total Guide to Bristol in February 2019. Then in September 2020, Liam bought the Cardiff area too, achieving his dream of having a business in Wales where he originally grew up and where his family are all currently based.
Entrepreneurs collaborate to launch a new digital business around climate change Total Guide to’s Founder Liz Hutchings has joined forces with communication and engagement specialist Pamela Barbato to launch a new digital platform to support us all to live more sustainable lives. Action Net Zero CIC, (Community Interest Company) Bristol, will launch online in the autumn using the behind-the-scenes digital structure pioneered by Liz’s company Total Guide to.
PREGNANT ENTREPRENEUR USES LOCKDOWN TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESS Liz Hutchings, who is currently self-isolating during lockdown as she’s six months’ pregnant, has used the time to launch a diverse and agile online marketing platform for the town of Poole.
The 37 year-old, who lives in Hamworthy, Poole with her husband 34 and daughter Flo, aged 2, had always planned to launch a local platform for her business which began in Swindon, Wiltshire eight years ago.
Total Guide to Turns Eight! Happy Birthday Total Guide to! March marks our 8th birthday, so we couldn't let it pass without a celebration! "We are constantly kept busy and on our toes by the ever-evolving digital trends. Our anniversaries roll on by at a rapid rate so it's important to pause and recognise how far we've come."
6 Reasons to Buy a Franchise During Tough Times Although the Covid-19 Pandemic has meant many businesses (ourselves included) are tightening our belts where we can, this is actually a really good time for budding entrepreneurs or those that have been considering buying a franchise to start seriously looking at opportunities. I've been considering offering our Total Guide to franchise opportunity on franchise recruitment websites yet where we have been so busy, I didn't see it as a priority. However, although things are less than perfect at the moment, we do have time to work 'on' the business.
New HIIT exercise studio Trib3 opens in Southampton A FORMER finance worker has swapped funds for fitness and opened a TRIB3 boutique exercise studio in the heart of Southampton. Tom Hampton worked in corporate FX advisory before pursuing his love of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and opening his own studio.
TRIB3 lays the foundations for further international expansion with the board appointment of Rob Barker Rob Barker, who recently announced his departure from Precor, and Peloton can today announce he will be officially joining international boutique fitness franchise TRIB3 as a Non-Executive Director. Working closely with CEO Kevin Yates and the Fisher Family (Founders of Holmes Place), Rob will be supporting and advising the TRIB3 executive team and franchise partners in what appears to be an exciting period of expansion ahead.
Leading Wellness Industry Technology Platform Mindbody Executes Global Agreement with TRIB3 Mindbody, the leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced a global agreement with TRIB3, a truly unique boutique fitness concept centered around community. As the franchise brand rapidly expands its international footprint, TRIB3 partners with Mindbody to support franchisees with a reliable and streamlined operations solution.
TRIB3 comes to the Metaverse TRIB3 takes fitness to a whole new level by launching its first TRIB3 store in the Fitness Metaverse and becomes the first gym brand to launch in the Sandbox. It is joining global giants such as Adidas and Team GB.
TRIB3 is coming to Liverpool As part of its fast global expansion, fitness franchise TRIB3 has announced a new location in Liverpool will open its doors in March 2022, marking the fifth location in the Northwest and one of a plethora of new openings imminent across the UK & Spain.
Urban Planters scoop top website award National interior landscaping company, Urban Planters, has won Best Website at this year's Franchise Marketing Awards, which took place recently at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.
Venture Studios Edinburgh - Franchise for Sale An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking photographer or entrepreneur. Due to personal circumstances, the Venture Studios franchise in Edinburgh up for sale.
West London entrepreneur awarded for dedication to providing high-quality care Local businessman, Hammad Cheema, is celebrating with his team of carers and support staff, after the West London based in-home care business, Visiting Angels, is recognised with a prestigious award. Hammad, of West London, has been lauded with Great British Franchisee status at this year’s Great British Franchisee Awards.
International award wings its way to local care company Having launched their local care business early last year, Visiting Angels co-directors Nicky and Mark Goodall focused on building a personal, approachable care team, to ensure they made a real difference to the quality of care provision in the area. Now, 16 months later, that is exactly what they’ve done. With 30 carers in their dedicated team, Nicky and Mark’s decision to focus on building those values has more than paid off, as they were recently awarded the Best International Office at this year’s prestigious Visiting Angels International Conference in San Diego with tough competition from 830 other Visiting Angels offices across five countries.
Speaking the language of care in the community In a business venture steeped in social responsibility, this month, local language and translation specialist, Jose Rodriguez, has embarked on his new mission of bringing high-quality and personalised care to those in need in the Barnet and Enfield communities.
Swapping the oil rigs of Aberdeen for a lifelong dream of delivering care in Woking 25-year-old Katie Stewart used to live and work – often for months at a time – off the coast of Aberdeen, on a North Sea oil rig. The community-minded caregiver has now put down roots, relocating to live with her partner and realising a lifelong dream of working in in-home care. In her new role as Senior Caregiver for Visiting Angels – a care company based in Woking – Katie will be delivering in-home care and support to the elderly and vulnerable living across Guildford, Weybridge, Woking and the surrounding villages.
Local care worker wins national award for unwavering commitment to clients Hanna Kermack, 25, from Hanwell, has been named Visiting Angels ‘Caregiver of the Year’ – a prestigious title which saw her fighting off competition from hundreds of other care workers from across the country. Hanna, who has been working with the in-home care company for 18 months, was commended for her commitment to her local clients and also for the bravery she demonstrated when one of her clients suffered a heart attack last September.
Ipswich welcomes Vodafone's 200th franchise store in time for 2020! Vodafone has opened its 200th franchise store in Tavern Street, Ipswich, in time for the festive season.
The new milestone reflects Vodafone’s ongoing investment in providing shoppers with a blend of in-person support through its traditional retail outlets and access to the latest online digital services such as the My Vodafone app.
Wagging Tails launches Cardiff franchise Wagging Tails rapid growth continues as its latest pet care franchise recently launched in the Welsh capital, Cardiff. Owned and run by franchisee Dave Parton and his puppy Bertie the Cardiff franchise provides dog holidays throughout the CF postcode territory giving owners in this location a home based alternative to kennels.
Results for the first six months of 2013 have shown explosive growth for Wagging Tails Results for the first six months of 2013 have shown explosive growth for home dog boarding franchise Wagging Tails. Network turnover increased 73% year-on-year for January to June, boosted by the launch of three new Wagging Tails outlets in the Reading area.
Wagging Tails franchisee shortlisted for EWIF Award Teresa Bowers, owner of Wagging Tails Oxford and Reading franchises, has been announced as one of four Finalists for Woman Franchisee of the Year at the 2013 EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards.
Wagging Tails pet franchise scoops another award! Wagging Tails has won Best Franchisee Marketing Support and were shortlisted as a finalist for Best Website at the 2013 Franchise Marketing Awards.
Wagging Tails franchise gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis Wagging Tails have been celebrating as their dog boarding company received a boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis. On Sunday 13th January 2013, Lisa Suswain, Managing Director of Wagging Tails, tweeted Theo about her business during ‘Small Business Sunday’, an initiative set up by Theo that runs weekly.
We Love Pets have done it again! On November 24th 2022 We Love Pets Founder, Jo White, and Chief Tech Geek, Darren Lake attended The Vox in Birmingham for the BFA Annual Conference, where the Best Franchise Award winners would be announced.
We Love Pets Thrilled to Receive 5* Franchise Satisfaction We Love Pets scored an amazing 95% from their franchise network from Workbuzz’s Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark survey. WorkBuzz is a leading, independent franchise consultancy that helps reputable franchisors to improve their performance and growth. One of the ways they do this is by inviting franchisees to participate in an anonymous, online survey, which asks them questions about their franchise ownership experience, to identify and understand how the franchise network is performing from its franchisees’ perspective.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisees score franchise 97% in independent satisfaction survey Wilkins Chimney sweep has achieved their highest ever score in a WorkBuzz Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark (FSB) Survey to date. The FSB invites franchisees to participate in an anonymous online survey, which asks them 27 questions about their franchise ownership experience. Using a consistent methodology, the franchise is assigned an overall FSB score and the highest performing franchisors are then recognised in the Best Franchise Awards held later in the year.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep Franchisee Wins at Scottish Ex-Forces Business Awards Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, was a winner at the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards recently, in the ‘New Service Leaver’ category. The New Service Leaver category recognises men and women who left the military less than three years ago. Kris left the army in April 2020 after 14 years as a recovery mechanic with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise in September 2021.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisee wins at Scottish ex-forces business awards Kris McLernon (33) owner of the Lanarkshire franchise of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, was a winner at the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards recently, in the ‘New Service Leaver’ category. The New Service Leaver category recognises men and women who left the military less than three years ago. Kris left the army in April 2020 after 14 years as a recovery mechanic with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and bought his Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise in September 2021.
Taylor Made Franchising enters into partnership with Wagging Tails franchise Taylor Made Franchising has entered into a partnership with dog care franchise, Wagging Tails. Wagging Tails, founded in 2007 by Lisa Suswain, offers UK dog owners a home-based alternative to kennels. Suswain franchised the business in 2010.
Taylor Made Franchising acquires 50% stake in Women in Business Network (WIBN) Taylor Made Franchising has acquired a 50% stake in the women’s networking franchise operation, Women in Business Network (WIBN). Taylor Made Franchising now owns, or part owns, eight franchise businesses with over 100 franchisees and an annual turnover in excess of £8m.
Wingstop UK weekly sales revenue exceeds £1m, to open its first standalone retail unit Lemon Pepper Holdings, which is rolling out Wingstop across the UK, saw average weekly sales exceed £1m at the end of 2022, as it secured its first standalone unit on a retail park. The company, which operates 29 sites across the UK, also said “2023 shows no sign of growth slowing”, with like-for-like sales in January 2023 at 50%-plus versus 2022.
World Options promoted to Full Members of the BFA Congratulations to World Options for fufilling the criteria set by the BFA (British Franchise Association) and becoming a full member! This status shows that they are a reliable and trustworhy franchise opportunity and have a proven track-record!
A Dream Franchise Opportunity Earning nearly half a million pounds in one year might seem like a dream to some, but for a World Option franchisee, it can be a reality.
As one of the highest turnovers, earning over £400k in 2016 across the World Options franchise network it is no surprise that franchisee Simon Douglas from Guildford is smiling.
How I feel about my travel franchise after five years With a high stress job for 15 years in local government, Tracey decided enough was enough. Being able to work part-time from home and travel more herself are major benefits for Tracey. But more than that, she loves helping people make memories.
How I made a £40k cruise booking working part-time After a 20 year corporate career, Jenifer started her business as a way to create a big lifestyle change. “I had a 20 year corporate career. I sort of burnt myself out and had enough of it. But I didn’t want to work for anyone else. I was looking for something that I enjoyed doing or something that I was really interested in and travel was a natural fit for me.”
A Money-Back Challenge Winner Against All Odds Meet Maureen Mckenna, aged 48, who lives in Glasgow with her family. After being Cabin Crew for 11 years, she decided she wanted something to call her own. As a single parent raising 3 children, the chance of a better work/life balance was what caught her eye and the rest is, as they say, history.
Meet the Franchisee: Mohammad Hossain from Rosemary Bookkeeping Stratford Mohammad Hossain came to the UK in 2009 to begin training in accountancy with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Within three years he was ready to start work in an accounting firm, getting some hands-on and practical experience as a training provider. When the COVID pandemic began, Mohammad was able to take a step back and gain a fresh perspective. He realised he wanted to start his own business. He had been gaining experience for around 10 years now, it was time to make something of his own
Embracing education with open arms From a young age, Ash Obhrai had been surrounded by educators. With his father as a GCSE Maths examiner, mother as an A-Level Art & Design teacher and aunt as a successful primary school teacher, it was only a matter of time before he too would venture into academia. After working as a tutor alongside his corporate career for 15 years, he decided to turn the tables and launch his own Tutor Doctor business in 2017.
A passion for restoration lead Kirk to Furniture Medic Glasgow Kirk Grannell has been Furniture Medic for Glasgow since 2016. Though Kirk’s background is mainly management, he’s always had an interest in restoring and repairing items. Kirk was aware of franchising and the benefits of buying into an established business, and so when they opportunity to buy an existing Furniture Medic franchise came up, Kirk jumped at the chance to find out more.
Interview: "The sense of pride and passion that comes with the logo is incredible." Paul Ward opened his Autoglym franchise in 2005. Covering the whole of Northern Ireland, Paul is passionate about the product having been using it himself for over 30 years! Get an insight into the day to day running of an Autoglym franchise by reading on...
From Pizza Delivery Driver to Papa John's Franchisee! Former pizza delivery driver, Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), became a Papa John’s franchisee five years ago and runs stores in the South East of England plus the Scottish Rutherglen, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Falkirk. Currently Sid runs 11 Papa John’s and he has plans to open more in the future.
Agency Express had the reputation that appealed to Franchisee Paul Jenkinson Paul Jenkinson joined Agency Express in February 2013 after purchasing an established Agency Express franchise based Cumbria. Previously a facilities maintenance engineer wanted to take control of his own future and set his sights on being his own boss. After much research via a number of franchise magazines, Paul made the decision to pursue a career in franchising and choose the Agency Express franchise opportunity as the most suitable route to take.
Spring into a new career – PET SERVICES FRANCHISE FOR SALE Isla Sutherland is looking to sell her established Barking Mad franchise. This dog boarding business covers the areas of Perthshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling. It is an ideal business opportunity for those who want to make a career out of doing something they love, working with pets. In this interview, Isla talks to us about why she bought her Barking Mad franchise, her role as a franchisee, why she loves what she does and why the time is right for her to sell.
Chantry Group launches not-for-profit Foundation to kickstart new franchisors' growth Chantry Group have announced the launch of the Chantry Foundation, an innovative not-for-profit venture which seeks to turbocharge new franchisors entering the market. Founded in 2007 with the aim of setting new standards in the world of franchise marketing and recruitment, Chantry Group has since grown to become the largest franchise marketing and recruitment agency in the UK.
The Travel Franchise gives its agents the edge when it comes to selling the most lucrative sector within travel - cruise holidays Selling a cruise holiday is renowned within the travel industry for being particularly tricky. With thousands of ships, cabins and itineraries to consider, it’s notoriously complicated. Yet, this sector of travel is among the most lucrative within the industry.
On the whole, agents have to invest far more of their time to organise, research and secure a cruise booking. Hence, it’s not a surprise that many agents shy away from this sector. That’s no longer the case for Not Just Travel agents – franchisees of The Travel Franchise
East Anglia tutoring business clinches top spot in national tutoring awards Rob and Lynne Kerrison, owners of Cambridge and Norwich-based tutoring business, Tutor Doctor, are celebrating a huge success after being crowned the winners of a national tutoring award. The husband-and-wife led company has been honoured by a distinguished panel of judges with the National Tutoring Award 2023 for ‘Best Tuition Delivery to Schools’, presented at this year’s glitzy award ceremony in London on 30th June.
Together Again The dynamic duo of Andy Fraser and David Kaye have dusted off their capes, donned their masks and reunited for a sequel to protect the Franchise sector from Jokers!
Having spent almost a quarter of a century making other people rich, it's now Paul Reynolds' turn After 20 years as a change manager, entering a huge number of high-profile businesses and exiting with them performing and making more money, Paul switched tack late in 2019 and started looking for investment opportunities that had the potential to change his family’s life. “I went through redundancy a few months ago after working for TUI, so my income coming to an end was an additional incentive to get my property portfolio going,” said Paul, reflecting on his decision to join Platinum in April 2020 – in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From teacher to fully fledged HMO property queen For seven years it was Laoise Rosswick doing the teaching. For the past six, though, she’s found herself on the other side of the teacher’s desk, learning about HMO property investment as a fully-fledged Platinum Franchise Partner.
Why experienced Franchise Partners decide to stay with Platinum More than six years ago, Nick and Gré joined Platinum to securely replace their income from a successful career in banking. Selling some assets to raise the capital needed to get started, they quickly built a portfolio of four Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across Cambridge within three years, achieving an average of 15% return on investment.
Not UK-based? No problem. Build a profitable property portfolio from overseas It was almost a decade ago that Simon Clarke first heard of Platinum Property Partners but being based between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur meant it wasn’t possible to join the franchise at the time. He was disappointed and desperately wanted to escape the corporate life of banking, so turned to investing in fitness clubs, which he still owns in Australia and Malaysia. However, the pull of Platinum remained.
Cymphony becomes industry's first Carbon Neutral organisation The climate crisis doesn’t just affect all businesses; it affects every single individual on the planet. Having pledged to tackle the issue head-on, specialist franchise supplier, Cymphony, has been certified Carbon Neutral – a first for the sector.
Cymphony becomes industry's first Carbon Neutral organisation The climate crisis doesn’t just affect all businesses; it affects every single individual on the planet. Having pledged to tackle the issue head-on, specialist franchise supplier, Cymphony, has been certified Carbon Neutral – a first for the sector.
Chantry Group named as a recommended franchise valuation and resales agency by whichfranchise In the fast-paced world of franchising, finding the right experts to guide you through the complex process of franchise resales is crucial.
That’s why we are delighted to announce that Chantry Group have been appointed by whichfranchise as a recommended provider for turnkey support with all franchise resales activities.
Walfinch Establishes Franchisee Advisory Council Homecare provider Walfinch has established a Franchisee Advisory Council, where franchisees can discuss feedback, raise issues with the aim of boosting franchisee support to an even higher level.
The Travel Franchise franchisee goes viral on TikTok! Sabina Clay, aged 60, franchisee with the UK's fastest-growing travel franchise, The Travel Franchise , was on a work trip when she went viral on Tik Tok during the homeworking agency’s Seminar at Sea training event on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady.
Walfinch Homecare Walks for Cancer Across Two Continents Leaders from Walfinch homecare’s office in Oxford have committed to raising money for the charity Cancer Research UK – and have been joined by colleagues in South Africa. So far they have raised over £500, and donations are still coming in.
The Travel Franchise's Seminar at Sea "an incredible success" Over 150 franchisees and corporate team members enjoyed “a truly magical experience” aboard Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady on a seven-night Seminar at Sea (18th - 25th June) - the only event of its kind in the industry and the second in the pioneering series.
New 'game-changing' lead-handling service for the franchise sector Franchising’s inbound communications specialist, Cymphony, officially unveiled its new lead conversion service, LEAD2SUCCESS, at the British & International Franchise Exhibition, Olympia. Following a successful trial with franchisors and their franchisees in the UK, the new service has proven to consistently convert up to 70% contacted enquiries into booked appointments, contributing to franchise network growth and franchisee revenue growth
Seven Major Risks for QSR Operators and How to Tackle Them Across Multiple Locations By Gareth Bakewell, Business Development UK, DTiQ
The quick service restaurant (QSR) franchised sector can be a risky one for so many reasons. The competition is tough, customers expect incredibly high standards, and there is a lot of room for things to go wrong, from internal and external theft, fraudulent third party chargebacks, and more… The key to success is finding ways to minimize these risks.
The BFA launches the BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2023 The British Franchise Association (bfa) has launched the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards for 2023. The awards are an annual event to celebrate and support excellence in franchising, showcasing franchisors and franchisees alike.
Why all franchise leaders should care about mental health: lessons from homecare Here’s a true story – not about Walfinch – that explains why looking after the mental health of staff is vital. Betty, who had been supplied with a care package after a spell in hospital, told me: “A carer I had never seen before arrived, and he hardly even looked at me. Once he’d helped with my personal care he sat in my bedroom chair and just looked at the floor. He said nothing and made no eye contact. It was awful.
The Travel Franchise appoints Amy-Louise Weitz as Social Media Manager The Travel Franchise has appointed Amy-Louise Weitz as Social Media Manager. Amy-Louise will not only manage a multi-department team across marketing, BDMs, training and sales, but will also roll-out a comprehensive training programme tailored for franchisees with all levels of social media experience.
The Travel Franchise announces further £1 million investment in recruitment The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest-growing travel franchise has announced it is investing another £1 million in recruitment, as the company expands across all areas - in order to keep up with its burgeoning team of franchisees. The company is also restructuring its team to sharpen its focus on customer experience.
Walfinch to Share Insight at Largest Show Dedicated to Care Managers Walfinch home care’s team is to provide insight at the largest show dedicated to care manages. The Care Managers Show will take place 30 June- 1 July at the NEC in Birmingham and Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO, Walfinch, Julie Farrow, Senior Franchise Support Manager and Tiffany Meachim, franchisee for Mansfield will all join panel discussions at the event.
Winners announced at the Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023 The Winners have been announced at the Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023. The Awards, organised by Jo Middleton, founder of Franchise Business School, took place at The Oxfordshire Hotel in Thame, on Tuesday 13 June 2023. The awards were founded to recognise franchisors, brands and franchisees who had positively disrupted the UK franchise industry either by offering a new approach, strategy, product or service. The Disruptive Franchise Awards are not-for-profit, with any surplus funds being donated to MQ Mental Health, which funds research projects to transform how mental health is approached.
The Travel Franchise launches second exclusive Seminar at Sea onboard Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady After the huge sell-out success of its first-ever Seminar At Sea, the multi-award-winning The Travel Franchise is taking over 150 franchisees and corporate team members, on its second Seminar At Sea. The group will enjoy exclusive experiences and intensive cruise training onboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. The first innovative event - unique to The Travel Franchise, and its consumer-facing travel consultancy brand, Not Just Travel, and never done before - took place last September on NCL’s Norwegian Prima.
Louise Bruce appointed as PR Manager at BFA Louise Bruce, owner of specialist franchise PR agency Big Red Box PR, has assumed the role of PR Manager at the BFA, to raise awareness of the association and promote the growth of franchising in the UK. Louise has over 15 years of experience in franchise PR. She was formerly the co-chair of EWIF (Encouraging Women Into Franchising) and has been a keen supporter of the BFA for many years. She writes regularly for all the large franchising media outlets and is a qualified Chartered Digital Marketing Professional.
"Riding through the rain isn't fun!" Going out for a Sunday afternoon motorbike ride is one thing. Travelling non-stop over a number of days to reach the Annual Convention in Portugal is another matter entirely. Back in April, we shared how three of the InXpress network, with a passion for motorbikes, were planning to ride in discomfort from the UK to Portugal. Franchisee, Neil Hatt had done it before, but for UK Country Manager, Jon White, and fellow franchisee, Mike Toal, this would be a whole new adventure.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Reigate Rohen Perumal joined the TaxAssist Accountants network earlier in the year and his shop in Reigate is now open for business. ICAEW-qualified Rohen has over 25 years’ banking and corporate experience and a wide range of accounting, finance, systems and business knowledge.
Home Instead to attend The British & International Franchise Exhibition this week in London. Home Instead to attend The British & International Franchise Exhibition this week in London.
The team will be on stand D90, ready to answer all your questions about franchising, becoming a Home Instead franchisee and how you can build a substantial business with the household name in home care.
Top accolade 'Ambassador of the Year' is awarded to Ruth Brown Home Care franchise Home Instead, is delighted to announce that their COO Ruth Brown, has been named 'Ambassador of the Year' at the NatWest EWiF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) awards 2023.
FAMILY SELLS MOTOR BUSINESS TO OPEN DREAM DOORS KITCHEN SHOWROOM SELLING up the family business allowed the Bachelor family to start a lucrative Dream Doors kitchen makeover franchise. Mike Bachelor’s grandfather first began working in the motor trade in the mid-60s, eventually building up a network of 13 truck dealerships in the Cheshire area.
The Bachelor family went on to sell that business and reinvested their cash in opening a showroom for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company in their hometown.
Father and son Autoglym franchise in North Staffordshire still going strong after 30 years Don Richardson Ltd is the Autoglym franchisee for the North Staffordshire area. Becoming an Autoglym franchisee was evitable for Andy. His Dad was one of the first Autoglym distributors back in 1967 and so Andy grew up with the business and knowing it inside out. Despite having other jobs, Andy soon realised that Autoglym offered a great opportunity to build something worthwhile with his Dad. Andy and Don’s business has grown to a multi-van operation. Hear from Andy on his Autoglym journey...
Interview: "It’s been a lot of work but winning the award at the conference was a nice feeling!" Josh Groves grew up using AutoGlym products to keep his Ford Fiesta XR2 spotless while he was a young man. Fast-forward and Josh has been awarded Regional Franchisee of the Year by AutoGlym for his work in East England! Learn how Josh turned his past-time into a successful franchise business by teaming up with AutoGlym!
Interview: "The support from day one was very, very good. The training and back-up is amazing!" Having both been long time users of AutoGlym products themselves, when Sam and Rick found them with an opportunity to take control of an AutoGlym franchise they snapped up the chance! They talk to us about their first few months with AutoGlym, the training and support they have recieved and what they plan for the future!
Dream Doors allowed couple Martin and Alex to take back control of their working lives! Couple Martin and Alex started their Dream Doors franchisng in 2015 as a way of taking back control of their working lives. As well as achiving this, last year they generated £660,000 of sales, which left them with a generous salery to match! Learn more about their journey into franchising with Dream Doors here...
Interview: "“It’s down to PPP that we have the confidence to do this now." Venturing in to property investment can seem like an intimidating prospect. For Andrew and Christina Wallace finding Platinum Property Partners gave them the confidence and support to move into this business. In the first 5 years of their franchise they are already seeing the benefits - a 22% ROI and an average of £35,000 annual profit per property! Learn more about their journey into property investment with Platinum Property Partners here...
Ex-teacher moves back to his favourite part of the country thanks to a Dream Doors franchise! Ex-teacher Matt Jones decided for a career change and a franchise opportunity with Dream Doors has allowed him to move to Cornwall. The franchise has allowed him to generate a generous income while enjoying working in his favourite part of the country! Learn how a Dream Doors franchise has given Matt a successfull career change!
Interview: "I have an opportunity here to do whatever I want." After being made redundant after a life in the banking sector, jerry Innesbeer had the chance for a fresh start. After meeting with Dream Doors' Director of Franchise Recruitment at an exhibition, Jerry knew that a route into franchising was for him! Learn about how Jerry was convinced that Dream Doors was the right opportunity for him!
Exclusive Interview: Dream Doors franchise opportunity took me out of retirement! Having ran a printing franchise with his wife Linda for 23 years, Chris Mills closed the business and retired in 2013. A local Dream Doors franchise resale was too good an opportunity to pass up. It attracted Chris to come out of retirement and once again run his own business! Learn how Dream Doors proven track record for success persuaded Chris and Linda to put off retirement a little longer!
Joing Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has exceed expectations! David and Kate's first 3 months with Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has generated over £230,000 of sales! Learn more about their transition into franchising and opportunites to start your own franchise with Dream Doors!
Exclusive Interview: "I wanted to have a business with a USP and recognisable brand ." Driving Miss Daisy is a niche relatively low investment franchise which is likely to expand across the UK over the coming years with our ageing population. We provide a service which is loved by our customers, including where family are not on hand for their elderly relative(s) – we can support in their absence!
Driving Miss Daisy’s new franchisees are raring to go! Choosing a franchise that resonates with personal goals of working and supporting the communities we live in, as well as providing a financial return is an appealing idea for a lot of people. Driving Miss Daisy is such a franchise and Joe and Sarah Webb are the new Bath franchise owners.
Ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise joins Driving Miss Daisy team Ann Overdijking, ex-Business Development Manager of whichfranchise.com, is the first franchisee for Driving Miss Daisy in Scotland. Driving Miss Daisy offers a reliable companionship and transportation service to the elderly and infirm, giving them more independence to live the life they want. And Ann is now living the life she has always dreamed off. Ann is no stranger to franchising, having worked in the industry for 7 years, and with a past background in nursing too, Driving Miss Daisy was the perfect opportunity for Ann. In this article Ann talks to us about why she chose Driving Miss Daisy, her franchise journey so far and aspirations for the future. Read more about Ann and her new Driving Miss Daisy venture.
PetPals franchise led to healthier, more mindful way of living! Wendy Turner (58) is the owner of Petpals Grantham. Before buying her Petpals franchise, she was the Tourism Officer for South Kesteven council for over 12 years. She also ran Tourist Information Centres in Stamford and Grantham.
Sustainability - why it matters to us! When you think of a sustainable business, the shipping industry probably won’t immediately spring to mind. But it may surprise you to learn many in this sector have been on a mission for a number of years, to reduce our carbon footprint. So, this World Environment Day, discover what InXpress, and our partners, are doing to improve sustainability.
"It's unlike anything out there" 30 members of The Travel Franchise travelled to Mauritius (13th-20th May) to enjoy a free, luxurious and highly exclusive mentorship retreat. The event is in partnership with Beachcomber Tours, a group of eight luxurious hotels scattered around the exotic island.
Walfinch CEO to discuss future direction of self-funded homecare at national Social Care Conference Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive officer of homecare franchise network Walfinch, is confirmed as a speaker at this year’s LaingBuisson Social Care Conference – the industry’s leading event – where he will join an expert panel to discuss the current state and potential for the self-funded homecare market.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Cradley Heath Masood Chaudhary joined the TaxAssist Accountants network earlier in the year and has now launched his first shop in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands. “I’m really excited by what the future holds and I’m looking forward to welcoming clients to the shop and explaining more about the range of services that TaxAssist provides,” said Masood.
Why your customers hate contacting you. And the money you're losing as a result. A survey in 2022 found that 42% of people would rather clean a toilet than call ‘customer service’ lines. Ouch. But why is that? Most franchisees do their best to provide a professional, friendly and prompt customer service experience. The problem is, despite their best efforts, a large percentage of businesses are still not getting it right.
Homecare Provider Walfinch Deepens its Commitment to Mental Health at Work Homecare provider Walfinch is deepening its support for the mental health and wellbeing of its franchisees, carers and clients. Walfinch Chief Executive Amrit Dhaliwal says: “My experience in homecare means I am aware of the importance of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our carers, franchisees and clients.
The 2023 NatWest EWiF Award winners are? There’s nothing like celebrating one another’s achievements. What better way than with a glitzy drinks reception, and a fabulous awards ceremony. But, we know you’re dying to find out who won!
HOME INSTEAD CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS NETWORK Home Instead has welcomed aboard two new franchisees to join their network of over 255 franchise offices. Families in Lowestoft and Lincoln are now able to access the exceptional quality home care from Home Instead in their local communities, helping them to feel assured that their loved ones are in safe hands.
CARING COMPANY CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DEDICATION Home Instead’s Epping Forest franchise is celebrating reaching a decade of providing tailored support to older people in the local area, helping them remain in their own homes, where they are happiest.
Walfinch carers deliver Coronation cake It was Coronation cake all round for clients of the Walfinch homecare franchise in Southampton – and some extra for their families too.
Cardiff property owners: Larry is your man! Property owners in the Cardiff East area that are suffering damage have a service right on their doorstep that they can turn to. Aspray (Cardiff East) is now fully operational and will be helping homeowners and business premises owners with their building insurance claims.
Brothers Nathan and Sam are taking Sutton Coldfield by storm The bond between the Merritt brothers is inseparable. Becoming franchise owners, Nathan and Sam now have an opportunity to build a dream family business from their companionship. Both local lads, born and raised in Sutton Coldfield, life took them both on separate journeys.
Walfinch Bolton makes an impact and scoops Women in Business Award Having made the decision to pursue a career in the care industry less than a year ago, Monique Gadd, Managing Director of Walfinch Bolton & Bury has won the Outstanding Woman in Care Services category in the Bolton Women in Business Awards 2023.
From A Career in IT to Care: Walfinch promotes Mark Thornton National homecare franchisor, Walfinch, has extended Mark Thornton’s role of Community Relations Manager to now include special projects. With Mark bringing over 30 years of commercial experience to Walfinch, including background in market research and analysis, IT consultancy and franchisee directorship, Mark’s role has now evolved to provide consultative support on special projects across the Walfinch network.
Walking through extreme challenges to show kindness Not many people are prepared to go out of their way to Give Back to charity, but InXpress is built on this core value. And the staff at Head Office are as committed as their franchise network.
Aspray Franchise Appoint New Franchise Recruitment Manager Aspray Franchise is pleased to announce the appointment of their new Franchise Recruitment Manager, Andy Drinkwater. Andy joins the Aspray team with a wealth of experience in sales, training, and development, as well as successfully operating his own business for many years.
New TaxAssist Accountant in Reigate Rohen Perumal becomes the latest TaxAssist Accountant to join the growing network.
Rohen Perumal has recently joined the TaxAssist Accountants network and is currently fitting out his first premises at 4 Pool House, Bancroft Road, Reigate, RH2 7RP.
TaxAssist Accountant celebrates milestone business anniversary Richard Berry, who operates TaxAssist Accountants Reading Central from 175 Wokingham Road, has recently celebrated 20 years in business. He took time to reflect on his experiences with TaxAssist and to look back on what he has achieved over the last two decades.
Proud Member of the British Franchise Association We are delighted that Concept has been approved as an Associate Member of the British Franchise Association. As part of the rigorous accreditation process, we had to prove that our franchise model adheres to a strict set of standards and were measured against four key areas.
Marketing at Aspray: George Masterton's impact in Peterborough Working under the banner of an established and reputable brand is one of the main attractions to owning a franchise business. The idea is that you can begin trading straight away as customers will recognize your service straight away. Aspray’s brand awareness has increased significantly in the past few years and a good working relationship with our franchisees has definitely been the key.
Fed up of commuting? Want to be your own boss, work your own hours and spend more time with your family? Ben, 36, had a job which required him to travel all over the UK five days a week. He also wanted to start a family with his husband, Chris, so he began looking for franchises which appealed to him. The Travel Franchise (TTF) was an obvious choice because Ben, 36, had never worked in travel before. As the number one travel franchise for those new to travel he knew TTF would give him the training and support he needed to kickstart his business but at the same time be his own boss. “I wanted control of my own business, my own life, my own decisions, and I didn’t want to answer to anybody else,” says Ben.
From reluctant franchisee to property franchise mentor After a failed business deal left Mike Dixon looking for an opportunity for work he stumbled across the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham. After a long career spanning the corporate sector, Mike was looking for an opportunity where he could be his own boss. Learn how his chancing meeting with the Platinum Property Partners team at the NEC started Mike on his journey to being a property mentor!
Interview with Sean Cleveland, Snack in the Box – Franchisee Selection Sean joined Snack in the Box, as a Franchise Field Manager, back in 2002. His role for the last 7 years within the business is Sales Director and he is responsible for the recruitment and selection of new SITB Franchisees.
We asked Sean how he works with individuals looking at purchasing a SITB Franchise, so as to ensure both parties are confident they have made the right ‘long term’ decision when a Franchise is awarded by SITB.
Exceeding expectations thanks to an Agency Express franchise Steve Warren has run a successful Agency Express franchise since 2013. Previously employed as a courier driver Steve enjoyed his line of work but was attracted to the idea of being his own boss and to the benefits that it could bring.
Exclusive Interview: "The great thing about the sign industry is its diversity" Nick Dawes previously worked in retail management but came across a sign franchise which greatly appealed to him. After looking into Signs Express, Nick knew it was the right route into business ownership for him as it combined his interest in graphics and design with a management business model. To get an unique inside view into this franchisee's life...
Exclusive interview with Signs Express franchisee for Falkirk Established over ten years ago, Signs Express (Falkirk) continues to demonstrate how lucrative a franchise business can be in Scotland. Steve talks to us about why he decided to look at franchising and ultimately choose Signs Express, and discusses the challenges of buying an under-performing established franchise and how it has taken a lot of hard work and the right team in place to turn it around considerably. Read more about Steve’s franchising journey.
The Agency Express franchise impressed me across the board Peter Waters became an Agency Express franchisee in 2013. After 25 years’ experience in sales positions for international distribution companies Peter made the decision to take a change of direction in his career. Peter started his investigation by attending a free franchise seminar in London where he learnt about the Agency Express franchise offering.
Taking control of his future with a Agency Express franchise business Alex Sunjich launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2015. Moving from a career in the petrochemical industry, Alex decided to take control of his future and fixed his sights on owning a franchise business.
Attracted to Agency Express' clear and proven framework James Tipton launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2016. Previously an experienced Retail Manager of 25 years for a leading supermarket chain, James wanted a change in career and was drawn to the idea of owning a business.
Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business “It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”
Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business “It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”
The security of a salary and employment or an exciting new challenge and business opportunity? When David Brant was given the opportunity to take voluntary redundancy from his corporate marketing career in telecommunications in 2010, he used it as an opportunity to look for something new. Taking nothing off the table, he decided to look for new job opportunities as well as exploring the idea of setting up his own business or franchising.
An Investment with Lifetime Value When Cathy Colston gave up her corporate career with Boots after 22 years in a bid to redress her work life balance, she decided to invest in property. She saw property as an opportunity to do something that enabled her to use her commercial and customer service skills and create lifelong assets that would be a legacy moving and an income now.
Why we joined a property franchise like PPP Alex and Emma Glass joined Platinum Property Partners (PPP) in 2012 after moving back to the UK from America where Alex worked in the technology sector. Emma wanted to pursue her dream of becoming a midwife and Alex was looking for a career change.
Exclusive Interview: "The chemistry was right with the Dream Doors franchise" Yorkshireman, Andy Wilkinson, was already employed within the franchise industry when he decided to start a business of his own. Leaving his job as an Area Manager for Snap-on-Tools, Andy & his wife Terri chose to start a franchise with Dream Doors based on the company's reputation and support. To find out why he enjoys his new role as an owner of a Dream Doors Franchise and regrets not doing it sooner...
An ethical property business with a sharing culture Going from an underpaid PE teacher to corporate sales manager in his late 20s, Kevin Lucyszyn knew the value of money. That’s why, in the early 1990s, he decided to use some of his commission bonuses to invest in a student HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) in Nottingham.
Exclusive Interview: "Snack in the Box ticks all the boxes" In this exclusive interview, find out why Ross Wood and Kay Wild chose to invest in a Snack in the Box franchise, what it is like to run the franchise, and how successful they are so far. They also share with us what you should expect from an ethical franchisor and the best things about running your own business. To get an inside perspective on this exciting franchise...
Ex-O2 Director shares his experiences as a new Dream Doors franchisee Before joining Dream Doors and launching his franchise in Swansea, Lavine Jones held several lucrative positions for high street brands, working his way up to become an Operations Director for O2. But, while he thrived on responsibility and appreciated the financial rewards on offer, Lavine had never felt fulfilled in his career.
Exclusive Interview: "The SITB brand allows me to sell my products with confidence" David Myhill launched his very own Snack in the Box franchise business earlier this year and is already seeing consistent sales results. In this exclusive interview, David shares his experience and advice regarding his exciting franchise journey so far. To get an inside view on this franchise opportunity…
Exclusive Interview: "In control of our own destiny with our award-winning Revive franchise" Revive! East Anglia scooped the top award at this year’s bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards to be named bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2016 after already winning the Customer Service award. In this exclusive interview we hear from winners of this prestigious award. To get an inside perspective of this industry-leading franchise...
Exclusive Interview: From the forces to franchising Former Army Sergeant, Craig Tiley, owner of Signs Express in Stoke on Trent, invested in an established franchise for sale about a year ago and has gone from strength to strength ever since. After a career in the army, discover why he is so successful and why choosing the right ethical franchise business for you is essential.
"Dream Doors is the best thing I have ever done!" Matt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise. He'd spent some time searching for a business for sale in the west country, but was struggling to find an opportunity that excited him.
Exclusive Interview: "Inspiring women into business ownership through franchising" Alex Scotchbrook was Tutor Doctor’s first ever UK franchisee when she launched in 2009. She now runs four territories, employs five members of staff and gives work to over 382 tutors in her community. Alex’s business has helped over 2000 children not only get good exam results but to believe in themselves – a skill for life! To get an inside view of Tutor Doctor...
From teacher, to student, to business owner! At just 30 years old, former teacher Leon is one of the youngest franchisees in the Tutor Doctor network. But don’t be fooled into thinking that makes business ownership less of a commitment for him. On the contrary, thanks to his drive and ambition Leon already has 12 clients and hope to achieve a turnover well in excess of £100k for the year.
From corporate success to community triumph with Tutor Doctor James Goody and Merri Applegate have done what many can only dream of. Traded in gruelling, high-profile corporate roles to pursue their dream of owning their own business. Their passion and commitment to helping the children in their local community has seen their Tutor Doctor business flourish. They now work with over 55 students in the local area.
Redundancy led to franchising Bluebird Care franchisees, John and Jane Perry, bought their franchise after the threat of redundancy loomed over them. Looking at what else was out there, the care industry stood out for them due to first-hand experience they had with a relative who had received a poor service of care. Inspired to do better, they had to find the right partner to work with, and after much research they knew Bluebird Care was the perfect choice for them. John and Jane now run a successful Bluebird Care franchise in Edinburgh and Glasgow South.
Exclusive interview: From professional golfer to Signs Express franchisee Tina Surface was a professional golfer before becoming a Signs Express franchisee. Having worked for herself previously, Tina was really keen to start her own business. After much research, Tina decided on franchising and since launching she has had four children but Signs Express definitely fits around her family life! To get an inside perspective on franchising with Signs Express ...
Exclusive Interview: Finding fulfilment with an educational franchise In her past career as a Senior Executive at a housing association Joyce Batten saw how important education was for personal and professional wellbeing. So when she started looking into a new career, Tutor Doctor ticked all the boxes. In this exclusive interview, Joyce shares her journey into franchising thus far including the challenges and the perks of the business. To get an inside perspective...
Tutor Doctor: Leon's best chance of success! At just 30 years old, former teacher Leon is one of the youngest franchisees in the Tutor Doctor network. But don’t be fooled into thinking that makes business ownership less of a commitment for him. On the contrary, thanks to his drive and ambition Leon already has 12 clients and hope to achieve a turnover well in excess of £100k for the year.
Meet the Home Instead team at a Discovery Day Home Instead Discovery Days give caring entrepreneurs like you the chance to find out why franchising is a great way to own your own business and why Home Instead is leading the way in home care.
Discover a franchise with a mindset for growth There are no guarantees when it comes to business ventures. However, there are clues within a franchise, like InXpress to help you understand what’s at stake.
PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR TRAVEL CONSULTANT WHO LOVES PLANNING HONEYMOONS A former nurse who switched careers to become a travel consultant and specialise in honeymoons and weddings has scooped a prestigious industry award for the second year running. Rachel Tredwell, a Not Just Travel consultant, has won a Customer Service Award from Guides For Brides, which recognises the best wedding suppliers in the UK and overseas. Rachel was also a finalist at TTG’s Luxury Travel Awards, in the New Luxury Designer of the Year 2023 category.
Esquires Coffee opens newest store in Melton Mowbray Esquires is delighted to announce the opening of our newest store located in the heart of Melton Mowbray. Renowned for its iconic pork pies and Stilton cheese, Melton Mowbray is a picturesque town surrounded by stunning countryside and elegant residences, and of course, delicious food!
Ashtons Franchise Announces a New Managing Consultant Ashtons Franchise Consulting announced today that Nick Williams is stepping back as Managing Consultant of the business. He heads towards a well-earned retirement and will be succeeded by Phil Mowat. Nick will continue to be involved with the business on a part time basis for the foreseeable future.
Key Player of the Year contributes to franchise growth Chloe Hayes, Operations Manager at local home care company, Home Instead Guildford and Woking and Home Instead Godalming, has been announced as ‘Key Player of the Year 2023’ due to her ongoing dedication and commitment to the business.
New Walfinch Home Care Service Launches in Newcastle A new business offering quality home-based care and companionship to people across North Shields, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and surrounding coastal areas, has launched. Idris Nasar, who is based in North Shields, has become the franchisee and managing director for Walfinch’s Newcastle East branch and has this now opened his doors for business.