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The Travel Franchise headhunts "high achieving" Chris Harrison as its Chief Commercial Officer Multi award-winning travel franchise company The Travel Franchise has appointed Chris Harrison as its Chief Commercial Officer, the first of a number of new high profile roles within the company. Chris takes on this pivotal role with over 24 years’ experience in travel, and a diversified skill set from roles in both large and medium-sized companies
Fresh approach to fixing cars earns Belfast bodywork repair business award recognition A newly launched Belfast-based bodywork repair firm, Revive! Northern Ireland, led by owner Mark Progner, has been recognised by a prestigious awarding body for providing residents of the city and the surrounding areas with an innovative vehicle repair offering.
Home Instead Launches in Lowestoft and Lincoln! Two new Home Instead offices have been set up in Lowestoft and Lincoln to help families in the local communities feel assured that their loved ones are in safe hands.
The top tips for franchisees to increase their "speed to lead" in 2023 The average business takes 47 hours to respond to a lead - even though research from Harvard Business Review reveals that five minutes is the optimum time. And with 50% of consumers ultimately working with the company that responds first, the time you take to qualify a new inbound lead could be the difference between new revenue and a lost sale. Tim Morris - a distinguished franchise professional and customer service expert and now MD of inbound comms specialist, Cymphony - gives his three top tips for franchisees to increase their lead conversions.
Burger & Sauce Opens in Bearwood Road, Birmingham Burger & Sauce Franchisee Kamil Munir, who also successfully runs the Burger & Sauce in the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, has opened a further restaurant in Birmingham on Bearwood Road, creating 15 new jobs.
TaxAssist Stourbridge welcomes new owner After 14 successful years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Melvyn Shephard has sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Kully Sahota. “I’ve hugely enjoyed running my own practice, but the time has come to pass on the reins and retire,” said Melvyn.
They Look After My Mum “I can tell when the Walfinch carer is with mum because I hear them laughing together.” That’s Folake Adigun, talking about the care her mum, Kehinde, enjoys from carers at Walfinch East Barnet. Kehinde, formerly an active woman who enjoyed getting out and about, had a stroke in 2022. Walfinch carers have been visiting her twice daily for over six months. Her daughter Folake sometimes works from the next room.
Revive! Conference Celebrates Another Outstanding Year Delegates at the recent 19th annual Revive! conference heard that the UK’s leading SMART repair network has achieved its best ever year. In 2022, the business was named Gold winner in the prestigious British Franchise Association/HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards and won the Lloyds bank sponsored Workbuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
How Multi Unit QSR Franchisees can Improve Employee Engagement and Retention Theoretically, it’s easy to spot the difference between an engaged and a disengaged employee. You can look at their quality of work, willingness to collaborate, and overall behaviour in the workplace. But employee engagement can be difficult to quantify and measure – and disengaged employees are more likely to quit. Further if you are a franchisee managing multi-unit stores in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry for example, your challenges are even greater. By Gareth Bakewell, Business Development UK, DTiQ
Blossom Home Care to launch in Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2023 As our rapid expansion through franchising continues apace, we can now reveal our plans to launch our first franchises in Ireland and Northern Ireland by the end of this year. Within a matter of months, clients across these territories will be able to experience the Blossom Home Care difference first-hand. This opening up to the Irish and Northern Irish care markets is a continuation of what has been a hugely successful 2022 for Blossom Home Care franchisees. To lead our international expansion, we are now looking for the right candidate to become our master franchisee in the area.
Building an Inheritance with Revive! Ian Stewart launched the business five years ago after being made redundant from his position as distribution manager for a major supermarket chain. Then 54, he was looking for an opportunity that would not only give him a good income in the run up to retirement, but also create a business to pass on to his two sons.
Walfinch Mid & South Buckinghamshire receives positive rating following first CQC review : A homecare company based in High Wycombe, is celebrating after achieving a ‘good’ rating following an independent review by industry regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During the inspection, the CQC spent time speaking with care staff, those receiving care, relatives of service users, the managing director Greg Renk and the registered manager, Gina McHugh.
BATH BUSINESS OWNERS JOIN THE JUST SHUTTERS FAMILY Rosie and Toby have lived in the Southwest for most of their lives It has always been a long-term ambition of theirs since working together at the Open University to get back to working toge.er again. Just Shutters was the perfect fit for them with their shared passion for design, Toby’s background in strategy and hands on ability and Rosie’s extemporary customer service skills.
NatWest EWiF Award 2023 Finalists Are Announced Today is International Women's Day, where we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and the progress we've made towards gender equality. At Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF), we are proud to be part of a community that's all about empowering women and creating opportunities for them to succeed in franchising.
Successful Sisters Encourage Other Women Into Franchising Sisters, Melissa Holliday and Sophie Mellor are celebrating a decade in business together, as franchise owners of award-winning home care company, Home Instead Lytham, Fylde and Wyre.
Burger & Sauce Turns Up the Heat with Major Marketing Campaign in the Midlands Burger & Sauce has turned up the heat on marketing with major – March Madness - campaign in the Midlands. The award-winning fast food franchise which saw sales rise by 20% in the first few months of the year, has taken space on digital billboards across Birmingham to promote offers including discounts on original burgers throughout March.
Aspray to hold discovery seminar in March Looking for a new career? Want to be your own boss? Have a passion for property or insurance? Then you need to come along to the Aspray Franchise Discovery Seminar on Thursday 23rd March at 7pm, Sutton Coldfield.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting Recruit Industry Heavyweight Ashtons Franchise Consulting is delighted to announce the arrival to the team of Karl Sandall, FCIB QFP AIA (Hon). Karl has developed unique insights into what makes a successful franchise, emanating from a highly successful career in growing TaxAssist and shaping it to become one of the UK’s pre-eminent franchise brands, setting the groundwork for global recognition.
Three ways your franchise can offer a quality live chat experience Live chat has become increasingly popular with franchise businesses because – when used correctly – it is an excellent way of increasing customer engagement and boosting website conversions. Live chat services enable franchise brand the chance to save time, offer excellent customer support, and money and increase their bottom line. In this article, Tim Morris, the MD of Cymphony, gives his advice on the benefits live chat can have on your franchise and how to ensure you deliver a quality service.
More women than ever are starting their own franchises More women than ever are starting their own franchise businesses, says not-for-profit industry body Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF). The franchise industry, once viewed as male-dominated, is seeing an increasing number of women investing in businesses, and succeeding, to become dominant players in their subsequent franchise industries. The Travel Franchise, one of the UK’s fastest growing travel franchises, has seen an increase in women joining its team. Around 65% of its franchisees are women. Of its top performers, over 82.5% are women.
Home Instead raises awareness during YouCanCare week! Today marks the start of YouCanCare Week, an annual official awareness week created by Home Instead, it shines the light on all the wonderful people working in the care sector and encourages others to consider a caring career.
Mental health lowdown for franchisees Mental health is more than just a buzz word or the latest hot topic, as the recent Mental Health First Aid Law presentation in parliament proves. So, how can you tell if a franchisor is serious about supporting their stakeholders or if they’re just jumping on the bandwagon because they think it looks good? And, once you are a business owner yourself, what challenges might you face and what are your own obligations when it comes to supporting your team? Jen Chapman-Boffin, Founder of Mental Health First Aid provider, Cinder, gives some frank and thought-provoking advice to anyone considering investing in a franchise.
The best route into business with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Tom Frame launched ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in East Strathclyde and Glasgow. He shares what kind of research he conducted to understand the safest route into business, as well as the best franchise model for him.
The benefits of a franchise network with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services In this case study, Tony Quinn shares his experience of franchising with ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in Stoke. Get an inside perspective on the benefits of investing in a franchise business which has a network of franchisees and a dedicated support team.
Exclusive Interview: With a franchise network, you too can overcome business challenges! Anthony Wilcox launched his own Revive franchise nearly 3 years ago. When he first started there were a few challenges but with the help and support of the franchisor, his business is getting stronger and stronger. He now has 2 employees and 2 vans, and is looking to buy another van very soon. Anthony shares his experience and advice for those who are considering franchising...
Signs Express franchisee looks back over his first year Ken Venables celebrates his first anniversary as the Franchisee of Signs Express (Norwich). This established centre was the first Signs Express in what has become a nationwide network of franchised sign manufacturing centres which has been trading since 1989. We caught up with him to ask how things are going.
Sailing into pastures new with a Signs Express franchise New owners are at the helm of Signs Express (Portsmouth) as Ray Allenby and Jane Wiles have recently taken over the long established franchise of the market leading signs and graphics company.
The Butler family serve up a thriving Tutor Doctor business The desire to run a business which not only addressed a growing need in the local community but also provided a valuable service for local families prompted Mark and Joanna Butler to start their Reading-based Tutor Doctor franchise in April 2014.
Tutor Doctor franchisee takes on three new territories Joyce Batten is a woman on a mission. Not content with one Tutor Doctor franchise she has taken on another three territories under the company’s “Empire Builder” programme.
Oscar franchise: For the love of pets Nigel and Bernie Woodhall from Cheshire had always intended to work together in their own business. But what type of business and when to make the change was a continued dilemma - until OSCAR came along.
Former treasury manager to help motorists save on bodywork repair costs Former treasury manager and business analyst Wesley Sinclair, 42, has set up his own business, Revive! Edinburgh, visiting customers to repair scuffs, scrapes and minor damage on their vehicles. He has joined one of the largest and most reputable SMART repair networks in the country.
Revive! franchisee enjoys benefits of a recognised name Chris Lyons, Revive! Auto Innovations franchisee in Cheshire, shares how things are going in his second year of franchising. He looks at the challenges, the successes and his future plans.
Signs Express franchisee sees steady growth Michael Lant originally opened his Signs Express franchise in Gateshead in 1998. He now employs six staff and he was a finalist in the HSBC bfa 'Franchisee of the Year' awards.
Enjoying the challenge of a Revive! franchise business Denzil Evans launched a Revive! franchise in Northampton says: "A van based business does offer a number of advantages: it is a higher profit ratio than most premises based businesses and a key advantage is that I can go and find work instead of work coming to me."
Making a real difference with Tutor Doctor franchise Alex Scotchbrook had been training, & performance-coaching, adults at IBM for ten years when she thought "If only I could do this for children - how powerful would that be?!" Within 12 months she was the proud owner of Tutor Doctor Surrey, centred in Guildford & stretching to the M25 & M3.
Revive franchisee enjoys new hands-on career After just two months since start up, Scott Gosbell owner of Revive! West London has hit all of his sales targets and is delighted with the way his mobile SMART repair business is going.
In control of life with Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise Caroline had reached such a point in her career that she was looking for her next challenge and decided that working for herself was the answer as she wanted something that she was in complete control of.
Getting back what you put in with Oscars Pet Foods I went down the franchise route because I wanted to be my own boss and be in a situation where the more effort you put in will have a direct effect on your finance. I chose Oscars because I like working with pets and could see potential in the dry food industry.
Leaving the military and looking to the future Kim and Stewart Bisley are based in Glasgow. Stewart is a Chief Petty Office in the Navy and is a submariner. He currently spends months away at a time, but has just under 2 years left in the Navy so the couple were keen to find a business that they could develop and work in together once he had left the Navy.
A week in the life of a Snack in the Box franchisee Phil and Ruth have been working together running their Snack in the Box franchise for 12 years. Phil has mostly been self-employed. “I just don’t like to work in an office and prefer being out and about”, Phil told us. Ruth was a nurse before she joined Phil to run their franchise.
A week in the life of a Snack in the Box franchisee Phil and Ruth have been working together running their Snack in the Box franchise for 12 years. Phil has mostly been self-employed. “I just don’t like to work in an office and prefer being out and about”, Phil told us. Ruth was a nurse before she joined Phil to run their franchise.
Looking to franchising after redundancy Mark worked in the electricity industry for 26 years covering a wide range of positions. In his most recent role, he was travelling long distances and staying away regularly. He became weary of this so when the opportunity of redundancy came up, Mark decided to apply and saw it as the chance to change his work and ‘pursue something very different’. Marks runs his Snack in the Box franchise while his wife continues to work.
A family business with Dream Doors franchise Disheartened with a career that he felt was stagnating, events manager Mark Edmans visited the British & International Franchise Exhibition in London. He admits the visit was primarily to assess a rival exhibition company, and that, at the time, he had just a passing interest in franchised businesses.
Rosemary Bookkeeping franchisee eager to share his skills Having been the Finance Director of the company Mike has built up invaluable experience in the bookkeeping field which he is eager to share with his local business community as well the skills and knowledge he acquired running his own company.
Nathan goes for gold with Revive! franchise August 2012 will go down in UK history as the month that team GB did the country proud in the Olympics – and for Cambridge businessman Nathan Holmes it also marked his own personal achievement -smashing the company’s national record for monthly sales!
Caremark franchisee backed up by proven system Sanjay Pancholi went down the franchise route after many months of deliberating. The advantages of going down the franchise route far outweighed the other options and it allowed him to concentrate 100% on getting the business off the ground with the assurance that we are being backed up by Caremark’s proven systems and procedures.
Passion for pets and business found in Petpals franchise Having always had a great passion for animals and coupled with the desire to run her own business, Jo Davies decided that owning a Petpals franchise was the perfect solution for her.
Bristolian Revive franchisee makes a smart move 25-year old Ashley Kelly, who lives in Yate, is launching his new business this month, Revive! Bristol, specialising in repairing minor bodywork damage, wheel damage, and scuffs & scrapes on vehicles.
OSCAR: A flexible, friendly family business An OSCAR pet food home delivery franchise is designed to support self-employment in conjunction with life-changing experiences - as Rachel and Andy Jackson from Welwyn will confirm.
Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise impressed me through their Discovery Day Alison was unsure of how secure her previous job would be over the long term and she found Rosemary Bookkeeping after searching the internet for franchises in July 2011. “Not feeling it would do any harm to attend a ‘Discovery Day’,
Rosemary Bookeeping franchisees secure their life together Tony has over 30 years of experience in the telecoms industry in technical, operations, project management and sales roles. Rosie has experience in bookkeeping and in secretarial work and she and Tony believe that with their respective experiences and capabilities they will be able to contribute to the future development of the Rosemary franchise, whilst securing their life together.
From Oscar customer to franchisee For a career change Allison Wright purchased Oscar Pet Foods Tyne and Wear as a franchise resale. After 27 years of working for the family business in the building trade, pets had an instant appeal.
Swift success for Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise Bronwyn Murray only started her franchise with Rosemary Bookkeeping in November 2011 and already she is surpassing her financial targets and personal objectives at an astounding rate.
Doubling his turnover with Signs Express franchise Mark Kendall took over Signs Express Southampton as a franchise resale, for a career change. In two years he has almost doubled the turnover of the centre. We caught up with Mark to find out what inspired him to become a Signs Express franchisee and unearth his tips for running a successful business.
UK Dream comes true for Dream Doors franchisee couple For most franchisees, starting a new business is testing enough. Leaving the security of a monthly pay-packet, embracing new skills and processes, and investing life-savings into a venture takes some nerve.
A triple turnover with a Signs Express franchise resale A chance meeting with an old colleague at a franchise exhibition lead to Steve hearing about a resale in his area, with Steve taking on the Signs Express business in Falkirk in 2005.
Owning a Signs Express franchise is rewarding Originally opened in 1995 husband and wife team Nick and Marion Baxter-Sibley now employ ten staff at their 2000 sq ft unit based on Waterbridge Court on Matford Park Road.
The rewards of an Oscar franchise Howard Lomas, from Lancashire, was looking for a venture that gave him more than repeat business, excellent products and a reliable service – he wanted the reward of job satisfaction which came complete with his OSCAR franchise.
TaxAssist's network to benefit from the return of former franchisee as mentor Highly successful former TaxAssist Accountants franchisee, Terry Peachman, to share his wealth of experience as a Franchise Development Manager. Former Lincoln-based TaxAssist franchisee Terry Peachman has re-joined the franchise as a regional Franchise Development Manager to support and mentor franchisees.
Bookings for "milestone" holidays are soaring Bucket list holidays have turned into regular “milestone holidays” and are sending holiday sales soaring as consumer confidence booms, says multi-award winning travel franchise The Travel Franchise. Franchisees are eagerly booking high-value holidays to celebrate wedding anniversaries, babymoons and landmark birthdays are becoming the norm as consumers are eager to invest in unforgettable shared experiences.
First Franchise of 2023 awarded 5 Star Satisfaction Property claims management franchise, Aspray Limited, are the first franchisor of 2023 to be awarded the prestigious 5-star franchisee satisfaction award. During an anonymous survey conducted by WorkBuzz, currently trading franchisees were asked to rate the Aspray franchise in five key areas: training and support, the franchise system, culture and relationships, leadership, and general satisfaction. To achieve the 5-star recognition, a franchisor must score above the industry average in all categories.
InXpress Shortlisted for a Global Franchise Award When it comes to being a Global Brand, standing out from the competition becomes more of a challenge! So, for InXpress to once again be announced as one of the finalists for White Collar Franchise Of The Year, 2023, for the third consecutive year, is no mean feat!
Lorraine Kelly proud to award Home Instead's Care Professional of the Year At their recent ‘Care Professional of the Year’ event, Home care franchise company, Home Instead paid tribute to three members of the Home Instead family who are particularly remarkable, with one of the three, Tracey Bird being announced as ‘Care Professional of the Year’ by TV favourite Lorraine Kelly.
Homecare Provider Raises Funds for Turkey Earthquake Disaster The homecare franchise Walfinch is raising funds for victims of the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. A JustGiving page called: Care for Turkey & Syria has been created: Walfinch Ltd is fundraising for The British Red Cross Society (justgiving.com) for donations, all of which will be channelled immediately to the Red Cross to help the centralised support effort.
DERBYSHIRE BOXERS OPEN NEW SWADLINCOTE GYM Derbyshire’s newest gym enjoyed a knockout grand opening on Friday, with local boxers Frazer Clarke and Zach Parker cutting the ribbon at Anytime Fitness Swadlincote.
Major award for £4 million cleaning company launched from a couple's conservatory A cleaning company launched from a couple’s conservatory 30 years ago has won its current boss a major industry award. CJ Micallef, daughter of the founders, Martin and Sarah Steinman, has won a Great British Franchisee Award – one of the highest honour in the franchising world.
HOME INSTEAD FRANCHISEE RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Multi-unit Home Instead franchisee, Fatta Thappa has been named a Great British Franchisee 2023. Fatta stood out to the judges for his combination of strong multi-franchising skills and commitment to the local community. In just seven years Fatta has successfully established two flourishing Home Instead franchises in London employing over 130 members of staff.
Success in British Franchisee Awards for Petpals Petpals’ franchisee, Peter Lea, was announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards this week in recognition of his ongoing success with his two Petpals businesses: Petpals Bracknell and Petpals Wokingham and Sandhurst. The prestigious national awards consider areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK.
FRANCHISEE AWARDS' JUDGES PICK 15 OF BRITAIN'S FINEST The crème de la crème of Britain’s franchisees have been honoured in the industry’s most prestigious awards. Among the 15 recipients of a coveted Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com are commercial cleaners, a pet-sitting agency, a car paintwork restorer, a dance tutor, and a drain surgeon.
Groe Global celebrated in prestigious annual league table Groe Global is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK’s top 100 SMEs in the UK. We're simply grateful for the opportunity to spread a positive message about the franchise industry and what it can offer to businesses and individuals alike. Our goal has always been to use our platform to inspire others to pursue their dreams and we're so thankful to have the opportunity to do that!” said Sean Goldsmith, Founder of Groe Global.
The Travel Franchise break January "Peaks" sales records The Travel Franchise is adding extra training dates for people waiting to join, as its homeworking consultants celebrate its best January ever.
Its travel agents, which sell holidays under the customer facing Not Just Travel brand, experienced a booming January with company figures revealing 2023 sales up 65% year-on-year with profits increasing by over 80%. The figures indicate the company is over-indexing industry competitors by more than double.
Play to Win: Signs Express Convention 2023 The Signs Express 2023 Convention has officially been wrapped up for another year and what a fantastic event it was! Held at the iconic St George’s Park in Burton-Upon-Trent on Friday 27th January, with our theme of “Play to Win” we welcomed franchisees and senior team members from across the Signs Express network along with a number of suppliers and of course the Franchise Support Centre team were there to network and keep the day running smoothly (and on time!).
IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors join forces IBB Law LLP and Owen White Solicitors are pleased to announce that they are merging their businesses from 1 January 2023 to achieve greater breadth and diversity of service for a growing client base in the Thames Valley and beyond. The merger will create a 36 partner, 110 lawyer, £24 million turnover full service law firm
TaxAssist Dunstable welcomes new owner Dave Masterson has sold his franchise to neighbouring franchisee Umer Farooq. In November 2022, after 12 years as a successful TaxAssist Accountant, Dave Masterson has realised his investment following a franchise resale to neighbouring franchisee Umer Farooq.
Breaking the ice - promoting the Deeside Dragons Meet Iain Speedie, representing Aspray (Chester) and looking to make an impact in the local community by becoming the title sponsor of the Deeside Dragons Ice Hockey club. Iain becomes another Aspray franchise owner involved in an exciting community partnership, a move that represents the freedom and control of running your own business.
An exciting, green start to the year for Petpals Starting the year on a high, the nation's longest-running multi-service pet care franchise, Petpals, is responding to the demand for award-winning pet services by launching in regions of the country previously untouched. Petpals’ presence will continue to expand in 2023 to new locations in Milton Keynes and Crawley.
Triple Nominations for Signs Express at The Sign Awards 2023 We’re delighted to see two of our Signs Express Centres being recognised for their outstanding talents, with shortlist nominations at The Sign Awards 2023. After a four-year break for the awards, we’re delighted to congratulate Ben Walker and his team at Signs Express Bristol for their nomination for the Sustainability in Signage award and Lee Eaton and his team at Signs Express Manchester for their nomination for best Illuminated Sign.
How franchisees can enjoy time off without missing essential customer calls and new business enquiries Hands up who struggled to properly switch off over the festive period? If you could not resist the urge to – or had no choice but to – log into your emails or take business calls between Christmas and New Year, you are not alone. With 2022 full of economic uncertainty, many franchisees will have struggled to take a proper break over the holidays. The prospect of missing important business enquiries makes switching off far easier said than done. In fact, according to inbound communications specialists Cymphony, the cost to franchisees of missing a call ranges from £400 – £43,600, depending on the services you provide – demonstrating why so many of us find it difficult to relax when we take time off.
Gong cha Benelux opens two new sites in Belgium Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands with over 1,900 locations in 22 countries, is pleased to announce that its master franchisee in Benelux, Mad Vision Group, has expanded its footprint after opening two new sites in Belgium, in Mons and in Antwerp.
InXpress Gives Back to make a difference where it counts Every November, the InXpress UK network are dedicated to raising money through their businesses. The Penny Gives Back campaign sees franchisees donate 1p for every shipment booked with them throughout November – with some choosing to donate more. It might not sound much, but with thousands of parcels being sent every day, this year they raised a whopping £9,740.40, with additional donations from the network and The Support Centre.
20 Burger & Sauce Restaurants Set to be Open by End of 2023 Burger & Sauce has confirmed it will have opened 20 restaurants by the end of 2023. The award-winning fast-food franchise chain is already trading successfully in nine locations including the Bull Ring, Castle Vale, Alum Rock, Kings Heath, Walsall, Nottingham, Derby, West Bromwich and most recently Leicester.
Home Instead Charities secures new grant Home care franchise company, Home Instead has announced their charity, Home Instead Charities, has been awarded a £43,750 grant by the Access Foundation to open 6 new companionship cafés located in York, Southampton, Lewes, Dudley, Doncaster and East Herts in early 2023 with more to follow later in the year.
Anytime Fitness UK names Jason Worthy as Chief Executive Officer Anytime Fitness UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Worthy as Chief Executive Officer. Jason has more than 20 years’ experience in the fitness sector, having senior roles on both the supplier and operator sides before joining global fitness equipment manufacturer, Life Fitness, in 2012. He was most recently Vice President of International Business Development for Brunswick Corporation, where he has successfully launched Freedom Boat Club’s international expansion programme, scaling to 33 franchised and corporate locations in 24 months.
I am Doner signs UK multi-site franchise deal I am Döner, the award winning better kebab brands backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, a deal facilitated by Seeds Consulting.
Walfinch Franchisee Kam and her Team Celebrate Client Joan's Centenary One of the joys of being a homecare franchisee is sharing celebrations with your clients. Kam Gill, franchisee managing director of the Walfinch office in Oxford says: “Our client Joan Shewry recently celebrated her 100th birthday – and we were delighted to share it with her. We know all of our care clients well and are always delighted to see one of them reach 100. Our whole team sent congratulations to Joan.”
WHY THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE GIVES A MILLIONAIRE'S RETREAT AWAY WITH EVERY FRANCHISE The Travel Franchise can train you to become a homeworking travel consultant in less than a week, even if you’ve never worked in travel. But in order for you to really be successful, it offers a free mentorship retreat in the sun where you can experience a destination and discover business skills in a classroom setting, too. While it seems a bit extravagant, its co-founders say it’s a winning formula that has been known to help some of its franchisees create a travel agency worth over a million pounds.
Walfinch named as Finalist for national Home Care Awards Walfinch, the national homecare provider, has been named as a finalist for the Home Care Awards – People. Provision. Performance 2023. The Home Care Awards 2023 are supported in partnership with the Homecare Association.Walfinch now joins 34 companies and franchisees on the short-list, an increase of nearly 100% compared with 2022.
Martin Jones made MBE in 2023 New Year Honours List Home Instead is absolutely thrilled to announce that their UK and international chief executive, Martin Jones has been made an MBE in the 2023 New Year Honours list for services to older people.
The Flexibility of a Van Based Business As the UK’s leading pet industry franchise OSCAR Pet Foods provides a complete pet care service delivering pet food, toys, treats and pet supplies with FREE expert advice in nutrition and behaviour.
The Travel Franchise see Christmas Day bookings up five-fold ahead of peaks Christmas Day shopping habits revealed with five times more people booking holidays on Christmas Day than previous year. Travel franchise company The Travel Franchise, which has hundreds of independent homeworking travel consultants working for it across the UK, has also seen booking values soar to £5348 - up a staggering £3169 on last Christmas Day (£2179), as people spend more on their holidays, despite holiday prices remaining relatively static.
Fries Offer Awesome New Franchise Opportunity Awesome Chips has launched as a franchise. The company set up in 2015, serves-up fresh hand cut chips, complimented with a range of sauces, rubs and spices and nothing else. With successful branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, Awesome Chips is now welcoming applications from franchisees to expand the brand across the UK and Europe.
I am Doner opens first UK franchise store in Liverpool I am Döner, the award-winning better kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has today opened their first UK franchise store in Liverpool, in partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind that operates 27 franchise locations of Costa Coffee and Kaspa’s in Merseyside. A multi-site franchise deal supported by Seeds Consulting.
Leicester Tigers Scores with New Pop-up Papa John's Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has teamed up with ruby union aces Leicester Tigers to launch a new pop-up Papa John’s in the Mattioli Woods Welford Road stadium, ready to serve up fresh pizza to fans on match days. Opening in time for the next home game against Gloucester on Christmas Eve, the Papa John’s kiosk will be situated on the upper concourse for those sat in the Yodel stand.
Burger & Sauce Franchisee Invests in new West Bromwich Restaurant Burger & Sauce’s franchisee for Kings Heath, Talha Masood has invested in a new restaurant in West Bromwich which is now open. The new West Bromwich Burger & Sauce located just off the high street, on Bull Street, has created 20 new jobs.
InXpress proves it's one of the UK's top franchises With the release of the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise brands in December, rise up the ranks again to number 4! In the Top 5 for the fourth consecutive year.
Greenock to Enjoy a Slice of Papa John's The community of Greenock will now be able to enjoy a slice of Papa John’s following the company’s latest store opening in the Renfrewshire town of Scotland. The store is the first of three new Papa John’s set to be opened over the next few months by multi-unit franchisee Nazim Vadiwala, supported by his 70 strong team who also manage Leithwalk in Edinburgh, Perth, Clydebank and Whitley Bay.
Walfinch Carers rally to Support Mansfield Community with Donations Amid the season of goodwill, homecare business Walfinch Mansfield has been making special deliveries and donations, which includes supporting the John Eastwood Hospice’s Christmas Fayre, and gifting warm blankets to every client the care team supports across the local community.
Record-breaking year at TaxAssist Accountants The TaxAssist Accountants Support Centre Inbound Sales Team have had a busy 2022, with the franchise’s brand and advertising strategies continuing to deliver outstanding results.
Coconut planting trees for Christmas...and beyond At Coconut, we’ve been thinking differently this year. As well as focussing on the wellbeing of our team, we’re focused on the wellbeing of the Planet! In a bid to be different, and positively impact the world, Coconut Marketing have planted 2,000 trees on behalf of their clients for Christmas, at projects in Kenya and Mozambique, through Ecologi.
Oscar franchise - A family business As OSCAR customers Andrew and Jennifer Little were already sold on a good quality product and service - only to find an equally good quality business opportunity when it came to making a life-changing decision.
Oscar franchise gives better quality of life For Pippa Crow work is a pleasure. Her Oscar business has brought her many rewards and being a pet lover her customers’ pets are top of the list.
Exciting times ahead for Sign Express Gloucester Franchisee As an already established sign business, Signs Express (Gloucester) is now under new ownership. Darryl Lillie has joined the UK’s largest sign franchise, buying the established business covering Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Car fanatic Paul Mann launches Revive! Tamworth Cars are a way of life for Paul Mann, who kicked off the New Year by launching Revive! Tamworth, a mobile smart cosmetic repair business repairing scuffs and scrapes to vehicle bodywork and alloy wheels.
Oscar Pet Foods franchisee caters for pets Tom Cartmale from Stoke-on-Trent decided that he wanted to control his future career after working for almost 30 years as a chef. Redundancy forced the issue and franchising secured his future plans.
New Year on the horizon... where will 2023 take you? Before you start trotting out those same old New Year’s resolutions, why not plan something which will really have a positive impact on your life; like starting a rewarding, new business?
Papa John's Adds New Flavour with Exmouth Expansion As part of the leading pizza franchise’s expansion in the Southwest, Papa John’s adds new flavour in Exmouth with its latest store opening. Officially opened by local major Steve Gazzard and town crier Roger Bourgein, the new Papa John’s is located on The Parade next to the main shopping precinct taking over a former Greggs site. It creates 15 new jobs in the town.
Elite Franchise Top 100 2023: Another momentous year for Signs Express! After a momentous year at Signs Express, we were keeping a close eye on the Elite Franchise Top 100 announcement for 2023. Having risen 18 places in 2022, we were hopeful for another leap; we were delighted to see Signs Express climbing its way up the coveted list, rising yet another 21 places to number 36!
Revive! celebrates a memorable 2022 with prestigious franchise award wins Following a series of prestigious award triumphs, SMART vehicle repair specialists, Revive! Auto Innovations, is celebrating a victorious 2022. Indeed, Revive!, which operates out of a UK-wide franchise network, is raising a toast to securing a host of award wins this year - the highlight of which being the coveted gold award at the Bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards.
Aspray celebrated in annual esteemed league table Aspray is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Aspray has been ranked 34th overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
The Travel Franchise experiences biggest ever Black Friday with 50% increase in sales The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest growing travel franchise has released its latest sales figures revealing a 53% increase on Black Friday sales, compared to Black Friday 2019, making it its biggest ever. November was also its busiest November on record.
Walfinch CEO to Present at UK Care Week Conference Amrit Dhaliwal, chief executive officer of homecare franchise network Walfinch, is confirmed as a speaker at the UK Care Week conference, where he will discuss why the time is now for a homecare revolution, in order to attract more people into a life-long career in care.
The Travel Franchise scoops Homeworking Agency of the Year for 2nd consecutive year The Travel Franchise was awarded Top Homeworking Agency for the second year in a row at the Classic awards last night, in recognition of its powerful network of homeworking travel franchisees/consultants and record sales. Classic Collection also awarded Not Just Travel franchisee Raine Martin the title Top Homeworker.
The Travel Franchise voted one of the best in British franchising THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE has shot to number 17 on HSBC’s 2023 Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) list despite never being listed in the prestigious league table before. “We are particularly thrilled because we are the only franchise in the travel industry to be included in the top 20! This is a massive achievement,” says Jenny Farenden, Head of Marketing at The Travel Franchise.
Propertynest Expands into Yateley The award-winning estate agency Propertynest is expanding into Yateley as experienced agent Mark Holloway now joins the growing team. Propertynest’s Elmbridge agent Doug Parks set up his branch of the franchised agency, in Surrey in the summer of 2020 and since then, the business has gone from strength to strength.
Family Franchisees Open Latest Papa John's in Wakefield A family franchise has opened a new Papa John’s in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Multi-unit franchisees and husband and wife team Mandy Kaur and Chan Singh now run eight Papa John’s with the help of their son Jashan who works as acting regional manager. The new Wakefield Papa John’s will create 10 new jobs in the region.
SUMMA FRANCHISE names Andy Hulbert as VP of International Restaurant Development SUMMA FRANCHISE CONSULTANTS announced the appointment of Andy Hulbert as vice president of international Restaurant Development. The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally, specifically focusing on helping F&B brands move across the pond into new International franchise markets.
Top 10 place for TaxAssist Accountants in esteemed league table TaxAssist Accountants is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s ‘Rising Star’ franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, TaxAssist Accountants has been ranked 10th overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
Home Instead named as top 3 franchise business Home Instead is delighted to announce that they have been named as one of the UK’s top 3 franchise businesses in the Elite Franchise Top 100 2023 (EF 100) league table.
Walfinch Celebrated as a Top 100 Franchisor Home care provider Walfinch is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Walfinch has been ranked 60 overall in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) – a title it will hold for the duration of 2023.
Walfinch Franchisee Launches in Norwich to Care for People at Home With an established and successful homecare business in Suffolk, registered manager Sarah Wickham has announced the launch of her second Walfinch franchise, which is based on Queens Road in Norwich, Norfolk.
Burger & Sauce Multi-unit Franchise Opens Derby Store Burger & Sauce multi-unit franchisee Subhan Munir has launched his third store. The new Burger & Sauce opened today at Derby’s best-loved retail and leisure destination, Derbion creating 15 new jobs. The franchised fresh burger chain is situated in the high-profile shopping centre’s food court, which is currently being refurbished with more than £2 million investment.
WHY THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE OFFERS ITS HOMEWORKING TRAVEL CONSULTANTS FREE MENTORSHIP RETREATS ABROAD Want to be your own boss, work from the comfort of your home, create a business worth over a million pounds and learn the secrets of being an entrepreneur while enjoying a free holiday in the sun? The Travel Franchise has some innovative strategies and one of them is that it has trained hundreds of people new to travel to become homeworking agents in less than a week.
Home Instead named Leadership and Culture Winner Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is proud have been named winner of the Leadership and Culture award at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. The awards took place as part of the British Franchise Association (bfa) annual conference.
Petpals partners with other national franchisors to launch pet welfare organisation Petpals, the UK’s longest-established, multi-service pet-care franchise, has partnered with a number of other leading pet-care franchises to put the welfare of pets at the forefront of the £3.1 billion industry1. Forming a new regulatory body, the Pet Care Franchise Association (PCFA), the main objective of the group is to improve animal welfare standards in the pet-care industry across the UK.
RECORD SALES PROVE THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO INVEST IN A TRAVEL AGENCY FRANCHISE There has never been a better time to invest in a travel agency franchise; this is the message from The Travel Franchise as it continues to break record after record during a booming 2022. Rachel Coyne, a franchisee from Huddersfield, has already made a record-breaking £1.3M in sales this year.
ServiceMaster Clean Regional Meetings: Nurturing the Network The ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services network was back together last week, taking part in regional meetings up and down the country. After years of separation, ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services franchisees were able to get together again this month, as part of one of three meetings spanning different regions.
Carers walk 100,000 steps for Age UK Oxfordshire Carers and support staff from Walfinch Oxfordshire have collectively walked 100,000 steps, in less than one week, raising funds for Age UK Oxfordshire. The walk has raised £200 and a further £300 was donated by Walfinch to bring the total to £500.
Double award win for Home Instead Home care franchise company, Home Instead, recently celebrated a double win at the prestigious Social Care Leadership awards, held at the London Marriot Hotel in London.
SMART vehicle repairers Revive! High Wycombe up for prestigious business award After a new-found focus on the retail market, and an unprecedented period of financial growth, vehicle repair specialists, Revive! High Wycombe has been nominated for a prestigious award at the coveted Thames Valley Business and Community Awards.
TaxAssist Accountants is a finalist in three categories at the UK Search Awards TaxAssist Accountants has been named as a finalist in three categories at The UK Search Awards 2022, which will see it competing with household financial brands including TSB Bank, Virgin Money and Legal and General. TaxAssist digital marketing campaigns lead to increased client enquiries.
Revive! Auto Innovations awarded platinum status by Investors in People After a period of unprecedented growth, vehicle repair specialist Revive! Auto Innovations has been recognised as a platinum organisation by the prestigious awarding body, Investors in People, solidifying the firm’s position as an employer of choice.
Signs Express (Plymouth): 4 weeks in! Just a few weeks into their exciting new venture, Simon and Tracy Hallett, new owners of Signs Express (Plymouth), speak about their journey so far. Having worked at Signs Express (Plymouth) as Productiweon Manager for 17 years, Simon and his wife Tracy decided to take over the business just four weeks ago.
Walfinch Franchisee Sally-Ann Celebrates Carer's Good Turn that gave Dorothy, 80, her Appetite Back When Dorothy Bowen, 80, was reluctant to eat, her carer Rosina Davies stepped in with a treat that got Dorothy’s appetite back. In return, Rosina received a treat herself. “Dorothy was hesitant about eating and she was losing weight,” says Sally-Ann Martin, owner and Managing Director of the Walfinch homecare franchise that covers Halesowen and Redditch.
TaxAssist franchisee keeps franchise in the family after selling to daughter After over two decades as a TaxAssist Accountant, Barry McGougan has maintained a family connection by selling his Kilmarnock-based franchise to his daughter Lisa Foster. Experienced accountant Lisa, who has been working alongside Barry for the past few years, recently became the new franchise owner, and is keen to continue the legacy built up by her father.
The Travel Franchise announces yet another record-breaking month The Travel Franchise, the UK's fastest growing travel franchise continues to show that, despite the current economic climate, customer demand for holidays remains higher than ever. The Travel Franchise has released figures to show last month was a record-breaking October, the busiest ever across all areas of the company. Holiday sales are up 133% compared to pre-Covid levels in October 2019.
How my Walfinch care franchise is transforming lives “It’s never too late to improve a life,” says Tiffany Meachim, the Managing Director the Walfinch franchise in Mansfield. Tiffany explains: “Our client Patrick, who is prone to balance problems, was only able to complete ten to 15 steps unaided – so his family were stunned on the day that he got up from his chair and walked upstairs. It was something he had been unable to do for years.”
TaxAssist Accountant wins at The Ethical Awards 2022 Leicester-based TaxAssist franchisee, Tej Gawera, has won an Ethical Award in the small business category. Tej beat eight other entrants in the small business category, which looked at the business’s track record, customer feedback, vision and values, with each entry form being judged blind.
Walfinch Bucks welcomes new carers with expansion of private client services Local home care service Walfinch has recruited new carers to help power the expansion of its private client services – and it’s looking for more. “Our new carers show just how wide an appeal a care career can have,” says Greg Renk, Managing Director of Walfinch Buckinghamshire. “It suits all kinds of people for a wide variety of reasons.
Revive! Up for the Double Revive! is in line for not one but two top franchise industry awards. Already named a finalist in the prestigious Franchisee of the Year category for the annual bfa/HSBC awards, the UK’s leading network of SMART repairers is also in the running for the 2022 WorkBuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
Revive! Up for the Double Already named a finalist in the prestigious Franchisee of the Year category for the annual bfa/HSBC awards, the UK’s leading network of SMART repairers is also in the running for the 2022 WorkBuzz Best Management Franchise Award.
From AutoRestore to Revive! Tim Byrne, new owner of Revive! Watford is sitting in his home office feeling happy and relaxed. He’s got the ‘buzz’ back for work and enjoying being his own boss at last.
THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE LAUNCHES NEW CRUISE DIVISION WITH FIRST EVER "SEMINAR AT SEA" The Travel Franchise has celebrated the launch of its new cruise division by hosting its first ever ‘Seminar at Sea’ for its franchisees who operate homeworking travel agencies under the Not Just Travel brand. The launch of the new cruise division represents a shift in mindset for The Travel Franchise, as it looks to take its already expert consultants and turn them into cruise industry experts.
Sun, Sea and Surf are Recipe for Success as First Papa John?s Opens in Cornwall As Papa John’s continues to ride the waves of expansion, it’s anticipated sun, sea and surf will be a recipe for success as the pizza franchise opens in Newquay, Cornwall. The new Papa John’s located on East Street, was officially opened by Deputy Mayor and Councillor Margaret North yesterday and creates 15 new jobs in the harbour town, also dubbed the surf capital of the UK.
WORKING THROUGH CHEMO WINS MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD FOR TRAVEL EXPERT RACHAEL Chemotherapy is a living Hell for so many cancer sufferers – a debilitating, all-consuming and draining form of treatment – yet travel expert Rachael Coyne has not only managed to work through it but has won a coveted industry award. Rachael, who owns and runs Jetset NJT with her husband Colman, has won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, the highest honour in the franchising world.
From Finance to Fast Food: Burger & Sauce's New Franchisee to Open in Walsall Burger & Sauce’s newest franchise Adil Hussain will open his first restaurant in Walsall, Birmingham on Friday 4 November 2022. Adil Hussain who admits to being from a ‘foodie family’ has left a successful career in banking and finance to pursue his dream of running his own chain of restaurants.
5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for Home Instead Home Instead is proud to announce that they have been awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction following their annual WorkBuzz Survey, positioning them as an outstanding franchisor.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB LAUNCHES 2 FOR 1 TUESDAY PROMOTION German Doner Kebab has launched a new weekly 2 for 1 Tuesday promotion across all its UK restaurants, offering great tasting options at affordable prices as the cost of living continues to spike.
Signs Express Plymouth moves into new ownership Signs Express Plymouth has been sold to its current Production Manager Simon Hallett and his wife Tracy. Simon brings with him a wealth of knowledge, having been with Signs Express for 17 years, and over 30 years industry experience, and with Tracy’s experience as a Qualified Accounting Technician, she is well positioned to be running the finance team going forwards.
Second Restaurant is Sizzling Success for Burger & Sauce Franchisee! Burger & Sauce’s most recent restaurant opening in Nottingham has been a sizzling success with opening sales exceeding targets by 20%! The outlet located on Alfreton Road is managed by multi-unit franchisee Subhan Munir who also runs the Alum Rock Burger & Sauce in Birmingham and will soon open in Derby.
CHOPSTIX LAUNCHES FIRST KENT RESTAURANT WITH CANTERBURY SITE Chopstix, the UK’s largest Asian QSR brand, has completed yet another successful launch this week, with the opening of a site in Canterbury. The site is Chopstix’s 82nd site, and demonstrates the brand’s versatility as an appealing partner for landlords. The new site has created 20 jobs in the local community, including 5 management positions, with opportunity for development.
Burger & Sauce Secures Site at Derbion Shopping Centre, Derby Burger & Sauce has confirmed it is to open at Derby’s best-loved retail and leisure destination, Derbion. The franchised fresh burger chain has secured a site in the high-profile shopping centre in the food court, which is currently being refurbished with more than £2 million investment. Work on the Food Terrace is anticipated to be completed this Autumn, with Burger & Sauce opening before the end of the year.
Established Franchise Opportunity for Sale with Territory Expansion Currently serving the whole of Liverpool and Wirral and spanning both sides of the Mersey, Signs Express (Liverpool & Wirral) covers an area with over 13,500 selected businesses. Situated on the busy Croft Industrial Park in Bromborough, the centre is only a stone’s throw from Liverpool’s city centre and the large industrial town of Ellesmere Port, offering a wealth of opportunity on your doorstep and in the immediate surrounding areas.
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER! Deciding whether or not to invest your money in a franchise is a big decision. We understand how difficult it is to put your hard-earned money at any kind of risk during such uncertain times in the economy, which is why Greensleeves is now offering an extraordinary deal to the first 5 franchisees to sign up between now and the end of 2022...
It's all About Partnership Husband and wife team Jinesh and Reena Patel were able to enjoy their first holiday in three years thanks to the healthy work life balance they have achieved since launching Revive! Gloucester twelve months ago.
Burger & Sauce Launches £500 Customer Giveaway! Burger & Sauce has launched a £500 customer giveaway! Recently named as the regional winner of Ubereats regional winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 for the Midlands, Burger & Sauce will give away £500 to one lucky winner from each store, who spends over £20. The prize draw is open customers over 18 who fill out the store give-away form and the results will be announced on 25 December 2022.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS DOORS IN BECKTON German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Beckton, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the East London suburban district. The new restaurant opened October 7th and is located at Gallions Reach Shopping Park, 3 Armada Way, London, creating in the region of 40 new jobs, bringing employment to the local area.
Petpals franchisee puts the steps in for 55km walk for terminally ill children On Saturday 3rd September, experienced pet-care provider and co-owner of Petpals Chichester, Sue Vinsome, put her dog-walking skills to good use by participating in the South Coast Challenge. The challenge saw Sue, alongside her four team members dubbed ‘The Unforgettables’, walk 55km non-stop along the south coast to raise money for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust.
Having the ambition to grow your franchise business Mark Fletcher has been the owner of the Aspray (Swindon) franchise for a little over five years now. However, as of September this year his territory has expanded to Gloucester and Cheltenham.
TaxAssist Financial Services launched for UK clients TaxAssist Accountants has cemented its position as the one-stop-shop for individuals and businesses through the launch of its new financial services offering, with clients now able to access advice and support on mortgages, personal protection, relevant life cover and business protection. Wealth planning and pensions advice will be offered soon.
Propertynest Strengthens Senior Team to Support Franchise Development The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Paul Sheard as National Training and Business Development Manager, to support the development of the sales and lettings franchise opportunity. Paul has over 40 years’ experience and is well known in the industry, having helped grow some the sector’s most recognised brands including Countrywide and EweMove.
Local Franchisor Gives Back to Community for Company Anniversary The 1st of October was a special day for ServiceMaster Brands: New Founders Day, the multi-national franchisor’s annual observance celebrating its worldwide second anniversary as a stand-alone company. That’s why they’re paying homage to their founders and communities who made ServiceMaster Brands what it is today.
Digital innovation keeps Greensleeves a cut above the rest This month, lawn care franchise, Greensleeves, has announced two ground-breaking advancements in their digital technology platforms to enable franchisees to run their businesses more efficiently. The continued pursuit of improving and streamlining their technological services and offerings establishes the horticultural service provider as one of the most innovative brands in the outdoor franchising sector today.
Gong cha opens 11th store in the UK in Leeds Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands, is pleased to announce the opening of Gong cha Merrion Centre in Leeds – its 11th store in the UK.
New owner for Signs Express (Slough) We are pleased to announce the completion of another internal resale that sees Centre Manager, Peter Tubb take ownership of the Signs Express (Slough) franchise. Peter has been with Signs Express (Slough) since 2020, working alongside the previous franchisee’s family, before taking on the day-to-day responsibilities a year later, operating the centre and maintaining its strong brand presence and reputation in the territory.
Cirencester gets a Taste of Papa John's Cirencester gets a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise’s latest store opens on Bishop's Walk, creating 15 new jobs in the Gloucestershire market town.
UBX LAUNCHES IN IRELAND Brian Lee, founder and CEO of Freshly Chopped, Ireland’s original healthy fast-food retailer, and NEAT Pizza has today announced a new partnership with Empowered Brands to bring UBX, the world's fastest growing franchised boxing community, to Ireland.
Propertynest Moves Ahead with Launch of New Franchise Opportunity The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has moved ahead with the launch of its franchise opportunity. Headquartered in Leeds with two successful branches already set up in Godalming and Elmbridge in Surrey, the franchise is now offered to those looking to start their own sales and/or lettings business. Full training, access to support plus the bespoke tech systems which have helped make Propertynest such a success over the years, will be included in the start-up package available.
The Franchising Centre is celebrating 25 years in franchising To celebrate 25 years of providing an incredible range of services designed to guide businesses on their franchising journey, The Franchising Centre is inviting the best and brightest in the industry to join them for a food and drinks reception on Friday 7th October.
Third Year Title Sponsor for Aspray Glasgow West Franchisee For the third year running, Aspray franchisee John Strange and his team at Glasgow West will be taking the title sponsor spot for local ice hockey team, The Glasgow Clan. Delighted with their continuation with the team, Aspray Glasgow West have taken their involvement one step further announcing they will also be sponsoring new player, Stephen Dixon.
Burgers set to be Big Business as Burger & Sauce Confirms Seven New Openings Burger & Sauce has today confirmed seven new restaurants will open over the next six months. Sites in Leicester, Coventry, West Bromwich, Walsall, Derby, plus Bearwood road and Sutton Coalfield in Birmingham, will create around 140 jobs as the franchised brand expands across the Midlands.
KFC and Starbucks franchisee Soul Foods receives investment to double 400-strong portfolio KFC and Starbucks franchisee Soul Foods Group receives investment to double 400-strong portfolio in next five years: Soul Foods Group, a multinational quick-service restaurant franchisee with almost 400 sites across the UK and Canada, has received a “significant” minority investment that will be used to double its portfolio in the next five years.
From Regional Support Manager to Franchise Owner We sat down with Paul Harvey-Matthews, the new owner and director of Caremark Harrogate to learn about his big leap from Caremark Limited employee to franchise owner.
Macclesfield resident becomes 100th technician to be trained at new training centre Macclesfield resident, Craig Hodson, has become the 100th technician to be trained at a rapidly growing vehicle repair centre run by Revive! Auto Innovations, one of the UK’s leading mobile paint repair businesses specialising in small and medium area repair technique (SMART).
Glasgow Business Owner Nominated for Local Focus Awards at BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards 2022 Glasgow business owner John Strange has been shortlisted for the Community Focus award for bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. John came across the opportunity by accident at a trade fair and on speaking with one of the current franchisees he knew right away that this was the business for him.
Alton Opening Makes It Five for Papa John's Delivery Driver Turned Franchisee A new store opening in Alton makes it five for Papa John’s delivery driver turned multi-unit franchisee, Jay Singh. Jay who also runs Papa John’s in Farnham, Basingstoke, Andover, Farnborough and now Alton, started out in-store and as a delivery driver for the leading pizza franchise, before working his way up to become a store manager over several years.
What is the similarity between franchising and football? By Nick Williams, Ashtons
At this time of the year my mind turns to the promise of a new football season, full of anticipation and expectation – just like the plan of a new franchisee. Teams have trained, tactics have been discussed, and plans made. New signings are keen to show their worth. Sometimes early season games impress, but can produce disappointing results and fans, commentators and pundits ask ‘why’? That is where the franchise comparison can be made! There are aspects that apply to potential franchisees, franchisors, players and managers.
Burger & Sauce Brings Fresh Offering to Nottingham Burger & Sauce brings a fresh offering to Nottingham with the launch of its brand-new restaurant on Alfreton Road, creating 20 new jobs in the city. The new site will be managed by Subhan Munir who also runs the Alum Rock Burger & Sauce in Birmingham.
World's fastest growing boxing franchise launches in the UK and Ireland Empowered Brands, owners of the UK’s #1 Gym Franchise énergie Fitness with close to 100 fitness clubs across the UK and Ireland, has partnered with UBX Boxing + Strength, a unique Australian boxing fitness concept.
Husband-and-wife team join Petpals network with new launch in Chichester The UK’s leading pet-care provider Petpals expanded to Chichester, welcoming a brand-new pet-care business to support the growing demand for pet services in the area. Real-life partners turned business partners, Sue and Jon Vinsome, are the newest franchisees to take advantage of the lucrative pet-care industry whilst also providing quality pet services for the Chichester community.
Burger & Sauce gets creative in the kitchen Burger & Sauce’s sales soared to new heights recently with the trial introduction of Lemon Pepper Wings, resulting in 1,200 portions being sold in one weekend alone! The franchised restaurant chain famed for its fresh, tasty burgers introduced Lemon Pepper Wings as a trial, to offer more choice to its growing customer base in the West Midlands.
TaxAssist Accountants Knighton holds official shop launch party Jaz Grewal held an official launch party for his TaxAssist Accountants shop with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for a relaxed afternoon to see the shop and meet the team who are based there. Jaz, who joined the TaxAssist network earlier this year, has made a great start and has already signed up many new clients eager to use his services.
Join Home Instead at the NEC for the National Franchise Exhibition! Leading homecare brand, Home Instead, is excited to be attending the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on Friday 7th and Saturday the 8th October 2022 to showcase exactly why they are the UK’s #1 franchise!
Home Instead creates purple plaque campaign Leading home care franchise, Home Instead has been honouring the UK’s unsung older heroes who have appeared on plaques alongside some of the country’s most famous historical figures as part of a campaign tackling ageism.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB OPENS ITS DOORS IN FELTHAM German Doner Kebab has opened its doors in Feltham, bringing a new fast-casual dining experience to the West London town. The new restaurant in Feltham is the brand’s 111th site in the UK as it continues to bring the GDK experience to more locations throughout the country.
QFA Reveals Results of Survey into the Impact of the Pandemic on the Franchise Sector On National Franchise Day (25 August 2022), the Quality Franchise Association (QFA) is highlighting the results of a major survey into the impact of the Pandemic on the franchise sector. In survey, which is believed to be the first of its kind into the effects of the Pandemic on franchising, the franchise model has been proven to be robust and there is positivity about the future.
Burger & Sauce Celebrates National Burger Day with Instore Offer Burger & Sauce is celebrating National Burger Day on the 25 August 2022 with a special offer of 50% off all chicken burgers ordered in-store! For one day only, the Birmingham based fresh burger restaurant chain will offer this special discount to reward existing customers and let new customers try Burger & Sauce’s tasty chicken burgers all freshly made to order.
Gong cha signs agreement to launch 10 sites in Belgium Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing global tea brands announces its launch in Belgium after signing a master franchise agreement with Mad Vision Group, the multi-brand franchise specialists which operate more than 16 food and beverage sites across the Benelux region.
Are you looking for a recession resistant franchise? If there’s one consistent theme on the news at the moment, it’s the looming threat of a recession. As a result, choosing a franchise that will survive an economic downturn has never been more important. But, what makes a franchise business recession resistant?
Papa John's to Make, Bake and Deliver in Bingley Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s, is to make, bake and deliver in Bingley with the opening of its latest store in Bradford creating more than 15 jobs. The new high street outlet is managed by multi-unit franchisee Mr Hussain who also runs Papa John’s near Manchester.
Burger & Sauce Cooks Up a Storm at Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 Final Burger & Sauce cooked up a storm at the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 final held at the Underground Cookery School, near Old Street in London. Recently named as the regional winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 for the Midlands, the Burger & Sauce team joined nine other restaurants invited to the final ‘cook off’ to cook and present their food to a panel of judges to try at the event held on 1 August.
Greensleeves serves an ace at its first in-person conference for two years Last month saw the return of the annual conference for Greensleeves and their network of franchisees. Held on the pristine grass of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, it was the perfect venue to celebrate and share the successes and achievements of the past two years and discuss future opportunities and growth for the lawn care franchise.
PLATINUM WAVE FRANCHISING AND 30 MINUTE HIT TO DELIVER A KNOCKOUT UK LAUNCH Platinum Wave Franchising has announced it is now working in collaboration with 30 Minute Hit to help bring the highly successful North American gym brand to the UK. Established in 2004, 30 Minute Hit is a boxing/kickboxing circuit based fitness program which empowers women and is available across the globe with classes available in Canada, US and Saudi Arabia.
HEALTH AND FITNESS SECTOR PROVES ITS STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE After the challenges of the past few years, the health and fitness sector has shown remarkable resilience as it recovers back to its feet.
Throughout the 21st century, both market value and the number of UK gym members have consistently increased year on year, with health and wellbeing becoming a significant part of people’s lives. The pandemic threw an unforeseeable curveball which saw gyms and leisure facilities endure multiple enforced closures. However, the sector’s dedication and innovation have seen health clubs equal and surpass their pre-pandemic turnover as they welcome members back in their droves.
Local husband-and-wife team launch pet-care business for furry friends in Chichester On 1st August, Chichester welcomed a brand-new pet-care business to support the growing demand for pet services in the local area. Run by Chichester locals Sue and Jon Vinsome, Petpals Chichester will provide expert pet-care services such as dog walking, cat visits and pet-sitting to keep all tails wagging when it opened on Monday. With Jon providing office support from their home office, Sue is excited to get out and about, meeting plenty of new furry friends.
Burger & Sauce Confirms Unprecedented Interest in New Franchise Opportunities Burger & Sauce has confirmed unprecedented interest since it launched as a franchise at the start of July. The fast-food burger restaurant chain which was set up two years ago during the height of the pandemic, became so popular for its fresh, tasty burgers that it began inviting applications for potential franchisees last month.
Local tutoring business brings national award back to Cambridge Cambridge -based tutoring business owners, Rob and Lynne Kerrison have received a national award recognising their response to the pandemic and for the ongoing success of their business, Tutor Doctor Cambridge.
Riding High at East Anglia - 15 Years On When he launched Revive! Cambridge in 2007, Nathan Holmes had one single ambition. To build a business not just be a ‘man in a van’. Now 15 years on, he is the major shareholder in Revive! East Anglia, with a property portfolio and a business employing 16 people, running ten vans and two workshops.
Successful transfer of ownership at TaxAssist Lincoln After 20 successful years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Terry Peachman has sold his franchise to fellow franchisee Paul Simpson. “This is the end of an era, but I’m so pleased to have sold the practice to Paul Simpson and his wife Denise,” said Terry.
Everything you need under one woof - how to find the perfect dog boarder for your pup this summer Making the decision to leave your four-legged friend behind when going on holiday can be difficult -that goes without saying. You may be going to a luxury hotel that doesn’t allow your furry friend to stay, or you may even feel your pup isn’t quite ready for an exotic holiday with long days on a crowded beach. No matter the reason, a loving owner still wants their dog to have the best care possible. With so many options on the market, finding the right one for you and your canine companion isn’t always a straightforward decision. With this in mind, Kevin Thackrah, Director of pet-care specialists Petpals, offers his expertise on finding a pawsome dog boarder for you and your dog this summer.
CHOPSTIX LOOKS TO LONDON FOR FURTHER EXPANSION WITH THREE NEW RESTAURANTS SET TO OPEN THIS SUMMER Leading Asian QSR brand CHOPSTIX has announced plans to expand its footprint in Greater London further with three new sites set to open in the next month. The addition of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Brixton and Bromley marks the next step in a busy summer of growth for the Pan-Asian noodle brand – founded in 2002 by brothers-in-law, Sam Elia and Menashe Sadik – totalling seven store openings across the UK since the start of July.
Riding High at East Anglia ? 15 Years On When he launched Revive! Cambridge in 2007, Nathan Holmes had one single ambition. To build a business not just be a ‘man in a van’. Now 15 years on, he is the major shareholder in Revive! East Anglia, with a property portfolio and a business employing 16 people, running ten vans and two workshops.
Papa John's Turns up the Heat in Bristol! Multi-unit Papa John’s franchisee Atif Maroof Zar has turned up the heat in Bristol with a new store opening in Lawrence Weston in the northwest area of the city. Atif Maroof Zar who also runs two other Papa John’s in Bristol will manage the store with the help of 15 newly recruited local team members.
ServiceMaster Clean Warwick win the coveted Rookie of the Year award The owners of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Warwick, Michal Kawerski and Dariusz Kowalik have won the prestigious Rookie of the Year award. Michal & Dariusz came to ServiceMaster with previous experience of owning a commercial and domestic cleaning company. Michal has built himself from the ground up, beginning his career in the cleaning industry as a daily cleaner before becoming a supervisor.
ServiceMaster Clean Newbury wins North Star Invest Award ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury has won the North Star Invest award at this year’s ‘ServiceMaster Live!’ event. ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury was owned and managed by Nick Dee Shapland for 30 years, during which time he established a growing community of staff and clients who relied upon and delivered his trademark professional and bespoke contract cleaning services.
ServiceMaster Clean Launches New E-Commerce Platform ServiceMaster Clean are delighted to introduce our new online booking facility to our valued customers in various areas across the UK, (with new areas soon to follow). You can now buy one, or a combination of our fantastic cleaning services all online, ranging from: Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Leather Cleaning and Rug Cleaning.
ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completes charity bike ride The director of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completed the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Michelle Walker of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth and her husband Gavin have been training to take part in the Macmillan Dorset Charity Bike Ride, which takes place annually on the first Sunday in July.
ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth wins Employee of the Year Award ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth technician Jake Fox has won the award for Employee of the Year. Jake joined the SMC Bournemouth team 3 years ago at the age of 19 as a contract cleaner. As a brand-new cleaner, Jake demonstrated very quickly a willingness to learn and develop his skills and a consciousness that has stood him in great stead for continuing excellence.
ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex win Franchisee of the Year Award Congratulations to the owners of ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex for winning the award for Franchisee of the Year at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. . Quite possibly the most highly sought-after award of the day, Franchisee of the Year is awarded to the franchisee (or in this case, franchisees) who are proven to go truly embody the ServiceMaster ethos of “Going Above and Beyond” for all of their customers to provide a truly excellent service, all whilst immersing themselves in what it means to grow a successful franchise business.
ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk wins prestigious Growth Award Congratulations to Andrew Smith, the owner of ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk for winning the award for business growth at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew was able to take advantage of a bad situation and continue to carry out the same quality cleaning service that his regular clients expect. This has meant the implementation of new working standards and new technologies and the support of his expanding and fantastic team of technicians.
Gong cha appoints Paul Reynish as Global CEO Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing tea brands with nearly 1,800 sites around the world, announces the appointment of Paul Reynish as its new Global CEO with immediate effect.
Another Five Years? Yes please! In July 2022, the Aspray Franchise welcomed fresh signatures from four top performing franchisees as they continued their agreement for a further five years. Widely spread across the UK, these franchisees have experienced their fair share of success in running Aspray franchises over the last five years.
Six months of caring in the community Local businessman, Shaheer Akhtar, launched his in-home care business, Visiting Angels, in late 2021. Determined to leave a world of suits and briefcases behind to pursue something he genuinely found joy in and had a passion for, Shaheer, along with his team of 14 carers, have been delivering care to those in need, all in the comfort of their own homes.
Engineering the future of education in West Drayton In a career-swap steeped in community spirit, West Drayton-based father of three, Jagdeep Dhillon, has just launched his brand-new education venture, Tutor Doctor. A former gas engineer, the self-made businessman is passionate about making a difference in the local community.
Education and social responsibility driving community spirit In a collaborative effort steeped in social responsibility, Suzie Boon of Tutor Doctor Winchester and Adie Twining of Tutor Doctor Central Southampton & Salisbury have joined forces to give free English Speaking Language (ESL) lessons to Ukrainian children who have been uprooted from their homes.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO SUPPORT GLOBAL EXPANSION German Doner Kebab has made a new appointment to its leadership team to support the fast-casual brand’s ambitious expansion plans. Deon Pillay joins as Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer amidst the organisation’s ambitious global growth during 2022.
InXpress supports the empowering of women in business InXpress are committed to finding ways to give back, and over the summer, they’re on a mission. To raise money for Mentors International before the next InXpress Women’s Conference.
CHOPSTIX NOODLE BAR EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN WALES Leading QSR brand Chopstix has announced plans to open at least four sites in Wales this year as the high performance of existing stores and market mapping outlines significant opportunity for growth for the Pan-Asian group, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
SERVICEMASTER BOSS CLEANS UP WITH MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD Chris Blewitt, owner of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services North East, impressed the judges to take one of whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards, placing him among the industry’s elite. Starting with just an empty office and no staff – but following the proven business methods developed over years by ServiceMaster – Chris has turned his franchise into a thriving office and commercial cleaning business with a million-pound turnover and 124 employees.
PET-CARE EXPERT OVERCOMES REDUNDANCY TO BRING NATIONAL AWARD BACK TO SEFTON Experienced pet-care provider, Sharren Redmond, has received a national award recognising the ongoing success of her pet-care business, Petpals Sefton. The Great British Franchisee Awards (GBFA) considers areas such as business experience, business growth, staff retainment, customer satisfaction, community involvement, and inspired leadership to determine worthy winners across the UK. Mother-of-two, Sharren, is especially delighted with receiving the award, considering the hardship she faced before starting her business.
Award-winning Revive! Uxbridge - one Year on Running his own Revive! business is everything Hicham Bouissa hoped it would be – and more.
In just 12 months since launching Revive! Uxbridge, Hicham has increased his workforce and won an award at the UK’s leading SMART repair network’s annual conference.
TaxAssist Accountant Sejal Sira wins Great British Franchisee Award Barnet, Watford and Borehamwood-based Sejal Sira wins major national franchising award. Sejal Sira, one of the star performers in the TaxAssist Accountants network, has won a Great British Franchisee Award from whichfranchise.com, in recognition of her local community involvement, ambition, business growth and staff incentivisation.
EX-MILITARY TRAVEL FRANCHISEE MARCHES TOWARD BEING A MILLIONAIRE A former Royal Engineer Staff Sergeant has swapped the military for the Travel Franchise and landed a £1 million booking in the first three months of trading. Moses McLaughlin, who started his Travel Franchise business in July 2021, could not have asked for a better start to his new business after landing a £1 million booking in the first few months.
Award-winning Revive! Uxbridge - one year on Running his own Revive! business is everything Hicham Bouissa hoped it would be – and more. In just 12 months since launching Revive! Uxbridge, Hicham has increased his workforce and won an award at the UK’s leading SMART repair network’s annual conference.
A franchise dedicated to your business with you Thinking about opening a franchise? You might have heard some horror stories about the industry! But with InXpress, we don’t just talk about being on your side – we walk it out!
Revive! Achieves 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status Again For the second year running, the UK’s leading SMART repair network Revive! UK has been awarded top marks by its franchisees, achieving 5* status in the 2022 WorkBuzz Franchisee Satisfaction Survey.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER TO DRIVE GROWTH PLANS German Doner Kebab has made a new appointment to its leadership team to support the fast-casual brand’s ambitious growth plans. Dr Thorsk Westphal joins as Chief Marketing Officer amidst the organisation’s plans to open 106 new GDK restaurants globally during 2022.
It's business as usual for OSCAR Pet Foods... After two years of postponed and cancelled shows, OSCAR franchisees are out and about doing what they love most – meeting new customers and their pets!
HERO BRANDS SET TO OPEN 223 NEW LOCATIONS DURING 2022 Hero Brands will drive significant growth across its portfolio of brands of the future which includes German Doner Kebab, Island Poké, salad brand Choppaluna and cloud-kitchen concept Sides. Hero Brands and Dirty Bones has also recently entered into a strategic partnership to extend the growth of the Dirty Bones concept.
Burger & Sauce Confirmed as Regional Winner of Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 Ten regional winners from 200 independent restaurants in ten regions across the UK were voted for by customers for the Uber Eats awards. Finalists, including Burger & Sauce, will now go on to a judging day in London in early August where a panel of experts will try the food and confirm which restaurant will be the overall winner for 2022.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB (GDK) LAUNCHES UK'S FIRST PINK KEBAB Premium kebab chain, German Doner Kebab (GDK) is launching a bold new product that is set to disrupt the food scene and take the kebab to a whole new level.
Coco & Kiki, are the UK’s first pink kebabs and the latest products to launch from GDK.
How PR Launched the Burger & Sauce Franchise Burger & Sauce was launched to the franchise market on 1 July 2022. The business was initially started during the height of the pandemic and by the summer of 2022 four restaurants were already trading successfully. The team, led by experienced management, were keen to extend and offer the concept of fast, fresh burgers to other franchisees to grow the brand across the UK. A plan was hatched!
ABI DOUBLARD OF ANYTIME FITNESS UK CROWNED EWIF AWARD WINNER Abi Doublard, Lead Creative Designer at Anytime Fitness UK, has been named Young Woman in Franchising of the Year winner at the 2022 Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards.
How franchising can help you switch the office for the outdoors What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of running your own business? Is it being stuck in an office, making phone calls or working long hours? In reality, it does not have to be like that at all. Taking on an outdoor franchise allows people to start their own ‘non-office business’ far away from a desk or computer. David Truby, the MD of Greensleeves, believes that if you are someone that wants a complete career change, investing in an outdoor franchise could be the perfect solution for you.
Burger & Sauce Shares Experience at QSR Media Conference Burger & Sauce’s franchise director, Anthony Round has shared the experiences of the quality fast food chain and described how it was created successfully during the Pandemic, at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards held at the Waldorf Hilton, London on 28 June 2022.
Mayor of Barnstaple Opens New Papa John's Barnstaple’s Mayor, Councillor Louisa York has officially opened a new Papa John’s on Boutport Street in Barnstaple, North Devon. The store has created 20 new jobs in the historic market town.
TaxAssist Letchworth and Hitchin wins two Employer Awards TaxAssist Accountant, Bukky Shonola has been recognised at the Cambridge Regional College Apprenticeship Awards 2022, winning ‘Accounting Apprentice Employer of the Year’ and ‘Overall Apprentice Employer’.
Ashtons Franchise Consulting welcomes new consultant Ashtons Franchise Consulting (AFC) has expanded and strengthened its team with the appointment of franchise consultant Rob Hall. Since 2016 Rob has worked with global franchise brands to support their strategic growth and as a performance coach working directly with franchisees to help them establish their business.
Luton welcomes Esquires The Organic Coffee Co. Esquires The Organic Coffee Co. is a reputable coffee franchise, delivering signature beverages, food and service for coffee lovers since the 1990s. Now you can enjoy a brew and a bite at their new shop opening in Luton!
TaxAssist Accountants Inverurie holds shop launch party TaxAssist Accountants Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan held an official launch party for their latest TaxAssist Accountants shop on Friday 1st July, with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon to see the shop and meet the team who are based there.
InXpress Debbie is a true inspiration! Debbie Simpkins, co-owner of InXpress Liverpool, has been crowned the official NatWest EWiF Inspirational Woman in Franchising of the year! We are so proud of her!
And the 2022 EWIF winners are... After two years of being online, there was a real buzz at the NatWest building in Bishopsgate, London, for the 12th annual NatWest EWiF Awards. A highlight for women in franchising, since 2010.
Burger & Sauce franchisee set to reach new heights with agreement to open four more stores Burger & Sauce franchisee, Subhan Munir is set to reach new heights as he agrees to open four more restaurants within the next two years. Anthony Round, Franchise Director, Burger & Sauce confirms: “Subhan is already proving the ‘sky’s the limit’ with Burger & Sauce! Our goal as a franchise is to establish 300+ stores across the UK and to become the house-hold name for fresh burgers."
20,000 reasons to choose Revive Rugby based SMART repair specialists Revive! have surpassed 20,000 reviews on Trustpilot. This milestone coincides with Revive! celebrating its best ever sales in March 2022 and comes shortly after the company announced plans to recruit 200 SMART repair technicians over the next five years, while also increasing network sales to £40M and growing their repair network to more than 100 franchises.
X-Press Legal Services franchise join LegalTech Association Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services has recently become a member of the LegalTech Association for the UK (UKLTA) as the brand seeks to collaborate to help shape the future of the delivery of legal services through technology.
Expansion is on the Table for Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisees with New Castleford Opening Expansion is on the table for Papa John’s multi-unit franchisees Mandy Kaur and husband Chan Singh, with their latest store opening in Castleford, Wakefield, Yorkshire. The business minded duo has recruited 15 local people to run the store which is now their fifth Papa John’s.
X-Press Franchisees Celebrate Success at National Conference X-Press Legal Services, the largest independent property search provider, recently celebrated its franchise network at its national conference. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of the network, and for franchisees to let their hair down after their busiest ever year.
Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral franchisees talk about their franchise for sale Operating for over 20 years, Signs Express Liverpool & Wirral presents the opportunity for a new business owner to run a successful business in a creative and innovative industry, equipped with a highly skilled team and an extensive, loyal customer base. Hear from current business owners Roy Heeley and John McEntee to find out more about the opportunity and what a new owner can expect.
Marugame Udon Opens Fifth UK Location in Brent Cross Opening mid-June, Marugame Udon is to welcome it’s fifth restaurant in London at retail and leisure destination Brent Cross. Marugame Udon made its UK and European debut in the capital last year with its flagship site off Liverpool Street, followed by three successful openings in The O2, Canary Wharf and St Christopher’s Place.
Esquires Coffee opens new shop in St Neots this Summer St. Neots just got a little more exciting with a new Esquires Coffee shop opening its doors in town. Since 1993, Esquires Coffee has strived to deliver high quality food, beverages, and service for coffee aficionados.
ANYTIME FITNESS UK & HOME INSTEAD PARTNER UP TO SUPPORT CARERS' HEALTH AND WELLBEING Two of the UK’s largest franchises, Anytime Fitness UK and Home Instead, have partnered up to provide free gym access to carers throughout June. Anytime Fitness is opening its doors to provide free seven-day gym passes to over 10,000 Home Instead Care Professionals.
Franchisee Realises Dream to Open Papa John's in Hometown of Stourbridge Franchisee Atif Maroof Zar has realized his dream to open a Papa John’s in his hometown of Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Multi-unit franchisee Afif Maroof Zar joined Papa John’s in 2017 and now runs eleven stores with the help of his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof and over 150 team members.
CANCER WON'T STOP MY FRANCHISE FROM FLYING Inspirational ex-police husband and wife team, Rachel and Colman Coyne, from Huddersfield, have enjoyed great success with their Travel Franchise business since its launch in 2013 - a remarkable story as Rachel received the awful news that she had cancer just after their new business had launched.
BIGGEST MCDONALD'S FRANCHISEE IN UK SELLS OUT AND JOINS GDK The biggest McDonald’s franchisee in the UK, Atul Pathak OBE, has sold out at the legacy brand to join the future of fast-casual dining at German Doner Kebab. Pathak is one of the nation’s most successful franchisee entrepreneurs and has been operating 43 McDonald’s restaurants and employing more than 3,500 staff for nearly two decades.
Mum of two launches one of the first Bloom Baby Classes franchises in Scotland in memory of son Joanne Reid, mum of two from East Lothian, Scotland, has put her caring nature into practice by launching her baby development franchise, Bloom Baby Classes. As a flagship location north of the border, Joanne is looking forward to bringing her passion for baby care and wellbeing to parents living in her own community. Following the sad passing of her son Oran late last year, Joanne hopes to bring care to thousands of parents across the county as she launches next month.
Sun, Sea & Pizza is on the Menu with Papa John's Latest Felixstowe Opening Sun, sea and pizza is on the menu with the latest Papa John’s store opening in Felixstowe, Suffolk. Amit Pancholi director of business development. Papa John’s UK explains: “Felixstowe is a wonderful coastal town and a great location for our newest store. There's nothing better than the treat of great pizza to share with friends and family right by the seaside!"
Greensleeves franchise ramps up Scottish presence with two new locations Lawn care experts, Greensleeves, announces further expansion into Scotland with the launch of two new territories. The franchise, which has more than 108 franchises throughout the UK, has now increased its presence north of the border opening businesses in Clyde Coast and West Lothian to meet growing demand for its services.
ISLAND POKE OPENS FIRST UK LOCATION OUTSIDE OF LONDON IN BICESTER VILLAGE The UK’s leading poké operator has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké is bringing its Fresh Pacific Flavours to Bicester Village, the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40 people.
ServiceMaster Live! Sharing Franchising Success Back in business! ServiceMaster Brands UK. has just held its first conference for its franchise networks since 2019 following the COVID pandemic. Franchisees from ServiceMaster Clean: Contract Services, Residential and Commercial, ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids, TruGreen, and Rosemary Bookkeeping networks got together for the two-day event.
£500M SME FUND LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FRANCHISEES ACROSS THE UK HSBC UK has launched a £500 million fund today for franchise businesses, as part of its commitment to help British businesses to innovate, thrive and grow in the UK and internationally.
Still the UK's most recommended home care provider Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is delighted to have retained their position as the most recommended home care provider on homecare.co.uk. The awards, which are based on real reviews from Home Instead clients and their loved ones, have placed more Home Instead offices in the regional top 20 lists than any other provider.
Investment in Papa John's Adds-up for Former Management Consultant & Accountant Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened in Newton Abbot, Devon. The company’s newest store located on Queen’s Street, was officially opened by Mayor Councillor Carol Bunday today and Sally Henley Newton Abbot Town Development Manager also attended the launch. The new store will be run by franchisee Dr Renato Raho, consultant, accountant and former McDonald’s franchisee who has already recruited a team of 20 local staff to help run the operation.
ISLAND POKE LAUNCHES NEW BREAKFAST MENU Island Poké is launching a brand-new breakfast menu this week. The breakfast menu will be available at Island Poké Shoreditch and Battersea before rolling out at its further Islands across the capital.
Doner Shack brings deliciously different kebabs to Leicester The Berlin-street-food brand, Döner Shack, will officially open its new restaurant in Highcross, Leicester on Saturday, 11th June, offering free kebabs for one day only, to celebrate its arrival. The launch of the modern and contemporary flagship site is situated in the heart of the city centre and follows the success of sister locations in Manchester Arndale and Leeds Trinity Centre.
Franchisee of the Year - A Clear Winner Sara Holmes of Aspray (Sunderland), was named Franchisee of the Year at the 2021 Aspray National Conference. “It was an absolute surprise to me,” said Sara. “I’m absolutely delighted. Over the last three and a half years, I have put a lot into this business, there has been extreme high highs and low lows. Winning the Franchisee of the Year award just makes all that worthwhile.
Four TaxAssist Accountants celebrate 20 years of business success Four TaxAssist Accountants practices, Terry and Elizabeth Peachman (Lincoln), Tess Blayton (Newton Abbot and Totnes), Chris and Angela Cottee (Bourne and Sleaford) and Mark Jury (Crowborough) are this year marking their 20th anniversaries.
CHOPSTIX appoints Aaron Moore-Saxton as Franchise Director Leading QSR brand CHOPSTIX has appointed Aaron Moore-Saxton as the company’s first ever Franchise Director, to support its continued growth plans. Moore-Saxton brings a wealth of franchise, development and operational experience, and joins from itsu, where he was Director of Partnerships, creating and leading the brand’s franchise global growth development strategy.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB STRENGTHENS OPERATIONS TEAM TO SUPPORT GROWTH AMBITIONS German Doner Kebab has made two new appointments to its operations team to support the fast-casual brand’s growth ambitions. Nick Scovell has been appointed Director of Operations, taking over from Michael Biggins who begins his new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives. Nick joins from LEON Restaurants, where he was Head of Franchise, leading growth strategy & scale planning for both UK and International restaurant openings.
CHOPSTIX SET TO WOK AND ROLL WITH HAVEN HOLIDAY PARKS Leading UK holiday operator, Haven, has partnered with the UK’s top Asian QSR brand, CHOPSTIX, to bring its freshly cooked nourishing noodles, tasty toppings, and sizzling sides to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for CHOPSTIX, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the end of May, with plans to roll out to a number of other parks in the near future.
TaxAssist Accountants launches new style Initial Training Course With the COVID-19 pandemic enforcing change and adaption, TaxAssist Accountants has successfully delivered its Initial Training Course virtually. As a result, a new extended and enhanced hybrid training and support programme has been developed for new franchisees joining the network on the June 2022 course onwards.
ANYTIME FITNESS OPENS BRAND-NEW CLUB LOCATION IN MAIDENHEAD Leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness has unveiled its latest club opening, with a brand-new location in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead. Anytime Fitness Maidenhead is the first-ever 24-hour health club in the town and was officially opened by local MP and former Prime Minister, Theresa May. The club is owned by franchise owners Opinder and Shallu Kaushal and is their first Anytime Fitness club.
Inspirational franchisee Clare is an EWIF finalist Clare Jefferies, owner of Home Instead Wimbledon and Kingston has been named as a finalist in the ‘Inspiring Woman’ category at the 2022 NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB HITS LANDMARK MOMENT AS IT OPENS ITS 100TH UK RESTAURANT Famous for pioneering gourmet kebabs in the UK and worldwide, German Doner Kebab (GDK) will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week, confirming its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain.
X-Press Legal Services is proud to give back to local communities, charities, and organisations Property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services, supports the conveyancing sector across England and Wales, with 27 local offices assisting legal firms closely. But X-Press franchisees are also deeply involved in their local community, and are glad to give back to charity, local organisations and groups whenever possible.
Azura Group Ltd promotes Mark Scott to Managing Director Azura Group Ltd, a leading franchise management software system developer, announces the promotion of Mark Scott to Managing Director with immediate effect. Mark joined the business in June 2021 as Operations Director having previously been Head of the Franchise team at NatWest.
X-Press continues to innovate its product offering Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services, is continuing to innovate its product offering, allowing their franchisees to deliver a complete, end-to-end service to their conveyancing clients by ensuring their online ordering platform ICOS)keeps abreast of the latest industry compliant products.
First-hand experience as a Franchisee As founder and managing director of Bridgewater Home Care, Phil Eckersley, has experienced every role in the business, from delivering care, recruiting and training his team, to growing and developing each of the 3 pilot offices. Something you may not know, however, is that Phil has also experienced 3 years as a franchisee of a multi-national home can franchise himself.
HERO BRANDS APPOINTS INDUSTRY LEADER AS BOARD ADVISOR HERO BRANDS has appointed Andrew Brattesani as a Board Advisor to support the growth and development of its brand portfolio across the globe. Andrew is an experienced and recognisable figure throughout the franchise world, as Head of Franchising at HSBC, he has led the largest commercial banking team in the UK out of its headquarters in Canary Wharf, with a portfolio of some 4,000 SME clients.
TaxAssist Accountants retains a Top 25 spot in Accountancy Daily's Top 75 Firms 2022 With a 9% increase in fee income – up from £46.6m to £50.8m – TaxAssist Accountants is the 22nd largest accounting provider in the UK. The accounting sector continues to show its resilience through the pandemic with strong growth according to this year’s Accountancy Daily Top 75 accounting firms survey.
DONER DEALS: GERMAN DONER KEBAB LAUNCHES THE "DONER 2.0" MENU German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a new menu for consumers across the UK. The Doner 2.0 is GDK’s next generation menu and is packed with innovative items and unconventional twists on the traditional doner, all priced at £5 or less.
Somerset businessman returns home with new mission to shake up the education system Despite enjoying a diverse career in business management, pharmaceuticals and the police, Somerset-based David Brassington has chosen to dedicate his profession to improving the quality of education with the launch of his new venture, an in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor. Transforming his career in the wake of the pandemic, he is already making an impact in his local community, covering Frome, Taunton and North Yeovil.
Letting the light in on business success ActionCOACH helped Excell Blinds business owner Simon Hogan to work on his business and not in his business. The results were incredible…
Horsham is Hot for Papa John's! Horsham in West Sussex is the latest opening for the leading pizza franchise as the company continues its UK expansion.
HERO BRANDS APPOINTS NEW GROUP CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HERO BRANDS has appointed Salman Siddiqui as its new Group Corporate Development Director, to provide further impetus to its ambitious plans to create a portfolio of cross-category, genre-defining brands of the future.
Home Instead proud to renew their sponsorship of TV hit, 'Love Your Garden' Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is excited to once again be sponsoring ITV’s ‘Love Your Garden’, with TV’s favourite green fingered presenter, Alan Titchmarsh. This will be the second year they have sponsored the show.
Why Choose Franchising? OSCAR Pet Foods offer their advice on what to look for when considering a franchise opportunity, information about the franchisor and how to be successful in franchising.
New TaxAssist Accountants in Blackburn Osman (Oz) Ahmad has opened a new walk-in tax, accountancy and advisory shop at Blackburn. Oz is an ICAS-qualified Chartered Accountant, with extensive industry and practice experience, and is now looking forward to sharing his expertise to help small businesses and taxpayers in the Blackburn area.
Droitwich Spa is Latest Opening for Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisee Droitwich Spa is the latest store opening for Papa John’s multi-unit franchisee Atif Maroof Zar. A love of great pizza has united Atif with his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof who together now run ten Papa John’s including Evesham, Stratford Upon Avon, Redditch, Bromsgrove and now Droitwich Spa, employing over 100 team members.
InXpress Launches Ideas Xchange Podcast The podcast Ideas Xchange, presented by InXpress, a third-party logistics company with a network of over 400 franchises in 14 counties, was created for entrepreneurs who want to grow with intention, drive website traffic and build a powerful brand.
Never stop innovating: the importance of moving forward in the education industry Innovation has become a key aspect of determining success in both business and education. In a year that is focused on providing children with the necessary resources and support to nurture their imaginations and wellbeing as a part of their academic journey, it is equally important that high quality education providers lead by example. Education franchises, such as the in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor, are demonstrating how constantly striving to improve business operations and services ultimately enables students who utilise their services to become empowered and inspired by their unique experiences. Here Frank Milner, the president of Tutor Doctor, discusses how innovation should become an imperative practice in all businesses.
Haven Opens Papa John's at Berwick and Wild Duck Resorts Leading UK holiday park operator, Haven, has opened two new Papa John’s at Berwick Holiday Park near Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Wild Duck near Great Yarmouth. Haven, owned by Bourne Leisure, now has 28 Papa John’s located at its popular seaside holiday parks around the UK.
Join Home Instead to learn more about running your own business! Home Instead is excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s ‘Franchise Discovery Day’. The educational webinar provides an insight into the lives of those who have built a diverse range of successful businesses through franchise.
Winners for the 25th Irish Franchise Association Awards 2022 Announced After nearly two and a half years, over 180 representatives from 30 franchises across Ireland, joined together in celebrating the Irish Franchise Association Awards 2022, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin. The Irish Franchise Association Gala Evening and Awards is the single largest event for the franchising community in Ireland. The 16 Awards recognise and celebrate all that is great and wonderful about franchising, and most importantly, the people who make it such a huge success.
Caremark Appoints More Top Talent to Its Senior Team Caremark is delighted to welcome two experienced and talented business professionals to its senior management team. Kelly Blackmore-Lee joins Caremark as Director of Operations and Emma Scholes as Director of Marketing.
Proud survey confirms Driver Hire is getting it right Driver Hire is clearly getting it right when it comes to both reliable service and value for money. That’s what its eighth annual ‘Proud Survey’ has revealed. Over 500 customers responded to the survey, and whilst ‘reliable service’ remains the top reason for using Driver Hire overall, more respondents than ever said they’d miss ‘personal contact’ the most if they weren’t using Driver Hire.
New TaxAssist Accountant in Knighton, Leicestershire Jaz Grewal has recently joined TaxAssist Accountants and will soon be launching his first shop in his home city of Leicester. “I’m thrilled to have joined the TaxAssist Accountants network and can’t wait to start introducing myself to small businesses and individual taxpayers in my area and explaining more about the range of services I will be offering,” said Jaz, who qualified at one of the Big Four accountants.
Walfinch Invites New Franchisees to Take the Mum Test Walfinch, the growing homecare franchise, is looking for more franchisees who can pass the Mum Test. Walfinch Chief Executive Amrit Dhaliwal explains: “When recruiting franchisees, we ask ourselves: ‘Would I like this person looking after my mum?’ Only if the answer is yes, do we consider partnering with them.”
CHOICE HOTELS EMEA HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FRANCHISE INDUSTRY AS IT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN INTEREST FOR FRANCHISING Choice Hotels EMEA has seen a marked increase in a new generation of energised entrepreneurs looking to “upgrade” their passion for hospitality and manage their own business through franchising. Commenting on the importance of the franchise industry, especially post-pandemic, and the changing face of the hospitality industry Jonathan Mills, CEO Choice Hotels EMEA said: “Undoubtedly the pandemic has affected hospitality and whilst challenging and difficult, it has also afforded opportunity for the industry to review operations and change industry practices across many organisations.
Bridgewater Home Care's growing franchise network After the successful launch of their franchise model in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are celebrating the launch of their first independently owned office in their franchise network. Franchise partners, Vindya and Shehan, will be operating the Halton office, close to their home town of Runcorn, which will offer more care and support to families across the area with everything from companionship and home help, to specialist care and live-in care.
Revive! celebrate "Marvellous" Annual Conference It’s been two years since Revive! Auto Innovations franchisees and head office staff have been able to get together face to face. The joy of being able to re-unite at the Jury’s Inn Hinkley Island Hotel added even more energy to the conference’s packed schedule of presentations and guest speakers which was rounded off by a gala dinner awards evening.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR UK GERMAN DONER KEBAB has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new Managing Director for UK to build on its ambitious growth plans. Sofia is the Founder of Basepoint Consulting and former Senior Commercial Consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird & Bird International Law Firm, where she has worked with a range of top brands across the food and beverage sector including Greggs, Pret A Manger, Halo Burger, Daimon Brewery, Wagamama, amongst others.
WorkBuzz announce a consecutive 5-star rating for horticultural franchise This month, Greensleeves franchisees took part in an independent survey assessing the franchise brand this year. WorkBuzz, who has been gathering objective feedback from franchisees across 200+ brands since 2011 for their Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark Survey, announced that Greensleeves had received 5-star levels of franchisee satisfaction status for a consecutive year.
Join 6 leading franchisors to learn more about running your own business! Driver Hire is excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s ‘Franchise Discovery Day’. The educational webinar provides an insight into the lives of those who have built a diverse range of successful businesses.
Lorraine Kelly joins forces with Home Instead Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is pleased to announce that TV legend, Lorraine Kelly is joining its mission to get the UK talking about care with ageing loved ones. Through this exciting new sponsorship, Home Instead is gathering high-profile support for their 240 local franchise owners and their brand.
KFC appoints Neil Piper as interim UK & Ireland MD KFC has appointed Neil Piper, its current Chief People Officer, as interim Managing Director UK & Ireland, after the sudden departure of Paula MacKenzie.
Wellbeing a key driver in shaping the future of education and private tutoring As the world continues to recover from a testing two years, the beginning of 2022 presents an ideal opportunity to reflect on the way businesses and their markets have been affected by the pandemic. For the education industry in particular, the future certainly looks different now to how it may have done pre-pandemic, with further importance placed on mindfulness and meeting the personal needs of individuals. Here, the in-home and online tutoring company Tutor Doctor reviews projections for how children’s education franchises will be reacting and growing out of COVID, as well as making the learning experience more positive for children who require the services of a high-quality, personalised education brand.
Tutor Doctor continues expansion across the British Isles and affirms need for supplementary learning While the pandemic has been a turbulent time for many, others have noticed the opportunities that it has presented them with. And these opportunities have certainly been fruitful in the education industry, as students all over the world have demonstrated the need for attentive, personalised learning experiences. With the help of in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor, more students across the UK will be presented with the chance to enhance their learning going into 2022, as the franchise welcomes three new territories to its network.
Join 6 leading franchisors to learn more about running your own business! X-Press Legal Services is excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s ‘Franchise Discovery Day’. The educational webinar provides an insight into the lives of those who have built a diverse range of successful businesses.
How social media can benefit your franchise in 2022 In the fast-paced world of franchising, it can be challenging to know how to make your mark and lead the way when it comes to the brand’s progression. However, with 4.62 billion people worldwide now using social media and 424 million new users coming online within the last 12 months1, perfecting the art of social media is crucial for businesses. Tim Morris, Managing Director of Cymphony, believes that perfecting your brand’s social media presence is vital for your franchise’s success in 2022. In this article, Tim shares his advice on the benefits of brands using social media and how to provide an exceptional service across these channels.
Tutor Doctor achieves strong performance and growth in the UK for 2021 Tutor Doctor, the global in-home and online tutoring franchise, reports a strong performance in the UK this year with 14 new signed agreements and 11 new franchisees launching their businesses. As demand for its services surge to support the pandemic learning gap, Tutor Doctor's Q3 revenue growth is up five percent and sales growth by 38 percent compared to the previous year. Amid this impressive performance, the brand is on track to grow to 160 franchise units as it continues to expand with both single and multi-unit owners.
Tutor Doctor named best education franchise in the UK Tutor Doctor, the global in-home and online tutoring franchise, is celebrating after being named as the number one education franchise in the UK. From hundreds of entries across every sector, the business has made the ranking in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), coming in at an impressive seventh place, competing against huge fast-food brands like Subway. A title the brand can proudly hold throughout 2022.
Tutor Doctor helps bridge the gap in lost learning with a new office in Crewe As students seek to cope with the threat of learning losses wreaked by COVID-19 and months-long school closure, the demand for extra-curricular support has never been greater. Tutoring franchise Tutor Doctor has welcomed a new couple to its ever-growing UK network after exploring opportunities to build a business together, whilst providing a much-needed service to their local communities across Cheshire.
Local tutoring business wins prestigious global award Local business owner, David Boddy of Tutor Doctor Central and Southwest London, has won a prestigious global award in recognition for his efforts and commitment to providing excellent services to his local community throughout the pandemic.
Papa John's Unveils New Branding at Potters Bar Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has unveiled a new look to its branding with the refresh of the Potters Bar store. The updated logo takes out the word "pizza" and removes the green border around "Papa John's."
A warm welcome to the Bridgewater Family for first Franchise Partners! Bridgewater Home Care are delighted to introduce Vindya and Shehan as their new (and first!) Franchise Partners to the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise. Upon launching the Franchise opportunity in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are looking to expand their network of domiciliary care services across the UK, with ambitious goals of becoming the preferred, local provider of care across the country.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW GLOBAL COO TO LEAD GROWTH PLANS GERMAN DONER KEBAB has appointed Daniel Bunce as its new Global COO to spearhead the brand’s global expansion plans. Daniel is promoted to the role from his current position as Managing Director for German GDK UK and Europe
Bridgewater Home Care joins BFA as a Provisional Member Bridgewater Home Care Franchise are delighted to announce they are now a provisional member of the BFA, joining their vast network of other franchise businesses across the UK.
Time to nominate amazing women The NatWest EWiF awards are NOW OPEN! The NatWest EWiF Awards enable you to empower some of the amazing women you know, by celebrating their achievements.
The Benefits of a Resale Business An established resale franchise is a positive investment. They become available from time to time, offering a solid foundation you can maintain and build on successfully.
New Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisees Smash Target for Store Openings Papa John’s new multi-unit franchisees Richard McElroy and Chris Makin have opened in Leigh, Manchester, already smashing their target to open six stores in their first year and creating more than 150 new jobs.
Common misconceptions about owning a tutoring franchise The education sector is one that regularly sees itself under a great deal of scrutiny. It is because of this that it has become all too common for entrepreneurs and prospective franchisees to close the door on joining education franchises, as they believe their experience does not suffice or match the required criteria. However, education franchises such as the in-home and online private tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, believes that to maintain a successful and contemporary community of valuable contributors, the opportunity to join such a network should be open to all.
How to form the perfect franchisor-franchisee relationship The franchisor-franchisee relationship is often compared to marriage. And, as with any good marriage, the franchisor-franchisee dynamic should be built on trust, open communication and mutual respect from both parties to be successful. David Truby, the Managing Director of Greensleeves, has a wealth of experience both as a franchisee and franchisor. He gives his advice on forming the perfect franchisor-franchisee relationship.
Gala evening celebrates the X-Press network! X-Press Legal Services, the largest independent property search provider, recently celebrated its franchise network at a gala evening. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the achievements of the network, and for franchisees to let their hair down after their busiest ever year.
Age is no barrier in franchising Jordan Tracey, Franchisee of Driver Hire Dundee & Perth, is proving that age is no barrier in franchising. At the age of 23, Jordan has already progressed from Recruitment Consultant to Franchisee to bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Finalist – demonstrating that hard-work, determination, and ambition can take you a very long way.
Hampshire businessman swaps McDonald's for the classroom Hampshire-based businessman, Adie Twining, swapped his corporate career at McDonald’s for the classroom to start a new venture with an in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor. Reshaping his career during the pandemic, he has already made a profound impact in his local community covering Southampton and Salisbury.
Camile Opens 46th restaurant - continues aggressive expansion in UK Camile has announced the opening of their 46th restaurant, which is located in a Tesco Extra Centre in Waterford, in the Southeast of Ireland. Camile is now the largest and fastest growing Thai restaurant chain in the UK and Ireland and plans to open a further 20 outlets during 2022, across the British Isles.
Camile Multi-Unit franchisee opens 9th outlet in Bangor, N. Ireland Camile Thai Kitchen, the healthy home delivery restaurant chain, has announced the opening of its' 4th Northern Ireland branch, in Bangor, Co. Down – and the 9th franchise for multi-unit franchisee Pramod Thankapan.
CAMILE THAI KITCHEN'S FIRST LONDON FRANCHISEE CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS - AND SEEKS SITE FOR SECOND LOCATION Camile Thai Kitchen, the UK and Ireland’s fastest growing Thai restaurant chain, together with their first London franchisee Rakesh Gopalakrishnan, are celebrating a first year in business together. With over 19 years of experience within the hospitality industry, Rakesh has an intimate knowledge of the store he recently acquired, as he was managing it for over a year, prior to purchasing it. We spoke with Rakesh to find out how the first year went.
ANYTIME FITNESS TO OPEN CLUB IN LYNCH WOOD PARK AND SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF 2,000+ EMPLOYEES Leading property and asset management firm, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has welcomed Anytime Fitness to Lynch Wood Park in Peterborough. The club is owned by Peterborough-based Jaspal Singh, who also owns the Ortongate Shopping Centre location, in addition to a portfolio of care homes in the local area.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB SET TO OPEN 78 NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE UK DURING 2022 The fast-casual brand will bring greater momentum to its UK growth ambitions, with plans to almost double its current UK portfolio and create in the region of 2900 new jobs. Imran Sayeed, CEO of German Doner Kebab, said: “We are developing the fast-casual brand of the future and we are excited to be building on the success of the past 12 months as we aim to open a further 78 new restaurants and almost double our current portfolio during 2022.”
The TaxAssist Direct Group makes changes to its Board Daren Moore FCCA becomes Group Managing Director, Sarah Robertson becomes Group Director and the UK Managing Director, while TaxAssist Franchisee Mike Melling is appointed as new Group Development Director.
Home Instead franchisees welcomed to Boots UK's over-60s rewards events Continuing in their partnership with Boots UK, a number of Home Instead franchisees were invited to Boots UK’s over-60s rewards events across the country. As part of the home care company’s ‘care conversations’ initiative, Home Instead franchisees and their teams offered Boots colleagues and customers the tools and encouragement to discuss care options with loved ones through their own expertise.
ISLAND POKE ANNOUNCE NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SPEARHEAD GROWTH The UK’s leading poké operator has appointed Mark Comer as Finance Director for the brand as it sets to embark on a period of huge growth. Mark Comer comes from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was instrumental to the continued growth and success of the company during his five years as Commercial Finance Director.
Papa John's Brings Pizza to Bridgend Leading pizza delivery brand Papa John’s has opened a new store in Bridgend near Cardiff. Multi-unit franchisee Clif Roberson who first joined Papa John’s in 2016, will now run the store with the help of a newly recruited team of 20.
ANYTIME FITNESS TO SURPASS 200 UK CLUBS LANDMARK IN 2022 AS IMPRESSIVE GROWTH CONTINUES Anytime Fitness is looking forward to a prosperous 2022 and is poised to reach the impressive landmark of opening its 200th club across the UK and Ireland. Despite a disrupted 2021 which saw its clubs closed for the first three-and-a-half months of the year, the Anytime Fitness network showed remarkable resilience, with a significant amount of its clubs exceeding their pre-COVID revenue.
ANYTIME FITNESS DIRECTOR OF FRANCHISING SHORTLISTED FOR "MENTOR OF THE YEAR" AT NORTHERN POWER WOMEN AWARDS Sue Moore, Director of Franchising at leading fitness franchise Anytime Fitness UK, has been nominated in the prestigious ‘Mentor of the Year’ category at the Northern Power Women Awards. With over 700 eligible nominees, the category recognises businesswomen who have positively shaped the success of individuals and championed the value of mentoring outside of their day-to-day role.
February is the International #LoveFranchising Month In collaboration with franchisors from around the world, the team at Groe Global have launched the annual #LoveFranchising campaign which is designed to highlight the incredible contribution franchisees from around the world make to their local communities.
New food concept franchise launches to the market offering exciting business opportunities Launched in Birmingham in 2020, Chai Green has quickly established a name for itself by creating a comprehensive menu that blends British classics and Indian street food. Outstanding feedback from customers, winning an award for the interior design and a growing demand has led to ambitious growth plans via franchising, with new stores opening in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Glasgow in 2022.
X-Press Legal Services is celebrating 'Great British Franchisee', Linda Mannion! Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services is delighted to announce that Linda Mannion, owner of X-Press Legal Services Wiltshire, South Gloucestershire and Swindon, has been named as a ‘Great British Franchisee’ by franchise platform, whichfranchise.
An elitefranchise Top 100 Rising Star for 2022 With a network of over 60 centres, and 30 years’ experience in franchising, Signs Express, the UK’s leading Signs & Graphics business have proudly been recognised as a rising star in the elitefranchise Top 100 Franchises for 2022.
Home Instead is celebrating its 'Great British Franchisees' Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is delighted to announce that three of their franchisees have been awarded for their excellence in the recent ‘Great British Franchise Awards’ hosted by whichfranchise
How outdoor franchises can grow in 2022 While most businesses have struggled over the course of 2021, lawncare franchise Greensleeves has achieved a record-breaking network turnover for the second year in a row, proving that the outdoor sector has continued to flourish despite the pandemic. David Truby, the MD of Greensleeves, has some advice for outdoor franchises on how they too can push on into 2022.
A penny saved allows life-changing opportunities to spring Every November, the InXpress network commit to raising money, one penny at a time. The impact of this, has led to life-changing acts of kindness, and we can’t wait to do more.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership set to strengthen future business performance for OSCAR Pet Foods The future looks bright for OSCAR. Business experts at Edge Hill University have been awarded more than £100,000 in government-backed funding to transform the business performance of the franchising market leaders. The university’s Business School Productivity and Innovation Centre (PIC) will offer expert data analysis on customer profiles and purchasing behaviours to maximise existing and new business opportunities within a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Papa John's Tops-off the Year with Seven New Store Openings Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, continues to deliver new high street stores, confirming recent openings in Kenilworth, Bridgend, Melton Mowbray, Sheerness, Warwick, Stanford-le-Hope and Midsomer Norton.
New TaxAssist Accountants in Northampton To meet client demand, Charlie Walker has just opened his third premises, alongside his existing TaxAssist Accountants shops in Bedford and Huntingdon.Charlie's new office has opened a new office at 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW.
ActionCOACH ranks as the best B2B franchise in the UK The world's number one business coaching team, is celebrating after being officially named the top B2B franchise in the UK. This is the fifth consecutive year ActionCOACH has finished in the Elite Franchise Top 10. Franchisors are judged on their franchisee support packages, contribution to the franchising industry, charitable endeavours and overall longevity and financial performance.
Driver Hire - Available Franchises Territories Driver Hire is one of the UK’s top franchises – an established franchise which offers comprehensive training and dedicated support to each new franchisee. This article shows both their current start-up and our established franchise re-sales.
The big guns don't always take home the award! Tim Unsworth, with his dad, Peter, wanted to build something for their future; something they could fully invest their time and energy into. “We’d looked at various franchise options which might suit our goals and skillsets. InXpress seemed to be a good fit. I was a little hesitant, but dad was so encouraging; he reassured me, between us we could make it work, inspiring me to believe we could build something great.”
New TaxAssist Accountants in Exeter Lindsay MacKenzie is the latest franchisee to open a new premises, operating from 1 Pinhoe Road in Exeter.
X-Press Legal Services ranked as a top UK franchise Leading property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services is proud to have once again been listed in the HSBC UK Elite Franchise Top 100, being named as the 38th best franchise opportunity in the UK!
TRIB3 working in partnership with LAPS (Life After Professional Sport) TRIB3 is proud to announce that we will be working in partnership with LAPS (Life After Professional Sport), the membership-only organisation specifically for professional sportspeople looking to plan for and transition into new careers after sport.
Keeping fit will go a long way to helping TRIB3 fulfil its ambitious plans for the future Kevin Yates, CEO and founder of fitness company,TRIB3, has grand ambitions. Helping/encouraging his customers stay fit for (a) purpose will go a long way to achieving those aims. Described as a pioneer of the boutique fitness model in the UK (1Rebel) - prior to co-founding TRIB3, after decades of international experience in the health and leisure sector creating/nurturing disruptive, market- leading concepts - Kevin Yates has always been passionate about the fitness industry.
Home Instead welcomes Care Minister Leading home care company, Home Instead was pleased to welcome the New Minister for Care, Gillian Keegan to their franchise office in Wimbledon and Kingston on Monday 29th November.
TaxAssist Accountants ends 2021 with launch of two new practices Two new franchisees have just completed the final TaxAssist Accountants initial training course of 2021, rounding off a successful year of expansion for the small business tax, accounting and advisory franchise.
Papa John's Named as one of the UK's Top Franchises Leading pizza delivery brand Papa John’s is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchises. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Papa John’s has been ranked six overall, in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 – a title the company will hold for the duration of 2022.
Tutor Doctor continues expansion across the British Isles and affirms need for supplementary learning While the pandemic has been a turbulent time for many, others have noticed the opportunities that it has presented them with. And these opportunities have certainly been fruitful in the education industry, as students all over the world have demonstrated the need for attentive, personalised learning experiences. With the help of in-home and online tutoring company, Tutor Doctor, more students across the UK will be presented with the chance to enhance their learning going into 2022, as the franchise welcomes three new territories to its network.
Home Instead franchisees gain 5* for employee satisfaction Home Instead franchisees across the UK don’t just provide quality home care services to ageing adults across local communities, but they also become employers of choice- creating a number of rewarding job roles for caring and compassionate people.
Hospital nurses turn friendship into a business partnership The owners of franchised care at home business Caremark (Barnsley), friends Jomon Mathew and Varghese Choondiyanil give us an insight into the first 2 years of their ownership.
OSCAR treat their customers to a sleek new online shopping experience The challenges over the past two years have left many of us with high expectations when it comes to online shopping experiences – so it comes as no surprise to see OSCAR Pet Foods responding with the launch of a newly designed and impressively responsive website. The industry-leading pet food specialist remains driven when it comes to delivering customer satisfaction and this sleek and efficient new website offers customers much more. Specifically designed to enhance the shopping experience of existing customers, and to make it as easy as possible for new customers to order online, it contains plenty of streamlined functionality.
Record new client leads for TaxAssist Accountants Online investment, advertising campaigns, new initiatives and content and promotional materials help to support franchisees’ growth and profitability through the pandemic.
Five top tips for caring for your pet this Bonfire Night It goes without saying that the autumn months are some of the busiest for British families – with Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night and the social occasions leading up to Christmas. But as we all wrap up warm and enjoy a mug of mulled wine or hot chocolate, spare a thought for the 51 million pets1 living in homes around the country. With loud bangs, unwelcome guests and other unfamiliar scenarios to contend with, the next three months are set to be the most stressful for our four-legged friends.
Doner Shack launches restaurant in prime Manchester location A new German street food concept, Döner Shack, is taking Manchester by storm with the opening of its second restaurant on 22nd November 2021. Challenging the status quo of kebabs in the UK, Döner Shack’s fast-casual restaurant serves unrivalled and ethically sourced ingredients with the convenience and speed that customers desire. Located in the Manchester Arndale Centre, the restaurant will offer all-day dining, takeaway, delivery and click & collect in a cool, contemporary environment.
The only franchise to have achieved this feat... 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’s an elite club of franchises who have been rated 5-Star for Franchisee Satisfaction every year from 2013 to 2020 – ActionCOACH, Puddle Ducks, Right at Home and TaxAssist. However, there’s only one franchise that can also say they have been in the top 10 of the Elite Franchise Top 100 league table since the ranking began in 2018.
No one left behind - the Bristol businesses emerging from the pandemic As we emerge from the pandemic, businesses are still not out of the woods yet. Effects of Brexit are being felt with supply chains and recruitment at breaking point for some sectors. It’s been a tough 18 months for four Bristol-based businesses who all chose to take a positive mindset over the lockdown periods.
Glasgow business coach shortlisted as Scotland's most inspirational business woman Business growth specialist Yvonne Webb is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national business award. Yvonne has been hand-picked by a panel of judges and is now in the running to win the Inspirational Woman of the Year award at the Business Women Scotland Awards for her incredible impact on the business landscape of Scotland through her work as a business coach in Glasgow.
Papa John's Multi-Unit Franchisee Adds Evesham to Cluster of Stores Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened its latest store in Evesham, Worcestershire. Franchisee, Atif Maroof Zar and his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof now run eight Papa John’s including Evesham, with two more scheduled to open before the end of the year.
Franchisee expansion indicates growth for Signs Express The past six months have seen three Signs Express Franchisees expand their portfolios with the acquisition of additional centres and Signs Express Limited take on a company owned centre.
TaxAssist Accountants delivers personalised Autumn Budget 2021 highlights On the day of the Budget, TaxAssist Accountants was pleased to provide its franchisees with personalised versions of the Budget 2021 material to share and communicate with clients, prospects and business referral contacts.
InXpress Gives Back delivers a feeling of joy for children When a racing wheelchair was left behind in Norway, Alex Petrides, Senior Logistics Consultant at InXpress Birmingham South, set about bringing it back to the UK, and delivered joy for others, at the same time.
No Letting Go wins Supplier Award at the ESTAS No Letting Go has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2021, the biggest awards in the UK property industry.
Papa John's Pioneers Cashless Tipping for Team Members Leading pizza delivery brand Papa John’s is pioneering cashless tipping across its UK stores as it aims to recruit over 1,000 new team members due to an uplift in sales and new openings. Papa John’s has teamed up with TiPJAR, the UK’s leading cashless tipping platform, to bring fair and transparent tipping to its teams, and to enable customers to leave tips electronically.
Papa John's Heads to the Highlands Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened for the first time in Perth, Scotland. The new store based on Scott Street, will be run by multi-unit franchisee Nazim Vadiwala, who has recruited 20 new local staff to deliver Papa John’s top-quality pizza, known for its “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.” concept to residents in the city, known as the Gateway to the Highlands.
X-Press Legal Services' first in-person CPD event is a great success! X-Press Legal Services North Cheshire, Merseyside and Manchester was delighted to again be able to host an in-person CPD event; the first one since 2019. The event, held at Haydock Park, was a great success- welcoming 26 solicitors and conveyancing professionals.
Celebrating 10 years of success Home Instead was delighted to celebrate some of their franchisees who recently reached their ten year anniversaries.
Putting smiles on children's faces InXpress Birmingham South were asked to ensure the safe delivery of a charitable shipment. The smiles in the photos they received was worth all the red tape in the world.
Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side With the average Brit spending 42.5 hours at work each week1, it is a good idea to make sure you’re doing something you enjoy. In fact, research from Oxford University revealed that happy workers are 13% more productive than unhappy workers2. So, if work is part of our daily lives, one of the best ways to live a happier and more productive life is by doing a job you love. However, this is easier said than done with millions of people feeling trapped in jobs they don’t enjoy.
We have been Shortlisted for an The Negotiator Awards 2021 No Letting Go are proud to announce that we have been SHORTLISTED for a prestigious Supplier of the Year: Products & Services Business award! The winners will be announced in November.
Wilkins Chimney Sweep celebrates 10 years as a franchise with commemorative eBook Wilkins Chimney Sweep is celebrating 10 years as a franchise operation by releasing a commemorative eBook. Full of photos, facts, figures and funny stories, the eBook has been designed to highlight the company’s journey to franchising success over the last 10 years.
Darlington dream team shortlisted for a national award David and Sallyann Gray, owners of Petpals Darlington and Yarm, are celebrating being shortlisted for a national business award. The husband-and-wife team, who have been running their pet-care services business for 15 years, has been selected by an expert panel to be in the running for the British Franchise Association’s (bfa) HSBC Local Focus Franchisee of the Year award - for their outstanding contribution to the North Yorkshire and Tees Valley communities.
No Letting Go new franchisee recruits are booming in 2021! Despite the national lockdowns, 80% of No Letting Go franchisees who joined during 2020 have hit a minimum monthly revenue of £4000 by August 2021. Our Tees Valley office hit a monthly revenue of £10,000 in April this year, by providing an adaptable service during the changing landscape.
Meyers Estate Agents Nominated for Three Major Awards Meyers Estate Agents has been nominated for three major awards. The leading home-based estate agency franchise has been shortlisted for The Negotiator Awards 2021 in the categories: Community Champion of the Year and Regional Agency of the Year for the Southwest, while Meyers’ franchisee Brad Hansford has been nominated for New Agency of the Year.
Why it's the right time to buy a pet-care franchise Kevin Thackrah, Director of the UK’s largest pet-care service franchise Petpals, tells us about the lucrative pet industry. According to research by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association, there are 34 million pets in the UK living in 59% of all households. Crucially, for those of us working in the pet-care sector, that equates to 12.5 million dogs and 12.2 million cats1 - not forgetting the tens of thousands of horses, rabbits, fish, tortoises, turtles and other small pets up and down the country.
The all new Merry Maids website We are proud to reveal our all new, Merry Maids Franchise website. Packed with information, statistics, illustrations, case studies and videos, our all new Merry Maids Franchise website is sure to satisfy those with an itch to get in to the domestic cleaning business, or business in general.
Home Instead is shortlisted for 4 national care awards As well as leading the way in franchise, Home Instead is proud to lead the way in home care. Their unique partnership programme, high quality of care and management expertise have led to the leading home care franchise being shortlisted in four categories across two major care industry awards.
Our franchise, our women, our future - Connect | Coach | Empower On Thursday 16th September, a global event took the InXpress world by storm! Women right across the network: franchise owners, their staff, and Head Office support, joined online for the first empowering women conference.
Undertaking a successful nationwide rebrand during a global pandemic Making long-term decisions about the future of your franchise during a global pandemic is no easy undertaking – but, done well, the results of a shift in strategy can have a profound impact on your business. A successful rebrand will bring every part of your franchise together to create a clear and commanding message. And, whilst rebrands have been proven to have a palpable effect on your business when executed correctly, it will take comprehensive planning and imagination to achieve your goals.
Empowering Women In Business event organised by the BFA Empowering Women In Business (EWIB) is back! This October, the British Franchise Association (BFA) is bringing you one of the UK’s best female-only business events – a day packed with keynote speakers, speed sessions, panels, Q&As and networking opportunities. EWIB’s focus this year is on overcoming barriers in business; themes and discussions will cover overcoming imposter syndrome, risk taking, managing stress, as well as the process behind developing a personal brand.
Join Home Instead at the National Franchise Exhibition Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is thrilled to be attending the upcoming National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham on 1st and 2nd October 2021.
Best Business Women Awards 2021 Finalists Announced! The Best Business Women Awards have announced their finalists for 2021.This year has seen an amazing lineup of incredible business women from across the globe. Pushing through the pandemic, these women have continued to drive their businesses forwards. The judges were impressed by the creativity, tenacity and great business acumen demonstrated in the finalists selected.
Further expansion across South Wales for existing franchise owners Jayne Gethin has owned and managed ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services South West Wales for over fifteen years and has grown it into a truly family run business with both her son ‘Jonathan’ and daughter ‘Lianne’, now working in the business. Following on from the success across South West Wales, Jayne was delighted when the opportunity became available to expand her operation and invest in a new territory – ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services South East Wales.
Celebrating 30 years of success ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Mid-Anglia franchise was an obvious investment choice for Simon Taplin. The decision was inspired by a desire to work for himself but with the support of a franchisor, following many years of employment in multi-national corporations. From the outset, Simon believed that the ServiceMaster Clean business format was well thought out, well tested, and offered a clear path to success.
Winners of the Great British Franchisee Awards ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services AAA are proud winners of the Great British Franchisee Awards. Business owner Siva Kugathas is passionate about his company ethos ‘Customer Mania’ and dedicates his time to building an exceptional working environment for his staff and in turn, building an exceptional team that are also committed to the ‘Customer Mania’ ethos.
Continuous training opportunities Here at ServiceMaster Clean, we believe strongly in continuous training to keep up to date with the latest trends in floorings, upholstery and furnishings and the equipment to clean them. That’s why we arrange many additional training programmes for franchisees so that they can keep on top of their game.
Home Instead partners with Boots UK Home Instead is delighted to become the first home care company to be made available to Boots UK’s customers through their platform, the Boots Health Hub.
ActionCOACH celebrates momentous 20-year milestone Twenty years after their UK launch, business growth franchise, ActionCOACH, is celebrating the milestone. Following its successful pilot Down Under, Ian Christelow was the man with the plan to replicate its success on home soil.
FITNESS FRANCHISING SHOWS ITS RESILIENCE AS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT THRIVES Anytime Fitness, the UK’s leading fitness franchise, has reported a near 300% increase in new franchisee enquiries in the past twelve months, compared to the previous year. Despite the impact of the pandemic on the fitness industry, Anytime Fitness has seen that people have taken the time to reassess their career options, seeing the potential in becoming a gym owner and being part of an industry that has bounced back admirably.
Papa John's Multi Unit Franchisee Adds Three New Stores Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced new store openings in Totton in Hampshire, Southsea in Essex plus a further outlet in Southampton. All run by multi-unit franchisee Abid Hussain, the additional Papa John’s mark the continued expansion of the brand, as its franchisees deliver “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.” to even more communities across the UK.
TaxAssist Accountants records highest ever number of client leads 2021 has seen record levels of small businesses meet with a TaxAssist Accountant.
TaxAssist Accountants has seen a 50% increase in new business leads delivered to its network, year on year, the latest internal figures reveal.
ActionCOACH boosts fundraising efforts for children's cancer charity The world’s number one business coaching franchise ActionCOACH has partnered with Children with Cancer UK to help raise money for the charity. Throughout September, which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Action Coaches across the UK are raising funds by delivering seminars for business owners – and 100% of the ticket price is being donated to the charity.
Home Instead team are Qualified Franchise Professionals The franchising team at Home Instead are delighted to have achieved full Qualified Franchise Professional (QFP) status, awarded by the British Franchise Association (bfa).
Papa John's Drives Pizza Delight at Silverstone Papa John’s just got mobile to deliver pizza to hungry fans as they enjoyed three action packed days of racing at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix held at Silverstone recently. Franchisee DFSI M25 Ltd led the team who served up Papa John’s top quality pizza to racing fans throughout the event.
Leamington business coach boosts local economy by £31million A local business coach has boosted the Warwickshire economy by a staggering £31million in the past 12 months. Kevin Riley of ActionCOACH has supported local business owners with their profitability, productivity and efficiency during the pandemic, giving many of those a lifeline when times were at their toughest. With sheer vigour, determination and passion, he’s given back in a way that hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Cleanhome announces new franchise for Stockport Cleanhome, one of the leading domestic cleaning business franchises in the UK has recently welcomed Neil Cartwright to join its rapidly expanding franchise network. Neil spent time researching a number of franchise organisations in many different sectors, before finally narrowing down his search to the domestic cleaning management market. After carefully considering all options, he made the decision to move forward with Cleanhome.
Meet the founder of ActionCOACH Brad Sugars started the ActionCOACH brand (formerly known as Action International) when he was in his early twenties. Today the company is internationally recognised as the leading global business coaching firm and one of the leading and most awarded franchises in the world today. So how did a twenty-something Australian create this global powerhouse? He did it through hard work, determination and a well-organised, systemised approach that leads businesses to profits. You can meet Brad Sugars, a serial entrepreneur who has built over 50 companies including the first and the world’s largest business coaching company via out webinar on Thursday 30th September from 5pm to 6pm. Book your place...
Home Instead partner with Barclays Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is delighted to announce a new partnership with Barclays Digital Eagles that will give their franchisees and their care teams across the UK access to online training on all things digital. This knowledge will then be shared by Home Instead CAREGivers with their clients and clients’ families, helping more seniors understand technology and integrate it into their daily lives.
And we are live - Greensleeves celebrate the launch of its new app This month, lawncare franchise Greensleeves celebrates the network-wide launch of its new app, Greensleeves Live. The app allows Greensleeves franchisees to manage daily jobs, complete quotes, record product usage, issue customer invoices and log lawn issues and treatment recommendations.
Home Instead is coming to your local area with their Regional Discovery Days- Book your space now! Home Instead is excited to be meeting prospective franchisees in person at their upcoming Regional Discovery Days! Throughout August, they will be visiting York, Belfast and Ipswich, explaining all about their franchise opportunity and how you could be your own boss whilst making a real difference to people’s lives.
10-point checklist for your management-style franchise from Petpals Investing in a management-style franchise offers savvy entrepreneurs the opportunity to put their skills in management and organisation to good use. This model is often most successful when the owner sees the value in the support of others to make it a success as, although you will be working on the business at a strategic level, you may not be working ‘in’ the business every day.
Children have fun at the circus thanks to X-Press Legal Services Children have been treated to a day out at the circus thanks to property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services. The company donated money to Circus Starr, a North-West-based not-for-profit organisation which runs magical circus shows for children with additional needs, illnesses or disabilities, as well as those from vulnerable or low-income backgrounds.
InXpress Gives Back funding lifesaving defibrillators When InXpress’ Gives Back committee asked for recommendations for charities they could support, Lisa Savage, from InXpress North Surrey, was blessed by the immediate response to her suggestion.
Less than a week to go - Join Home Instead's regional discovery days this July! With less than a week to go until Home Instead hit the road for their regional discovery days- Book your place now!
The leading home care franchise is visiting York, Belfast and Ipswich to speak to local caring entrepreneurs about how you can own your own franchise business; become your own boss whilst making a real difference to the lives of our older population.
ChipsAway franchisee, Andy Darby named as a winner in the first Great British Franchisee Awards Owner of ChipsAway Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots, Andy Darby has been announced as a winner of the Great British Franchisee Awards hosted by Which Franchise.
The Great British Franchisee Awards focuses on the people who have made UK franchising a success. Recognising outstanding performance of franchisees, regardless of the size of their business or the sector they work in.
Girls team are on the ball with new kit X-Press Legal Services, a property search company with franchise offices across England and Wales, were delighted to recently sponsor St. Helens based girls football team, the Parkdale Pumas Under-12s- treating them to a brand new kit.
Caremark Franchisee Reveals Expansion Plans Caremark (Barnsley) which provides care that enables people to remain in their homes has announced plans to create up to 75 new jobs over the next 12 months in order to meet demand for its services.
Home Instead is hosting regional discovery days throughout July Home Instead is very excited to once again be hosting regional discovery days in July 2021, allowing anyone who is interested in a franchise opportunity with the leading home care franchise to find out more information and ask any questions.
Revive! Achieves 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction Status If you want to know what a franchise is really like, ask the franchisees. And that’s exactly what Revive! did by commissioning independent franchise consultancy WorkBuzz to survey its owners.
An exciting new look for the UK's original pet sitting franchise! Petpals, the UK’s largest multi-service pet care franchise, has been caring for much-loved pets across the nation for two decades. In that time, the brand has supported franchisees from all walks of life to realise their dreams of business ownership. With more people than ever owning pets – thanks, in part, to the months spent at home during lockdown – new demand for the services provided by Petpals has never been as high. And so, it stands to reason that now would be the perfect time for an exciting fresh look and offering, with an official rebrand and the launch of the new management franchise model.
X-Press sponsoring the National Paralegal Awards 2021 Property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services is very proud to once again be sponsoring the National Paralegal Awards. The awards, now in their third year, reward and recognise the outstanding Paralegals throughout the UK.
Bring Your Dog To Work Day - Friday 25th June 2021 Bring Your Dog To Work Day is an annual nationwide event that raises money for charities dedicated to making a difference to the welfare of dogs. Established in 2014 by ethical pet product company HOWND® it unites pets and their owners for a fun day at work together!
X-Press Legal Services annual awards reward network's success over 2021 Property search franchise, X-Press Legal Services, was delighted to recently host a virtual awards evening for their franchise network, recognising the ongoing efforts and dedication of their franchisees throughout what has been a very busy year for the conveyancing sector.
New staff recruited to TaxAssist Group support teams New recruits have recently joined the in-house Payroll and Tax Consultancy and Technical teams, Business Development, Global and HR teams to meet growing demand from the TaxAssist global network.
TRIB3 renews major collaboration agreement with BBVA for franchisee funding Boutique fitness franchisor, TRIB3, has renewed its collaboration agreement with major banking group, BBVA, to provide funding options for its network of franchise partners in Spain, as the brand proceeds with further expansion across the territory.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop in Inverurie Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan have opened their third shop at 25 West High Street in Inverurie, which will operate alongside their shops in Aberdeen and Banchory.
What does the R Word have in common with Franchising? By Nick Williams, Managing Consultant-Ashtons Franchise Consulting
When you hear of the R Word, do you think of - Covid, redundancy experienced, recreation needed or resilience shown? I think all these words are interlinked because they express situations that all of us may have found ourselves in because of the pandemic.
TRIB3 signs major 20-site franchise area development deal for the Benelux region Boutique fitness franchise, TRIB3, has secured a major area development franchise deal to bring its unique group workout concept to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Dutch entrepreneur and investor, Jordy Kool, has partnered with TRIB3 to secure exclusive territory rights to the Benelux, which will see twenty stores rolled out across five years with six to open in the first twenty-four months of the agreement.
OSCAR Pet Foods Promote Responsible Pet Ownership During lockdown, local “poo hotspots” have been getting worse – possibly due to the dramatic rise in UK dog ownership throughout the pandemic. Not surprisingly, pet owners have been enjoying getting out as much as possible with their pets for exercise and fresh air in their local area.
Home Instead recognised for Employee Engagement Leading home care franchise, Home Instead is celebrating being named in third place in the Health & Social Care’s 20 Best Companies to Work for List 2021.
Franchisee Turned Franchisor Gives Top Tips After Two Decades in Franchising While most people starting out in franchising can only dream of decades of success in business, David Truby, MD of Greensleeves, has been there and got the t-shirt. In fact, he has just overseen the lawn care franchise network through its most successful year ever. However, he started out his journey in franchising as a franchisee. Now David shares his top five tips to be successful in franchising.
InXpress Gives Back is set to save lives through the next generation Upon opening InXpress Gatwick in September, Matt Strutt was keen to find the right charity to support. After hearing about the important work of Little LifeSavers, the father of four knew what he needed to do.
British garden lovers give franchising a boost With National Gardening Week taking place between 26th April and 2nd May, it’s time to celebrate all things gardening. Since lockdown restrictions began, Brits have loved their gardens more than ever and the subsequent business growth opportunities for horticultural franchises have been huge.Lawncare franchise Greensleeves is a prime example of a horticultural brand thriving because of this, with their January to March new customer intake increasing by 278% over the same period last year, despite the start of 2021 being a lockdown period.
FASTSIGNS win at the Global Franchise 2021 Awards After a challenging year, FASTSIGNS are proud to have won the Best Signage and Communications Award at the Global Franchise Awards, for an impressive third consecutive year.
Boutique fitness concept TRIB3 announces fourth location in Madrid Boutique fitness brand TRIB3 today announced another franchise sale, bringing a fourth store to the wonderful city of Madrid. Oreana Gómez and Pamela Pugliese join the TRIB3 family as new franchise partners.
TaxAssist Accountants opens 250th shop in the UK TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of independent business specialist accountants is celebrating another landmark in its success story – the opening of its 250th shop.
Husband & wife team's franchised care business is thriving Caremark (Camden) are delighted to be providing care at home to those who need it the most throughout their franchise territory and due to the demand for their extensive range of services are creating new jobs throughout the borough.
Pet Industry is a Vibrant Growth Market There has never been a better time to consider a franchise opportunity with OSCAR!
The pet industry is a vibrant growth market and provides an excellent business opportunity. It's no surprise it attracts significant interest when there is a growing tendency for individuals wanting to work with pets.
Home Instead awarded with Best company trio Leading home care franchise, Home Instead, is delighted to announce that it’s National Office has secured places in three Best Companies lists: Health & Social Care’s 10 Best Companies to Work For, The North West’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and The UK’s 100 Best Small Companies to Work For.
InXpress are crowned Global Franchise Champions At the Global Franchise Awards 2021, InXpress showed they’re in a class of their own when they won not just the White Collar Franchise category, but the top award for Global Franchise Champion.
Hat-trick for Home Instead at the Home Care Awards 2021 Home Instead is very proud to have won three awards at this year’s Home Care Awards. The awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in the home care sector, and the home care franchise is pleased to have won in the following categories: Best Home Care Group or Franchise network, Marketing, and Outstanding Individual for our CEO, Martin Jones.
X-Press Legal Services sets the gold standard in digital property transactions The pandemic geared the property sector towards more ‘digital by default’ legal forms and one property data franchise has become the first to set the ‘Gold’ standard for its conveyancing clients to speed up transactions during the current property boom.
TaxAssist rises two places in Top 75 Accounting firms league table TaxAssist Accountants has moved from 23rd to 21st in Accountancy Daily’s Top 75 Firms Survey 2020.
A key factor behind the continued growth of the TaxAssist Accountants franchise network was its 9.2% increase in fee income, up from £41.5m at Year End in December 2018 to £45.3m in 2019.
ActionCOACH helped my cleaning business to shine With over 32,000 cleaning businesses in the UK vying for a slice of the market, one forward-thinking business owner decided to take action. By engaging an ActionCOACH business growth specialist, Integrity Cleaning has reached over double the industry standard profit margin and a 650% increase in turnover.
TRIB3 announces second location in Manchester Boutique fitness brand TRIB3 today announced the imminent launch of a second store in Manchester as part of the Qbic Hotel development on Deansgate. This site will operate alongside a further location at the North Pavilion in Circle Square where TRIB3 is building its global headquarters. Both stores are due to open in June.
Pandemic Drives Revive! Annual Conference Online In past years, Revive! franchisees have battled through snow , floods and gale force winds to get to the SMART repairer’s annual conference – but for 2021 all they had to do was find a comfortable seat to join the recent online virtual Revive! conference.
Delegates heard that despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, almost 50% of the network manged to achieve their best ever sales month during 2020 as the UK’s leading SMART repairer quickly switched its emphasis to retail work following lockdown restrictions.
Home Instead ramps up TV presence with second sponsorship deal Continuing their prime-time sponsorship on national television, Home Instead is delighted to be partnering once again with ITV, becoming the sole programme sponsor for Alan Titchmarsh’s latest show, Spring into Summer!
Papa John's puts Pizza & a Pint on the Menu! Papa John’s has teamed up with Staffordshire based pub the Saracen’s Head, to serve up pizza and a pint! From 12 April 2021, pub-goers returning to frequent the popular public house in the vibrant village of Weston, can enjoy Papa John’s pizza made with only the freshest, finest ingredients for the first time, served up with their favourite beverage inside, or in the pub’s extensive beer garden.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB ANNOUNCES MAJOR GROWTH PLANS FOR CANADA German Doner Kebab has announced that it plans to open 100 new restaurants in Canada over the next ten years. The growth ambitions have been announced following the successful launch of its first two restaurants in Ottawa and Surrey last year. The fast-casual brand now plans to open a further three restaurants in Canada by the end of 2021, including Downtown Toronto which is scheduled to open in May. German Doner Kebab is also now looking to engage with experienced multi-unit franchise partners in Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa as part of its growth plans for Canada. German Doner Kebab Managing Director for North America, Nigel Belton, said: “Our first two restaurants in Ottawa and Surrey have met our expectations and we are looking forward to forging ahead with our ambitious growth plans for Canada and North America.”
Papa John's set for busy Summer with new Boston opening Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened its latest brand-new store in the market town of Boston, Lincolnshire. Managed by franchisee Sukhbir Gill, who runs several other Papa John’s in the region, including one on Fantasy Island Resort, Skegness, the new Boston store will employ up to 20 locally recruited staff.
Greensleeves reaches a century as 100th franchisee joins Greensleeves is celebrating hitting the remarkable milestone of 100 franchisees, rounding off a successful start to 2021 for the lawncare company. This month, Greensleeves welcomed four new starters, including their 100th franchisee, Neil Grainger.
Opera singing caregiver appears on TV A caregiver, who works for home care company Home Instead, made her TV debut on BBC Breakfast as part of the Department of Health and Social Care’s campaign to encourage more people to work in care.
ServiceMaster Brands - Stronger Together Nothing proves that the future is bright for franchising more than the fact that 2020 was our biggest year for both enquiries and franchise partners joining our brands.
TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey scooped the Franchisee of the year award 2019 TruGreen North Hants and West Surrey is owned by Oliver Green after purchasing his lawn care business in 2005. “I’m beyond thrilled; its’ an exciting achievement to have won franchisee of the year, and for the third year running. I think it demonstrates not only that we are growing year on year, but also how important team work is."
Lesley and Barry Lavin Celebrate 20 years at OSCAR Pet Foods A recipe for success made with genuine care, teamwork and tenacity!
As Lesley and Barry Lavin celebrate 20 years of running their rewarding OSCAR Pet Food franchise, stand-out memories reveal that teamwork and tenacity have been key to their long-lasting success.
EWIF Winners 2021 The Annual NatWest EWiF Awards event is over for another year, but the celebration of each category winner is only just beginning! “This was the 11th annual NatWest EWiF Awards and once again, we received a record number of award entries! The entries from 2020 are uplifting and inspiring in a unique way, they detail more struggle and hardship than most years but with that comes great tales of courage, problem-solving and spirit. The professionalism and achievements of all the finalists and winners is inspiring. They’re great examples of the kind of women we’ve been privileged to work with; women breaking into the industry and taking their futures in their own hands,” explains Helen Mansfield, MD of EWIF.
Anytime Fitness to open nine new individually owned health clubs by end of May as entrepreneurship thrives during lockdown Anytime Fitness UK, one of the largest health club operators in the UK, is set to open nine new locations before the end of May following a successful period of growth during its enforced closures. The expansion of the leading fitness franchise, which currently has over 175 locations across the UK and Ireland, has begun with the opening of a new club in St Helier, Jersey, this week, a new territory for the brand.
Home Instead shortlisted for seven Home Care Awards Leading home care franchise Home Instead, is delighted to announce they have been shortlisted in seven categories at the Home Care Awards 2021. These national awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in the social care industry.
Papa John's to Serve the Community of Clydebank Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced the opening of its latest store on Kilbowie Road, Clydebank in Scotland. Nazim Vadiwala who joined Papa John’s as a franchisee in 2018, will now manage the Glasgow based store with the help of his team who also run Papa John’s in Leith Walk, Edinburgh and Whitley Bay, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Ovenclean reveals new 'changed world' logo Franchise network Ovenclean, owned by Franchise Brands plc and one of the UK’s original oven cleaning companies, has unveiled a new company logo designed to better reflect its customers and franchisees.
HSBC UK LAUNCHES £500M SME FUND TO SUPPORT FRANCHISE BUSINESSES HSBC UK has today launched its first ever £500 million fund for franchise businesses as part of its commitment to help British businesses innovate and grow as the country looks to rebound from the Covid-19 health crisis. The fund is part of a broader £15 billion lending fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.
Home Instead launches new collaboration with Alan Titchmarsh Leading home care franchise, Home Instead are proud to have partnered with ITV to be the sole programme sponsor for Love Your Garden, featuring television legend and horticulturist, Alan Titchmarsh. The sponsorship forms part of their brand awareness campaign, highlighting the benefits of home care and support in later life.
Anytime Fitness UK launches making healthy happen podcast Leading gym chain Anytime Fitness UK has launched its brand-new health and wellbeing podcast Making Healthy Happen. The new podcast will see high-profile guests and experts share their own health journeys and discuss what health and wellbeing means to them.
Women in Franchising: Stronger Together The strength of any organisation comes from the people in it. Franchising has an abundance of talented, inspirational women, who rise up to face challenges, together. Whether a woman running a multi-million-pound franchise, to a franchisee who’s just bought her first territory.
Automotive - The Way Forward for Ambitious Women Like Carolyn Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated to champion the things we do as people and as businesses to create a fairer, more equal world for women to live and work in.
At ChipsAway, we have welcomed women and men from all walks of life, who each have one thing in common - they want to take control of their careers and be their own boss, and we understand how important it is to ensure the franchising industry is open and accessible to all.
TaxAssist Accountants delivers personalised Budget 2021 highlights On the day The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his second Budget on 3rd March, TaxAssist Accountants was pleased to provide its franchisees with personalised versions of the Budget 2021 material to share and communicate with clients, prospects and business referral contacts.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB SET TO OPEN 47 NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE UK BY THE END OF 2021 German Doner Kebab has confirmed its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain after announcing that it will open 47 new restaurants in the UK during 2021. The plans will almost double the fast-casual brand’s footprint as it continues its mission of bringing the GDK experience to more cities and towns throughout the UK.
Best Company recognition for Home Instead Home care franchise Home Instead are delighted that once again, their National Office has been recognised as one of the best places to work. They have earned 3-star accreditation from Best Companies; an organisation working to build better workplaces.
Boutique fitness concept, TRIB3, set to open four stores in Scotland as part of major global expansion Boutique fitness concept, TRIB3, is set to open four stores in Scotland as part of a major international expansion of the brand following the agreement of a three site franchise area development deal in Glasgow and a new corporately-owned store which is due to open imminently in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh.
Home Instead CEO receives special recognition award Leading home care franchise Home Instead is delighted to announce that their CEO, Martin Jones, received special recognition at the Best Franchise Awards held virtually on 10th February when he was named as this year’s recipient of the WorkBuzz Hero Award. Martin is only the second person to receive this honour.
Home Instead launches new brand identity Home Instead UK, the country’s number one home care franchise opportunity, has revealed its new brand identity as it continues to expand its franchise network.
In for a penny? InXpress franchisees are “All-In” when it comes to supporting others. Every year, the InXpress Gives Back annual Penny Per Shipment campaign, shows commitment to making a difference, as they almost double the amount they raised last year!
Papa John's Introduces Flexible Franchising Formats Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced the introduction of some new flexible franchising formats for 2021. Following the continued success of its franchised high street stores, Papa John’s is now aiming to expand its reach by providing even more convenience for customers, by opening in brand new locations such as holiday parks, stadiums, leisure attractions and other ‘non-traditional’ venues.
17 new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants in 2020 TaxAssist Accountants continued its successful recruitment of new franchisees virtually throughout 2020, with 17 new joiners, including two new partners to existing practices and one franchise resale, bringing the total number of franchise areas up to 244 in the UK. It also redesigned and hosted three virtual Initial Training Courses despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
How landscaping businesses can flourish in 2021 Despite the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some businesses in the outdoor sector with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care company Greensleeves achieving a record-breaking year in network turnover over 2020 is one. David Truby, MD of Greensleeves, has some advice for landscaping businesses on how they can push on into 2021.
German Doner Kebab opens its 50th store in the UK German Doner Kebab has this week opened its 50th restaurant in the UK. The fast-casual brand has reached the landmark following the launch of its new restaurant in Peterborough. The brand has forged ahead with relentless growth during the Pandemic, opening 13 new restaurants and creating in the region of 500 jobs throughout the country.
Signs Express win at British Sign Awards 2020 Leading signs and graphics franchise Signs Express are delighted to announce that we have won the Roll-Out Programme of the Year category at the 2020 British Sign Awards for our Daily Mail rebrand project.
First Area Representative Agreement signed for TaxAssist Accountants in New Jersey TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of small business specialist accountants and leading tax and accounting franchise, which launched in the US earlier in the year, has signed its first Area Representative Agreement with President Hal Gross.Hal has ambitious growth plans for the small business tax and accounting franchise in the US.
Adil Group scoops top franchise award Raja Adil, CEO of the Adil Group one of the largest franchise companies in the UK, has been presented with the bfa HSBC Multi-Unit Leader award at The British Franchise Association (bfa) awards, the most prestigious in the franchise sector.
The Adil Group which owns 155 franchises across the UK including mega brands from catering and leisure KFC, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Taco Bell and Anytime Fitness, employs over 4,000 people and has a turnover in excess of £140 million.
X-Press Legal Services is No. 36 in top 100 X-Press Legal Services is proud to have again been ranked highly in the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchises in 36th place.
This much-awaited list which has just been released which celebrates the best brands in franchising based on a number of key factors including growth, support for franchisees, future planning and community involvement.
Home Instead tops the Elite Franchise Top 100 Home Instead is proud to have been named the No. 1 UK franchise company for the third time in the Elite Franchise Top 100 ranking.
The Elite Franchise Top 100 recognises the sector’s brightest businesses and ranks them according to a broad range of criteria from their financial performance and heritage in the industry to their contribution to the community and the way they embrace innovation.
Former Franchise Business Manager 'Keeps it in the Family' to Become a Papa John's Franchise Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced former franchise business manager, Iain Heron has become a Papa John’s franchisee and now runs eight stores in Scotland.
At the end of last year, Iain Heron gave up his job as a franchise business manager for Papa John’s, moved from Durham to central Scotland with his family and opened three franchised Papa John’s of his own.
Being part of a franchise family brings support when times are rough When one of their network was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in the year, the InXpress network rallied round to support her. This included sponsoring her son, when he did a charity bike ride. Together, they smashed the target for Cancer Research UK, and local charities.
It's a Silver Bauble for Revive! Just in Time for Christmas The UK’s leading SMART vehicle repair network, Revive! is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious Silver Franchisor of the Year Award at the 2020 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, held virtually on 30 November.
Virtual TaxAssist Accountants Discovery Days prove a big hit With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, and the need for social distancing measures, TaxAssist Accountants converted its popular monthly Discovery Days to a virtual format.
Almost 70 potential franchisees have attended virtual Discovery Days in 2020!
Home Instead is crowned Franchisor of the Year Home Instead is absolutely delighted to share the news that they were crowned ‘GOLD’ Franchisor of the Year winner at the virtual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards ceremony.
Papa John's Popularity Grows as Six New Stores Open The popularity of leading pizza franchise Papa John’s, continues to grow as six new stores open in locations across the UK, generating more than 90 new jobs. Kempston in Bedford, Pallion in Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, Swadlincote in Derbyshire, Holborn in London and New Milton in Hampshire are now all open for business and ready to deliver on the Papa John’s promise of: “BETTER INGREDIENTS. BETTER PIZZA.” which means the company only uses the freshest, finest ingredients to create a better pizza for customers.
Welcoming Steve Smith to Business Doctors We’re delighted to introduce the newest member to our team, Steve Smith. Steve is our new Business Doctor for St Helens, Wigan, Widnes and Leigh - an area he knows extremely well having been born and raised in St Helens. Steve will be a valuable asset as he joins us with over 30 years’ worth of experience, working in Senior Management and Director roles for blue chip companies such as Kellogg’s and AG Barr.
Greensleeves welcome two new franchisees during record-breaking year Despite the difficulties posed to businesses over the course of 2020, Greensleeves has welcomed two new franchisees to their network capping off a record-breaking year for the lawn care company. The new franchisees, Dan Anslow and Richard Howell, will be taking over existing territories in this established franchise network.
Papa John's Wins Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year Award for Second Year Running The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association (PAPA) has named Papa John’s as its Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year for the second consecutive year. This award recognises the pizza delivery chain that is doing the most to drive the market. This year, the winners for all the PAPA awards were announced virtually via www.papa.org.uk.
Seventeen Dream Doors Franchisees turn over more than £100k each in a month SEVENTEEN Dream Doors franchisees turned over more than £100,000 each in October.
The impressive figures were achieved by showroom owners throughout the country including territories in Scotland, Wales and the north of England.
Super September for TruGreen The year 2020 has brought many unexpected challenges to most businesses and TruGreen are no exception. Whilst our lawn care business could mainly operate on the whole because of the ability to socially distance, not all of our customers continued with their services due to the uncertainty surrounding disposable income.
Why the domestic cleaning market is a great place to invest Domestic cleaning has been around for many years and despite many wrongly assuming that it is just for the wealthy, continues to grow in popularity due to more and more of others choosing to spend our time NOT cleaning.
X-Press Legal Services office nominated for top franchise award Time is ticking closer until the winners of the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards are announced. X-Press Legal Services are proud that Tom Mannion, Owner of X-Press franchise office for Central, South West, and North West London, has been named as a finalist for the ‘Next Generation’ category.
Turning a negative into a positive while starting a new business! Starting a new business in 2020 was going to be challenging for anybody but turning a negative into a positive turns out to be what Andy and Nicky do best!
When Andy and Nicky found themselves launching OSCAR Pet Foods Torbay at the height of the coronavirus friends and family were a little concerned!
A Community Hero nomination for one of our Business Doctors It’s time to congratulate our very own Mike Allen, who’s devotion to helping small businesses during the last few months of uncertainty has been recognised with a BFA Community Hero nomination! The BFA Community Hero Awards have been set up to recognise, reward, and promote outstanding professionalism within this increasingly important market sector.
InXpress is one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain With SMEs accounting for around 99% of the UK’s business population, being listed as one of 1,000 companies inspiring Britain, is a huge achievement. For InXpress UK, it’s also a powerful indication of the important role our franchisees play in our national success.
20th OSCAR anniversary to Neil and Shelley Harvey, Market Drayton In the twenty years since Neil and I started our business times have changed. Especially, when it comes to meeting customer’s needs. And 2020 is proving to be no exception! Pre Covid, our customers enjoyed the benefits of good ingredients and the personalised nutritional advice for their pets, as well as the luxury of having heavy bags of dog food delivered straight to their door.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM NANDOS The fast-casual brand has appointed Rich Collie to support the roll-out of its ambitious growth strategy
German Doner Kebab is set to open 12 new restaurants by the end of 2020, confirming its position as the UK’s fastest growing restaurant chain
Hudson Hill Capital Acquires InXpress in Partnership with Senior Management Hudson Hill Capital, a private investment firm founded by Eric Rosen, announced today that it acquired a majority stake in InXpress Holdings Ltd, a software-enabled global franchisor of transportation and logistics services, in partnership with the company’s senior management team.
How customer service makes the difference The past six months have been difficult for franchises up and down the country, but those in the best position all have one thing in common – excellent customer service.
Launching a business in the time of Covid Choosing the right franchise isn’t something that can be rushed.
Ian Scott, owner of Revive! Glasgow took eight months to look carefully at all of the franchise opportunities of interest to him before deciding that Revive! was THE one.
National Client Survey shows high levels of satisfaction across the board Results from the National Client Satisfaction Survey reveal that when it comes to business advice, TaxAssist Accountants is the first choice for independent business owners and over 96% would recommend our service to a friend.
'Woman Franchisee of the Year' is awarded to Cath Chalton Home care franchise Home Instead, is delighted to announce that Cath Chalton, co-owner of the Wirral office has been named ‘Woman Franchisee of the Year’ at the NatWest EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) awards 2020.
DREAM DOORS LAUNCHING TWO NEW TERRITORIES AFTER LATEST TRAINING COURSE DREAM Doors is launching two new trading territories following its latest round of training.
For the third time this year, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company has been training new showroom owners at its state-of-the-art training centre.
Anytime Fitness UK to host free virtual Q&A for potential future gym owners Anytime Fitness, the UK’s largest fitness franchise, is hosting a free virtual Q&A on Friday 13 November at 16.00 to discuss the current investment opportunities available in the UK. It will be hosted by key members of the Anytime Fitness Support Office team, with attendees able to ask questions about the potential of opening their own gym in 2021.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB SET TO OPEN 12 NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE UK BY THE END OF 2020 The fast-casual brand has forged ahead with its growth plans during the Pandemic, bringing almost 500 new jobs and confirming its position as the UK’s fastest growing restaurant chain
Further international growth is planned for Canada, Sweden and Saudi Arabia, with the brand’s first site in North America opening in Ottawa Canada at the start of September
Home Instead shortlisted for two EWIF Awards Home care franchise, Home Instead Senior Care, has announced that they have two franchise advocates who are finalists in the EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards 2020.
TaxAssist retains 21st place in industry rankings TaxAssist Accountants’ strong performance has seen the network of small business specialists maintain the 21st place in the highly regarded Accountancy Age industry league table with a 9% increase in fee income, up from £41.5m to £45.3m.
FATHER AND SON FIND CAREER CHANGE THEY WANT WITH DREAM DOORS A FATHER and son team bought into a kitchen makeover business together after deciding they were both ready for a career change.
Robert Chapman took over Dream Doors York six years ago and asked his son James to come on board with him.
Home Instead health app partnership creates care sector first Once again, the leading home care franchise Home Instead is leading from the front, launching the social care sector’s first Digital Health Library and tablet scheme through a partnership with the highly respected Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA).
OSCAR Pet Foods deliver exceptional support to franchisees with industry-first Pet Welfare Academy OSCAR Pet Foods are launching the pet industry’s first ever Academy of Pet Welfare. In a largely unregulated sector, highly skilled professionals hold the key to OSCAR’s successful franchise business model and this exciting new venture is an obvious move to secure, if not boost, that success.
InXpress welcomes our 100th franchisee! We’re really pleased to share some exciting news! Over lockdown, InXpress has continued to grow, and are currently, leading our 100th and 101st franchisees through our training programme.
Franchise X-Press Legal Services joins UK Finance Association Leading franchise and property search provider, X-Press Legal Services has announced its membership of UK Finance, the collective voice for the banking and finance industry, as it extends its suite of digital innovation.
Home Instead shortlisted for 3 national care awards Home care franchise Home Instead is delighted to be shortlisted for three prestigious national awards at this year’s LaingBuisson Awards which recognise outstanding achievement and excellence within the health and social care sectors.
DREAM DOORS IS TRAINING NEW FRANCHISEES ONCE AGAIN DREAM Doors is once again training new franchisees following the end of the national lockdown.
The UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company recently delivered its award-winning training to new showroom owners operating in Glasgow, London and Wimbledon.
Petpals in Double Award Finals Success! Two Petpals franchisees are celebrating reaching the finals of the national Pet Industry Federation awards.
With roots that go back to the late 1940’s the Pet Industry Federation represents five specialist pet trade associations. They provide a quality assurance of businesses in the sector, with all members agreeing to adhere to their charters, which represent best practice for the different associations.
Just Shutters Franchise, UK's largest independent retailer is growing Just Shutters are the fastest-growing independent retail shutter company in the UK with over £27 million pounds worth of shutters successfully installed. That is quite an achievement, of which company founder Chris Rocker is extremely proud. So, what is the secret of this phenomenal success?
X-Press Legal Services goes from strength to strength The West & South Yorkshire franchise office of X-Press Legal Services is celebrating growth in the business with an office move and the addition of a new member of staff.
Petpals franchisee takes "stock" and buys new territory David and Sallyann Gray, owners of Petpals Darlington and Yarm, one of the most successful franchises in the Petpals network and winners of the Top Franchise award in 2019 Petpals internal awards, have recently expanded their pet care empire, acquiring Petpals Stockton, which they had previously sold eight years ago.
Home Instead announces research partnership Leading franchise, Home Instead Senior Care is pleased to announce that they are partnering with the University of York to launch a new three-year programme of high impact research into home care for older people. As part of the research programme the University is currently looking to recruit a research fellow to lead the social science study.
ChipsAway franchisees celebrate record month A comprehensive new marketing strategy following the easing of lockdown restrictions has created a surge in demand for ChipsAway’s services, with the company celebrating a record month for consumer leads generated for the UK-wide network of franchisees.
In the month of July, ChipsAway, the UK’s leading SMART car body work repair network, recorded a 10 per cent increase in customer leads compared to July last year, marking its most successful month ever! Website sessions also increased 7 per cent year on year.
RECORD NUMBER OF DREAM DOORS FRANCHISEES TURN OVER £100k EACH IN ONE MONTH A RECORD 24 Dream Doors franchisees operating throughout the UK have turned over more than £100,000 each in one month.
Despite setbacks caused by the Covid-19 lockdown, franchisees for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company turned over more than £7million in July – another record for the company.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Huntingdon Charlie Walker has opened a new walk-in small business tax and accountancy shop on 129 High Street in Huntingdon, to operate alongside his existing one in Bedford.
Record breaking July for new business client leads As people turn to accountants for advice and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, TaxAssist Accountants registers its highest ever number of July new business client leads.
TaxAssist holds successful first Virtual Discovery Day During the COVID-19 pandemic, TaxAssist Accountants is holding Virtual Discovery Days on Zoom, where people can find out more about the opportunity and potential in the US, the franchise package, international experience of the team, the technical helpdesk, digital technology, raising finance, business development, marketing support and business planning, all from the comfort of their own home.
Proud to be a ?Franchisor of the Year? award finalist Home Instead is proud to announce that they are a finalist in the bfa HSBC British Franchise ‘Franchisor of the Year’ award, which is considered the ultimate award in UK Franchising.
X-Press Legal Services office nominated for top franchise award Owner of X-Press Legal Services franchise office for Central, South West, and North West London, Tom Mannion, has been named as a finalist for the ‘Next Generation’ category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards.
German Doner Kebab signs-up 30 new franchise units The chain has received over 300 enquiries in recent months and is now engaging with a host of experienced multi-franchise partners throughout the globe
The fast-casual brand has remained open during Lockdown, also partnering with Deliveroo to make 30,000 free meals available to frontline NHS workers and vulnerable people in communities
German Doner Kebab is also participating in the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme during August
TruGreen cut the first turf by going virtual TruGreen Professional Lawncare is proud to announce its positive step into the world of revolutionised working by going completely virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic to support its stakeholders.
Papa John's Opens in Streatham Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened its latest franchised store in Streatham, London. The brand-new outlet shows off Papa John’s refreshed look, designed to appeal to customers who just love Papa John’s top quality pizza, made with only the freshest, finest ingredients.
New staff and promotions strengthen the TaxAssist Group support team New recruits have recently joined the Business Development, in-house Payroll and Tax Consultancy and Finance teams, with two Senior Managers taking on new roles in Compliance and International Development.
Revive! up for Highest Industry Award After months of having to ‘sit’ on the exciting news that the UK’s leading SMART repair network had been shortlisted for the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year award, Revive! is delighted to announce that it is one of just six brands singled out to take the top accolade in this year’s British Franchise Awards.
New Papa John's Stores Open Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of three brand new stores. Gosport in Hampshire, Maidstone in Kent and Wednesbury in the West Midlands have all opened for contactless delivery in recent weeks, taking the number of Papa John’s now operating to now over 450 in the UK.
Life After Redundancy: Taking the Leap into Self-Employment Redundancy can be one of the most devastating experiences in life, but for some it can be a blessing in disguise. Nigel Colson, owner of Ovenclean Swindon decided to take the leap into franchising after being made redundant.
OSCAR - much more than a franchise Starting any new business involves careful research, but with over 12 million households in the UK* owning pets and needing support, OSCAR Pet Foods know there has never been a better time to step into the pet industry.
X-Press Legal Services the real barometer of the UK housing sector It’s great news that estate agents are reporting record numbers of enquiries for viewings and interest, but the real barometer of the upturn is when a solicitor is instructed on a property purchase and searches are requested.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB DROPS NEW BOSS BOX ON UK German Doner Kebab has officially launched its new ‘Boss Box’ to UK consumers. The Boss Box has been conceived and launched during lockdown as an exclusive product for delivery and Click and Collect, bringing an immersive brand experience into the homes of consumers across the UK.
ChipsAway Celebrates Renewal of 25-Year Franchisee Steve Giles was one of ChipsAway’s first franchise partners in the UK, setting up just one year after the brand was established in 1994. Following a quarter of a century in his mobile business, which covers the Farnham, Camberley and Fleet areas, Steve, 58, has committed to another five years with ChipsAway.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Clacton-on-Sea Stuart Burge, who has been temporarily operating his practice from home during lockdown, has now opened his new small business tax and accountancy shop, for businesses in the Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Harwich and Manningtree areas.
Double anniversary celebrations for Petpals! Two Petpals businesses are celebrating work anniversaries. Petpals Romsey and Winchester are celebrating their fifth anniversary of caring for pets, while Petpals Darlington are celebrating three members of staff having been with the company for ten years each.
Supporting our Franchisees & Customers with Technology At OSCAR Pet Foods we’re no strangers to technology. As one of the UK’s top pet industry franchisors, we actively support our franchisees by promoting digital connectivity and cooperation – nationwide.
Home Instead most recommended home care company We are proud to once again be the most recommended home care company in the Top 20 Home Care Groups award winners in the UK. This is praise indeed as it is based directly on the reviews from the most important people, the wonderful clients we care for.
Home Instead announces acquisition to enhance 'live-in' care services In a move which signals the intention of leading franchise Home Instead Senior Care to extend their ‘live-in’ care offering they have acquired Supercarers, a care introductory business, to enable more older people to be cared for at home.
Papa John's Delivers on Virtual Discovery Meetings Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is currently holding a series of virtual discovery meetings designed for potential franchisees to learn more about the fast food franchise.
Just Shutters expands! It gives us immense pleasure to welcome new franchisees to our Just Shutters #franchise family.
Husband and wife team, Emile and Penny van Heerden, join us following an incredible life of travel and experiences.
Supporting our customers to meet new demands As small businesses have needed to adapt how they operate, or change what they supply throughout the UK’s lockdown, one InXpress franchisee went the extra mile to support their customers’ new approach.
TaxAssist Accountants re-energises Buy Local campaign TaxAssist is championing a Buy Local campaign to help business communities thrive by encouraging consumers and local businesses to come together and support each other.
Navigating the Pandemic Never before has being part of a national and, indeed, international business been so important as we have been able to share knowledge, learnings and best practice from not only a UK perspective but globally too.
Royal appointment for Home Instead CAREGiver Leading franchise home care company Home Instead Senior Care were honoured to be selected as one of the care companies to participate in a video call with HRH, The Duke of Cambridge as our future king looked to speak directly to front line care workers about their experiences during Covid-19.
Recognition Express NHS Teddy Bear Initiative to Raise Funds for Local NHS Charities The brightly coloured rainbow has become synonymous with gratitude for the NHS and carers during the Covid-19 pandemic. In years to come, like the war, those who lived through it will share happy memories of the Thursday evening clapping and communities coming together. Rainbow themed products have taken on a new meaning, and Recognition Express has come up with a way for people to combine donating money to NHS charities with sending a cute personalised NHS teddy bear gift.
Revive! Women Recognised in top Franchise Industry Awards The SMART repair industry may be predominantly a male domain, but two women from Revive! shortlisted for this year’s Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) awards have proved that gender is not an issue in any workplace when it comes to leadership and efficiency.
Essential customer services to show we will go the extra mile We may not think of logistics as a caring industry, but with the global pandemic, essential shipping has been enabling the economy to stay open. To InXpress, the safety of our customers, is as essential as supporting their businesses. Which is why we now offer the InXpress stamp of reassurance.
OSCAR supporting local comminities As we all work together to stay safe and alert, OSCAR’s nationwide network of Local Nutritional Advisors are on hand to deliver essential services to customers in their communities.
TaxAssist Accountants launches in the USA Following successful expansion to the Republic of Ireland and Australia, the UK’s largest network of small business specialist accountants is now launching in the USA.
HOME INSTEAD SUPPORTS SSAFA ARMED FORCES CHARITY Franchise company Home Instead Senior Care is proud to be a project partner of SSAFA’s official VE Day 75th commemorative album.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces is offering the nation free copies of the souvenir coffee-table book entitled VE Day 75, published by the SJH Group to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
CHANGING WORLD Over the past few months, the world has changed beyond recognition. Words such as self-isolating, social distancing and lockdown have become part of our everyday narrative and lives that have sadly been lost are never far from our thoughts.
International Keynote Speaker, Founder and CEO of ActionCOACH extends his expertise to the UK franchise industry The British Franchise Association is proud to bring the UK franchise industry a unique and extremely valuable opportunity to experience, first-hand from a world class business coach and franchisor.
On Thursday 7th May Brad Sugars, the ActionCOACH founder, Chairman and CEO will take over the 16.00 Franchisor Power Hour and share his 11 steps all business owners need to take now. Brad will present and take questions about ‘PIVOT’ - How to Survive & Thrive
High Five Forever with InXpress InXpress Gives Back is etched on the heart of the InXpress franchise. So, when franchisees initiated a scheme to allow them to fund initiatives like December’s purchase of an upgraded wheelchair for young Harry, they collectively jumped at the chance to give ‘high fives’ forever.
ActionCOACH franchise partner training goes virtual It goes without saying, COVID-19 has closed businesses. For some businesses however, demand for services is as strong as ever. With ActionCOACH franchise partners finding themselves even more busy supporting local business owners with survival strategies, those new to the franchise are keen to train and launch so they can begin to help their business communities tackle their challenges head on. On the last day of March, six new franchise partners graduated from ActionCOACH University but this latest training programme was somewhat unusual…
Why we love Home Instead Senior Care Earlier in the year, Home Instead decided to create a video and asked the question, what do you love about Home Instead? The responses were phenomenal and demonstrated the passion for the brand and for the support they show for each other.
Tutor Doctor prepare for surge in online tutoring One-to-one tutoring programme offers e-learning capabilities as families prepare for coronavirus.
As the government continues preparations to delay the spread of Coronavirus, concerns have quickly been turning to the health and safety of students in classrooms across the nation. Medical experts have begun to coalesce around the importance of ‘social distancing’ but what does this mean for students? One global brand has reported a surge in demand for their online services, as parents recognise the need for continued education that can be delivered safely, without leaving the home.
TaxAssist Accountants launches Virtual Discovery Days Potential franchisees can find out about the many benefits of joining TaxAssist Accountants from the comfort of their own home, by joining key members of the Support Team for a Virtual Discovery Day.
Jobs boost for caring and kind-hearted CAREGivers Home Instead Senior Care is urging kind and compassionate people in the UK to join the wave of kindness sweeping the nation as they look to employ a further 3,000 CAREGivers across the UK.
German Doner Kebab To Serve 30,000 Free Meals To NHS Workers German Doner Kebab is partnering with food-delivery company Deliveroo to make 30,000 meals available to frontline NHS workers and vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes - for free
Deliveroo, the UK’s leading food delivery company, is set to make 500,000 meals available for free to NHS workers.
Home Instead Supporting Clients, Teams and our Franchise Network During COVID-19 These are challenging times we are all living through. It is unnerving but it’s at times like these that we can see people performing at their best and at Home Instead Senior Care, the health and safety of our clients, CAREGivers and staff remains our number one priority.
Recognition Express supports youth football once again Junior football clubs across England and Scotland are being offered the chance to score a brand-new strip, courtesy of leading business to business franchise Recognition Express.
Revive! Annual Conference Celebrates Bumper Year Revive! franchisees and technicians from all over the UK gathered once again at the home of England football, St James Park to attend the company’s 16th annual conference and celebrate a year which has placed the UK’s leading network of accredited SMART repairers well on track to meet its stated goal of achieving a £20m turnover by 2020.
"I'D NEVER GO BACK TO EMPLOYMENT" - DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM OWNER EXPLAINS APPEAL OF BUSINESS MODEL “WE MAKE monthly sales here that outstrip annual sales at some standalone kitchen firms; running your own business makes you realise you wouldn’t want to go back to willful employment.”
After working as an engineer for most of his life, Simon Herbert took the leap into running his own business two years ago and opened Dream Doors Gloucester.
Papa John's Award-Winning Franchisee Expands Multi-Unit Operations in the South East Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Abid Hussain has opened his latest franchised store in Cosham. Abid who was named as Papa John’s Franchise Owner of the Year (for five stores or less) last year, certainly has an appetite for expansion as he now runs 11 outlets with the help of two area managers, store managers plus his extensive team of in-store staff and delivery drivers.
InXpress support franchisees with new business productivity guide InXpress have created a brand new E-Commerce Guide to Productivity. This will support franchisees to find new customers, by offering strategic advice to help online retail businesses save time and reduce costs, before introducing them to their local InXpress office.
Random Act of Kindness for ChipsAway's 10000th Trustpilot Reviewee To celebrate reaching 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot last week, ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car paintwork repair specialist, has refunded the customer who left the 10,000th review, in a ‘random act of kindness’.
Property search franchise finds new owner for East London X-Press Legal Services, a leading property search franchise welcomes Newham family man and community leader, Habib Maljee, to its 27 strong owner network as he opens a new office in East London. He’s already making a great start, with several local solicitors and conveyancing professionals set to partner with X-Press.
Home Instead's Ruth Brown joins British Franchise Association board Home Instead Senior Care, is delighted to announce that their Business Development Director, Ruth Brown, has been elected to the board of the British Franchise Association (bfa) as a full board member.
NEW ANIMATION HELPING TO INCREASE SALES FOR DREAM DOORS FRANCHISEES A NEW online animation is proving a hit with customers visiting Dream Doors’ website and increasing sales for the company’s 96 showrooms.
The UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company has rolled out several upgrades to its consumer website this year, including the new animation which shows how Dream Doors refaces kitchens and replaces appliances.
Lingotot celebrates 10 years in business! Lingotot celebrated its 10th anniversary with a languages-themed birthday bash! After starting a small number of French classes in her home town in the North East of England in 2010, Angela Sterling has grown the business into a multinational operation teaching tots aged 0-12 a range of eight languages using her unique fun and interactive teaching methodology.
Redundancy hero celebrates fifth anniversary of being own Bright & Beautiful boss From redundancy to entrepreneurship, award winning franchise owner, Julie Dunne, has come a long way since losing her job twice to the recession, as she celebrates five years of running her professional domestic housekeeping franchise business, Bright & Beautiful Enfield.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Stockport Andy Slade FCA joined TaxAssist Accountants in March 2019 and has opened his new shop in time to benefit from self-assessment tax return season.
Andy Slade has opened his shop on 137 Buxton Road, Heaviley
TEN DREAM DOORS FRANCHISEES TURNOVER MORE THAN ?100k IN JANUARY DREAM Doors has got off to a fantastic start to 2020, with ten franchisees turning over more than £100k this January.
These figures were achieved by showroom owners throughout the country, including Brighton, Cheshire, Croydon, Derby, Poole, Stoke, Swansea, Wakefield, West Nottingham and Worcester.
Feeling Finished at 40? Now is the Perfect Age to Buy a Franchise 80.8% of Ovenclean franchise owners were aged 40 years or older when they bought their oven cleaning businesses. The average start age of a new Ovenclean franchisee is 47, with ages ranging from 28 to 67 years old when they became part of the Ovenclean network.
Papa John's Multi-Unit Operators Have Appetite for Expansion Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced business partners Sukhbir Gill and Lakhwinder Singh (Lucky), have opened a new franchised Papa John’s in Runcorn, Cheshire and taken over a further store in the region. This brings the number of Papa John’s they run up to 12 stores in the North West now including Runcorn.
ActionCOACH welcomes leading business performance coach to UK team At the ActionCOACH franchise conference last week, Myles Downey was introduced as the latest director to join the UK support team. Widely recognised as a world-class authority on performance, coaching and leadership, he joins ActionCOACH to strengthen further the UK’s Best B2B Franchise. His three books in the coaching and performance arena, ‘Effective Modern Coaching’, ‘Effective Coaching’ and most recently ‘Enabling Genius – a mindset for success in the 21st Century’ are considered classics in the business coaching profession.
InXpress Gives Back: Providing crucial education to the next generation InXpress’ annual fundraiser, Penny Per Shipment, raised an incredible £4600.00 throughout November. With 100% of the network working together to provide 250 of Thailand’s most vulnerable children, with an education.
Record Revive! Territory Resale Leading SMART repair franchise Revive! has completed its largest resale to date.
Underlining the desirability of this automotive sector management franchise, the deal has been five months in the making and sees Revive! Luton changing hands for a record sum, following the decision of the owner to achieve his long-standing ambition to go travelling with his family.
Young Female Apprentice Jump Starts Career in Automotive Industry An alternative to a university degree: apprenticeships offer a great balance of both on-the-job learning experience, together with the more formal assessment side, to work towards a desired qualification.
Seventeen-year-old, Jessica Peck from ChipsAway Loughborough, completed a Business Administrator apprenticeship with three distinctions, and reveals why an apprenticeship was definitely the best decision for her, having found it hugely rewarding.
DREAM DOORS REACHES £5 MILLION MONTHLY TURNOVER MILESTONE DREAM Doors has surpassed a monthly turnover figure of £5.5million this January, setting a record for the franchisor.
Previously, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company’s highest monthly turnover was £4.79million, which was achieved last October.
OSCAR PET FOODS REVEAL WINNER FOR LONGEST-STANDING CUSTOMER! OSCAR Pet Foods are delighted to announce that Monica & Alan Bower from Waterlooville, Hampshire, are the winners of our search for the longest-standing customer – huge congratulations to you both!
Revealed: The UK's most unlucky car colour 2019 According to the latest data from automotive paintwork repairer, ChipsAway, black cars suffered the most minor damage in 2019, accounting for 20.6% of all repairs completed by their specialists nationwide. This was closely followed by grey and blue.
ActionCOACH named best Business Coaching and Consulting franchise ActionCOACH is celebrating after being officially crowned number one in the Business Coaching and Consultancy category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®. The accolade kicks off their new year in spectacular style, as they sit nicely at #346. And, even more reason to celebrate, they have jumped up 44 places from last year’s ranking.
Bright & Beautiful national franchise network celebrates 10 years in franchising Award-winning professional domestic housekeeping franchise business, Bright & Beautiful®, is celebrating a milestone 10 years in franchising, growing its national network to over 65 business owners, creating a workforce of 850+ local people and on track to achieve a milestone £10 million network revenue in 2020.
Surrey businesswoman swaps her culinary skills for a duster With over nine years of experience in the hospitality sector, Surrey based Natalie Stevens has swapped her life of catering for an eco-friendly professional housekeeping franchise business, Bright & Beautiful®, covering Guildford and its surrounds.
Bob Titus to Remain CEO of Minuteman Press International Minuteman Press International, the world’s leading design, marketing, and printing franchise, is proud to announce the promotion of Nick Titus to President. Nick is the third-generation President of Minuteman Press, which remains a family-owned and operated franchisor with World Headquarters in Long Island, NY and nearly 1,000 independently owned and operated franchises worldwide. Previously, Nick was Vice President of Marketing. Bob Titus will remain the Company’s CEO.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Lisburn Tax Assist Accountants franchisee Andrew Bassett opens his second shop in Northern Ireland. Having opened his first store in Belfast in 2017, Andrew has now opened his second store in Lisburn.
DRIVER HIRE FRANCHISE TEAM CELEBRATE SALES SUCCESS The recruitment team at Driver Hire’s Stoke franchise are league leaders. And we’re not just talking locally; this is on a national scale. They beat over 100 other Driver Hire offices to top the table in a nationwide sales and recruitment competition.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HIGHLY-PROFITABLE DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM IN 2020 MAKE 2020 the year you finally take the leap and start running your own highly profitable Dream Doors franchise.
As the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors has grown from a standalone business established in 1999 to a now 96-strong network of showrooms throughout the UK.
Mayor Opens New Papa John's in Shirley Stuart Davis, Mayor of Solihull has opened a brand-new Papa John’s store located on Stretford Road in Shirley, Solihull. The store which was officially launched on 14 December 2019, now employs 20 local staff to make and delivery its top-quality pizza. On the opening day, 200 pizzas were given away customers hungry to try Papa John’s, plus further special offers are available for a limited period: including £6.99 for a large pizza collected, and buy-one-get-one-free on delivery orders.
MANAGER BUYS DRIVER HIRE RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE Sarah Parker likes working for Driver Hire Wakefield, the leading transport and logistics recruitment company. In fact she likes it so much, she’s bought the business. A recruitment professional with 15 years’ experience, Sarah was branch manager for the previous owners.
InXpress Gives Back: Harry gets the wheelchair of his dreams in time for Christmas For the past few months, InXpress franchisees in the UK, have been fundraising for a cause very close to one of the network’s hearts and they are delighted to announced that they have reached their target! This means that one young boy received a brand-new, life-changing wheelchair, just in time for Christmas.
The Bardon Group Brands in Top 100 UK Franchises Once Again All four brands from the specialist franchising stable, The Bardon Group, have been named in the prestigious 2020 Elite Franchise Magazine Top 100 annual league table (EF100) for the third year running.
Kall Kwik, Recognition Express, techclean and ComputerXplorers have been placed amongst the top 100 UK franchise brands by the industry’s leading magazine. The Bardon Group is the only multiple-franchisor to achieve this accolade.
New contract cleaning company launched in the Milton Keynes area by local business man Local Business man Nick Rayner has recently invested in ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Milton Keynes after being with ServiceMaster for 15 years, owning a local Merry Maids franchise.
Nick’s Merry Maids business has become very successful over the years and Nick decided to take the opportunity to expand his business in the local area and branch out into commercial cleaning services and make the most of his industry expertise.
Local businessman investing in Glasgow Local Businessman ‘Raj Joshi’ has recently purchased ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services East Strathclyde after being in property lettings since 2006 and owning another domestic & commercial cleaning company since 2018.
NEW OWNER AT DRIVER HIRE'S MANCHESTER SOUTH FRANCHISE Mike Williams has purchased the Manchester South franchise of leading recruitment franchise Driver Hire.
Before deciding to become his own boss, over the past 20 years Mike has had an interesting and varied career. He joined the RAF straight from school; back in civvy street, he worked in sales, most recently for a waste management company. Along the way he’s also had previous experience of franchising, operating four highly successful Subway outlets in the Manchester/Oldham area.
DREAM DOORS CELEBRATES A RECORD-BREAKING 2019 FIVE Dream Doors showrooms turned over more than £1million in 2019 - a record for the franchisor.
The impressive figure was achieved by franchisees for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company in Poole, Stoke, Oxford, Worcester and Bristol.
Another bumper Christmas for Oven Wizards! December is shaping up to be another bumper month for Oven Wizards Franchisees. We are really pleased to report that most of our Franchisees are booked up for the pre-Christmas oven cleaning rush. Some of our more experienced Wizards had December booked up before the end of November and are now filling January 2020, which is great news.
Lingotot Ranked in UK's Top 100 Franchises Following a year of substantial growth, Lingotot is delighted to have been ranked as one of the UK’s top 100 franchises by Elite Franchise.
Elite Franchise’s goal is to fly the flag for franchising finesse in the UK. Their annual list of the top 100 British franchisors operating in the UK gives them the recognition they deserve.
X-Press Legal Services ranked #35 in Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards 2020 Property search franchise X-Press Legal Services has been ranked the nation’s 35th best franchise by the Elite Franchise judges, who each year choose the top 100 of the best and brightest franchises that Britain has to offer.
DREAM DOORS HONOURED AS ONE OF UK'S BEST FRANCHISORS DREAM Doors has been recognised as one of the best franchisors in the country by a leading industry publication.
Elite Franchise magazine placed the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company at number 17 in its list of the top 100 franchisors across all sectors.
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.
Lancaster Papa John's Launches with Record Sales Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its new Lancaster Store has opened with record sales! Business partners and franchisees, Sukhbir Gill and Lakhwinder Singh (Lucky), joined Papa John’s in 2018 and run stores in Skegness, Bebington, Warrington, Liverpool Wallaesy, Liverpool Allerton Road, St Helens and now Lancaster.
Second consecutive year as Best B2B Franchise for ActionCOACH The Best Franchise Awards announced ActionCOACH as the clear leader in the Best B2B Franchise category on Thursday 28th November, making this the second consecutive year that the world’s largest business coaching franchise took the title. It was after an independent survey of ActionCOACH’s franchise network, benchmarking scores against other franchises, placed them in the top three for franchisee satisfaction.
Papa John's Named as Pizza Delivery Chain of the Year for 2019 Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has been named as the Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association (PAPA), pizza delivery chain of the year for 2019. The award recognises the chain operators who are successfully driving the delivery/takeaway sector. The award win was announced at a special ceremony which aimed to showcase and recognise the finest pizza, pasta and Italian food businesses across the country, held on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
ChipsAway's Bangers4Ben 2019 entry raises over £1k for Charity 1,500 miles, numerous bags of fish and chips crisps, and possibly a few glasses of ‘Vin rouge’ later, the ChipsAway Bangers4Ben rally team returned home safely from the intrepid travels across France. Now the car has been sold at auction, with all proceeds going towards BEN, ChipsAway is delighted to be able to announce that a fantastic £1,070 was raised overall!
DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM OWNERS STILL GOING STRONG AFTER MORE THAN A DECADE IN BUSINESS AFTER more than a decade of trading, Dream Doors franchisees Mike and Elaine Hurley are still enjoying their work and making great money.
Mike, a former senior IT officer for a major US software firm, said he was drawn to franchising after being made redundant.
ChipsAway Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary at Annual Conference and Awards Dinner 240 delegates gathered at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner over the weekend. Celebrating 25 years as the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair brand.
Managing Director of ChipsAway, Tim Harris kicked off the event - addressing the crowd and highlighting the key areas for growth and development in the future. This was followed by an update from Technical Director, Simon Kings, who highlighted ChipsAway’s dedication to training the franchise network on Electric Vehicles, Advanced Dent Removal and ADAS. Ella Pugh, Head of Sales and Marketing concluded the presentations with a Marketing update, highlighting ChipsAway’s marketing achievements in 2019.
Best Franchise Award for Home Instead Home Instead Senior Care has been named as the winner in the ‘Best Franchise Management’ category in the 2019 at Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank.
Business Development Director, Ruth Brown and Operations Director, Katie Furey were on hand to collect the award at a ceremony which followed the two-day Best Franchise conference.
CATHEDRAL CITY RECRUITERS COMPLETE FRANCHISE RENEWALS Driver Hire franchisees in Guildford and Lincoln have both renewed their agreements with Driver Hire – the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise.
Sarah Matthews (Driver Hire Lincoln) and Richard Bradshaw (Driver Hire Guildford) have enjoyed outstanding trading over a sustained period since buying their businesses.
Support for Franchisees sets them on the road to success X-Press Legal Services has just recently held its annual ‘Academy Roadshow’ which is all part of the support they provide for their franchise owners.
Franchisees from around the country gathered at the event at the luxury hotel Hogarth’s in Solihull where they received training and advice from experts on all manner of topics, from PR to HR.
High-Quality Equipment with World-Class Support The Fitness Franchise Opportunity is a growing industry and one of the fastest-growing businesses in the US health industry. As work-out centers are rapidly growing businesses, business owners are investing and purchasing fitness franchises that offer low-cost membership as well as convenient hours. Snap Fitness UK is one such franchise trying to break the franchise norms. Founded in 2003, Snap Fitness provides entrepreneurs an exciting business opportunity with turnkey systems, financing options with low investments, and worldclass support. It is the world’s fastest-growing franchisor of compact, state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness centers worldwide. In the UK, it has the vision to become the most successful fitness franchise, with highly profitable franchisees and some of the best looking gyms going around.
Are you curious about opening a fitness franchise? Are you curious about opening a fitness franchise? Wondering if this sort of business is right for you? We sat down with Scott Henry, former Franchisee and Business Development Manager at Snap Fitness UK and Ireland to talk about the key things you should think about if you’re considering a fitness franchise.
Snap Fitness set to open at Elwick Place in Ashford Snap Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing gym and fitness club franchises, will open at the Elwick Place leisure complex in Ashford town centre. Snap Fitness UK has signed a 10 year lease on the 4,284 sq ft unit 8, which is located on the first floor of the cinema, restaurant and leisure development.
DIY SOS family praises Snap Fitness trainers for helping son with cerebral palsy Haydn Ratcliffe's parents never thought it would be possible for him to go to the gym like other teenagers his age. The 16-year-old, from Sheppey, has cerebral palsy which impairs the movement in his limbs and means he needs a wheelchair. But thanks to an outgoing personal trainer at Snap Fitness, he is now working out twice a week
Papa John's Appoints new UK Director of Business Development Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has announced the appointment of Justin Gilbert as its new director of business development in the UK. Justin Gilbert has almost 20 years’ experience in the pizza industry, having worked for both Domino’s and Pizza Hut. He will now be responsible for Papa John’s retail portfolio including store construction, acquisition plus franchise recruitment, overseeing a team based at the company’s UK Quality Control Centre (QCC) in Milton Keynes.
International Leadership Week at a global franchise brand This year, International Leadership Week is focusing on values. When it comes to franchising, the leadership team’s values will make or break someone’s decision to join the franchise network. Mike Ryan, Chief Executive of PACK & SEND UK, thinks it’s the brand’s ability to lead with a “no limits” culture that helps maintain their core values at every level of the business.
DRIVER HIRE SUPPORTS ROAD SAFETY WEEK Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise, is supporting Road Safety Week (November 18th – 24th). All its 100 offices nationwide are being encouraged to share the message on cutting deaths and injuries on UK roads, making them safer for everyone.
Lingotot franchisee says Oui to a further 5 years Darlington-based languages school owner, Lucy Cass, is celebrating five years of teaching languages to children. Lucy worked as a secondary school languages teacher for many years before branching out for herself and joining the national children’s language franchise, Lingotot, which delivers classes to over 20,000 children every week through a range of community classes and primary-school based lessons.
TaxAssist holds inaugural staff regional meeting Knowing that happy staff who feel engaged and supported are key to the success of a practice, TaxAssist Accountants recently held its first staff regional meeting at Hampton Manor Hotel in Solihull.
This event was delivered by Senior Managers Richard Washington, Richard Chatten-Hague and Jo Nockels on the back of the recent franchisee regional meetings with similar content but tailored specifically for staff.
New Snap Fitness Gym set to open in Eastbourne Snap Fitness will be opening its doors in January 2020 – just in time for those New Year’s Resolutions.
The premier fitness franchise, which has 2,000 clubs worldwide and 65 across the UK, will be found at the newly-renovated £65 million extension to Langney Shopping Centre.
Brothers Plan to Grow 'Bigger and Better' with Papa John's Multi-Unit Opportunity Papa John’s franchisee, Atif Maroof Zar and his brothers Umair Ramay and Amir Maroof have recognized the potential in running a multi-unit franchise operation with the opening of their fourth Papa John’s store in Bristol Kingswood. Hungry to expand further, a fifth opening is set to follow early next year.
Recruitment Franchise's Website Collects National Marketing Award Driver Hire – the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise – has won ‘Best Website’ in the 2019 Franchise Marketing Awards. This success builds on investment in the website and a project to redesign it.
Estate Agency Boss Sold on Revive! Former managing director of Bridgefords, Countrywide’s North of England chain of estate agencies, Mike Gowland, is the latest to sign up to a Revive! management franchise.
He’s opened Revive! Stafford hitting the ground running with a fleet of two SMART mobile repair vans and a team of trained technicians.
Revive! Gogledd Cymru Launches in North Wales Revive!, the UK’s leading SMART vehicle paint repairer management franchise has added the North Wales territory to its network.
Former head teacher and schools inspector Eifion Watkins has opened in North Wales bringing a top-quality Welsh speaking mobile service to car dealerships and private motorists in the region.
German Doner Kebab relentless growth showcased as like for like sales leap almost 50 per cent A significant surge in sales has cemented German Doner Kebab’s spot as the UK’s most exciting brand of the future.
German Doner Kebab’s like-for-like sales have risen almost 50 per cent, bucking a nationwide trend that has left many rival outlets struggling to retain their grip on the market.
Nottingham is Hot Opportunity for Papa John's Franchisees Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has opened its latest store in Wollaton, Nottingham. Kam Bains and Husband Sukhy, first joined Papa John’s as franchisees nine years ago and Wollaton is their fifth store in the region.
New owner at Driver Hire's Hereford and Worcester franchise Driver Hire, the UK’s leading recruitment franchise, has added a new franchisee to its nationwide network – Andrew Partridge. Earlier this year he bought Driver Hire’s Hereford & Worcester territory and recently completed his first five month’s trading. Andrew has got away to a flying start, increasing monthly turnover by 200%.
What's been cooking at Oven Wizards Annual Conference? The Annual 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. The day included the business meeting in the afternoon and the social event with entertainment in the evening.
TaxAssist rises to 21st in industry rankings TaxAssist Accountants’ continual growth has seen the network of small business specialists rise one place to 21st in the highly regarded industry league table with a 5% increase in fee income, up from £39.6m to £41.5m.
Taking a slice of the action with ActionCOACH James Vincent has been a key member of the UK support team at ActionCOACH since 2014, leading the way on high-performance coaching as their UK Performance Director. When ActionCOACH’s new Firm Builder model was released in late 2018, he immediately invested in the exclusive territory for Sheffield, with no intention of leaving his existing position in the support team. How could he possibly manage all that?
Caring for your Pets on Bonfire Night Beautiful night skies filled with dazzling colour, sparkling lights and exciting bangs are thrilling. But spare a thought for our cats and dogs. A staggering 61% of our pets are scared of fireworks* and demonstrate visible signs of stress. If you are concerned that your pet is stressed at this time of year, please follow our advice to help your pet feel more safe and secure.
Double Win at Leaders in Care Awards for Home Instead The team from home care franchise, Home Instead Senior Care had a fantastic evening recently, picking up two awards at the Leaders in Care Awards 2019. These awards recognise and celebrate the companies and people in the home care and care home sectors which are driving innovation and providing outstanding, person-centred care.
DREAM DOORS ACHIEVES FASTEST SHOWROOM OPENING FOR SECOND TIME IN A YEAR DREAM Doors has achieved its fastest ever showroom opening for the second time in a year.
The UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company recently opened Dream Doors Newport within just 21 days of the owners completing their award-winning training.
DREAM DOORS OFFERS PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR EX-DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FORMER business development manager Chris Nowell found the change in career direction he was seeking with Dream Doors.
Chris joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company earlier this year and is now running a showroom in Telford.
Papa John's New R&D Director Puts Innovation on the Menu Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has appointed Tom Allen to the newly created role of R&D director for the UK. Allen who has 20 years’ experience in the food industry will now be responsible Papa John’s UK menu choices.
NEW APPOINTMENTS AT DRIVER HIRE'S TRAINING & RISK MANAGEMENT TEAM Driver Hire franchisees offer their clients much more than a sector-leading transport and logistics recruitment service. An important part of the Driver Hire business model is a range of added-value services including Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training and Driver Risk Management.
ActionCOACH joins forces with the Northern Powerhouse Business coaching giant, ActionCOACH, has joined the Northern Powerhouse to help boost the profile of the North as a leading location for UK business. ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching firm, currently have 43 ActionCOACH franchise partners in the region and their large sales office in Sheffield.
Papa John's Delivers Fresh Look on the Road Papa John’s loves to be fully loaded! The leading pizza franchise has branded its UK delivery fleet of 28 trucks for the first time. The lorries which transport the fresh pizza dough from Papa John’s state-of-the-art factory in Milton Keynes to more than 400 stores across the UK, use an average of 27 routes making two deliveries per week to each store. They are now fully branded so loyal customers can spot Papa John’s on the road!
GERMAN DONER KEBAB APPOINTS FORMER TGI FRIDAYS INTERNATIONAL CHIEF AS NEW GLOBAL CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER German Doner Kebab has appointed a new Global Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead its growth and development across the world.
Murray Willows joins from TGI Fridays International and will be tasked with continuing to develop consumer awareness of fast-casual brand German Doner Kebab and building upon its growing profile.
FRANCHISEE CONTINUES TO SEE PROFITS RISE WITH DREAM DOORS ALMOST five years after joining the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, Mark Holmes continues to see his take home profits rise.
The former Royal Mail manager has been running Dream Doors Chesterfield with his wife Rachael ever since he took redundancy from his last role.
PACK & SEND PROVIDE PERFECT DELIVERIES FOR TENNIS ACE'S MEMORABILIA This week saw the launch of an online timed auction featuring many items from the trophy and memorabilia collection of German tennis legend Boris Becker which is being run by asset auction specialists Wyles Hardy with PACK & SEND as their preferred shipping partners.
Papa John's Is On-Target in Oxfordshire Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has opened its latest store in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Franchisee Bally Brar, now adds Bicester to his portfolio of Papa John’s, which also includes Abingdon and Didcot.
Personal touch drives growth for Recognition Express South Scotland David Mitchell teamed up with employees Moira Ashby and Mark Everingham to purchase the Grangemouth franchise in 2014 when his father reached retirement age. Father, Graham Mitchell, had owned the franchise for 15 years and so it’s now been in the Mitchell family for two decades. David was attracted to the business as he could see that it was a reliable and low-risk route to becoming his own boss.
Minuteman Press International United Kingdom Franchises Review Life Without Print in New Marketing Video What does life without print look like in the United Kingdom? That is the question answered in a new video released by Minuteman Press International, the world’s leading design, marketing, and printing franchise. The video takes viewers on a journey of a typical day – waking up in the morning, driving to work, spending time at the office, ordering lunch, and coming home – and demonstrates just how different life would be without print.
Resale successes abound for the TaxAssist network There have been five franchise resales in 2019 so far, with another expected to complete later in the year.
Purchasing an established TaxAssist Accountants practice continues to be a popular avenue for new joiners, who see the value in taking on a business where the brand is already established with an income stream from day one.
Papa John's Invests in the Future with New Store Refresh Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, is investing in the future on behalf of its franchisees with the introduction of a new store refresh. All new Papa John’s retail outlets will benefit from the rebranding and updated look which is designed to appeal to the company’s ever-growing customer base.
Et Voila! ChipsAway unveil their striking livery for the Bangers4Ben Rally to France! With just five days to go until the ChipsAway team embark on their epic adventure across France for the Bangers4Ben rally, they are delighted to be able to unveil the ‘banger’, which they paid just £510 for - £240 under the required maximum budget of £750, as well as it’s striking new livery!
The ‘mobile fish and chips’ theme is a fun play on the ‘ChipsAway’ brand and one which they hope will make them stand out and be noticed ‘en route’. Complete with branded aprons, trilby hats and packets of ‘fish and chips’ to hand out along the way, the ChipsAway team members – Steve Perkins and Terrance Thant, are entering into the spirit of the event and can’t wait to get going.
Home Instead reaches the finals of two Franchise Marketing Awards Home Instead Senior Care has been chosen as a finalist in two categories of the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019. These prestigious awards celebrate the innovative marketing campaigns and effective marketing support that franchisors provide for their franchisees. Home Instead has been selected as a finalist in both the ‘Best PR Campaign’ and ‘Best Print Advert’ categories.
Home Instead Senior Care named as LaingBuisson Homecare Award finalist Home Instead Senior Care is a finalist in the running for one of health and social care’s most coveted awards. Nominations for the 2019 LaingBuisson Awards reached record levels, so we are very pleased to announce that Home Instead Senior Care made it through the selection!
RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE SCORES WITH RUGBY WORLD CUP POSTER Driver Hire, the leading transport and logistics recruitment franchise, is helping its franchisees and their customers make the most of the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup. The company has produced a World Cup sweepstake poster which it has distributed to its offices in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Australia.
OSCAR REWARDING EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OSCAR Pet Foods takes pride in rewarding educational success at Myerscough College based on the principle of care for future animal welfare.
OSCAR's 2019 winner is Julie Dixon FdSc Welfare of Animals (Wildlife Conservation).
The presentation took place on 11th July at the Higher Education Graduation Ceremony where she received an OSCAR trophy for recognition and a cheque for £250.00.
RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE CYCLES TO NATIONAL SUCCESS! A nine-person team representing Driver Hire, the leading recruitment franchise, cycled its way to success in the inaugural ‘Great British Franchise Cycle’, a month-long competition open to businesses involved in the franchise industry. Their challenge was to see how many miles they could ride as a team during the month of August.
TRANSPORT RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE SUPPORTS NATIONAL LORRY WEEK Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise is a key partner in this year’s National Lorry Week (16-22 September). Now into its 5th year, National Lorry Week celebrates the often overlooked role that lorries – and the road transport industry in general – play in our everyday lives.
FRANCHISEE DESCRIBES DISCOVERING 'FLOURISHING' BUSINESS MODEL AT BIRMINGHAM?S NEC Paul Brown found a business model that can ‘really flourish’ at the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham.
The director of Dream Doors Bath joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company two years ago after meeting the company’s recruitment director at the NEC.
PACK & SEND SALFORD QUAYS ASSIST A TIME-LORD FAN WITH DALEK SHIPMENT How do you get a Dalek to Portugal? ‘Who’ knows – but as they are the sworn enemy, The Doctor isn’t letting on!
So it’s a good job our Manchester Salford Quays service centre were up to the challenge when a huge Doctor Who fan bought this ‘full-size’ replica Dalek at auction for his Portuguese home.
Driver Hire Making Moves in the Midlands Driver Hire, the 2019 bfa HSBC ‘Franchisor of the Year’, recently completed the re-sales of three well established recruitment franchises in the Midlands.
Paul Crossley is the new owner of Driver Hire Stoke. Before opting to buy his Driver Hire franchise, Paul had over a decade’s worth of recruitment industry experience, working as a Client Relationship Manager for Paystream, a nationwide business providing payroll and accountancy services for recruitment agencies and contractors.
Royal recognition for Home Instead! Home Instead Senior Care is delighted to announce that it has, once again, received Royal recognition having recently been named as one of only 44 organisations to receive a Princess Royal Training Award.
In 2016 they received an inaugural Princess Royal Training award for their dementia training and this latest award has been bestowed upon them for their new End of Life training which, like their dementia training, is City & Guilds accredited.
Dream Doors in Running to win Five National Marketing Awards DREAM Doors, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, is in the running to win five national marketing awards.
The 90-plus nationwide network has been shortlisted in five categories of this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards.
Award Winning Franchisee Opens New Papa John's in Sunbury-on-Thames Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced that its Franchise Owner of the Year (for five stores or less) for 2019, Abid Hussain, has opened a new Papa John’s in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. Abid who was officially recognised for his achievement at Papa John’s biggest ever UK franchise conference held in Birmingham earlier this year, has now opened the store which will be run with the help of around 20 locally recruited staff.
TaxAssist magnificent seven ride for diabetes awareness A team of TaxAssist Accountants from will be using pedal power for Tour de TaxAssist – a three-day cycling challenge across East Anglia – to help increase awareness of Type 1 diabetes and to raise funding for the charity JDRF UK
Deputy Head swaps classroom for boardroom to launch new eco-friendly housekeeping business With 20 years of experience in the education sector, Ipswich based Alison Chilvers has today started her new journey by swapping the classroom for the boardroom with the launch of her new eco-friendly professional housekeeping franchise, Bright & Beautiful®, covering Ipswich, Bury St. Edmunds and surrounds.
OSCAR celebrating 25 Years of Nutritional Excellence OSCAR Pet Foods is thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of nutritional excellence. And, as the company’s sparkling success story continues, it begins its celebrations in style — winning the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year SILVER Award!
TaxAssist coming soon to a screen near you! TaxAssist Accountants to launch TV advertising campaign as part of recruitment drive to expand franchise network
The TaxAssist Accountants franchisee recruitment team at the Norwich-based Support Centre have been busy of late organising the filming of a new commercial which will hit TV screens in September through to November across Leeds, Coventry and Ipswich, where there are currently vacant territories.
Home Instead ranked No. 1 for home care, again! Once again, Home Instead Senior Care has received so many glowing recommendations from clients and their families that the company has taken the top spot in the Top 20 Home Care Awards.
The awards are hosted by independent review site homecare.co.uk; the ‘Trip Advisor’ of the home care sector.
Ex-Engineer Indulges his Love of Interior Design with Dream Doors Franchise! EX-SERVICE engineer Mick Appleton is indulging his love of interior design by opening a kitchen showroom.
Mick and his partner Sharon Leeson joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company earlier this year and have now opened Dream Doors Bolton and Bury in Bolton.
NEW DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM OWNER GETS HELPING HAND FROM PREVIOUS FRANCHISEES For most people, becoming a franchisee means finding a freedom in your work that you’ve never enjoyed before.
But that doesn’t mean new franchisees can’t benefit from a helping hand every now and again – especially if it’s from the previous business owners.
It’s exactly this kind of collaboration that has helped Vishal Amin, director of Dream Doors Surrey and Sussex, get to grips with running a showroom for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
InXpress are finalists at this year's FMAs! InXpress have been shortlisted for their Young Guns campaign in the Best Online Marketing Campaign category at this year’s Franchise marketing Awards.
Home Aware - Using Technology to Enhance Care As a brand Home Instead Senior Care are committed to remaining at the forefront of developments in the home care sector and then sharing new ideas across their franchise network.
They are focused on complementing the services they provide through innovative technology. Their aim is to take a ‘high tech, high touch’ approach. Technology will never replace Home Instead’s personal approach; however, it can be used to enhance their care, particularly in the hours when CAREGivers are not with their clients.
Crewe recruitment company celebrates national success When it comes to sales calls, the recruitment team at Driver Hire’s Crewe franchise are leaders. And we’re not just talking locally; this is on a national scale.
DREAM DOORS FRANCHISEE PULLS OUT ALL STOPS TO ACHIEVE FASTEST EVER SHOWROOM OPENING FOR Dream Doors franchisee Wilson Craig the main benefit of achieving the fastest showroom opening in the company’s 20-year history is clear – ‘We’ve had 75 enquiries in less than three weeks’.
After completing his training in June, it took the former transport consultant just 31 days to formally open his kitchen showroom in his hometown of Prestwick by July 4.
Home Instead leads the way with 50 'outstanding' ratings Home Instead Senior Care is delighted to announce that they have received their fiftieth ‘outstanding’ rating, the highest rating available, from the independent regulator of health and social care services in England, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
This milestone has been achieved by their Wirral office which is owned and run by husband and wife team, Mike and Cath Chalton.
Group Business Development Director celebrates 20 years Group Business Development Director James Mattam has recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with The TaxAssist Group
It was 26th July 1999 that James Mattam joined the fledgling franchise TaxAssist Accountants to be part of a team of just four staff and a network of 41 franchisees.
Five new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants! Five new franchisees have recently completed their initial training and have begun trading as TaxAssist Accountants in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Petpals franchise owners pass Ofqual Level 3 Professional Daycare and Boarding Course Petpals franchise owners across the UK are successfully completing the Ofqual Level 3 Professional Daycare and Boarding course. This new qualification will enable them to achieve the ‘Higher Standard’ in the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations, updated by DEFRA in 2018.
Licensing now requires that to meet the ‘Higher Standard’, a member of staff with a relevant Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, OFQUAL, regulated Level 3 qualification must be present during the working day at the Day Care or Boarding establishment.
DREAM DOORS CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING MONTHLY TURNOVER OF ?4.7m THE UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors, is celebrating its best month of trade in its 20-year history with a turnover of £4.7million.
The 92-strong nationwide network of kitchen showroom franchises managed to exceed its conservative projected turnover of £4.5million for July.
Bright & Beautiful Altrincham hits nine year high with 45% growth With over 900 homes to clean and tidy every month across Cheshire and Greater Manchester, Bright & Beautiful Altrincham, part of the national domestic professional housekeeping franchise, is celebrating a significant milestone this month with its nine-year anniversary and 45% growth in turnover for this financial year.
NEW FRANCHISEES MAKE ?20k OF SALES IN FIRST WEEK WITH DREAM DOORS DREAM Doors’ six newest franchisees sold over £20,000 worth of kitchens within their first week of trade.
Collectively, the group turned over more than £125,000 in their first month with the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Ex-Salesman Fulfilling his 'Professional Destiny' with Dream Doors FORMER sales manager Jordan McDonald is aiming to fulfil his professional destiny running a Dream Doors showroom in Stirling.
Jordan joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover firm after learning about the huge profits franchisees generate using an award-winning, tried and tested business model.
PAPA JOHN'S EXPLORES NEW 'BEESNESS' VENTURE The busy bees at Papa John’s are buzzing to reveal their newest culinary creation – a fiery honey-drizzled pizza.
Launching 17th July, ‘The Bee Sting’ combines a hot and spicy base of Amarillo chilli, topped with signature pepperoni, mozzarella, fresh green chilli and a sweet wild flower honey drizzle, to balance the sting of the heat.
HOW ONE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE INSPIRED DREAM DOORS FRANCHISEE “THE quality of the work and the calibre of the people who did my own kitchen refit made me think: ‘If these idiots can do it then I should be able to make a much better go of it.’”
That sentiment was one of the main factors that led Colin Lynch to open Dream Doors Lanarkshire in his hometown six years ago.
ChipsAway - rallying to raise money! ChipsAway is delighted to announce their entry into the Bangers4Ben charity rally taking place in October to raise funds for automotive charity Ben.
No Letting Go Gravesend and Medway in the AFA finals! Daniel from our Gravesend and Medway office has reached the final of the AFA (Approved Franchise Association) awards for the “Outstanding Young Franchise” category.
On Track with Andrew Jordan - Podcast What’s it like to be a BTCC racing driver? How do the top drivers get themselves mentally ready for the next round or overcome the effects of a serious crash?
Title contender Andrew Jordan talks openly about his 2019 BTCC journey in a new podcast series - On Track - produced by sponsor Revive! and available in Apple Podcasts and on Spotify.
Ambitions realised in Chesham and Hemel Hempstead When he joined TaxAssist Accountants in 2012, Andrew Twynam had a plan. Work for five years, build his practice up, then sell, to enable him to pay off his mortgage – which he has just achieved after the successful transfer of ownership to Amit Joshi FCCA.
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.
Top Franchise Award for Driver Hire! Driver Hire Nationwide has been named the UK’s top franchise at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards 2019, held in Birmingham at the end of June.
Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics franchise, collected Gold in the Franchisor of the Year category. This is the second time Driver Hire has won the most prestigious award in the UK franchise industry.
TaxAssist Franchisees benefit from the leading franchisees within their network The TaxAssist Training Academy helps to keep franchisees and their staff one step ahead of the competition. A series of recent masterclasses which saw some of the leading franchisees sharing best practice proved a real hit for the network
The TruGreen Lady that Loves Lush Guernsey Lawns! Natalie Cross established her TruGreen professional lawn care business in Guernsey after a successful career in the health sector for over 20 years. After a career working largely from behind a computer screen, Natalie dreamed of spending the next chapter of her working life in the green outdoors.
Tutor Doctor's CEO reveals why helping kids is so important to him Frank Milner is on a mission to change students’ lives. And following the study struggles he faced after his father’s death, you can bet it’s personal. Learn more about how Frank's global plans for Tutor Doctor and how they are going from
Margaret Thatcher's ex-press secretary becomes Tutor Doctor franchisee Given the quality and quantity of franchisees Tutor Doctor announced, it’s hardly surprising Britain’s private tuition market is one of the best in the world.
If you’re hoping for Britain to shine post-Brexit, look no further than its $2bn a year private tutoring market topping the EU competition. And given Tutor Doctor, the home tutor service, just hired five new franchisees sporting some serious credentials, it’s not showing signs of slowing anytime soon.
German Doner Kebab Announces Swedish Expansion Plans German Doner Kebab has announced plans to expand across Sweden. The gourmet doner kebab chain already has five stores throughout the country in Malmo, Stockholm and Helsingborgs as it responds to growing consumer demand for its healthy kebabs.
11th Place in Top 100 for Home Instead! Franchise Direct has released their ranking of the Top 100 Franchises in the UK, and Home Instead Senior Care is thrilled to be ranked in 11th place.
The list has been created to celebrate the 100 most successful brands in the country with the ranking using a methodology that takes in criteria including number of units, revenue, stability and growth, number of years in operation and market expansion.
TaxAssist Franchisees and Staff Celebrate Diploma Success! 13 franchisees and senior practice staff recently graduated from The TaxAssist Training Academy’s management and leadership course.
Run over two years, the bespoke LEAD Diploma course, which is offered to both TaxAssist franchisees and senior staff, develops the skills required to be a leader and to help build and manage an effective team.
SALESMAN ADAPTS SKILLSET TO JOIN UK'S #1 KITCHEN MAKEOVER COMPANY JEREMY Taylor is adapting his knowledge of selling healthcare products to selling kitchen makeovers as a Dream Doors franchisee.
After being made redundant late last year, Jeremy was looking for an opportunity with almost unlimited earning potential while enjoying the support of an established national brand.
Jeremy found he business opportunity he was looking for with Dream Doors, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Join dog owners across the UK in the 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day' on Friday 21st June 2019 There’s one day in the year when it’s official - you can bring your dog to work! Founded and organised by Hownd it encourages dog owners to become involved and bring their career-seeking canines to enjoy one day of stealing the limelight. Time spent in each other’s company is all part of bonding a relationship.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Letchworth Bukky Shonola has opened a new walk-in tax and accountancy shop on 53-55 Station Road in Letchworth.
Bukky is a qualified AAT technician with eight years’ experience working in various roles in accountancy. She runs the practice with the assistance of her husband Dapo, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), who has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting.
Ex-engineer exceeds earning expectations with Dream Doors AFTER working for 21 years as a maintenance engineer, David Parr was looking for a career change that offered greater earning potential.
He chose to join Dream Doors’ national network of more than 90 kitchen showrooms and opened his own showroom in Nuneaton, which he runs with his wife Ruth, last December.
Wirral retail magnate cleans up high street with new Bright & Beautiful business With over 35 years of experience managing multinational British retail chains, Wirral born and bred David Harrison has swapped life on the high street for a national domestic housekeeping franchise business, Bright & Beautiful®, covering the Wirral and its surrounding areas.
ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth Takeover Bournemouth based business owners are celebrating after taking over a commercial & residential cleaning company. ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth, is a franchise of ServiceMaster, and has been running since 1994.
New owners, Scott Burrows, Jess, Michelle and one other investor decided to buy the ServiceMaster owned company after the previous owners announced their retirement.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Sutton TaxAssist Accountants are delighted to announce the opening of their new walk-in tax and accountancy shop in Sutton. Chao Pang, a CIMA-qualified accountant with a very successful 15 year career in the industry, decided the time was right to open her own practice and is thrilled by the look and feel of the shop.
ChipsAway lead the ADAS way ChipsAway are delighted to be able to announce the implementation of a substantial process update to ensure the safety of customers whose cars have any form of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This follows the recent release from Thatcham, whose research is at the forefront of vehicle safety, security and repair, regarding the requirements for post-repair recalibration.