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My Driving Miss Daisy journey so far Ann Overdijking has reached the 6-month milestone in her Driving Miss Daisy journey, and she has loved every minute of it! Though being the first Driving Miss Daisy franchisee in Scotland was daunting initially, with hard work, determination and a lot of pre-planning, Ann’s business is going from strength to strength, so much so that Ann is already planning on buying her second wheelchair accessible vehicle. Read why Ann loves being part of a franchise that cares for its clients and is making a huge difference in the lives of the elderly and vulnerable population.
Driving Miss Daisy Finalist in 2019 Silver-i Award - Product Driving Miss Daisy® are proud to announce that they are finalists in the Silver Travel Advisor’s Silver-i Product Award 2019 category. This award recognises the company that has delivered outstandingly for the mature traveller since 1 May 2018 in terms of an idea, initiative or innovation in its Product Development.
X-Press Legal services firm reveals growth plans Franchise company X-Press Legal Services, the property search and report specialist has announced plans to expand its franchise network significantly in the coming years. The announcement follows a £750,000 investment into IT and the launch of several new online services.
German Doner Kebab Serves-Up £1m of Kebabs Every Week as it Announces Relentless UK Growth German Doner Kebab is embarking on major growth plans for the UK, announcing plans to open a new restaurant every two weeks during the rest of 2019.
The expansion will see an investment of over £6m and will create in the region of 200 jobs. Scottish headquartered German Doner Kebab is now serving-up £1m of kebabs in its restaurants every week in the UK.
With record sales for Quarter 1, the grass is looking even greener at TruGreen! What a scorcher of a month! While the Met Office confirmed the hottest Easter Monday on record across all 4 nations of the UK, TruGreen was breaking records of its own. Figures showed a fantastic 29% rise on previous year revenue for the first business quarter and the positive outlook is set to continue throughout 2019.
Home Instead welcomes 200th franchise owner Home Instead Senior Care provides award winning home-based care and companionship to more than 14,000 seniors across the UK, and it’s a franchise that has grown significantly since opening its first office in 2006.
Home Instead Senior Care recently held a prestigious gathering at Chester Cathedral to celebrate the opening of its 200th UK office in Dorchester and to welcome new franchisee, Romesh Dharmasingham.
PAPA JOHN'S LAUNCHES WORLD'S FIRST HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP PIZZA For the first time ever, Papa John’s will be swapping its famous Californian tomato base for Heinz’s legendary tomato ketchup on their all new, Hot Dogpizza, launching 15th May 2019.
Operational Launch of Driving Miss Daisy Sutton Coldfield The launch of Driving Miss Daisy® in Sutton Coldfield has recieved phenomenal response across the area. Through the provision of specialist transportation, social engagement and companion services, Driving Miss Daisy® empowers the least able in society to live more independent lives.
First to achieve 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction for 7 consecutive years The latest results are out from WorkBuzz, who have been gathering objective feedback from franchisees across 100 franchise brands since 2011, for their annual Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark Survey. For the 7th consecutive year, ActionCOACH franchise partners have recorded 5-Star levels of satisfaction.
Driver Hire renewals come in threes! Three Driver Hire franchisees – in Brighton, Cardiff and Gatwick – have recently completed renewal agreements securing further five year business partnerships with the leading transport & logistics recruitment specialists.
Revive! Strikes Gold Revive! the UK’s leading SMART vehicle paint repair network has been awarded Investors in People Gold Accreditation following the company’s recent IIP re- assessment.
Only 16%* of all companies holding IIP status achieve the coveted Gold status which puts Revive! in the top tier nationwide.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Lewisham Hicham Al Maghouch has opened a new TaxAssist Accountants shop in the heart of Lewisham.
The shop at 338 Lewisham High Street offers tailored tax and accountancy services for small businesses and individual tax payers across the Lewisham area.
Two's Company; Couple open Signs Express Leicester & Loughborough Starting a new business is never without its risks, however, through careful planning and diligence on behalf of the franchisor, the Signs Express business model is continuing to provide a stable package for new and already established centres.
South African couple tap into UK's "mature" Franchising market! A South African couple have relocated to Britain to take advantage of its 'mature' franchising market! Gary and Hayley Ashe chose Dream Doors as the ideal franchise to give themselves the best start for their three young children. Learn more about why they decided to leave South Africa for the UK's mature franchising market!
Driving Miss Daisy opens new franchise in Renclyde, Scotland Christine and Danny MacIntyre are the new franchise owners of Driving Miss Daisy Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. After running a recruitment agency for 25 years, Danny and Christine were keen to get involved in a new venture together. Their combined strengths and experience of building a successful recruitment business, and Christine's background in nursing and care, meant that Driving Miss Daisy was the perfect fit.
Mark's April Charity Challenge! Managing director of Revive! Mark Llewellyn has completed a gruelling charity challenge that saw him run 5K every day throughout the month of April.
Driver Hire's Capital Performance Driver Hire, the leading specialist transport & logistics recruitment franchise, has been enjoying a successful spring in London, completing two franchise re-sales and one greenfield territory covering South West London.
COUPLE NET MORE THAN £130k TAKE HOME SALARY IN FIRST YEAR WITH DREAM DOORS DAVID and Kate Howle have taken home more than £130,000 in their first year with the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
The couple began Dream Doors’ award-winning training programme last April and moved into their Worcester showroom shortly after.
Bright & Beautiful host tea party for elderly clients Bright & Beautiful, a Grays based ethical and eco-friendly professional housekeeping franchise business, hosted a tea party in April to reduce social isolation and loneliness for its elderly clients.
New look conference for TaxAssist Accountants The beautiful setting of Centre Parcs in Woburn was the venue this year for three days of networking, workshops, best practice, entertainment and relaxation.
1,300 tickets snapped up for next year's Business Excellence Forum & Awards! Less than a week since the Business Excellence Forum & Awards 2019 ended, 1,300 tickets for the 2020 event have already been reserved. A testament to the inspirational two-day conference organised by ActionCOACH, the 2020 Forum has secured Sir Bob Geldof to join their list of world-class speakers.
MANBIR REAPS REWARDS OF FINDING A FRESH CHALLENGE FORMER sales manager Manbir Takhar was looking for a new work opportunity when he joined the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company. Since 2015, Manbir has been running Dream Doors Reading and Wokingham after previously working for a cash machine services firm.
Home Instead franchisee is EWIF award finalist Home Instead Senior Care is delighted to announce that Lynn Elliott, their Down & Lisburn franchise owner, has been shortlisted for Woman Franchisee of the Year in the EWIF (Encouraging Women into Franchising) Awards 2019.
Exciting new launch of enhanced pet food! There has never been a better time to look at franchise opportunities with OSCAR with their exciting new launch of enhanced pet food, which places OSCAR at the height of nutritional excellence!
Six new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants! A mix of franchisees establishing new and purchasing existing practices recently completed their initial training and have begun trading as TaxAssist Accountants.
KEY MANAGEMENT CHANGES FOR INXPRESS ASIA PACIFIC IN MARCH, at the 2019 InXpress Australia Conference in Fiji, some exciting changes were announced, relating to the Asia Pacific senior management team, as they continue to evolve and grow.
From cash-negative liability to profitable HMO asset! For more than 10 years, what was once the office for a mortgage broker business in Gillingham, Dorset, has been standing empty. Only now, with the benefit of experience gained in professional HMO development as a Franchise Partner with Platinum Property Partners (PPP), has Ben Gould been able to turn a cash-negative liability into a profitable asset.
But it hasn’t been an easy journey…
Papa John's Franchisee Praises Staff Commitment Following Award Win Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has named franchisee, Tofur Ali as the winner of the Highest Sale Growth Store 2018, for his Sheffield store located on Prince of Wales Road. The award win was announced at Papa John’s biggest ever UK franchise conference in Birmingham recently.
Brexit property investment myths - BUSTED! Brexit on the brain? You’re not alone. The UK’s vote to leave the European Union alone spurred uncertainty. Now the confusion surrounding if and when it will happen is really playing on peoples’ fears and aspirations, especially concerning property investment.
We look at three of the most common Brexit property investment ‘myths’ and uncover some cold hard facts about why investing in property remains a great decision for many, deal or no deal.
ChipsAway reveal fresh new creative following a major branding overhaul ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor damage paintwork repair specialist, has this week revealed strong new branding, which is being rolled out across all marketing activity, including a brand new national TV campaign and website.
Papa John's Bury St Edmunds Franchisee Has the Right Ingredients for Success Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened its newest store in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Syead Anjum will now run the franchised store in addition to another Papa John’s in Norwich with the help of his locally recruited team.
EX-SALESMAN BECOMES HIS OWN BOSS RUNNING DREAM DOORS SHOWROOM FOR Jon O’Hara, opening the first Dream Doors showroom in Northern Ireland was also about finding the working freedom he was seeking. Jon and his wife Sarah were both experienced in sales when they started looking for an opportunity to run their own franchise in Belfast.
Papa John's Expands in Edinburgh! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is expanding in Edinburgh. Franchisee, George Eastcroft has now opened his fourth Papa John’s in Edinburgh, this time in Blackhall, located in the North West of Scotland’s capital city.
OSCAR Pet Foods - Celebrating National Pet Month As National Pet Month reaches its 30th anniversary thousands of dedicated pet owners will be getting involved in events across the UK to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership.
Martin Jones appointed to The Silver Line Board of Trustees Home Instead Senior Care has just announced that The Silver Line, a charity founded by Dame Esther Rantzen DBE in 2012, has appointed their Managing Director, Martin Jones, as a member of their Board of Trustees.
DRIVER HIRE FRANCHISEE IN LINE FOR NATIONAL AWARD Ed Pockney, franchisee at leading transport & logistics recruiter, Driver Hire Uxbridge, is in line for a national award. He’s one of the finalists in the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, in the ‘Business Transformation’ category.
Brothers Look Forward to Busy Summer Season with New Papa John's Opening in Clacton-on-Sea Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened in Clacton-on-Sea. Franchisee, Manzoor Hussain now runs three Papa John’s in Norwich plus the new outlet in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex with the help of his brother Muhammad Arslan and a team of 80 staff across the four stores.
Revive! Annual Conference Celebrates Bumper Year Over 150 Revive! franchisees and technicians gathered at the home of England football, St James Park, to attend the company’s 15th annual conference and celebrate a year which saw an almost 50% increase in demand for the UK’s leading network of accredited SMART repairers.
Home Instead's Ruth Brown named new bfa Northern Forum Chair Home Instead Senior Care is pleased to announce that Ruth Brown, Head of Franchise Development, has been named the new Chair of the British Franchise Association’s (bfa) Northern Forum.
Papa John's Names its Franchise Owner of the Year Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has named its Franchise Owner or the Year (for five stores or less) for 2019 as Abid Hussain. Abid was officially recognised for his achievement at Papa John’s biggest ever UK franchise conference held in Birmingham recently.
Papa John's Whitley Bay Is Under New Management Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its Whitley Bay store in Newcastle upon Tyne is under new management. Franchisee, Nazim Vadiwala has taken over the store on Whitley Road and grown sales by 75% within just three weeks of opening. Nazim joined Papa John’s only four months ago and also runs the Leithwalk store in Edinburgh.
DREAM DOORS' FRANCHISEES TURN OVER A RECORD ?4.7m IN ONE MONTH Dream Doors, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, is celebrating its best month of trade so far during its 20-year history. It turned over a record £4.7million in February 2019. Added to January’s sales, the business has turned over £9million in the first two months of this year.
Scott and Stephen joining Driver Hire's Network Leading recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, welcomed two new franchisees to its nationwide network during February: Scott MacGregor and Stephen Hobbs.
Fantastic back-to-back win for ERA at Global Franchise Awards! As the winners of this year’s Global Franchise Awards are announced the 8 strong international delegation from Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) proudly accept the award for “Best White-Collar Franchise” for the second year in a row.
Neighborly Acquires Dream Doors Neighborly®, the world’s largest franchisor of home service brands, has announced the acquisition of Dream Doors, the UK’s No. 1 kitchen makeover franchisor. The addition marks the first acquisition of 2019 and brings Neighborly to a total of 22 service brands, nearly 3,700 franchise owners and more than 850 colleagues across nine countries.
Former Employee Takes on Shining Business! After 14 years with Ovenclean, the UK’s leading professional oven cleaning specialist, franchisee John Dyer is selling up one half of his thriving business to his employee Richard, and is now on the hunt for a buyer for his other territory, which stretches from Norwich to Stowmarket!
Papa John's Expands in Milton Keynes Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its latest store opening in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. Run by franchisee Tony Singh, the new outlet has already recruited 15 new local staff to deliver Papa John’s world-class pizza to local residents. Milton Keynes is also the home of Papa John’s UK and European Campus as well as Papa John’s fresh pizza dough factory, a state-of-the-art facility which supplies around 400 franchised units across the UK on a daily basis.
Platinum Property Partners awarded top 16th position in the Elite Franchise Top 100! Over the years, Elite Franchise Magazine have had the great privilege of working with some of Britain’s best franchises. The company state that they were so inspired by these superlative businesses that we believed it was time to recognise the many matchless brands operating in the sector. Now, the Elite Franchise top 100 is recognised as a new league table that celebrates the greatest franchises the UK has to offer.
Platinum Property Partners are now a member of the AFA as well as BFA! PPP have received yet another seal of approval, as they have now become a full member of The Approved Franchise Association as well as The British Franchise Association! The AFA are dedicated to promoting the highest standards in the franchise industry and ensuring continued success for all those involved.
InXpress aim for the top! InXpress is beating off the competition, as it aims for the top. The list of finalists for the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year has been announced. InXpress are one of just six, fighting for the title.
Caring Scottish Franchise Crowned at the Scottish and Asian Business Awards The Glasgow franchise of Home Instead Senior Care is celebrating after scooping a prestigious award at the Scottish and Asian Business Awards.
Franchise owner Suhail Rehman was awarded the coveted title of ‘Franchise of the Year’ at a glittering ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow in recognition of the outstanding service delivered to clients across Scotland.
Franchise banking advisor chooses Home Instead A couple from a banking background are Home Instead Senior Care’s latest franchise owners. Suki Dehal, a banking executive specialising in the franchise sector, and his wife Sonia, also from a banking background, have purchased the Walsall territory.
Petpals launches new 'Easy Start' purchase scheme BFA member Petpals, the UK’s largest multi-service pet care franchise, has launched a scheme to make purchasing one of their franchise business easier than ever.
Papa John's & Charity Race Sponsorship is Winning Combination Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has extended its charity fun-run sponsorship with MCC Promotions. The winning combination sees Papa John’s franchisees team up to sponsor 18 local fun runs across the UK including events in London, Exeter, Northampton and Sheffield. Organised by MCC Promotions, the successful Run Series which was originally set up in 2006, now attracts around 8,000 participants each year, many of whom compete for a nominated Charity or their chosen, local charity.
TaxAssist Accountants celebrates successful January The network of over 200 small business specialist accountants now services over 71,000 clients across the UK. January proved another successful month, with over 1,400 new business leads provided to the network.
Papa John's Franchisees Recognise Achievements & Look to the Future at Biggest Ever UK Conference Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, hosted its biggest ever UK franchise conference last week, held at the Metropole Hotel, Birmingham. Around 600 franchisees and store managers joined Papa John’s staff to celebrate team and individual achievements during the past year and look to the future.
Oven Wizards clean up as they report continued business growth in 2018! Oven Wizards are pleased to report continued growth in terms of the business they are delivering. Business growth is up 16% in the last year, and a whopping 46% over the last two years in terms of the value of ovens being cleaned by Oven Wizards Franchisees.
Driver Hire gets the "Knowhow"! Driver Hire’s National Accounts’ team has finalised a national agreement with Team Knowhow, the expert services division of Dixons Carphone plc, which includes Currys PC World and Carphone Warehouse. The agreement enables individual Driver Hire franchisees to trade with Team Knowhow depots across the UK.
Dream Doors offers working flexibility to franchsiees! DREAM Doors franchisee Lynn Fletcher found the working flexibility she needed by joining the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company. Having previously worked in advertising and sales, Lynn was looking for a new business opportunity that could fit around the needs of her young son.
Get to know Tutor Doctor over Canapes and Cocktails! Having recently been named as the UK’s number one education franchise, demand for the Tutor Doctor opportunity has never been higher. And with good reason!
New national TV advert airs during UK tax season! The UK’s largest network of small business accountants has relaunched its successful and innovative advertising campaign across a number of terrestrial and digital TV channels leading up to and during the height of the tax return season.
Danger, danger - high voltage! ChipsAway ensure safety of specialists and customers with Electric Vehicle training as standard.
Trophy Pet Foods appoint new Managing Director After 22 years with Trophy Pet Foods, Sue Reid has appointed her successor as Managing Director, with Matthew Snell taking over the lead!
Papa John's Delivers on Another Successful Year Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has delivered on another successful year with new store openings at the end of 2018 including: Dundee, Cannock, Leeds, Bury St Edmunds, Bracknell, Peterborough, Cheadle, Bristol and Havant.
CQC PRAISES 'INSPIRATIONAL' HOME INSTEAD ON ITS 40TH OUTSTANDING RATING Home care franchise business, Home Instead Senior Care, has been praised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after achieving its 40th ‘Outstanding’ rating. The accolade from England’s care regulator was awarded to the Richmond upon Thames office, run by Mike Jefferies, and means the network outranks all other home care companies for the top rating in England.
New Year, Fresh Start with Dream Doors! ARE you looking for a fresh, and highly profitable, new start in 2019? If so, why not consider joining Dream Doors, the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company?
RECRUITMENT FRANCHISE CELEBRATES TOP TEN LISTING Driver Hire is celebrating its listing in the UK’s top ten franchises. It’s come in at number 9 in the hot off the press 2019 Elite Franchise Top 100 list, Britain’s definitive franchise league table!
The Pet Industry Thrives! 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.
A successful 2018 for TaxAssist Accountants! Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executive Director of TaxAssist Accountants offers his take on a highly successful 2018 for the leading tax and accountancy franchise.
InXpress leapfrogs 19 places, into the Elite 10! Building on their determination and franchisee satisfaction, InXpress have dramatically risen up the ranks, to claim a top 10 spot in the Elite Franchise 100!
Papa John's Proves Popular in Peterborough Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened a second store in Peterborough. Following unprecedented customer demand, Papa John’s has got the city covered with its extra site, now open on Whittlesey Road, Stanground.
OSCAR in the Community Approaching a new year, OSCAR Pet Foods is ready to launch into 2019 with an exciting special offer for new franchisees!
Franchise Brands plc celebrates its 10-year anniversary! 2018 marks the 10-year anniversary of Franchise Brands plc, an international multi-brand franchisor with a combined network of over 450 franchisees in 12 countries across five brands. Since it was founded in 2008 by Stephen Hemsley (Executive Chairman) and Nigel Wray (Non-executive Director) the group has grown rapidly and now celebrates a decade of franchising success!
Dream Doors celebrates year of record sales at annual conference! Dream Doors celebrated a year of record sales and massively increased marketing visibility at its annual conference.
Around 225 franchisees and suppliers attended the conference for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company, held at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton.
Signs Express Opens New Centre in Macclesfield Signs Express is the largest provider of signs and graphics in the country, with a network of 65 centres around the UK and Ireland and have recently expanded with the newest addition in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
ActionCOACH crowned the UK's Best B2B Franchise At the Best Franchise Conference and Awards, ActionCOACH was awarded the UK’s Best Business-to-Business Franchise 2018. An independent survey of the franchise network, with scores benchmarked against other franchises placed ActionCOACH in the Top 3 for franchisee satisfaction; a panel of franchise industry experts interviewed the Top 3 and decided ActionCOACH was number 1.
TaxAssist Accountants ends year on a high with six new joiners! Six new franchisees joined the flourishing small business accountancy network on its last initial training course of the year, bringing the total number of franchisees recruited in 2018 to 19, including resales and partners.
TaxAssist's Roger Bowen uses pedal power to raise £11,000! Roger Bowen, owner of TaxAssist Accountants in Llanelli was one of three intrepid cyclists who embarked on an epic bike ride in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity and LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity.
Papa John's Introduces the Festive Feast Pizza Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has launched its 2018 festive campaign! Papa John’s Festive Feast Pizza builds upon the success of previous festive pizzas but this year it includes hog roast, plus, for a sweet treat afterwards: Cherry Shimmer Candy canes!
HITIO Gym names Mark Chambers as CEO ahead of international roll-out HITIO Gym has announced the appointment of Mark Chambers, senior health and fitness club professional, as CEO, ahead of the Norwegian gym franchise’s international expansion.
Commenting on his new role and his ambitions for the brand, Mark said: “I am delighted to be taking on this role ahead of HITIO’s international launch. "We have ambitious plans for the UK and European markets but with a proven investment model that we know works, and I am hugely passionate in the brand’s vision to create community experiences through physical activity; particularly given the challenges we are facing with child and adult obesity. HITIO offers a clear alternative to other fitness studios and it has enormous potential, both in the UK and globally.”
Papa John's Helps Create Feel-Good-Factor with Southampton Charity Fun-Run Sponsorship Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee Syed Shar, is to sponsor the Southampton 10K charity fun-run to be held on Sunday 2 December 2018 at 10am on Southampton Common. Organised by MCC Promotions, the race is part of the successful Run Series which was originally set up in 2006 and now attracts around 8,000 participants each year, many of whom compete for their nominated Charity. This year, the Southampton Fun Run is supporting homeless charity: The Society of St James.
Adopt a Senior Pet Month with OSCARS Pet Food! Are you looking for a new family member? Perhaps you are not sure you have the time to toilet train or puppy proof the house? Maybe you are not ready for chewed shoes or sleepless nights? Then why not consider adopting an older dog?
TaxAssist Directors unveil exciting new initiatives at Regional Meetings Three of TaxAssist Accountants’ Executive Directors, Sarah Robertson, James Mattam and Daren Moore, and key Support Centre personnel, recently visited nine locations around the UK to host the annual round of Regional Meetings. The events were well attended with over 180 franchisees in attendance, representing over 90% of the network.
Loyal Centre Manager becomes Owner of Signs Express (Taunton) After more than 14 years of loyal service to the Taunton franchise of Signs Express as the Centre Manager and more than 25 years in the sign making industry, Richard Frayling has taken ownership of the business following Maurice Firman’s decision to sell the sign company.
'PEDALLING' THE ROAD SAFETY WEEK MESSAGE Driver Hire, the leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise, is supporting Road Safety Week (November 19th – 25th). All of its 100 offices nationwide are being encouraged to share the message on cutting the number of deaths and injuries on UK roads, making them safer for everyone.
Celebrating a Decade of Ovenclean Ownership! Franchise Brands plc is delighted to be celebrating 10 successful years owning, operating and developing Ovenclean, the UK’s original network of oven cleaning specialists.
New business owner for Signs Express (Nottingham) In an exciting new chapter for Signs Express (Nottingham), Nottingham based business veteran, Paul Glover, has become the new owner of the market-leading franchise after former owners Jane and Adam Bailey sold the centre to move out of the area.
A Recipe for Success! As Nigel and Berni Woodall celebrate their fifth OSCAR anniversary it's time to recall how they've tailored their OSCAR Pet Food business to work for them and how it has changed their lives.
Dream Doors shatters sales record for two months in a row! Dream Doors has shattered its previous sales figures for two months in a row and has beaten its previous web traffic records. The UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company generated £4.4million in October – making it the company’s best trading month in its 19-year history.
Papa John's is Hot Favourite in Newmarket Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has become a ‘hot favourite’ following its latest store opening in Newmarket, the English town famed for its horse-racing heritage.
New Papa John's Franchisee Has All the Right Ingredients Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced new franchisee Nazim Vadiwala has taken over the Leith Walk store in Edinburgh. Nazim who worked for a rival pizza firm for 10 years now manages Leith Walk with the help of operations director: Syed Salman and a team of local staff.
Outstanding centenary remembrance memorial To commemorate the First World War Centenary, Signs Express (Central Lancashire) assisted Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in installing a 5:1 replica of the Menin Gate memorial flowered in over 30,000 hand-knitted poppies.
IT'S ARRIVED! OSCAR Dry Grain-Free Cat Food Cats are known to go in search of a good meal, but for the discerning palate, our new grain-free recipe adds another meal to the OSCAR range of healthy and nutritious foods, enriching the lives of those who prefer choice.
Enable Holidays announces partnership with Driving Miss Daisy! Enable Holidays, the award-winning accessible travel specialist, has teamed up with leading UK Driving and Companion service company Driving Miss Daisy to provide a door-to-holiday adapted transfer service for its customers.
New Papa John's Franchisee Has All the Right Ingredients! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced new franchisee Nazim Vadiwala has taken over the Leith Walk store in Edinburgh. Nazim who worked for a rival pizza firm for 10 years now manages Leith Walk with the help of operations director: Syed Salman and a team of local staff.
The City of Salisbury Welcomes Signs Express Established in 1989 and celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, Signs Express has developed into the largest network of sign production centres in the UK and is growing at its fastest rate in more than 10 years. The addition of a centre opening in Salisbury is the fourth new centre the franchise has opened this year making a total of 67 centres across the UK.
Team GB equals world record for new coaches in training! Back in January 2001, former ActionCOACH Australia Master Licensee, Trevor Meyhew, set the world record of 14 new coaches in training.
At the end of September, 12 new franchise partners and 2 employee coaches completed their initial training in Nottingham – equalling the world record.
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
Pet Franchise investing in its future OSCAR Pet Foods secures the purchase of 3,000 sq meters of warehousing and offices at Bannister Hall Mill in Higher Walton, Lancashire.
National Award Recognition for Signs Express (Exeter) Exeter based signs and graphics specialists, Signs Express (Exeter), has been recognised as a finalist in the British Signs & Graphics Association (BSGA) Sign Awards for their Architectural project on behalf of The Leat Student Accommodation.
Trophy Pets welcomes two new Franchisees! Leading Pet Food Brand Trophy Pet Foods have welcomed two new franchisees to the family - both taking up well-established existing businesses. With the potential to push both businesses on to the next level, buying a franchise resale is a great opportunity to build on the success of the previous owner. Learn more about the new franchisees here...
ChipsAway wins coveted Franchise Marketing Award for 2018 ChipsAway, the UK’s leading minor car body repair specialist for over 20 years, are thrilled to have won an award at this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards, taking home the trophy for the ‘Best Print Advert’ and celebrating ChipsAway’s continued commitment to supporting the growth of the franchise industry.
First anniversary for roving Franchise Development Manager One year on in her role as Franchise Development Manager for TaxAssist Accountants, Sam Skyring discusses how her experience in practice, and her knowledge of the network has helped franchisees in the day to day running of their practices.
InXpress - An award-winning brand! InXpress UK leave with another award for 2018! This time, at the Franchise Marketing Awards event for Best Online Marketing.
Halesowen Hails Latest Papa John?s Opening Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened in Halesowen in the West Midlands. The new store will be run by franchisee Daljit Singh and his team who also manage the Crewe and Kidderminster Papa John’s. Around 15 local staff have been recruited and trained to hand-make and deliver Papa John’s top-quality pizza to residents near-by.
IT pro selects ComputerXplorers as career-change catalyst Systems Analyst Griffin Cheng has relocated from Hong Kong to Manchester to set up a new ComputerXplorers franchise and turn his passion for technology education into a business.
Home Instead showing why to care at the National Franchise Exhibition When you start the journey of choosing which franchise is right for you it can be hard to know where to start your search, especially as there are over 900 franchise opportunities on offer.
Home Instead Senior Care will be attending the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham on 5 and 6 October to help make that decision easier, with Ruth Brown, Head of Franchise Development, speaking at the high investment panel session.
Papa John's appoint new UK Managing Director! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of its new UK managing director: Liz Williams. Williams, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the food industry, will now be responsible for UK operations including overseeing the success of the Company’s network of more than 400 franchised stores throughout the country.
Hollywood Glamour ignites at this year's ChipsAway Conference and Awards Ceremony New industry developments and opportunity, electric and hybrid vehicles and Hollywood glamour were just a few of the themes at this year’s ChipsAway annual conference and awards ceremony held at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales. Taking place this past weekend, a contingent of around 200 ChipsAway franchisees, members of staff, sponsors and suppliers gathered to explore the latest in industry developments and opportunities that would help to grow their businesses.
Dream Doors opens new state-of-the-art £750k training centre! DREAM Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen makeover retailer, has invested £750,000 in a new state-of-the-art training centre featuring a range of the company’s high-end products alongside the latest appliances from Blanco, Franke, Karndean and Samsung.
Belvoir's £5.7m of deals capitalises on consolidating market Year to date figures for Belvoir’s highly successful Assisted Acquisition Programme (AAP) reveals a massive 255% increase in acquired turnover compared to the same period last year.
We believe in EWIF - just meet some of our leading ladies! From mums to military personnel - Home Instead Senior Care has welcomed over 100 female franchisees to its UK network to date, ladies who have made their mark as businesswomen through its model. Franchising is far from being a man’s world or man’s business model. With a franchisor that supports its owners at every step of their journey – it gives women a robust route to become their own boss and be a business leader in their own right.
Former Pizza Delivery Driver Turned Multi-Unit Papa John's Franchisee opens in Dunfermline After working as a Pizza Delivery driver Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid) made the move to franchisee and now runs a multi-unit operation in Scotland and South East England. His latest store in Dunfermline has just opened for business and he is already looking for his next opoortunity to open another store! Read more about Sid's move from delivery driver to Franchisee!
Former Pizza Delivery Driver Turned Multi-Unit Papa John's Franchisee opens in Dunfermline After working as a Pizza Delivery driver Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid) made the move to franchisee and now runs a multi-unit operation in Scotland and South East England. His latest store in Dunfermline has just opened for business and he is already looking for his next opoortunity to open another store! Read more about Sid's move from delivery driver to Franchisee!
Leading Transport and Logistics recruiter supports National Lorry Week One of the key partners in this years National Lorry Week is the leading transport and logistics recruitment company Driver Hire. Running from 15th-21st September, National Lorry Week celebrates the role of the often overlooked lorry driver and the road transport industry. Read more about Driver Hire's involvement this year...
Dream Doors open new franchise in Solihull! Dream Doors have recently opened up their new showroom in Solihull, with former estate agent Graham Phipps leading this franchise opportunity. Learn about why Graham felt it was the right opportunity for him!
Signs Express - Bigger, Better, Stronger! Established in 1989 and celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, Signs Express has developed into the largest network of sign production centres in the UK and is growing at its fastest rate in more than 10 years. Many of its centres have been trading for over 10 years, demonstrating the potential profit, business stability and career satisfaction in becoming a franchisee. The addition of a new field-based operations team this year is helping to support this growth.
InXpress Gives Back to make a practical difference InXpress made a concerted team effort to give practical support to a Northampton Community Centre, moving the #InXpressGivesBack initiative beyond just words.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Stamford Hill, London Having been a part of the TaxAssist Accountants network for nearly three years, Kashif Anwar has recently celebrated the opening of his first shop which he will run along with his two members of staff.
Home Delivery at it's best with OSCARS! Home delivery has seen massive growth in recent years, and everyone is benefiting from the convenience of direct-to-the-door delivery of products and services. Busy pet owners are thankful for the hassle-free way to shop for pet food and accessories via the OSCAR complete service.
Driver Hire's marketing support earns place in finals! The outstanding levels of franchisee support delivered by Driver Hire’s in-house marketing team has earned it a place at the finals of the 2018 national ‘Franchise Marketing Awards’
Hitting the Ground Running with Dream Doors! HITTING the ground running allowed Dream Doors franchisees Richard Marshall and Jamie-Louise Brewer to generate over £94,000 in their first month of trade!
Belvoir announces changes to Senior Management Team In a round of promotions at Belvoir, Phil Gee has been promoted to Northwood MD, and Eric Walker promoted to Group MD. Learn more about these changes...
Celebrating 25 years of client success with ActionCOACH! ActionCOACH is celebrating hitting the milestone of 25 years in business. Their global network of business growth coaches has been supporting business owners to success for a quarter of a century!
THINK YOU KNOW YOUR LIMITS? THINK AGAIN, THINK FASTSIGNS You’re apprehensive about starting a new career, you don’t know where to begin, you can’t start something completely new – or can you? Here at FASTSIGNS, we believe you can!
The six-month countdown to a new year - new career for 2019 It’s over half way through 2018 and you might think it’s too early to start thinking about the perennial ‘New Year, New You’ message that hits every January as resolutions are made.
Revive! win 2018 bfa HSBC Franchise Award for Franchise Support On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June 2018, the British Franchise Association (bfa) held their 2018 conference at The ICC in Birmingham. The annual bfa HSBC Franchise Awards were held on the Thursday evening and Revive! were nominated for the prestigious Franchise Support award alongside Bright & Beautiful UK and Expense Reduction Analysts.
Quartet of New Recruits Join Revive! The Rugby based head office team at Revive! continues to grow as the UK’s leading network of accredited mobile vehicle paint repairers reports record levels of demand for its top-quality service.
Premises move calls on expertise of Signs Express! After moving to state-of-the-art new, larger premises in Gloucester, TBS Engineering recognised their facility needed prestigious high-profile signage to reflect the brand and company ethos and called on the experienced team at Signs Express (Gloucester) to help.
5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction for the 5th time! The UK’s leading homecare franchisor Home Instead Senior Care has received a 5 Star rating for the 5th time in Smith & Henderson’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction survey.
New Investor in Hereford and Worcester TruGreen UK are proud to welcome the newest business owner in to the franchise network, Mark Symington of TruGreen Hereford & Worcester.
Driver Hire celebrates further franchise success Leading recruitment franchisor Driver Hire has further proof that it is one of the UK’s top franchise businesses, collecting bronze in the ‘Franchisor of the Year’ category at the 2018 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.
Platinum Property Partners to Feature in Sky TV Series Platinum Property Partners (PPP) has always championed the notion of Finding Financial Freedom, and now one of its Franchise Partners will be featured in a television series of the same name. In episode three of Finding Financial Freedom – to be aired on Sky’s Beyond TV on 18th July – Surrey property investor Paul Watson will be discussing how he has worked with PPP, the world’s first property investment franchise, in order to build a portfolio of five Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Andrew Morton celebrates 15 years as a TaxAssist Accountant! In his time with TaxAssist Accountants, Andrew Morton has passed a milestone birthday (or two), had two children and built up a sizeable practice of over 500 clients, which he runs from four offices across his territory in Shropshire
bfa Award Win for InXpress' Neil Hatt! Winning the Network Contribution Franchisee Award, at this year’s bfa awards, means a lot to Neil Hatt. He’s InXpress’ biggest supporter and believes the win was not only for him but for the entire InXpress network.
Papa John's Encourages Fans to 'Keep Calm and Kammy on' with Unbelievable Meal Deal Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, is encouraging football fans to ‘keep calm and Kammy on’ with its unbelievable meal deal promotion running throughout June and the first half of July. Papa John’s has teamed up with fun-loving and usually over-excited football commentator, Chris Kamara, or ‘Kammy’, to bring calm to the nation during the tournament by deflecting the attention to pizza. Pizza is set to be the calming influence during the World Cup as viewers gather on sofas across the country to share in the highly emotional and greatly anticipated tournament.
Merry Maids BIG Summer Summit One of the best parts of being in a franchise is having the peer network around you.
Here at Merry Maids we vow to give our Merry Maids business owners a platform to communicate with their fellow peers on a regular basis. We also ensure that we provide useful information to our franchisees in an interesting and enjoyable format.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop launches in Pudsey Will Swift recently celebrated the opening of a new walk-in shop on 55 Lidgett Hill in Pudsey, which he will run in conjunction with his Horsforth shop.
Innovation - It is in our DNA Home Instead Senior Care is the only homecare franchise to rank as a finalist in the 2018 bfa Franchisor Awards - with a shortlisting for the coveted Innovation accolade set to be announced at a glittering black tie event this Thursday.
Papa John's Long Serving Franchisee Buys Bognor Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee of 16 years, Matthew Liddiard, has bought the franchise for the brand-new Bognor Regis store, now open on Hawthorn Road, near the town centre. Ten local staff have already been employed and trained to deliver Papa John’s to quality pizza, to residents in the area and the team are currently still recruiting.
Franchise Footie eclipses World Cup (Well, Almost!) Whilst the football world’s attention is on Russia right now, sneaking in just ahead of the big kick-off in Moscow, was leading transport & logistics’ recruitment franchise, Driver Hire’s own football tournament. However, rather than Volgograd, this one was played out in Tamworth.
TaxAssist Accountants celebrates first anniversary in Bury St Edmunds Eliott Betts and Lili Huang, celebrated their first anniversary of their TaxAssist Accountants office on 70 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, on Thursday, 14th June, with a party for the local business community.
Papa John's Delivers in Didcot Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has opened its latest store in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The new outlet will be run by franchisee Bally Brar with the help of 15 locally recruited staff. Bally also runs the Abingdon Papa John’s and has been a franchisee since 2014.
Motherwell Business Celebrates Silver Franchise Partnership Leading transport & logistics recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, is celebrating a 25 year partnership with Motherwell-based business services provider, Wilson Gibb Management Services Ltd (WGMS).
Trophy Pet Foods Welcome New Franchisees! Trophy Pet Foods are delighted to welcome three new teams as new Trophy franchisees. Dave from Trophy Pet Foods Bridgend and Vale of Glamorgan, Sheila & Andrew from Trophy Pet Foods Ribble Valley and Lorraine & Chris from Trophy Pet Foods West Cheshire and South Manchester.
Signs Express Bedford welcomes new owner Market-leading signs and graphics franchise, Signs Express, welcomes Rob Weall as the new owner of its long-standing Bedford centre, following the purchase of the business which has been established since 2006.
Trophy Pet Foods 2018 Award Winners! Trophy Pet Foods have named their 2018 Franchisee of the Year at their 25th National Conference this week. The franchised service which provides a mobile pet food delivery service for pet owners throughout the UK, focused on the people who make their brand a success.
Driver Hire Grimsby hoping to catch community award Fingers will be firmly crossed this Friday (May 18th) at Driver Hire’s Grimsby & Scunthorpe office. Franchisees Michael and Jayne O’Flynn are in the finals – for the second year running – of the Hull & Northern Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce ‘Excellence in the Community’ Business Awards. The award is sponsored by ferry operator, DFDS.
Papa John's Promises a Sizzling Summer with New BBQ Range Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has introduced an early taste of summer with its brand-new BBQ range, ideal for those who love to share all their favourite outdoor BBQ flavours with friends and family.
Tutor Doctor welcomes six new franchisees In the last two months, six ambitious entrepreneurs have launched their Tutor Doctor franchises across the UK. Chin Hui, Rachael Tan, Matt Fowler, Sally Lingard, Adebusola Oladimeji and Akudo Elaine Ike will be serving families from Bromley to Bristol. Their aim is to empower students to achieve their full potential and bring work to local tutors with a business that truly sits at the heart of their communities.
Driver Hire enjoys Southern Success! Leading recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, has just completed the re-sale of two of its Southern region franchises – Luton and Twickenham.
Belvoir expands Central Office team to support growing network Belvoir has welcomed three new highly experienced members of staff, including a former franchisee, at its Central Office base in Grantham, Lincolnshire, to strengthen the support provided for the growing numbers of franchisees across the network.
Kitchen industry leader, Dream Doors, launches brand new website Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen door replacement company, has just unveiled its new and improved website. A slick, modern and pared-back design was chosen to reflect the simplicity of the company’s kitchen makeovers.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop launches in Hanwell Sajjad Ahmed, a TaxAssist Accountants franchisee since 2015, has found himself relocating to a larger premisie due to the growing demand for his services!
Double showroom launch day for Dream Doors Kitchen makeover specialists, Dream Doors, opened new showrooms in the Dartford and Southend areas yesterday. The Hampshire-based brand now boasts 80 showrooms stretching from Truro all the way up to Edinburgh.
Be a market disrupter and be your own boss! Home Instead Senior Care’s franchisees have a passion to be market disrupters in the senior homecare space under the quality brand.
The network is made up of local business leaders who care to influence. Owners are thought leaders on the topic of our time – care with dignity. They are local influencers and employers of choice in their territory.
InXpress introduces 4 new Country Managers, as the brand expands globally InXpress are excited about the global expansion they are experiencing! As InXpress grows, we are pleased to introduce you to our four newly appointed Country Managers who will oversee operations in Hong Kong, France, Australia & New Zealand, and Germany.
Papa John's In-Store Experience Day Just Got Better! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s in-store experience day just got better! The Company, which has well over 350 stores across the UK, now offers the chance for those interested in running their very own Papa John’s to visit the European Head Quarters on an extended tour.
InXpress franchisee Neil Hatt is shortlisted for the bfa franchise awards! The British Franchise Association (bfa) has been supporting the franchise industry for over 40 years. Their annual awards event is a fiercely competitive and hotly contended part of the franchise industry’s year. This year, InXpress UK nominated their Birmingham South franchisee, Neil Hatt, for his outstanding contribution to the InXpress network.
Agency Express voted as 'Suppler of the Year' for a second year at the ESTAS! Agency Express the UK’s largest provider of estate agency board services, is delighted to announce that they have for a second consecutive year been voted as the UK’s best supplier to the property industry in the 2018 ESTAS Awards.
Driver Hire, franchise award finalists, again! Driver Hire is one of six finalists in the 2018 bfa HSBC ‘Franchisor of the Year’ awards. The awards highlight the UK’s most exceptional franchisors; the ones that are driving business success through best practice, innovative strategies and a strong brand.
Two new Husband and Wife teams for Trophy Pet Foods! The sun is finally out, it’s a royal baby boy and Trophy Pet Foods are delighted to welcome two new husband & wife teams as new Trophy franchisees. Mark & Justine from Trophy Pet Foods Isle of Wight and Sean & Julie from Trophy Pet Foods North Warwickshire.
Papa John's Franchisees Taste Success in London Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened in Elm Park, London. A few miles from Romford, the new store is run by business partners and franchisees Parry Singh and Tony Kalsi.
From corporate finance to senior care in South Lanarkshire After two decades working in corporate finance, father-of-three Alan Barr walked away from a six figure salary to become his own boss as a franchisee with Home Instead Senior Care in South Lanarkshire.
InXpress franchise expands into Germany! Since they started in 1999, InXpress have risen to become the leading logistical experts offering businesses viable solutions for express, freight and mail services, both nationally and globally.
Grow your business through service with InXpress Always keen to find ways to enhance their franchisees businesses, InXpress established a partnership with an online software, with the aim of simplifying customers’ shipping experiences.
Dream Doors is recruiting in Scotland! Dream Doors is the UK’s biggest name in kitchen makeovers, with 80 franchisees trading from showrooms in West Edinburgh all the way down to Truro. The company is keen to add to its four existing showrooms in Scotland’s central belt, so is exhibiting at the inaugural Franchise Opportunities Scotland, held at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow on Wednesday 25th April.
Franchisees ensure Driver Hire delivers record results! Driver Hire franchisees have plenty to celebrate right now. The transport & logistics recruitment business is celebrating another record breaking year. Turnover for the twelve months to the end of March 2018 increased by £8m to £108.5m – an 8% increase on 2016/17.
Papa John's Reaches Residents of Wrexham Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has opened in Wrexham. The newest store will now employ more than 20 local staff to deliver Papa John’s top quality pizza to residents in Wrexham and the surrounding area.
Freedom to be a local leader with a powerful innovator providing full support Home Instead Senior Care’s network is made up of local business leaders who have the freedom to be an individual, the confidence of a proven business model and the strength of a UK network with a reputation for innovation and robust support for its franchisees.
Papa John's Franchisees Turn up the Heat on Expansion Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced award winning, Welsh franchisees: John O’Brien and Clif Roberson, have ‘turned up the heat’ on their expansion by opening a seventh Papa John’s franchised store. The latest outlet is on Taunton Road, Bridgewater which is located just south of Bristol.
Tutor Doctor's revolutionary online learning platform Just months after unveiling its striking new global branding, Tutor Doctor is making headlines again as its new online learning platform has been shortlisted in the 2018 bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards.
ChipsAway employee Callum Green Wins Silver at National Finals! Many talented individuals, including Callum Green from ChipsAway North Tyneside, recently competed against each other at the Skill Auto national finals held at the NEC, in categories such as Automotive Technology, Refinishing, Body Repair and Heavy Vehicle Engineering! Callum performed brilliantly even under intense pressure and scrutiny from the judges, to go on and win Silver, and also a place in the World Skills UK Squad!
Belvoir Wrexham scoops Franchise of the Year at Annual Awards On 23rd March 2018 the Belvoir network gathered to congratulate Vaughan and Sally Schofield of Belvoir Wrexham on their outstanding achievement of winning Belvoir’s Gold Award for Franchise of the Year.
Tutor Doctor unveils striking new global brand! The start of 2018 saw world-leading in-home tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, unveil its exciting new look. A striking change, the company’s new branding is sure to turn heads with its bold colour palette, clever imagery and thought-provoking messaging. Something which Tim Morris, Director of Global Franchise Support, confirms is no accident.
Proof that innovation is at our core! We’re delighted to announce our second innovation shortlisting, less than a month after we were revealed as a finalist in the 2018 bfa Franchisor Awards!
Celebrating 25 "Outstandings" for our network We’re celebrating reaching 25 CQC Outstandings for our franchise network, a milestone that showcases the dedication of our franchisees to deliver high quality home care.
Papa John's Targets Seaside Town of Weston-Super-Mare Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has opened its latest store in Weston-Super-Mare. Run by franchisees John O’Brien and Clif Roberson, the new outlet employs almost 20 local staff to deliver Papa John’s top quality pizza to local residents in the sea-side town. Old school friends from Merthyr Tydfil, John and Clif, turned business entrepreneurs when they joined Papa John’s at the end of 2015. They now run eight stores employing a total of around 140 staff and aim to open a further Papa John’s in the West Country within the next few weeks.
ChipsAway Encourage Women's Confidence at Car Bodyshops With recent research reporting that almost a third of females feel they have been ripped off for servicing and repair work done to their car, purely because they are female, nationwide car paintwork repair company ChipsAway, want to encourage an important change within the industry, and help females across the country to feel confident when it comes to all things automotive!
Agency Express announced as bfa Franchisor of the Year finalist! We’re delighted to announce that Agency Express the UK’s largest, multiple award-winning estate agency board franchise, has been revealed as finalists in the prestigious ‘bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year’ awards.
Trophy welcomes the 'Year of the Dog' and 3 new Franchisees! It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, spring is on the way and Trophy Pet Foods are delighted to welcome 3 new franchisees. Russell from Trophy Pet Foods Cheshire & Wrexham, John from Trophy Pet Foods West Lothian and Christine from Trophy Pet Foods Cambridgeshire.
Agency Express make the 2018 ESTAS shortlist! Agency Express has for a fifth consecutive year been recognised for its outstanding customer service by The ESTAS, the UK’s largest residential property industry award scheme.
Papa John's Rolls Out New Customer Satisfaction Programme Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has rolled out a new customer satisfaction programme called ‘Papa Talk’. With the aim of providing even better service, the pizza giant now invites customers to rate the Company’s service instantly by email or a sticker on top of their pizza box.
Canapes and Cocktails at Tutor Doctor Open Days! The #1 in-home Tutoring Franchise in the World would like to invite you to learn more about Tutor Doctor and enjoy some canapés and cocktails on them.
Papa John's Franchisees are Champions of Better Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s has named its ‘Champions of Better’, at a recent Company franchise conference, held in Milton Keynes. For the first time, Papa John’s entire UK network; including store managers, key staff as well as franchise owners and suppliers, came together to celebrate successes and highlight outstanding team and individual achievements throughout the year.
Innovation is in our DNA Home Instead Senior Care is the only homecare franchise to rank as a finalist in the 2018 bfa Franchisor Awards - with a shortlisting for the coveted Innovation accolade announced today.
A Very Happy 20th OSCAR Anniversary! Devon was in for a big surprise when Neil and Lorraine Stapleton launched their OSCAR Pet Foods franchise business twenty years ago. Celebrating an anniversary in a business that continues to flourish proves there is always room for more!
Newcastle conference celebrates franchisees' success Driver Hire’s 2018 annual conference was a perfect opportunity to mark the achievements of its top performing and long-standing franchisees. Leading the way was David Quinn, owner of Driver Hire’s Chelmsford office, crowned ‘Franchisee of the Year’. Other top awards winners included: Nic Chaviaris (Gatwick), Rod Halling (Plymouth), Carrie-Ann Donohue (York) and Manjit Singh (Enfield).
Concierge services are a golden opportunity for Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees Entrepreneurial approach of a group of MBE stores in London has benefits for the whole network.
A multiple-store franchise group with five stores in London has created an opportunity for better business relationships with one of Mail Boxes Etc.’s key customer groups: hotel concierges.
Tutor Doctor unveils striking new global brand The start of 2018 saw world-leading in-home tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, unveil its exciting new look. A striking change, the company’s new branding is sure to turn heads with its bold colour palette, clever imagery and thought-provoking messaging. Something which Tim Morris, Director of Global Franchise Support, confirms is no accident.
The Power of Love Being in love doesn’t always mean doing everything with your partner, sometimes it can mean the opposite. And that’s certainly the case with Home Instead Senior Care’s husband-and-wife franchisees Suhail and Tasnim Rehman in Scotland.
Dream Doors grows network with grand opening of Nottingham showroom Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen door replacement franchise, has just opened a brand-new showroom in the West Nottingham area. The company, now over 80 showrooms strong, shows no sign of slowing down either with dozens of potential new franchisees meeting the team at the National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham this weekend.
Home Instead Senior Care named 'National Winners' at Exclusive event Home Instead Senior Care was named one of 11 National Winners from 77 businesses representing the Ones to Watch in Ireland at an exclusive event held at the British Ambassador’s residence in Dublin for The European Business Awards, Europe’s largest business competition, sponsored by RSM.
Belvoir deal creates new Cumbria office! Belvoir is pleased to announce that Belvoir Cumbria, which was previously a corporate-owned office based in Whitehaven, has successfully been purchased by Bulmans (Carlisle) Ltd, which will be rebranding its existing business to Belvoir.
TruGreen starts the year with two new investors! TruGreen Professional LawnCare, one of the world’s largest lawn care franchises has welcomed two new franchisees to the network after a fantastic start to 2018.
Metro Rod Aberdeen expand into 2018 Just a handful of months after taking over the Metro Rod Aberdeen area, Nick and Angela Langan, who also run hugely successful safety and compliance business ‘Safetest Compliance Services’, have started 2018 as they mean to go on, with expansion into Dundee and Perth, and the Highlands and Islands areas.
Business Doctors, the SME support franchise, has launched a new Teeside territory Describing its offer as 'somewhere in between consultancy and coaching', the company provides hands on support to owners of small and medium sized enterprises in every sector.
The Teeside territory has been bought by former financial director Simon Grant.
Papa John's Franchisee Engineers More Store Openings Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced franchisee and former mechanical engineer, Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), has opened two more stores. Falkirk north-east of Glasgow and Billericay in Essex bring Sid’s total Papa John’s portfolio to 11 and he has plans to open more before the end of the year.
Dream Doors announces Discovery Day in Leeds Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen facelift retailer, is looking for new franchisees in and around Leeds. In fact, the company, which has over 75 showrooms nationwide, has identified eight available territories around Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Halifax, Sheffield and the surrounding areas. What’s more, that includes an existing and very profitable showroom for sale in Osset, near Wakefield.
Scots get a taste for Papa John's! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its latest store opening in Edinburgh, Sighthill. The enterprise is very much a family affair, with franchisee George Eastcroft and his son Andrew, now running three Papa John’s in the City, employing around 60 local people.
Enjoying 10 Years of Oscar Success! If ever an OSCAR Pet Food franchise fell into the right hands it had to be those of Steve and Jill Tubbs!
New Year, New Metro Rod! 2018 is definitely set to be the most exciting year yet for leading drainage repair and maintenance company Metro Rod!
Dream Doors appoints new Managing Director Kitchen facelift franchise, Dream Doors, has named Philip Carr as its new Managing Director. Carr originally joined the board in 2017 to support the development of the company’s senior management team. He brings with him 16 years’ experience, having worked with a number of industry leading brands at board level within the KBB (Kitchen, Bedrooms and Bathrooms) sector.
Aberdeen resale keeps it in the family Seven years after setting up TaxAssist Accountants in Aberdeen, Ian Mearns is handing the reins to his son; and local accountant, Steven Mearns.
Driver Hire franchisee 'highly commended' at national awards Richard Bradshaw, franchisee at Driver Hire Guildford, was a ‘Highly commended’ finalist in the ‘Franchisee of the Year’ category at the 2017 ‘Startups’ awards. The results were announced shortly before Christmas.
A Place to Call Home - Lancaster Resale The majority of people looking to run their own business consider franchising so that they can control their own destiny. A large part of this is to enjoy your own personal time and space and to relish your environment and surroundings. Our latest high-performing business for sale has both.
Papa John's Opens Second Store in Plymouth Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced a second store opening in Plymouth. Both regional, franchised pizza delivery outlets are run by Jo and Austin Boland who now employ 50 local staff to deliver Papa John’s top quality fresh pizza to residents in the sea-side town.
Gerald Ratner makes guest appearance at Dream Doors 2017 Conference The Dream Doors Annual Conference has featured some stellar guest speakers over the years, including Falklands veteran Simon Weston CBE and Olympic Gold Medallist Sally Gunnell, OBE. But this year’s keynote speaker was someone rather more infamous, with Gerald Ratner taking to the stage to deliver a cautionary message on how not to run a successful business!
ActionCOACH secures global CEO for new UK support role Vic Ciuffetelli has over 30 years of business growth experience having worked as a CEO for firms across the globe including 17 years as Global CEO and CEO Asia-Pacific for ActionCOACH. When Ian Christelow, ActionCOACH’s UK co-founder, heard that Vic was considering stepping down and returning to his home in Australia to start his own ActionCOACH coaching firm, he presented a new challenge to Vic.
Apprenticeship Success for InXpress Birmingham South Investing in people is an important part of business development. Neil Hatt, InXpress Birmingham South, is expanding his team by investing in the next generation.
All I want for Christmas is... Christmas is a time for family and friends and those of us with pets want our furry friends to be able to join in and enjoy the festivities.
Papa John's Builds Team to Drive UK Development Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is building on the strength of its management team in order to drive the continued development and acquisition of new stores opening across the UK.
Home Instead tops out the new Elite Franchise 100 'power list' Home Instead Senior Care has been officially recognised as the UK’s leading franchise in the Elite Franchise 100. Ending a hugely successful year on a high, that has seen 15 new business leaders welcomed into the network, Home Instead is delighted that it’s strong financial performance, unique model and the exceptional level of support provided, has been acknowledged in this franchising ‘power list’.
New Owner Calendar Countdown Typically, it takes about six months from your first enquiry to completing your New Owner Training, depending on your timescales. Learn more about what to expect during the process.
Accountancy network bucks the financial industry trend of decreasing number of High Street branches While banks and other financial services continue to close branches across the UK, TaxAssist Accountants has been seeing High Street growth.
Karl Sandall, Chief Executive Director of TaxAssist Accountants, which has more than 200 shops across the UK, said having a high-street presence remained a key part of the company’s strategy to get its name known and attract business.
TaxAssist Accountants wins Best Franchise 2017 Award National accountancy franchise TaxAssist Accountants was named winner of the prestigious Smith + Henderson ‘Best Franchise 2017 Award’ in the Business to Business category.
The award comes off the back of a network-wide survey, in which franchisees were invited to complete an anonymous Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark survey. Franchisees were asked to rate the training and support provided by TaxAssist, the franchise system and their overall franchise ownership experience.
We are leaders on a mission to change the face of ageing Home Instead’s 11th annual national conference saw over 750 delegates including franchise owners, key players and CAREGivers come together to celebrate the strength and success of the UK’s most outstanding homecare franchise.
Hosted by Sky News’ Sunrise anchor Sarah-Jane Mee and with the theme #Weare - the two day event featured a calibre key note from David Taylor, author of The Naked Leader, the world’s fastest selling business book and three global follow-ups.
Continued expansion for OSCAR Pet Foods 2017 turned out to be quite a year for Preston-based OSCAR Pet Foods as they continued their successful expansion across the UK.
Founded in 1990, and now market leaders in pet food home delivery, OSCAR has a wealth of experience in franchising and the pet industry.
TaxAssist Walthamstow scoops prestigious business award Nadeem Iqbal, who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Walthamstow, scooped top honours at the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards, where he was presented with the Best Personal Accountancy Firm (London) award.
The 2017 Greater London Enterprise Awards recognise the accomplishments of businesses from a diverse range of industries, showcasing the best and brightest the region has to offer.
Awards top off a best-ever year for Signs Express Signs Express, the UK’s leading signs and graphics franchise, had a lot to celebrate at their annual Convention held recently at the prestigious Hilton Deansgate Hotel in Manchester.
Not only is the award-winning franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary of franchising, the first franchisee, Nick Dawes, still with the business today, but also its best-ever turnover in the company’s history.
TaxAssist Accountants nominated for Best Franchise Awards 2017 TaxAssist Accountants delighted to have been named as a finalist in the Business to Business category of The Best Franchise Awards 2017.
Following its recent '5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award' and as a result of feedback from its franchisees gathered by Smith + Henderson, TaxAssist Accountants has been named as a finalist in the 'Business to Business' category of The Best Franchise Awards 2017, sponsored by Lloyds Bank.
TaxAssist announces additional Franchise Development Manager to support growing network Samantha Skyring, previously one of TaxAssist’s Technical Managers, moves to new position.
TaxAssist Accountants has strengthened the support for its 200-strong network of accountants with Samantha Skyring joining Steve Mack and Phil Jesse in the Franchise Development Team.
Former Delivery Pizza Driver Opens Ninth Papa John's Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened on Nicol Street, Kirkcaldy, Scotland. Former pizza delivery driver: Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid), became a franchisee five years ago and runs Papa John’s in the South East of England plus the Scottish Rutherglen, Glenrothes and now Kirkcaldy. Sid has plans to open four further Papa John’s in Scotland over the next few months.
Dream Doors announces an unprecedented 10 showroom openings within the first quarter of 2018 Kitchen industry leader, Dream Doors, is expecting an unprecedented 10 showroom openings before the end of the first quarter of 2018. This is a huge milestone for the kitchen replacement door franchise which, in a previous record, had achieved just above that number of showroom launches in a single year.
Metro Rod celebrates at inaugural Conference and Awards ceremony 2017 Franchisees, employees and suppliers from across the country all congregated last weekend at 5* resort – The Celtic Manor, for the much-anticipated Metro Rod conference and awards ceremony, sponsored by iTouch. This was the first of its kind under the ownership of Franchise Brands plc, and one which many have commented will ‘go down in history as the best ever’!
Rachel Farr Finalist in the Woman Franchisee 2017 EWIF Awards We are very proud to announce yet another success in franchisee Rachel Farr’s career with No Letting Go. Rachel has been handpicked as a finalist for the Woman Franchisee 2017 EWIF Awards. Being shortlisted for this prestigious award comes only months after she won the NLG franchisee awards for Best Regional Office, Busiest Office, Customer Service and Franchisee of the Year. Here’s her story so far.
Sean Smith - New Franchisee for West Kent Business Doctors has recruited its third franchisee for West Kent.
Former logistics industry director and city trader Sean Smith has bought the exclusive territory of Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
Driver Hire launches Road Safety Week campaign This week (November 20th -26th) is Road Safety Week and leading franchisor Driver Hire is encouraging all its franchisees to give it their full support.
Dream Doors set to increase Franchise Fee Kitchen makeover franchise, Dream Doors, is increasing its Franchise Fee from £25,000 to £29,950 from 1st January 2018. The rise will offset some of the additional costs incurred by the company since it overhauled its training programme, took on several more franchisee support staff and added extra deliverables to the franchise package this year.
No Letting Go backs calls for mandatory inventories For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike, and because it tends to vary from case to case, it is among the least understood areas of the letting process, and one which can create much ambiguity and cause a high level of disputes at the end of a tenancy.
Simply the best - that's final! Fantastic feedback from our franchisees has secured a shortlisting for Home Instead in the 2017 Best Franchise Awards in the brand new Best Management Franchise category.
Papa John's Grows UK Team Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the appointment of a new franchise sales and business development manager. Phil Gaffer, will now be responsible for franchisee recruitment as Papa John’s continues to expand throughout the UK. In addition, two new staff have been appointed to the business development team to help oversee new store development and John Mott, who joined Papa John’s in 2012 as construction and development manager, has been promoted to development director.
Four new Trophy Pet Foods franchisees! Four new franchisees for Trophy Pet Foods have changed their career and have become their own boss, making a real difference to their local community by bringing the Trophy Pet Food services and products to their local areas.
BELVOIR WINS FRANCHISE/NETWORK OF THE YEAR 2017! Belvoir is delighted to announce that the company was crowned Franchise/Network of the Year at the prestigious Negotiator Awards 2017, which were held at the five-star London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.
Double trophy win for kitchen facelift franchise Dream Doors at the Home and Living Awards Dream Doors continues its record-breaking year with even more award wins. Hot off the heels of their recent “Best Online Marketing Campaign” win at the Franchise Marketing Awards, the kitchen makeover franchise has just secured its first trophies at the inaugural Home and Living Awards.
Ten years on: Platinum Property Partners - A decade of franchising success It’s been a decade since Platinum Property Partners was born out of what our Founder, Steve Bolton, calls the ‘best worst experience’ of his life. Taking the positive from near-bankruptcy and a failed business, Steve committed to building a robust business model that would stand the test of time while helping people achieve their broader goals in life.
Dream Doors Franchisee hits £1 million mark by end of third quarter! Clive and Angela, owners of Dream Doors Poole, have yet again reached the coveted £1m turnover milestone. Although this time the couple have achieved the accolade in record time, just as we close off the third quarter of the calendar year.
Papa John's to Attract Tourists in Torquay Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its latest store opening in Torquay. The seaside town known for its beaches and mild microclimate, attracts around 650,000 visitors each year who can now enjoy Papa John’s renown, top quality pizza as a holiday treat.
National Cat Day! As cat owners in America begin to celebrate National Cat Day OSCAR Pet Foods couldn't resist the temptation to join in too.
Colourfence appoints new Digital Marketing Manager Colourfence, the weatherproof fencing franchise, has just announced another new addition to its head office team. Just a few months after recruiting Marketing Manager, Helen Hopkins, the company has secured the full-time services of Digital Marketing Manager, Graham Bowers.
Papa John's Quality Attracts New Franchisee Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the opening of its latest Heswall store, located on the Wirral, Merseyside. New franchisee, Vishal Mohanan, who runs the outlet also has plans to open further Papa John’s as the Company continues to expand rapidly throughout the UK.
Business Doctors has recruited its first franchisee for Lincolnshire and Rutland With 30 years experience in operations, learning & development, project management and sales, David O'Brien will launch the new East of England territory. David believes that all businesses, whatever their size or sector, experience similar issues and barriers to growth.
Home Instead franchisee marches to success with Resettlement Award shortlisting Home Instead Senior Care’s Andover and East Wiltshire owner Major Nell Light spent 17 years in the Royal Army Medical Corps as a Medical Support Officer.
Her successful military career gave her a passion for serving others and a love for leading people – perfect attributes for a new career as a care franchisee.
TaxAssist Accountants awarded 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction! For the fifth consecutive year, TaxAssist Accountants, the UK’s largest network of small business accountants, has been awarded ‘5-star franchisee satisfaction’, based on positive feedback from its network of more than 200 franchisees.
ChipsAway celebrates at annual conference and awards dinner Over 200 delegates congregated at 5* resort – The Celtic Manor, for ChipsAway’s annual conference and awards dinner over the weekend, celebrating 23 years as the UK’s leading minor car body paintwork repair brand.
Colourfence shortlisted for 2 Franchise Marketing Awards Colourfence has reached the finals of this year’s Franchise Marketing Awards (FMAs). This is the first year the company has entered the awards and, says founder and Managing Director Mark Stewart-Woods, the company is thrilled to have made the shortlist in each category it entered.
Driver Hire franchisee wins London business award Manjit Singh, owner of Driver Hire’s Enfield office, has added his name to an ever growing list of Driver Hire franchisees to win a local business award. He’s just been crowned ‘Best Franchisee’ at the inaugural London Asian Business Awards. The awards recognise the entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen embodied by the London Asian business community. The winners in each category were selected by members of the public.
Belvoir Wrexham wins best agent for second year! Congratulations to Vaughan and Sally Schofield and the team at Belvoir Wrexham who scooped the title of Best Estate and Letting Agent in Wrexham at the British Property Awards for a second consecutive year.
Dream Doors' new national advertising campaign in the press this weekend Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen door replacement retailer and award-winning franchise, has announced a new, large-scale national marketing campaign, starting this weekend. After professional consultation with marketing agencies and multiple franchised outlets to consider, company founder, Troy Tappenden has set aside a huge budget for this campaign and is eagerly anticipating its launch.
Colourfence releases new franchise video A new corporate video has just been released on both the Colourfence website and its dedicated YouTube channel. The three-and-a-half-minute long recording gives potential franchisees a behind-the-scenes look at the company, its products and its franchisees. It also features never-seen-before footage of factory machinery, snippets of the manufacturing process and explains some of the science behind Colourfence’s innovative weatherproof fencing system.
Papa John's Franchisee Keeps Pizza in the Family Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened in Macclesfield. Dave Foster, who joined Papa John’s as a franchisee last year also runs Ellesmere Port and Chester and has plans to open two further Papa John’s in 2018.
The best of both worlds with OSCARS Franchising gives you the opportunity to run your own business with the flexibility and choice to create a better work-life balance.
With a range of franchise business options OSCAR Pet Foods comes highly recommended in helping you to: succeed and learn new skills; enjoy your job, and; work from home.
Pizza Means Business for Papa John's Newest Franchisee Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced its latest store opening in Bradford, Shipley. New franchisee Johney Rai and his business partner Baljit Singh Kissy plan to build a Papa John’s pizza business portfolio over the next few years.
Trio of new Franchise Owners for Revive! The UK’s largest network of accredited smart repairers, Revive! has welcome three new franchisees as part of the company’s strategic growth plan to achieve a turnover of £20m by 2020.
InXpress Young Guns Launch in the UK With a new business degree under their belts, InXpress are in the business of crafting a clear pathway for graduates to jump into their dream of running their own businesses, with their exciting Young Guns franchise package.
Autumn Update for Trophy Pet Foods Trophy Pet Foods new developments, projects and a new look logo & image continue to be rolled out through 2017. Trophy Pet Foods also has another new franchisee starting in September. Sarah Purvey will be covering the North Hampshire and West Berkshire area. Sue Reid, Founder and Director, says, “2017 is proving to be a really exciting year for us as we have seen continued growth both in demand for our home delivery service and in our franchise opportunity. We are very pleased to welcome Sarah, which ensures that the Trophy free nutritional advice and free home delivery service is available to many more pet owners.
Signs Express: Investing in You Celebrating their 25th year of franchising, Signs Express continue to be the largest and most successful sign company within the UK. With over 65 centres in the UK and Ireland, this award-winning franchise is experiencing rapid growth, opening 6 centres by the end of 2017 in areas such as Newcastle, Swindon and Scarborough.
Kitchen Industry Franchise Dream Doors Completes 60,000th Kitchen Makeover! Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen door replacement franchise, has just completed its 60,000th kitchen makeover. Established in 1999, the company’s very first kitchen facelift was sold from its original base in Gosport, Hampshire. But, from those humble beginnings, Dream Doors has now grown into a national franchise network almost 80 showrooms strong.
34 offices celebrate a total of 325 years with Belvoir! Belvoir has enjoyed a record year for franchise license renewals in 2017 with 34 offices across the country celebrating a collective total of 325 years with the company!
TaxAssist Chief Executive joins Norwich youth charity Board of Trustees Norwich-based charity, OPEN Youth Trust whose mission is to make a positive difference to the lives of young people in Norfolk has appointed Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executive of The TaxAssist Direct Group, to its Board of Trustees.
Agency Express wins Supplier of the Year at the ESTAS the most prestigious property awards in the UK We are delighted to announce that Agency Express has been recognised for outstanding customer service by the largest, and longest running award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS determines the best suppliers in the industry based on feedback from estate and letting agents who are asked a series of questions about the services they have received.
Colourfence hosts its first Fencing Games Colourfence, the franchise that supplies innovative ‘fit-and-forget’ fencing, held its inaugural Fencing Games last weekend. The event, which was organised by the company’s head office team, saw franchisees, their installers, employees and family get together for some competition and a little fun.
Papa John's Franchisee's Second Store is Just the Start! Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has now opened in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester. Franchisee, Peter Gill, who also runs a Papa John’s in Grantham, has recruited around 20 local people to help him manage the new store which is located on the Heys Retail Park.
Leading franchisor, Driver Hire, announces joint venture franchises During the summer, Driver Hire, the leading transport and logistics recruitment franchise, announced the completion of three joint venture franchises in Liverpool, Doncaster and at its Maidstone & Medway office. They are following in the footsteps of a number of other Driver Hire employees who have been inspired to invest their own money and step over from playing an important role supporting our franchisees, to being in the driving seat of their own Driver Hire franchise, turning over as much as £2.2m per annum.
A 'dedicated dozen' for Home Instead already in 2017 Since the start of the year, Home Instead Senior Care has already welcomed new owners in 12 territories to the network - a mix of brand new franchises and a territory resale.
Our new franchisees are all people who have recognised the market opportunity and business potential investing in the senior care market represents with an ageing population
OSCAR's is full of Goodness! With a dog and cat population of nearly 17 million (PFMA. 2016), health-conscious UK pet consumers are becoming more concerned about what they feed their much-loved companions.
New owner at Driver Hire's Carlisle franchise The Carlisle office of leading recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, has a new owner – Marc Harrison. Previously, Marc was a member of Driver Hire’s head office franchise support team.
Papa John's launches brand-new 'Papa's Deep Crust' pizza range Pizza delivery company, Papa John’s, is offering pizza lovers an indulgent take-away treat with the launch of ‘Papa’s Deep Crust’. Now available nationwide, the new deep crust pizza offers an appetite-satisfying feasting experience thanks to a new dough recipe which results in a thicker, mouth-watering cheese crust.
Belvoir steps up acquisition programme Belvoir has reported on the completion of 12 franchisee-led acquisitions in 2017, and confirms that further acquisitions are in the pipeline.
New Mail Boxes Etc store brings essential everyday services to Streatham A new store in Streatham is offering customers a wide range of Royal Mail postal services, as well as parcel shipping, design and print. After a career in IT, local businessman Alister Hartman decided to turn his hand to retailing, and opened his Mail Boxes Etc. store at 10 Streatleigh Parade, Streatham, SW16 earlier this year. The business has already proved a success, with plenty of demand from both passers-by and regular customers.
Tutor Doctor franchisees crowned Global Franchisee of the Year Joanna and Mark Butler, business owners of Tutor Doctor in Berkshire are celebrating after being named Global Franchisee of the Year at Tutor Doctor’s annual conference in July. The husband and wife team, who launched their franchise in May 2014, were thrilled to collect the award at a black-tie event at a plush gala dinner in Downtown Toronto, Canada.
Papa John's to offer Tasty Toppings in Trowbridge Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened in Trowbridge. Franchisee, Mo Abid and his newly recruited local team, are now looking forward to delivering Papa John’s top quality pizza with all the latest tasty toppings including Hawaiian and Greek inspired choices, to residents of the Wiltshire market town.
Papa John's Goes for Glenrothes Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it has opened in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland. Franchisee Siddhartha Chirumamilla (Sid) who also runs five Papa John’s in the South East of England plus the Scottish Rutherglen store has plans to open a total of seven Papa John’s in Scotland within the next couple of years.
Leeds business team wins Franchisee of the Year Award Clive and Ruth Thorn, who set up their Mail Boxes Etc. business at 33 Great George Street, Leeds, 15 years ago, were delighted to receive UK Franchisee of the Year Award at the firm’s recent conference.
Local businesswoman brings new Mail Boxes Etc. services to Tooting After an early career in accounting, Maria Beltran has realised her dream of starting her own business and having more face-to-face contact with customers. Earlier this month, she opened a new Mail Boxes Etc. store at 52 Upper Tooting Road, SW17, offering post, parcel and print services to the local community.
Why purchase 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. At any time, setting up a business can be a daunting prospect but, a resale opportunity has the additional benefit of having a presence in the area, which may provide the extra appeal and add to your confidence.
Award winning Innovation by InXpress InXpress are extremely pleased to have been named winners of the bfa HSBC Brand Innovation award at this year’s 2017 Awards event.
OSCAR Pet Foods rewards success! Huge congratulations to Samantha Parkes for winning the OSCAR Pet Foods sponsored prize for the 'Top Nutritional Portfolio'. A glass plaque and a cheque for £250 has been awarded for her achievement in gaining a Foundation Degree (Fdsc) in Animal Studies - Welfare of Animals (Health Care Management) at Lancashire based Myerscough College.
Honorary AIA Membership for TaxAssist Chief Karl Sandall, Group Chief Executive Director of TaxAssist Accountants, has been awarded honorary membership of the Association of International Accountants (AIA) in recognition of his contribution to accountancy and finance. The award ceremony took place at Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London on 26 July 2017.
Summer Update and 3 New Franchisees for Trophy Pet Foods Trophy Pet Foods has never been a company that sits still! Many new developments, projects and an enhanced franchise package are being rolled out this year, such as the integration of a fresh revamped website and social media feeds, a bespoke CRM system for Trophy franchisees and 2 brand-new social media adverts.
What do a former nurse, IT management consultant and a learning mentor all have in common? Despite coming from such diverse backgrounds, all three have just launched their brand-new Tutor Doctor franchises across the UK! Lisa Maclean, Shantanu Gupta and Jonathan Parks each share a common vision: to empower the young people in their local communities to achieve their potential.
Office Transformation for Deaf Children's Charity In line with a national rebrand, the National Deaf Children’s Society has revamped its offices across the UK with a little help from Signs Express.
Increasing the Credibility of an OSCAR Franchise OSCAR Pet Foods is the only pet food franchise that provides a unique Ofqual qualification in Companion Animal Nutrition. By including this valuable business development in its comprehensive training programme, OSCAR ensures that franchisees have a higher level of expertise and even more credibility when advising clients about pet nutrition.
Papa John's Takes Slice of the Market in Europe Papa John’s International announced it is expanding in Europe. The world’s third largest pizza delivery company, founded in the USA in 1984, now has more than 5,000 stores in 45 international markets and territories.
Belvoir expands franchise support team Belvoir’s commitment to its multi-brand strategy and future network growth has continued over the past 12 months, with a 40% increase in the number of staff based at the company’s Central Office in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
ERA retain Franchisor of the Year crown! For the second year in a row, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) have been named Bronze Franchisor of the Year by the British Franchise Association (BFA).
Discover Scottish franchise opportunities Discovery Days are insight days into a franchise, usually held at a head office or in Signs Express’ case, their dedicated UK Franchise Support Centre in Norwich. They understand that it can be a challenge for those that live further away to attend, so are making your life, just that little bit easier and taking their Discovery Day on the road to Scotland.
Revive! Director tops Industry Power List Cathryn Hayes QFP, franchise director at Revive! UK has been named as one of the 20 most powerful women in franchising worldwide.
New owner at Driver Hire's Derby franchise The Derby office of leading recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, has a new owner – Kathy Wylie. Before buying Driver Hire Derby, Kathy worked in property development and, prior to that, retail banking.
Discover Scottish Franchise Opportunities for Signs Express Discovery Days are insight days into a franchise, usually held at a head office or in Signs Express’ case, their dedicated UK Franchise Support Centre in Norwich. They understand that it can be a challenge for those that live further away to attend, so are making your life, just that little bit easier and taking their Discovery Day on the road to Scotland.
Silver Blades Ice Rinks Puts Papa John?s Pizza on The Menu Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced it is to open in Silver Blades Ice Rinks in Gillingham, Kent. Silver Blades in Gillingham, will soon be able to serve-up Papa John’s pizza plus pizza party packages designed to enhance the overall experience of all those enjoying ice hockey matches and skating at the rink.
Join dog owners across the UK in the 'Bring Your Dog To Work Day' on Friday 23rd June 2017 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 shop launches in Chadwell Heath Local businesswoman Raiyhana Noorgat and her partner Zubair Patel have opened a new TaxAssist Accountants shop, offering a dedicated service to small businesses in Chadwell Heath.
Driver Hire franchisee is national finalist Donald McClymont, owner of Driver Hire Ayrshire & Dumfries, is into the final round of the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC ‘Franchisee of the Year’ awards, nominated in the ‘Customer Focus’ category.
Belvoir's Tough Mudders raise over ?700 for Parkinson's UK! Seven members of Belvoir’s franchise support team from Central Office took part in a gruelling sponsored Tough Mudder Half at the weekend, raising hundreds of pounds for Parkinson’s UK.
Marathon Marks Milestone Mark Llewellyn, managing director of Revive!, the UK’s leading smart repair franchise, completed his 20th fundraising run earlier this month, running in the Draycote Water Half Marathon and 10K. In total has raised over £20,000 for the charity Children with Cancer.
The InXpress Convention: Alive With Vision Fresh from our InXpress Convention in May, the excitement within our franchise continues to grow, long after everyone finished their drinks, shook hands, and said goodbye.
It is at our annual convention that you really get a feel for how the InXpress network – or should we say family – shines its light on past achievements, present inspirations and future goals.
Dame Kelly Holmes backs Premier's Golden Mile Campaign! In May 2017, Dame Kelly Holmes represented the UK’s Number 1 sports and physical activity provider and franchisor Premier Education Group, for the launch of their new Golden Mile campaign. Dame Kelly spoke on Sky Sunrise, BBC and The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, to name a few, supporting the campaign that is targeting primary school children to be more active and healthy.
Trophy Pet Foods Annual Conference 2017 On Monday 8th May 2017 Trophy held their annual franchisee conference. This annual conference is all about celebrating our achievements, talking about our plans for the forthcoming year and handing out our franchisee awards to our top achievers across a variety of platforms.
Kitchen makeover franchise Dream Doors hits 4 Million pounds in one Month! Dream Doors, the UK’s largest kitchen makeover company, is celebrating another record breaking year achieving a turnover of more than £4Million in March this year. This milestone marks the largest turnover the company has ever achieved within a single month, proving that the Dream Doors model is getting stronger by the year.
New franchisee for Revive! Revive!, the UK’s leading mobile provider of minor paint and bodywork repairs for vehicles and alloy wheels, has opened for business in Blackburn offering a top-quality service to car dealerships and private motorists throughout East Lancashire.
Chopstix Continues Rapid Growth with New Franchisee Launching in Guildford The UK’s leading Asian QSR brand, Chopstix, has announced a long-term agreement with established franchise operators, Darren Godfrey and Naomi Godfrey. The multi-unit deal, with Darren and Naomi as franchisees, further accelerates the growth of the Chopstix brand, with Darren and Naomi looking to develop a pipeline of stores across the south of Englan
Leading women's fitness brand set to expand across the UK 30 Minute Hit, premier women’s only boxing/kickboxing circuit-based fitness program, is set to expand our international footprint by opening gyms across the UK. Founded in 2004, 30 Minute Hit has been designed as an exciting and accessible workout for women of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. It taps into the demand for quick, effective, and engaging workouts, making it a relevant choice in today's health-conscious world.
Only 4 brands achieve 11 straight years of five-star franchisee satisfaction Who better to talk to about investing in a franchise than the franchisees themselves? So, who would you talk to? Well, there’s an exclusive club of elite franchises who have been rated 5-star for franchisee satisfaction every year since 2013 – ActionCOACH, Puddle Ducks, Right at Home and TaxAssist. This esteemed achievement is a reason better than any for prospective franchisees to invest.
The African-inspired restaurant, Afrikana brings the heat to The O2! The O2’s vibrant culinary scene has got even richer with the highly anticipated opening of Afrikana, an African-inspired franchise brand set to captivate the taste buds of the city's residents. With its diverse menu showcasing the authentic flavours and vibrant spices inspired by Africa, Afrikana O2 promises to transport diners on a culinary journey like no other.
New hub launch and further expansion for Alchemy Virtual Assistance When former global buyer Shelley Hall decided to swap her corporate career to become a Virtual Assistant, she knew she wanted the reassurance and backing of a supportive and caring company – Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) shone through by a mile. The UK’s only family-run virtual assistant franchise has since expanded again with the launch of its new hub in Marlow and Maidenhead.
Blossom franchise rescues City of York Council with rapid home care package In a significant development within the sector, the Blossom Home Care York office recently secured a huge amount of additional work after stepping in to assist the City of York Council. Following the closure of another care company in the area due to severe concerns over their operations, Blossom York were contacted by the local council to ensure the continuity of essential services to those in need. This was due to Blossom being named as the council’s preferred care supplier.
Amazing opportunity to become the master franchise for Blossom Home Care Ireland Having revolutionised premium home care services across England, Wales and Scotland in recent years, Blossom is now poised to deliver the same transformation in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We are seeking a master franchise to lead our establishment across these two incredibly promising territories.
Lincolnshire franchisee becomes first Blossom business owner to open a high street office Sharan Gohil, a highly experienced neonatal/paediatric nurse with over 18 years’ experience, has opened a Blossom Home Care franchise in Lincolnshire in November 2023. It’s a momentous occasion for both Blossom and Sharan, as she became the first franchisee to open a high street office. Located in a former Lloyds Bank branch on Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, the building has now been converted into a welcoming space for people in the area who want to find out more about the award-winning home care services we provide.
How we're enabling franchisees to grow faster by welcoming more NHS clients At Blossom Home Care, we are continually striving to empower our franchisees to grow their businesses as quickly and sustainably as possible. We have long recognised that expanding the number of NHS-based clients we provide home care services to is a key growth area across the country.
From charity to community initiatives, how Blossom franchisees are a force for good in their territories At Blossom Home Care, our commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals within the communities we serve goes far beyond delivering outstanding home care services. We genuinely believe in making a meaningful impact however we can, not just on our clients lives, but for the entire community. To that end, our franchisees across the country are always actively engaging in tremendously worthwhile initiatives, touching lives and making a real difference in their local areas. To illustrate this, here are a couple of recent examples of our franchisees’ commitment to community outreach.
More franchisee success as Blossom Beverley scoops coveted home care award In mid-October, it was announced that Blossom Home Care Beverley had secured the coveted title of Best Home Care Service Provider 2023 – East Riding at the Northern Enterprise Awards. This recognition is a testament to the high standards, dedication, and unwavering commitment demonstrated by franchisees Adam and Amy as they oversee their team’s day-to-day operations.
Burger & Sauce Confirms Six New Restaurants Will Open This Year Burger & Sauce has confirmed six new restaurants are to open this year. The fresh burger chain successfully set up during the Pandemic and officially launched as a franchise last year, will now open in Perry Barr, Shirley, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and Telford.
Caremark wins Elite Franchise 100 Innovation of the Year On Thursday 14 March, Caremark, a prominent UK home care provider, clinched the prestigious title of Innovation of the Year at Elite Franchise Top 100 UK (EF100) awards - a definitive list that celebrates excellence within the franchise community. As the winner, Caremark met the award criteria by showcasing industry-changing strategies, consistently applying cutting-edge methodologies, and establishing itself as a leader within the industry.
Caremark secures top 10 place in esteemed league table With over 900 franchise brands registered across the UK, Caremark – a leading home care provider, is thrilled to announce its latest achievement as one of the leading franchise opportunities in the country. Amid fierce competition spanning various industries, Caremark has secured a prominent position among the top 10 by claiming the 8th spot in the highly regarded Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) rankings – a title it will proudly hold throughout 2024.
Century 21 Celebrates a Successful First Month in Glasgow Century 21, the renowned global leader in real estate services, is excited to celebrate the successful completion of its first month since the grand opening of its new Glasgow branch. This milestone marks an important step in Century 21's mission to set new standards of excellence in the property market. The new Glasgow branch, led by Managing Director Amber McArdle, has quickly established itself as a cornerstone of Century 21's global network, offering innovative real estate services in the heart of Glasgow.
ChipsAway Specialist, Brandon Akerman, Wins Prestigious "Next Generation" 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Award Last Thursday, nearly 600 members of the franchising community gathered for the prestigious annual BFA HSBC Awards dinner, known as the ‘Oscars of Franchising’, to celebrate the finest in franchising in the UK. Owner of ChipsAway Exeter and Torbay, Brandon Akerman, was proudly awarded the ‘Next Generation’ accolade – an award which looks to highlight those who’ve achieved so much before they’ve even reached the age of 30.
CHOPSTIX CELEBRATES EASTER WEEKEND OPENING AT THE O2 The UK’s largest Pan-Asian QSR brand, Chopstix, opened its hotly anticipated site in the Entertainment District at The O2, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, over the Easter weekend, signalling the entry of the noodle brand into the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination.
CHOPSTIX EYES SCOTLAND GROWTH WITH NEW BRAEHEAD OPENING Leading QSR brand, Chopstix, has continued to grow its footprint in Scotland, with the restaurant group greeting long queues of locals upon its launch in Braehead Shopping Centre this week.
WELCOME BREAK BECOMES LARGEST CHOPSTIX FRANCHISEE AFTER HAT-TRICK OF OPENINGS Franchising continues to drive significant growth for leading pan-Asian QSR Chopstix, which is launching its third site with motorway service area (MSA) operator Welcome Break in three months. The new food court unit, in Corley South (M6) services in Warwickshire, opens this week, and establishes Welcome Break as the largest Chopstix franchise partner, with a total of sixteen UK sites.
GROWTH THROUGH FRANCHISING DRIVES INCREASED ROADSIDE PRESENCE FOR CHOPSTIX Fast growing QSR brand Chopstix has strengthened its relationship with Motorway Service Area (MSA) operator Welcome Break, which opened two new Chopstix units at the end of 2023, bringing the total number of Chopstix sites operated by the franchise partner to 15.
CHOPSTIX DOUBLES UP TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIP WITH BUTLIN'S The UK’s leading Asian QSR brand, Chopstix, is opening its second site with Butlin’s, with a launch at Butlin’s Minehead in time for February half term. The location – the brand’s fifth new site this year – continues Chopstix’s impressive growth trajectory, with strong franchise partners, such as Butlin’s, proving decisive in the rapid expansion.
Curry Up Now Signs 60-Unit Deal in the UK Curry Up Now, the fastest growing, Indian casual restaurant in the United States,has just completed a 60-unit deal to bring the brand across the U.K. with Harjinder Atwal, seasoned multi-unit franchisee. The brand, which originated and continues to thrive in the culinary hotbed of the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, specializes in Indian Street Food Classics.
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy rebrands in the UK as Drama Kids The leading children’s drama franchise in the UK, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, is rebranding as Drama Kids – paving the way for an exciting and promising future. Rooted in a mission to promote children’s self-development through drama worldwide, this rebranding initiative aims to sustain the franchise’s impressive growth trajectory – driven by its strong ethos and tight-knit network of franchisees.
DRIVER HIRE SUPPORTS ROAD SAFETY WEEK Leading recruitment franchise, Driver Hire, is playing its part in preventing deaths and injuries on UK roads by supporting this year’s ‘Road Safety Week’ (19th-25th November). Organised by Brake, the national road safety charity, the theme for 2023 is ‘Speed’.
DRIVER HIRE CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING 'INVESTORS IN PEOPLE' RESULTS Already celebrating its 40th anniversary year, Driver Hire now has another reason to pop the champagne corks. It’s just been reaccredited by the leading independent business culture assessment organisation, ‘Investors in People’ (IIP). Driver Hire was first IIP accredited in 1995 and has maintained its marque ever since – for just short of 30 years.
easyStorage launches easyContainer franchise! Shipping containers are fantastic for storage. They hold a large amount, are durable, weather tight and offer customers easy access to move items in and out. On the back of success with their mobile storage franchise, easyStorage launched a new container franchise opportunity in 2023. easyContainer sites utilise face recognition for customer entry so they may come and go as needed, loading directly in and out of their car.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB "EGG-CITED" TO BE LAUNCHING UK'S FIRST DONER BREAKFAST MENU German Doner Kebab (GDK) is set to launch the UK’s first Doner Breakfast menu. The game-changing menu will feature a host of delicious breakfast options, including the stand-out Doner Egg Brioche, which promises to be a cracking start to the day for kebab lovers.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB HOSTS A LEIPZIG LUNCH AHEAD OF MANCHESTER CITY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH German Doner Kebab (GDK) has organised a traditional Leipzig lunch ahead of Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. The gourmet kebab chain is keen to find common ground between the two football clubs ahead of the spectacular clash at Etihad Stadium and believe their love of kebabs is what connects both Mancunians and Germans.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR "GERMAN GEORDIES" AHEAD OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CLASH German Doner Kebab (GDK) has launched a search for ‘German Geordies’ ahead of Newcastle United’s UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. The gourmet kebab chain is keen to find common ground between the two football clubs ahead of the crunch match at St James Park and believe their love of kebabs is what connects both Geordies and Germans. To celebrate this unique connection, GDK is offering up free kebabs for the first 100 people to show a German Passport in their Newcastle restaurant.
GERMAN DONER KEBAB HIT BIG SCREEN WITH SUMOTHERHOOD COLLAB German Doner Kebab (GDK) is set to hit the big screen this month as part of an exciting partnership with urban comedy ‘Sumotherhood’ directed by Adam Deacon. The highly anticipated sequel to cult classic ‘Anuvahood’ is set to land in cinemas on October 13th and features a star-studded cast including Ed Sheeran, Jeremy Corbyn Jammer, Lethal B and Jennifer Saunders.
Pioneering UK tech wellness firm announces launch of flagship King's Road clinic Get A Drip, the UK’s leading provider of health, well-being, and diagnostics solutions and technologies, has announced the opening of a brand-new flagship clinic on Chelsea’s King’s Road - the first of an anticipated 120 new clinics - as the franchise modelled firm looks to scale significantly, buoyed by projected turnover of near £10 million this financial year (£9.6m), near tripling the previous year’s audited figure (£3.6m).
Get Ahead Partners Celebrate Five Years In Business Basingstoke-based businesswomen Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett, owners of Get Ahead South, are delighted to be celebrating five successful years in business. Friends for over sixteen years, Kristy and Suzanne founded their Get Ahead franchise in May 2019 to work flexibly around their families and gain a better work-life balance.
GREGGS ACHIEVES LANDMARK 500TH FRANCHISE SHOP Leading UK food-to-go retailer Greggs today announces the opening of its 500th franchise shop in Monktonhall, East Lothian, with the company’s franchise partner MFG. The opening of the 500th franchise shop not only highlights the strength of Greggs’ collaboration with franchise partner MFG, but also marks a key milestone for Greggs as it progresses the continued expansion of its shop estate, in line with its strategic growth plans
InXpress' ongoing commitment to franchising professionalism Business coach, James Siddy, is the latest at InXpress to have gain their BFA Qualified Franchise Professional certification! He joins a long list of qualified InXpress support staff.
InXpress' Journey To The Top! InXpress receives prestigious recognition as ‘Highly Commended’ in the Best White Collar Franchise Category at the 2024 Global Franchise Awards.
InXpress Blog: Feb 24 Are you still unsure of the path your business journey is taking this year? Let’s look at the trends we see helping to make your franchise story with InXpress a success!
InXpress Gives Back: Every Shipment Counts in Transforming Lives InXpress franchisees are driven by compassion and a commitment to making a tangible difference to people around them. Which is why, as a franchise, we stand tall with our annual Penny per Shipment initiative. More than just a business, we’ve woven Giving Back into our core, transforming each shipment into a beacon of hope and change, throughout November.
ONE INXPRESS FRANCHISEE'S INSPIRING PARTNERSHIP WITH A CHILDREN'S HOME With so much sadness in the world, have you ever wondered if there’s a way you can make a difference? We think we’re incredibly fortunate here at InXpress; but at this time of year, we can’t help but think about those who don’t have what we often take for granted. Which is why everyone involved with InXpress Gives Back likes to kick it up into an even higher gear over Christmas, so we can positively impact even more for those who need our support.
The Lakeside Launch, 10 new Mowchi locations, and the flagship in the heart of East London, all in 2024! Mowchi is excited to announce its first store in Essex at Lakeside Shopping Centre, becoming the city's newest destination for bao bun and bubble tea enthusiasts. Mowchi is expanding rapidly as the fastest-growing bubble tea and coffee shop, incorporating exciting, vibrant bubbles with a minimalist cafe culture. With over 10 locations set to open in 2024, Mowchi will inaugurate its flagship store this summer in the heart of East London.
WOK'S UP PORTSMOUTH! Oodles has today opened a store in the vibrant city of Portsmouth. The franchise chain now boasts over 40 successful stores across the UK with a loyal customer base and is quickly becoming a fast-growing fusion food franchise, with over 10 in the Greater London area alone. Oodles brings its fusion of Eastern-inspired flavours to the heart of Portsmouth’s Commercial Road, just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of the high street and Southsea train station.
Three franchisees celebrate a year of fur-midable success at Petpals For more than two decades, Petpals has been instrumental in turning the aspirations of animal-loving entrepreneurs into thriving pet-care ventures. In Crawley, Milton Keynes and Christchurch, a trio of franchisees exemplify this success, celebrating a year of accomplishments after introducing the UK’s longest-established pet-care franchise to their pet-loving communities.
Local pet-care business fetches national award Just a year after launching his Petpals business in Crawley, dedicated local pet-care enthusiast James Callow has received well-deserved recognition from the brand for his exceptional commitment to providing the highest standard of care for Crawley’s pets. James’ unwavering dedication has earned him the prestigious title of Rising Star at this year’s Petpals conference, marking a significant milestone in his flourishing journey within the local pet-care industry.
A fur-tastic conference to start the year for Petpals As is customary with the arrival of a new year, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and an optimistic look into the year ahead. For Petpals, this certainly holds true in the wake of a successful 2023. Having ascended the ranks of the esteemed Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), the UK’s longest-established pet-care franchise’s annual conference this month served as an opportunity to come together, toast to successes and look to an exhilarating 2024.
Goal-driven success: how goal setting cultivates focus and motivation Goal setting has been a cornerstone of effective business management well before the formalisation of the theory by American psychologist Edwin A. Locke in 1968*. It is a benchmark against which entrepreneurs evaluate their professional pursuits, often becoming a qualifying factor for their self-assessment.
Franchising and entrepreneurship: how a pet-care franchise could transform your life As we near the end of another year, the stress and pressure of the corporate world can make many people feel burnt out and yearn for something more meaningful in their work. In this pursuit of a fulfilling and purposeful career, there is nothing more heart-warming and gratifying than working with animals. Enter the world of pet care franchises, where individuals with business acumen and a passion for animals have discovered a path to not only escape the corporate rat race but also to transform their lives in profound ways.
Six months on: Petpals Crawley celebrates remarkable success and future plans Six months ago, pet enthusiast James Callow embarked on an exciting journey when he launched his brand-new pet-care business in Crawley. Today, James is celebrating a remarkable series of milestones and a promising outlook for the future of premium pet care in the region.
Plan Burrito opens 11th store in Southend-on-Sea Plan Burrito, the fresh Tex-Mex sensation, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location in Southend-on-Sea. This is the 11th store for the company and the first for husband and wife franchisee team Riju Vargghese and Sharon Riju.
Plan Burrito Brings Tex-Mex Flavours to Canterbury with New Restaurant Opening Plan Burrito, the popular Tex-Mex franchise, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 10th location in Canterbury on 36 St Margaret's Street. Known for its crave-worthy burritos, tacos and other favourites, Plan Burrito brings a fresh dining option to the Canterbury community.
Plan Burrito's new franchise opens in Timber Hill Norwich Plan Burrito has opened its latest Tex Mex restaurant and takeaway in Norwich. The franchise is owned by franchisees Luis Morales Rapallo, his sister Ariana Morales Rapallo and his partner Alejandra Felicita.
A year in review with Razzamataz As we bid farewell to another eventful year, Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to reflect on the remarkable milestones achieved in 2023. Here are just a few of our highlights
Tackling Tomorrow Together: 2024 Convention Round-Up Friday 19 January 2024 saw us come together as a network for our annual Signs Express Convention, held this year at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It was fantastic to see such a great turn out, with over 80% of our network in attendance, over twenty suppliers from across the industry, a range of expert speakers, plus our Franchise Support Centre team, so it was safe to say we had a full house!
Tackling Tomorrow Together: Convention Award Winners Taking the time to celebrate the talent and amazing work that goes on within our incredible network, our Sign and Franchise Awards held at our recent Convention allow us the perfect opportunity to do just that!
With over 80% of our network in attendance, over twenty suppliers from across the industry, a range of expert speakers, plus our Franchise Support Centre team, it was a full house, creating the perfect setting to recognise the incredible achievements over the past year.
Another Phenomenal Year at Signs Express We can’t quite believe it’s that time of year again, but as we close out 2023, we find ourselves reflecting on the last twelve months and another phenomenal year. Yes, we’ve had to navigate some curveballs delivered by the economy which are beyond our control, but overall, with the moving parts we can control… it’s been another year of progress, strong results and one to be proud of for sure!
Signs Express franchisees sell their business in Exeter after 28 successful years Newly for sale and successfully operating for 28 years under the current ownership of Nick and Marion Baxter-Sibley, Signs Express (Exeter) presents a solid business opportunity for a new business owner with EBITDA and turnover in an upward trajectory. Set in a beautiful part of the world, this centre presents a fantastic business development opportunity with room for territory expansion, an experienced team, extensive customer database and the opportunity to see a return from day one.
Business Transformation, Outstanding Award Accolades and Territory Expansion! After a transformational few years of business, we’re excited to see Paul Glover, experienced owner of Signs Express (Nottingham), extend his reach within the Signs Express network and take on his neighbouring territory of Derby. Taking on Signs Express (Derby), will see Paul now serving customers across areas such as Sinfin, Chaddesden, Spondon, Alvaston, Ilkeston, Somercotes and Derby City Centre along with the whole of the Nottingham area.
Signs Express franchise for sale in Liverpool & Wirral - book an open day Opening in 1998, Signs Express (Liverpool & Wirral) is an established business based on the Wirral within the Merseyside area. After operating for 25 years, Signs Express (Liverpool & Wirral) owners Roy and John are moving into retirement and are in the process of looking for a new entrepreneurial owner to take on this creative business and take it to the next level with sales opportunities of £750,000 turnover and beyond. We are pleased to announce we will be holding a business open day on Saturday 25th November 2023 at our Signs Express (Liverpool & Wirral) centre for prospective buyers.
Why are some franchises booming despite the economic crisis? It is a well-documented fact that historically, franchise operations do well during tough economic times; franchisees follow tried and tested business models with full head office support, so whilst many businesses sink without trace, franchises often manage to keep their heads above water during even the choppiest of economic seas.
The Travel Franchise urges females to invest in a franchise and beat the barriers to entrepreneurship In 2022, women in the UK established over 150,000 new companies, according to research in the Rose Review progress report 2023. While females are clearly making progress, the same report says only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are women. So why are women still lagging behind men and is there a solution to bridging the gender gap in entrepreneurship? Jenny Farenden,The Travel Franchise believes that franchises can offer many women a quick and effective route to launching a successful business and those that are also home-based offer mums the additional benefits of flexibility to juggle family life.
The Travel Franchise unveils 2024 programme of overseas training trips THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE has announced it will be offering even more opportunities for its franchisees to travel the world as part of an extended programme of overseas training retreats, seminars, experiences and charity treks this year. The 2024 timetable of trips takes in the paradise, palm-fringed island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean; the sun-kissed family favourite of Fuerteventura; plus, not one, but two cruises.
CRUISE SALES JUMP 25% FOR THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE AGENTS IN JUST ONE MONTH IN JANUARY 2024, The Travel Franchise saw its agents book 25% more cruise holidays than in the same period the year prior, with revenue sky rocketing by 64%. Some agents reported that a third of their bookings in January could be attributed to cruise sales alone, with one franchisee securing a single booking worth over £83,000 and another over £150,000.
The Travel Franchise Reports Best Month in 20 Year History Latest figures from The Travel Franchise suggest that the post-Covid travel boom is here to stay and there’s never been a better time to launch a travel business. More holidays than ever before are being booked through its franchisees who operate home-based agencies through its customer-facing brand Not Just Travel with revenue and holiday bookings this month up over 39 and 32 per cent respectively compared to January 2023 (which was also a record January).
The Travel Franchise recruits 250 new franchise consultants in 2023 THE Travel Franchise has revealed that 250 individuals invested in its travel franchise model to become homeworking travel agents in 2023. Representing an increase of over 160% compared to 2022, this significant milestone coincides with the record-breaking number of holidays sold by its consultants who operate under its customer-facing Not Just Travel (NJT) brand.
Investing in minds: Why now is the right time to start an education franchise The education market is big and growing. In the UK alone, the education industry produced over £58.9bn in revenue1 over the past year and is projected to increase by 2.2 per cent annually. So, if you’re a passionate educator with an entrepreneurial spirit, then an education franchise opportunity might be the right investment for you. Here, Frank Milner, the global president of the in-home and online tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, shares his insights on the benefits of why now is the right time to start an education franchise and why it can be a rewarding and smart business decision for prospects looking to invest in or kick-start a new career path.
Local Gravesend duo make the leap from checkout to classroom with new tutoring business Local couple Steve and Anita White, who met amidst the hustle and bustle of the retail environment, are now set to revolutionise education in Gravesend with their latest venture, Tutor Doctor. The ambitious duo are not just opening doors to learning; they're also creating valuable job opportunities in the community. With their combined business experience and a shared passion for accessible education, they're poised to turn Tutor Doctor into a cornerstone of academic support and growth for children across northwest Kent.
The impact of shared values in franchising In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, especially within the franchising sector, which forms a significant pillar in the commerce industry.
The impact of shared values in franchising In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, especially within the franchising sector, which forms a significant pillar in the commerce industry. Here, Frank Milner, Global President of the UK’s fastest-growing private tutoring franchise, Tutor Doctor, discusses the importance of incorporating values into a franchise’s business model.
Elevating UK education with the launch of two new Tutor Doctor franchisees In an ambitious move to further broaden access to quality education across the UK, Tutor Doctor is thrilled to announce the launch of two new franchisees. As the leading provider of one-on-one in-home, in-school and online tutoring services, this expansion reaffirms the company's unwavering commitment to delivering personalised learning experiences to students of all ages.
Water Babies founder Paul Thompson, named as new Chair of the BFA The BFA (British Franchise Association) has announced the founder and Chair of children’s swimming franchise Water Babies, Paul Thompson, as the new Chair of the BFA. Paul joined the BFA board in 2018 and has served as the deputy chair for the last 12 months.
The BFA announces the launch of the 35th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards The BFA (British Franchise Association) has announced the launch of the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards for 2024.The awards, now in their 35th year, are considered the pinnacle of recognition and achievement in the franchise sector, celebrating as they do, the achievements of BFA member franchisors and franchisees.
Skill Samurai and Groe Global Join Forces to Empower the Next Generation In a pioneering partnership that promises to reshape the landscape, Groe Global, a leading expert in franchise management, has joined forces with Skill Samurai, a coding and STEM academy dedicated to equipping children for the future through modern education.
InXpress Gives Back: Every Shipment Counts in Transforming Lives Every November, InXpress UK franchisees collaborate to donate 1p from every shipment made through us. With a parcel being sent every 4 seconds, this means we can make a big difference to people’s lives.
Winners named at glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards ceremony The winners have been named at the glittering 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards. Nearly 600 hundred members of the franchising community gathered for the prestigious event, known as the ‘Oscars of franchising’, to celebrate the finest in franchising in the UK. The awards were held at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on 9th November 2023. The winners were:
TaxAssist Accountants launches new quick start franchise packages New franchise fees range from £9,975 +VAT for those joining the network with an existing practice to £19,950 + VAT for new start franchises looking to open and establish their own accounting firm.
Walfinch Celebrates Major Award Win at the Home Care Awards 2024 Walfinch is celebrating following a major award win at the Home Care Awards. The home care franchise set up in 2019, was named as the Best for Day Care Expertise at a special event held at the National Conference Centre, Solihull last week.
Walfinch Home Care Digital Marketing Boosts Franchisees' Visibility Walfinch home care franchisees are being offered extra digital services to boost their visibility and maximise leads. “The high-quality care delivered by our Walfinch home care franchisees deserves to be as widely known as possible, so Walfinch has invested in recruiting specialist SEO and digital marketing experts to support and manage franchisees’ social media campaigns,” says Walfinch Marketing Manager James Boyes.
Staff promotions at The TaxAssist Group Andy Gibbs ATT, CTA, promoted to Director of Services and Richard Washington, Head of Group Technology joins new Operational Board.
Concept Claim Solutions' Supports The Insurance Institute of Preston and Blackpool's Annual Dinner The Annual Dinner of the Insurance Institute of Preston and Blackpool (IIPB) was a night to remember. The highly-anticipated event brings together successful business leaders, policymakers, and distinguished thought leaders. It was a platform for professionals from the insurance industry and beyond to establish valuable connections and raise funds for local charities. Michelle Mellor, an esteemed member of the Concept Claim Solutions team, was appointed as the Deputy President of IIPB, a voluntary position that requires exceptional expertise, dedication, and outstanding organisational skills.
TaxAssist Accountants finalist for Innovation of the Year Award After hitting the 7th spot in the Elite Top 100 franchises in the UK, TaxAssist Accountants has been selected as a finalist for a new award highlighting brands that have showcased exceptional performance.
Walfinch Harrow And Brent Wins Great British Care Award Vaibhavi Patel, Carer at Walfinch home Care Harrow and Brent has won the London Palliative/End of Life Care Award at the Great British Care Awards held at the Hilton Bankside London recently.
Richard Graves Appointed to the Revive! Board Richard Graves, head of business at Revive! Auto Innovations joins the board of directors on his promotion to Director of Operations.
Richard joined Revive! earlier this year bringing with him extensive industry experience gained in senior posts at Cazoo, SMH, and GEFCO UK. The promotion recognises the contribution he has made to the UK’s leading SMART repair network.
Walfinch Oxford Extends Care to a Whole Village Not content with running a free village art class, Hannah Tomlin from Walfinch home care in Oxford has now followed it up with a soup and roll lunch.
Hannah started the weekly art and crafts class in the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire in the Autumn, and it is now supported by Walfinch.
InXpress proves it's one of the UK's top franchises Alongside being in one of the BFA’s Top 3 franchise brands, InXpress is also in the Elite Franchise Top 10! Proving InXpress truly is a franchise you’d be proud to be a part of.
Celebrating Franchisee Success: Sam and Zaf's Outstanding Performance We would like to recognise and congratulate the exceptional performance of Sam Kazi and Zaf Aboobaker who joined Concept Claim Solutions in September 2022. In just one year, they have managed and are still in the process of completing 49 claims with a total value of approximately £1,219,000.
Another Accolade for Revive! Revive! Auto Innovations has been named as one of the nation’s top ten franchise opportunities.
Walfinch Named as Top 100 Franchisor for the Second Year Running Walfinch home care has been confirmed at a top 100 franchisor in the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for the second year running. Walfinch has been ranked 58 from hundreds of entries from franchise organisations across every sector.
Meet Concept's FCA Authorisation & New Compliance Officer: Rhys Thomas We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Rhys Thomas as our new Compliance Officer. Rhys, is a seasoned financial services professional, who brings years of experience from various disciplines such as insurance, wealth management, and sports.
New Franchisee wins Outstanding Concept Franchise Partner for Autumn Despite joining Concept only nine months ago, Concept Franchise Partner, Pierre of West Surrey has shown immense commitment towards achieving growth and maintaining outstanding service standards. His efforts have been truly commendable.
CHOPSTIX SUPPORTS CUSTOMERS THIS CHRISTMAS, RAMPING UP VALUE OFFER OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON Fast-growing QSR brand, Chopstix, has announced the launch of its new Christmas campaign, forgoing an expensive marketing campaign to instead invest in customer value. The ‘Stixmas Value’ campaign has been developed after consumer research suggested the cost-of-living crisis is expected to continue to squeeze consumer spending during the festive season.
Home Instead is voted the leading home care franchise in the Elite Franchise Top 100 The Elite Franchise Top 100 recognises the top 100 franchises across the country each year. Franchisors are ranked based on the quality of their support, the success and size of their network and the impact they have on their local communities, alongside other factors.
Over 50 and feeling rejected? With more people over 50 feeling pushed out of their workplace, you could re-discover yourself and redefine your future with an InXpress franchise. Within franchising, you can create a different ending to your career story, by investing in your own business. This gives you the control to decide how you’ll work, and who you’ll employ.
Walfinch Southampton Racks up the Miles and Raises Sweet Smiles for Local Charity Home care franchise Walfinch Southampton is pressing on with its campaign to raise money for local charity Caraway. Most recently the dedicated team raised a total of £525 by taking part in the Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk and holding a Halloween Spooktacular Cake and Bake Sale.
Together at Last for Christmas For Martyn and Carly Traber buying a Revive! franchise was all about restoring their work life balance.
Walfinch Southampton Racks up the Miles and Raises Sweet Smiles for Local Charity Home care franchise Walfinch Southampton is pressing on with its campaign to raise money for local charity Caraway. Most recently the dedicated team raised a total of £525 by taking part in the Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk and holding a Halloween Spooktacular Cake and Bake Sale.
Following in Hamilton East's footsteps: Why UK prospects should join BFT now! Every fitness franchise brand wants its franchisees to be passionate, motivated, and committed to providing the best training services to their members. These are all qualities Body Fit Training (BFT) Hamilton East's franchisee owner, Lish Metekingi, has in abundance. After the launch of her New Zealand territory in January 2021, only the third territory to launch in the country, Lish's determination and un-rivalled work ethic have seen her BFT franchise go from strength to strength with over 350 members signed up just two years on from opening and continuing to grow.
Home Instead celebrates 250th franchise Home Instead has come a long way since opening their first pilot office in 2005, recently celebrating reaching their 250th office is style. Bringing together franchise owners, members of their National Office and key suppliers, the event was the perfect way to celebrate those who have supported the growth of the number one home care company, Home Instead.
Walfinch CEO Named as a Great British Care Award Winner Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO of home care franchise Walfinch has been named as a winner of the Three ‘R’s award for Recruitment, Retention and Recognition at the South East Great British Care Awards ceremony, held at the Hilton Metropole Brighton this week.
InXpress claims a prize at the bfa HSBC Awards! After being shortlisted four times, over the last five years, InXpress have a shiny new trophy to display, placing them firmly within the top three franchise brands in the UK!
From Military Service to Entrepreneurship, with InXpress Are you a military veteran looking to make a bold career transition into entrepreneurship? Discover how you can follow in the footsteps of one former Navy Engineer who found success with an InXpress franchise.
Revive!'s Outstanding Commitment to Leadership and Culture Gains Industry Recognition Year on year Revive! Auto Innovations, the UK’s leading SMART repair network wins major awards for every aspect of their business – but perhaps the most important accolade so far was achieved this weekend when Revive! won the Leadership and Culture award in the 2023 HSBC bfa British Franchise Awards.
TaxAssist Accountants to benefit from the 'TaxAssist Practice Engine' The TaxAssist Practice Engine has been developed in collaboration between experts at the TaxAssist Support Centre and a working party of franchisees who all contributed to the system. The guides provide the most efficient uses of technology, smart onboarding processes, effective client experience advice and a range of key performance indicators that allow franchisees to manage and monitor the performance of their accounting practice that suits their style of management.
Revive! franchise network achieves a record £2 million month National SMART (small-to-medium-repair-technique) repair network, Revive! Auto Innovations, posted its strongest ever month of revenue in October 2023, surpassing £2 million network sales for the first time. This represents a 29 per cent increase on 2022 results and continues an extraordinary year for the UK’s largest SMART repair company.
Embracing Marketing & PR Having launched Home Instead Portsmouth at the start of 2021, Helen Brown and her team have delivered high quality home care services to older people across the local community as well as creating jobs for caring individuals.
Snap Fitness gears up for an exciting year end As we head into the last few months of 2023, global gym franchise Snap Fitness is looking forward to what else is in store on what has, so far, been a year filled with milestones and achievements. With a series of locations set to open their doors in the UK and Ireland, under the ownership of both new and existing franchisees, 2024 looks to be a fruitful and vigorous year.
BFT to open in Hackney BFT, fitness franchise offering personal training in a group setting, is to open its next studio in Hackney in November. The Hackney gym will be run by franchisees Frankie and Milo, who after 7 years of dedication at F45 Training as fitness coaches, have decided to take the leap into gym ownership.
BFT in exclusive partnership with HYROX At BFT we believe in pushing the boundaries of fitness, and we're thrilled to share our exclusive partnership with HYROX. HYROX is an incredible fitness challenge that combines functional workouts and endurance. It's like nothing you've experienced before - think of it as the ultimate fitness test!
Mum's home-based travel agency business takes off in just six months Alison Hunter-Gray, a mum of three girls who lives in the Shetland Islands, off the north-east coast of Scotland, had often joked that she’d like to be a travel agent but didn’t think it would be possible. But when her youngest child started school she began researching if she could make her dream come true.
Local football teams get new kit thanks to a Walfinch carer's brainwave A carer's brainwave means that three local under-11s football teams will get new kit this year following sponsorship from High Wycombe-based home care provider Walfinch. Downley Dynamos' 47 players will be sporting the Walfinch logo on the front of their new kit, thanks to football mum Sian Dewing.
Wingers Brings Fresh Chicken Marination In-House Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has brought its marination process in-house to ensure consistency of quality and maximise profits for franchisees. Wingers officially launched as a franchise in August and has ambitions to open 50 sites across the UK.
Body Fit Training launches new global community-focused fitness programme On Saturday, 28th October, Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, is launching a new community focused fitness programme, CrewFit, across its 260+ global studios. The new programme aims to encourage BFT’s 60,000+ members to further build and strengthen the community and work together as a team to achieve a goal.
Body Fit Training fuels success in the first half of 2023 The franchise recently celebrated the launch of its 250th studio, expanded its footprint into Hong Kong and accelerated UK growth at an impressive rate. Since the launch of its first studio in the UK last September, BFT has welcomed three new London-based franchisees into the network, all of whom have multi-unit aspirations.
Meet the Wingers' Team Wingers the Chicken Wing company has expanded and recently successfully launched as a franchise. Meet the team behind the brand who support franchisees on their journey to build a profitable Wingers franchised restaurant.
Directors host series of regional meetings for TaxAssist franchisees Three TaxAssist Group Directors, Daren Moore, Sarah Robertson and Mike Melling, recently travelled across the UK to deliver nine regional meetings for franchisees, to provide updates on key network information, new initiatives and to share best practice.
Leamington Spa is Latest Successful Opening for Wingers Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has opened in Leamington Spa. The new restaurant has created 15 new jobs and is now co-owned and run by experienced QSR professional Ravi Uppal.
HEAVENLY DESSERTS OPENS IN BURNLEY CALLING all Burnley dessert lovers: UK-wide premium dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts opened the doors to its newest restaurant in Burnley on Friday, 6th October. Daoud Tahir is the latest franchisees to join the Heavenly Desserts family.
The Travel Franchise hosting franchisee eventon MSC's most sustainable cruise ship MSC Euribia The Travel Franchise is taking over 130 franchisees and corporate team members on its pioneering International Mastery Retreat onboard one of the world’s most environmentally advanced ships, MSC Euribia, on a seven-day intensive training trip 13-20 October 2023, departing Southampton and travelling to Hamburg, Rotterdam and Le Havre-Paris.
Revive! Up for Another Top Award What a year it has been for Revive!, the UK’s leading SMART repair network. Recently Rugby based Revive! Auto Innovations was named as one of the top three franchises in Europe, and now the business has been shortlisted in the top assessment category as a UK Employer of the Year in the Investors in People (IIP) Awards 2023.
The BFA sponsors What's On 4 Kids National Children's Activities Awards The BFA (British Franchise Association) is sponsoring the What’s On 4 Kids National Children’s Activities Awards for the first time this year. The awards, in their 17th year, recognise and celebrate the achievements of children’s activity providers in the UK.
Children's Swimming Franchises Rally to Bridge the Gap in UK Primary School Swimming Education According to a report by the BBC last week, 5th October 2023, pop up swimming pools are being brought into UK primary schools to teach children to swim, because of a lack of funding to transport children to local swimming pools. Aside from the obvious personal survival and lifesaving skills, swimming has been shown to increase confidence, improve physical and mental health and open the door to other sports and activities. The BFA (British Franchise Association), the voluntary, self-regulating governing body for franchising in the UK represents numerous children’s swimming class franchises, including Swimtime and Puddle Ducks who are doing everything they can to plug the gap left by the lack of school-organised swimming lessons.
Signs Express Franchisee Expands into Fifth Territory! We’re thrilled to see yet another Signs Express franchisee, Daniel Pickersgill expand his portfolio within our award-winning network and officially become the new owner of our Signs Express (Scarborough) centre, alongside his other territories spanning Gateshead, Wearside, South Durham and Teesside!
New Signs Express Franchisee Expands After Just 12 Months Ownership! Taking over ownership in August last year, we were delighted to welcome new owner of Signs Express (Aylesbury), Kris Bell, to our Signs Express network.12 months on and we’re over the moon to announce that Kris has now developed his business reach further and has now expanded into the neighbouring territory of High Wycombe, allowing him to support local businesses in areas such as Chesham, Amersham, Beaconsfield, Wallingford, Thatcham as well as High Wycombe town centre.
Walfinch Care is Inspirational - and a Prize-Winning Poem Proves It Poet Robert Ilson is so pleased with the care he receives from the home care team at Walfinch Hampstead and Camden that he has written a poem, titled CREDO, about it - and won first prize in Walfinch’s poetry competition.
New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Wickford Tola Alli-Lawal has opened a new shop at 3 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AW. Institute of Financial Accountants certified Tola Alli-Lawal, who joined the TaxAssist network in 2021, has now launched a walk-in tax, accounting and advisory shop in Wickford. This replaces her previous Rayleigh office and is aimed at providing a more accessible walk-in service to individual taxpayers and small to medium sized businesses.
Unveiling the ServiceMaster Clean AAA Woodland Guildford-based entrepreneur Siva Kugathas celebrates the unveiling of his new initiative to offset his carbon emissions, the ServiceMaster Clean AAA Woodland. ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services are committed to providing cleaning services that go above and beyond the call of duty.
MyBump2Baby Expert Podcast - Holiday Swimming Today, on the MyBump2Baby expert podcast, we are talking to special guest Ali Beckman, technical director and head teacher of Puddle Ducks.
Revive! Scoops International Award Revive! Auto Innovations has been named as one of the top three franchises in the whole of Europe.
As Gold winner of last year’s HSBC/British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchise of the Year awards, the UK’s leading smart repair network was put forward for the 2023 European Franchise Federation Awards by the bfa.
Signs Express (Central Lancashire) take silver at the UK Graphic Awards! What an evening! We’re thrilled to announce that Signs Express (Central Lancashire) proudly took home silver in the Leisure & Hospitality category at last night's UK Graphic Awards! A fantastic evening spent with a brilliant group of people and a massive congratulations to Matt and the team. We’re thrilled to see their amazing talents recognised amongst some fantastic competition; we couldn’t be prouder! Thanks to the UK Graphic Awards for a fun filled evening and well done to all the winners and finalists.
From Centre Manager to Franchisee! We’re thrilled to announce the completion of another internal sale, which sees Centre Manager, Matt Rutlidge take ownership of the Signs Express (Central Lancashire) franchise, completing the acquisition on Tuesday 3 October 2023.
Empowering Women in Franchising: InXpress International Women's Conference At InXpress, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and it was with this spirit that the InXpress International Women's Conference returned for the third year, on September 6th. Over 100 women from around the world came together to learn, connect, and celebrate each other in this remarkable event.
Elevating UK education with the launch of two new Tutor Doctor franchisees In an ambitious move to further broaden access to quality education across the UK, Tutor Doctor is thrilled to announce the launch of two new franchisees. After 14 years of teaching physical education (PE) in an over-stretched school system, and almost as many years of having to miss out on her own children’s sports days, Nicola Brough was determined to have a positive impact on local children’s education. Also joining the Tutor Doctor network is local technology education specialist Chris Bramwell, who this month launched Tutor Doctor Bury St Edmunds.
Local family recognised with national business award after overcoming extraordinary challenges Local family business owners, Chris and Diane Eales, are celebrating after their North London based business, My Window Cleaner, was awarded the prestigious national title of Best Local Trade 2023. The couple, who emigrated to the UK from South Africa over the pandemic with their two sons, have been recognised for showcasing excellence, innovation, and dedication in serving the communities of Barnet, Potters Bar, South Mimms, Cuffley, Brookmans Park, Welham Green & Essendon.
We're heading to the North East! As Home Instead expands in the North and North East, we’re looking for potential new franchise owners to join us in Cleveland for our next Discovery Day. Tuesday 24th October, 11am – 2pm, Home Instead Cleveland. Winners of The Great British Franchisee Awards 2023, and owners of Home Instead Cleveland Gavin Morrigan and Michelle Fairless, are opening their doors to ambitious individuals with a passion for the care sector to find out more about Home Instead’s franchise opportunity!
The Travel Franchise celebrates 400% rise in Virgin Voyages sales Virgin Voyages has announced that last week, homeworking franchise The Travel Franchise and its consumer-facing arm Not Just Travel became one of its top sellers of cruise holidays in the industry.
Celebrating 5 Years with OSCAR OSCAR gave us all the answers for a complete career change. With a lifestyle focused on our own pets and a past track record of volunteering for a number of animal charities, we were able to predict our future.
Redefining how we appeal to customers Running a business which has been around for any number of years, can come with its own challenges. How do you avoid it looking dated and out of touch? This is where the benefit of joining a franchise can really work in your favour, because you don’t have to worry about this side of things… your franchisor will! And true to form, at InXpress, this is something we’re always keen to address so our franchisees never fall behind the competition.
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What is Franchising? In our first step we look at what a franchise is and the two methods of franchising, as well as examing the advantanges and disadvantages of franchising.
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What's the best franchise to buy? When looking to buy a franchise, one of the most common questions we get asked is what is the best franchise in the UK? We've mislead you slightly with the title of this step as there is no such answer!
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Evaluating a Franchise When buying a franchise it is imperative that you do as much franchise research as possible... there's no such thing as too much research!
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Applying for a Franchise Step 7 of our guide focuses on applying for a franchise. We look at how to narrow your list of franchise opportunities down to one or two, requesting information, attending an open day and what to expect at the interview.
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Preparing to launch your franchise You've now found the franchise for you and have signed on the dotted line. So what next? What do you need to do to prepare yourself for day one of trading?
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How to run a franchise business You've done all your research and picked the right franchise for you, now it's time to run your business. Your first day of trading will probably be both exciting and pretty scary at the same time!
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How do I fund, or raise finance, for a franchise in the UK? Our raising finance section will help you to identify the true cost of buying a franchise, what the ongoing fees are and what you can afford to invest. You will also find out how to approach the banks with confidence and prepare a business plan, as well as make an initial finance request.
Existing UK franchises for sale - franchise resales You may think you have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch but this is not always the case. Many existing UK franchisees are looking to sell their franchise.
Case studies of people selling a franchise resale in the UK If you are thinking of buying a franchise resale, these interviews with franchisees who are looking to sell their franchise business, will give you a greater insight into the type of person who is suited to running the franchise as well as more information on the actual franchise business for sale.
Case studies of people who have brought a franchise resale in the UK If you have ever considered buying an existing franchise, the below stories from franchisees who bought a resale may inspire you to take the next step. These interviews highlight what made the franchisee decide to choose a franchise resale over starting a new franchise from scratch, why they chose their particular franchise, any challenges they had to overcome and the training and support they are offered. They give an insight into what a typical day is like for them and what advice they would offer anyone looking to buy a franchise resale.
Minuteman Press franchise for sale in Central London Selling price:£425,000
Established: Trading for over 15 years
No of Staff: Good team of professional staff is in place
clients: Small to medium and large sized business ranging from industrial to commercial infrastructure
ComputerXplorers franchise for sale in Edinburgh & East Lothian Established: 2009
clients: Local primary schools and event providers, previous customers include The Edinburgh Science Festival and Edinburgh Council to Historic Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland and Excel Sports Edinburgh.
Minuteman Press franchise for sale in Edinburgh Established: Trading for over 6 years
hours: normal Monday through to Friday business hours
clients: The business has a very active customer base with a lot of repeat business.
Agency Express franchise for sale in Reading Established: Trading in the territory for 10 years
hours: Monday to Friday with flexibility in hours
clients: Strong portfolio of existing clients
Agency Express franchise for sale in Dartford Established: Current franchisee has been trading for 6 years
No of Staff: Owner operated
hours: Monday to Friday with flexibility in hours
clients: Benefit from a strong portfolio of existing clients
Agency Express franchise for sale in Stevenage Established: Trading in the territory for 8 years
hours: Monday to Friday with flexibility in hours.
clients: Strong portfolio of existing clients
Bright & Beautiful franchise for sale in Kent Established: 2022
No of Staff: 3
hours: 9-5 Monday to Friday
clients: The territory covers a wide area of affluent homes and businesses
Minuteman Press franchise for sale in Slough, Berkshire Selling price: £450,000
Established: Operating since 1992
No of Staff: 3
clients: The current location is surrounded with industrial and commercial infrastructure of small to medium sized businesses all of which is potential customers.
Minuteman Press franchise for sale in West Yorkshire Established: Trading for over 10 years
hours: normal Monday through to Friday business hours
clients: The business has a very active customer base with a lot of repeat business.
Theatretrain franchise for sale in Newark Established: September 2015
No of Staff: 3 (Dance, Acting, Singing Teachers Main Company)
clients: Student Numbers: Currently 59
TruGreen franchise for sale in West Sussex Established: 2008
No of Staff: Owner operated business with additional part-time support where required
clients: 200+; potential to serve over 240,000 households
Buying a franchise that's for re-sale in 2024? Expert advice for you In this section, you will find comprehensive advice from a range of experts on buying a franchise resale. This includes the benefits of buying a resale versus buying a 'new' franchise, how to identify if it is worth the asking price, researching a resale to find the one that's right for you, business planning, how to obtain funding and what legal advice do you need to take.
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How to sell a franchise in 2024 - Practical advice for selling a franchise Here you can find advice from industry experts to help you prepare your franchise for sale. This includes how to put a value on your franchise and the steps to selling your business. We can help those looking for information on selling a franchise.
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Franchising legal advice and resources for franchises in the UK We cannot stress enough how important it is for you to take advice from an experienced franchise lawyer before signing any agreements. A franchise lawyer will make sure you fully understand what you are getting into and will stop you making any costly mistakes.
Legal Advice When Buying A Franchise in the UK (2024) When buying a franchise there are several franchise legal stages you need to go through. Before signing any franchise agreement or other franchise legal documents, it is vital that you seek legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in franchising.
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Post your question to our franchise expert Phil Mowat - Ashtons Franchise Phil Mowat joined AFC in 2019 as a consultant and brings many years of experience in franchising to this new role. He has held a number of positions within the franchising sector, including director of Beauty Call franchise (a position he continues to hold), Head of UK Operations for Local Appliance Rentals and UK Country Director for Expense Reduction Analysts. Phil is a qualified business coach and held the position of National Strategic Partnership Manager for ActionCOACH UK.
Post your question to our franchise expert Andrew Fraser - Albany Fraser Andy Fraser is the founder of Albany Fraser Solicitors, a boutique commercial law firm with franchising at its heart. He set up Albany Fraser in 2019 with a view to helping franchisors and franchisees of all shapes and sizes make smarter franchising decisions. Andy is accredited by the British Franchise Association as a 'Qualified Franchise Professional' and is one of only a small number of lawyers in the UK to have been awarded this status. In addition to being a solicitor, Andy originally trained as a franchise consultant with one of the UK’s leading franchise consultancy practices where he worked on franchising projects for brands such as Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters, Esprit and Whittard of Chelsea.
Post your question to our franchise expert David Kaye - Spencer West David has extensive experience in advising franchisees and franchisors over many years. He is very involved in the retail sector advising several national retailers on their franchising requirements as well as the property aspects involved. David is a regular speaker at seminars for prospective franchisees and franchisors.
Post your question to our franchise expert Chris Roberts - Chantry Group Chris Roberts was appointed Chairman of the Chantry Group following the successful sale of Franchise Finance Limited to Hitachi Capital. Chris specialises in valuing franchisee, franchisor and bfa affiliate businesses and helping them to prepare for sale. He has many years’ experience of business planning, raising finance and business training having developed and delivered many business courses and workshops for a variety of organisations. Chris is a regular speaker at conferences and exhibitions etc.
Post your question to our franchise expert Penny Hopkinson - Manual Writers International Penny Hopkinson, Manual Writers has over 35 years' experience of writing manuals. We are a small Team of specialists in Franchising and Licensing who provide a bespoke service to clients who need to document their Know How and Business System. We advise and coach on how best to develop and publish an Operations Manual to impose and replicate uniformity and conformity across a developing franchise, licence or branch Network. Whatever their stage of development, we ensure that every Operations Manual is tailored to our client’s short and longer term requirements. Companion of the British Franchise Association.
Post your question to our franchise expert Marc Talbot - HSBC Marc Talbot is a Franchise Director for HSBC UK. Marc works closely with Franchisors, Franchisees and industry specialists, providing support to help them grow their businesses. Marc also works with brands that are considering Franchise as an alternative method of expanding their business both in the UK and Internationally. He has worked at HSBC for over 15 years in a variety of roles within the Commercial Bank from Relationship Management to Regional Leadership roles in Global Trade & Receivables Finance. The last 4 years has been spent working in Franchise; firstly on HSBC’s Global Proposition and then more recently as part of the UK team working with some of the largest brands in the industry.
Post your question to our franchise expert Suki Dehal QFP - Lloyds Bank Suki Dehal is Head of Franchising for Lloyds Bank. He has 11 years banking experience, including 6 in franchising. Suki is responsible for providing support to the Lloyds Bank Business Managers, assisting them in assessing proposals from prospective franchisees and ensuring that they have up to date information on the franchise systems operating within the UK. He works closely with franchisors to understand ongoing performance, training and support offered and any other developments that may affect the network.
Post your question to our franchise expert Brian Duckett - The Franchising Centre Testing Brian is a recognised leader in the franchise industry, both in the UK and around the world. He writes regularly for the UK franchising and business media and has presented at many seminars and workshops. Internationally, he writes regular features for franchising magazines in the USA, Europe, Australia and India and has spoken at franchise conferences on five continents. His writings include the widely respected book “How to Turn Your Business into The Next Global Brand – Creating and Managing a Franchised Network”.
Post your question to our franchise expert Alan Wilkinson - The Franchising Centre Alan is a recognised expert in the UK franchise industry. He writes regularly for the UK franchising and business media, and presents at many seminars, webinars and workshops. Alan, and the team at TFC, have always prided themselves on being practitioners rather than theorists, and are dedicated to helping clients achieve their business objectives. Click here to ask Alan a question
Post your question to our franchise expert Suki Dehal QFP - Lloyds Bank Suki Dehal is Head of Franchising for Lloyds Bank. He has 11 years banking experience, including 6 in franchising. Suki is responsible for providing support to the Lloyds Bank Business Managers, assisting them in assessing proposals from prospective franchisees and ensuring that they have up to date information on the franchise systems operating within the UK. He works closely with franchisors to understand ongoing performance, training and support offered and any other developments that may affect the network.
A passion for fitness leads Charlie to BFT Charlie Hendrie is responsible for launching London’s first BFT in Battersea. BFT is the fastest growing fitness franchise in Australia with over 450 franchises sold globally and a rapidly growing membership base of 55,000+."I’m a classic example of the COVID pivot! After 10-years in various sales manager roles in fashion, food & beverage, I knew in my heart this was the time to pursue an industry I’d been passionate about for most of my life – fitness.".
From diamonds to christmas decorating! Shobhna Jesa, a Great British Franchisee Winner of 2022, worked in a luxury diamond wholesale company before becoming a franchisee for The Christmas Decorators. Moving to London to open her own jewellery company, Shobhna started to look at other opportunities that she could do alongside her business. “I initially believed it to be a seasonal business which I could do in the winter months, but I have been swept off my feet with the success I have experienced year round, so much so that I never returned to the jewellery trade.”.
AWESOME CHIPS WOWS IN WOOD GREEN Kalpesh and Meeta Raja took over the Awesome Chips store in Wood Green in 2019. Having previously run successful petrol forecourts and been involved in growing a juice bar franchise it was time to try something different!.
Make a difference to shape children's futures through supplementary education In 2022, Minal Patel from the Kumon Pinner Study Centre celebrates her ten-year anniversary of being a Kumon Instructor! She remains as passionate and enthusiastic about Kumon and working with students today, as when she first decided to become an Instructor, a decade ago. Having also recently moved her centre to a permanent and custom designed premise in North Harrow, in North West London, it’s certainly an exciting time in her Kumon Instructor journey..
Meet Pia one of the latest franchisees to join The Christmas Decorators Pia Modha is one of the latest franchisees to join The Christmas Decorators, covering the North London area. Before starting with The Christmas Decorators, Pia worked in events for the City of London Corporation following her time at university studying International Business. “As both a creative and business minded individual, The Christmas Decorators seemed to be a perfect fit. The attraction of earning enough money between September and January and then using the rest of the year to grow the business for the following year interested me.”.
SALLY'S NEW CHALLENGE...OWNING A TECHCLEAN BUSINESS IS A HAPPY JOB! Every day on site, Sally Findlay, owner of Techclean London South West is greeted by smiling faces as she returns squeaky clean desktop IT to delighted employees. Sally set up the business three years ago and now employs a team of 11 people. She is no stranger to franchising or the Bardon group, having run one of the top Recognition Express franchises for over 15 years. .
If I think of my life as a jigsaw puzzle, Lingotot is the missing final piece! Reaching a pivotal point in her career, Priya Purryag was looking for a new business opportunity where she could become self-employed while also in a role that she could use her linguistic skills. For this a route into franchising ticked all the boxes. Discovering the Lingotot franchise allowed Priya to have the security of working with a successful business model, run and grow her own business while still using her skills and creativity..
New owner for Croydon Signs Express franchise Leading UK signs and graphic franchise Signs Express has a new owner in their Croydon store, Mark Merrick. Established in 1996, Signs Express Croydon has built up an excellent reputation over the years and as a result boasts a substantial customer database. Realising the potential of the business, and the scope to develop it further, Mark saw the resale opportunity as the perfect business opportunity for him..
Recognition Express franchise has what you need to make a successful business Hugh O'Neill knew of Recognition Express as they used to supply his last company badges. When he did my research, I was impressed with the quality of products I could supply, the margin that could be achieved, the low overhead costs and the support that would be offered..
Professionalism of Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise appealed to Mary Chadwich Mary Chadwick has previous experience in all aspects of payroll and accounting and, in 2004 she earned a CIPD qualification in HR. “I had wanted to work for myself for quite a few years but had never found the right opportunity until now. I think franchising is an excellent way to start your own business if you find the niche that suits you. Working on your own can be very lonely but having experienced, supportive people to back you up is extremely reassuring..
Freedom for Cafe2U franchise owner Darren launched his Cafe2U franchise in Ealing and enjoys being out of the rat-race and working for himself, with all the extra perks of the job..
Signs Express announces franchise business for sale in South Franchise business opportunities act as much safer option when starting in business and this is especially the case when looking at buying an existing franchise business as a resale option..
Unique proposition with Platinum Property Partners franchise In times of economic recession, maintaining good levels of cashflow in your business is more important than ever. Platinum Property Partners (PPP) is a unique franchise proposition which offers an opportunity that’s cash-positive from the outset. .
DESMOND NAMED DYNO-PLUMBING FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR DJ & LJ Business Services Ltd, based in north-west London and active in the industry for less than three years, has been named as Dyno-Plumbing services Franchisee of the Year..
Signs Express Deliver for Eurostat Leading signs and graphics company, Signs Express have recently completed stunning vehicle graphics on a fleet of delivery vans for Eurostat Office Supplies..
Impressive Introduction to Business Steve Bennett became a Recognition Express franchisee after being impressed by their good track record. Steve now shares his secrets of success in operating a franchise..
The Flying Colours of Signs Express An exciting new initiative launched by the RAF captured the spirit of leading signs and graphics company, Signs Express (Wembley), when they were asked to provide striking vehicle wraps to two NASCAR racing cars. .
40th TaxAssist Accountants’Shop Front Office Opens! Debbie Corbett & Vince Dalaimo have now opened their
brand new shop front office in central London making them the 40th to do so in the TaxAssist Accountants network..
BRAWOLINER COVERAGE INCREASED IN THE CAPITAL Two Dyno-Rod franchisees operating in districts of North London have added the Brawoliner No-Dig drain repair system to their existing services for clients across the sectors..
Blackheath's equation for success: the neighbourhood's new maths-only learning centre An exciting day awaits Blackheath’s young learners and families as a brand-new maths-only learning centre prepares for its grand opening. The latest addition to the neighbourhood’s educational landscape is set to welcome children and families on Saturday 21st October to immerse themselves in a day full of fun and engaging maths activities..
West London entrepreneur awarded for dedication to providing high-quality care Local businessman, Hammad Cheema, is celebrating with his team of carers and support staff, after the West London based in-home care business, Visiting Angels, is recognised with a prestigious award. Hammad, of West London, has been lauded with Great British Franchisee status at this year’s Great British Franchisee Awards..
NEW TAXASSIST ACCOUNTANT IN STREATHAM Mai Nghiem has recently joined the TaxAssist Accountants network covering the Streatham area. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Mai has long held the ambition to run her own practice and is looking forward to introducing herself and explaining more about her range of services to small businesses and individual taxpayers..
Mathnasium's London Roll-Out Continues with the Opening of New Learning Centre in Stanmore Mathnasium of Stanmore, under the leadership of Mihir Shah, will be opening its doors at 413 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore on Monday 6th June, bringing fun and effective supplementary maths programmes to local children in Years 1 to 11. This marks the second of a trio of new openings in recent months with the Whetstone centre having launched in March and a new centre planned for Bromley also opening in the coming weeks..
London's calling for new Card Connection franchisee Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced that Hanish Patel has taken over its London territory. Hanish will now supply Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greetings cards and accessories to 285 stores in Central and North West London.
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Recognition Express supplies Eastenders star with charity vests Local business man Hugh O’Neill, owner of Recognition Express Bromley and Dartford, has sponsored former Eastenders star Brooke Kinsella and her celebrity friends to help with their fundraising activities for the Ben Kinsella Trust..
DYNO-SECURE FRANCHISE SPARKS FRESH AMBITION FOR MELIS For Melis Efstathiou, who originally trained as an electrician and spent several years working for BT as well as in the food industry, taking on a Dyno-Secure franchise has helped him realise his ambition to be his own boss. He has set himself exacting goals for the development of this new enterprise. .
DESMOND NAMED DYNO-PLUMBING FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR DJ & LJ Business Services Ltd, based in north-west London and active in the industry for less than three years, has been named as Dyno-Plumbing services Franchisee of the Year. .
Select franchise provides ideal business for Robin With 17 years experience working for small, medium and global recruitment companies, Robin McKee identified his own ideal role – running his own staffing business with the backing of the UK’s leading recruitment franchisor..
Potential with ElecLocal franchise Rob Prior started his Eleclocal franchise business in East London and shares his experiences of 'taking the plunge'..
Franchise event arrives in Reading This September sees the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre at the Madejski Stadium host the Thames Valley Franchise Show for the first time – an event showcasing over 40 Thames Valley based franchise & business opportunities for sale. .
LOCAL MOLLY MAID SCOOPS THREE TOP AWARDS At the Saturday night Gala dinner Imellda Courtney, from MOLLY MAID Bromley and Greenwich hardly got to sit down for all the awards that she was winning..
Camile Thai Kitchen to open 2 new London outlets Camile Thai Kitchen, the healthy online delivery restaurant chain, have announced that they are opening 2 new London outlets in Islington and Croydon. This will bring the total of Camile’s in London to six..
Carewatch Wandsworth celebrates its launch Carewatch has launched in Wansworth. Amongst the many guests from all sections of the community were Jane Ellison, MP for Battersea, Balham and Wandsworth and Public Health Minister, Cllr. Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Borough Council, The Mayor of Wandsworth (Cllr. Angela Graham) and Cllr.Jim Maddan, Wandsworth Borough Council's Cabinet Member responsible for Adult Care and Health..
Caremark (Wandsworth) joins Citizens UK Social Care Campaign Caremark (Wandsworth)’s MD, James McCallum, has joined national community organising group, Citizens UK, a charity that works with communities to raise awareness of various social issues..
The Flying Colours of Signs Express An exciting new initiative launched by the RAF captured the spirit of leading signs and graphics company, Signs Express (Wembley), when they were asked to provide striking vehicle wraps to two NASCAR racing cars..
Anne Downey, Right at Home franchisee Nottingham North Laying the first building blocks of a Right at Home business and getting it off the ground to a point where it is trading with healthy sales and Client enquiries takes commitment, determination and resilience, and Anne Downey’s story is a case in point. After purchasing RaH Nottingham North in November 2021, Anne, like most Franchise Owners in our network, has faced several challenges, from adapting to what can be a highly pressurised managerial role, with responsibility for vulnerable people’s welfare, to recruiting and retaining quality staff to meet demand and grow the business..
Ex-Rentokil Ops Manager becomes Just Clear South East London Franchisee Just Clear is excited to welcome Chris Le-Thorn to the Just Clear® family as our newest franchise partner, covering South East London. With an impressive / diverse background, including being former Operations Manager at Rentokil, Chris brings a wealth of experience in operational efficiency, customer service, and sustainable practices.
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Walfinch Franchisee Wins a Great British Franchisee Award Shilpi Verma, the Walfinch home care franchisee for Harrow and Brent, has been named as a winner of the prestigious Great British Franchisee Awards for 2024. Shilpi, who started her home care company with Walfinch in 2021, has been recognised in these national awards for her passion for care and support combined with the business skills that in just three years have led her to build a 55-strong team who look after 28 clients.
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Using existing career knowledge to turbocharge your work-life balance “I had worked in the bar and leisure industry for about 12 years. In 2011 I found myself with a young family, and working until 4am every day was not working for us as a family. The time had come for me to be my own boss and take control of my work-life balance. Whilst working in bars and nightclubs, I struggled to find a good contract cleaner. I had lots of companies promise me the world, but when the cleaner didn’t turn up, nobody answered the phone.This led me to look at opening my own cleaning business." With many different cleaning franchise opportunities available, Matthew reviewed the market before deciding on joining the NIC family..
New Owner Has Big Plans For Revive! Preston Mergers and acquisitions specialist Rohit Kumra has just completed perhaps his most important deal ever – to buy his own business. He’s pretty pleased with trading results so far – and has big plans for future growth.
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The Power Couple Steering Metro Plumb Southampton Meet Shane and Maisie Stambolie Bessa, the powerhouse couple running a bustling Metro Plumb business in Southampton. Balancing a thriving business and a family of two budding little plumbers, this husband-and-wife team exemplifies dedication, hard work, and the breaking of traditional gender roles in the plumbing industry
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BEK HALIL Fish and chip shops have always been a big part of Bek Halil’s life. Numerous members of his family have owned them over the years with his grandfather being one of the first migrants from Cyprus to enter the fish and chip trade. His mother established Beks in 1989 but wanted Bek to go to university and do something different. “I had a great career in banking as well as working for food safety and health and safety firms. Whilst I was learning within my profession, I was implementing all these strategies into my mother’s fish and chip business.” Whilst Bek originally got involved to formulate an exit strategy for his mother who was approaching retirement age, he soon realised that the business had grown to such a scale that there was an opportunity to develop it further. This has led them to franchising their proven model!
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HUSBAND-AND-WIFE DUO MAKING A FLYING START TO THEIR ANYTIME FITNESS JOURNEY Opinder and Shallu Kaushal are the perfect example of turning a passion into a business. The pair opened their first Anytime Fitness club in April 2022 in the Berkshire town of Maidenhead, making a fantastic impression on the local community. While working as part of the family jewellery business, Opinder was a member at an Anytime Fitness club which began to fuel his interest in owning one himself.
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A love for travel leads to The Travel Franchise Matt and Ashley Phillips became Not Just Travel consultants in April 2022. Both had always worked in the corporate world for big blue-chip companies, but after a near death experience in 2017, they realised that they were fed up working long hours for other people. This led them to buy a fish and chip shop in the Lake District. After building it into a successful multi-unit business, they decided to sell and take time out to travel. It was this love for travel that led them to The Travel Franchise.
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Taking on the Challenge It’s perhaps not that common to hear homecare franchises suggested as the ideal option for young people starting out in business. “A lot of people do it as a second career, but it’s often overlooked as the first. I would highly recommend it for some people as their starting career,” says Hannah Drury. It isn’t really a surprising comment to come from Hannah, though – she became Operations Director of Caremark Epsom & Ewell, Reigate and Banstead at the remarkably young age of 25.
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"UBX TICKED ALL THE BOXES FOR ME". INTERVIEW WITH UBX UK FRANCHISE OWNER, LAWRENCE BINGHAM Lawrence spent the early stages of his career in the health and fitness industry, working for the likes of David Lloyd and Bannatyne’s. After setting up his own telecoms business and building his property portfolio, Lawrence returned to the fitness industry for his next business opportunity. In this interview, Lawrence explains why he chose to partner with UBX and his plans for growing the business.
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Meet Faye, our pilot franchisee, who has been a business owner with Bright & Beautiful since 2009 Faye Roddy has been the Bright & Beautiful franchisee in Altrincham since 2009. Before buying the franchise over 10 years ago, single mum Faye worked five jobs to support her young family. After several years of working part time at Bright & Beautiful, Faye seized the opportunity to become her own boss when she was offered the chance to invest in a pilot franchise and run the Altrincham branch. A successful businesswoman and well known locally, Faye has married a hugely supportive partner, Chris, and expanded her family to include three children - Aaron, Morgan and Charlotte.
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When buying a franchise what factors should you be aware of? Buying into a franchise is an extremely considered purchase and it’s one that requires a vast amount of research. You’ll want to ensure that the business opportunity you invest in provides you with the best opportunity for success.
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From university lecturer to Drain Doctor franchise owner University lecturer Adam Thomson joins Drain Doctor and moves from teaching Economics to delivering an essential service to his community in Central Scotland and the surrounding areas. “Drain Doctor appealed to me because it is an instantly recognisable brand, with decades of hard work invested in its reputation for professionalism and integrity.”. Adam talks about the first 12 months of his Drain Doctor journey.
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Turning a passion for care into a rewarding business Bunmi Ganiyu came to the UK from Nigeria to study marketing at Edinburgh Napier University. "I fell in love with homecare as a postgraduate student. Now as a Walfinch homecare franchisee I’m running a thriving business in a sector that I love."
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A Business Built on Motivation and Hard Work Husband and wife team Stephen and Ciorsdan Price first met over 30 years ago on a blind date organised by their respective cousins. Now 37 years later, and recent recipients of a long service award, they work side by side running Recognition Express West Scotland, one of the top five performing businesses in the network.
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Interview with Founders of Little Dreams Consulting Franchise UK-based sleep consultants Little Dreams Consulting Ltd have launched a franchise which means more families can get help to ensure they get a better night’s sleep! Their advice has been featured in the Times, Telegraph, ITV regional news, BBC radio, podcasts and in several local papers, and has also resulted in them winning numerous awards - it has been a busy few years for the company! We spoke to founders Jenna Wilson and Fay Smith to find out more about their franchise journey
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Established children's computer business for sale in SE Scotland Lynne Kerr is the South East Scotland franchisee for ComputerXplorers, an established and well-respected children’s computing franchise that Lynne has been running successfully since 2009. Lynne is now looking to sell her business, “I have run the business for over 12 years now and feel it’s time to take on a new challenge. I started the business when my youngest was 9 months old. She is now 13 years old and at High School!”
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a low cost, lifestyle-based business with a steady income stream in a rapidly growing market.
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Buying a franchise was life changing for me - the best career decision I ever made! Paul Clarke was delighted to find a business that allowed him to utilise the skills he had gained during a 30 year career in finance. Paul opened his UK Business Mentoring franchise in Manchester in 2017. “I always had a desire to run my own business but wanted a framework and support mechanism to ensure success. Mentoring business owners is a priviledge and allows me to utilise all the skills and technical knowledge I have gained whilst supporting owners to achieve their full potential. UKBM were clearly the best I looked at and I did look at many.”
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Meet Pia one of our newest franchisees Pia Modha is one of the latest franchisees to join The Christmas Decorators, covering the North London area. Before starting with The Christmas Decorators, Pia worked in events for the City of London Corporation following her time at university studying International Business. “As both a creative and business minded individual, The Christmas Decorators seemed to be a perfect fit. The attraction of earning enough money between September and January and then using the rest of the year to grow the business for the following year interested me.”
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Husband and wife team is perfect combination for running a Home Instead franchise Judy and Will Clay are active members of the Home Instead network and a very integral part of their local community in Kendal, Cumbria. Realising she wanted to step away from the corporate world, Judy began working as a house manager at a retirement development for older people, where she learnt about Home Instead and the exceptional care they provide. “As we shared the ethos of the company, this sparked our interest, we realised that we wanted to become Home Instead franchise owners. As husband and wife team with strengths in both business management and care, we work well together and feel this makes a perfect combination to run a home care franchise.”
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New TRIB3 franchisee talks about his journey so far Thomas Hampton has only been opened a month but already knows that becoming a TRIB3 owner is one of the best decisions he has ever made. Fed up with corporate life, Thomas was keen to do something more entrepreneurial. After falling in love with HIIT training, he decided he wanted to start his own fitness studio. However, without the necessary skills and experience, he soon realised he couldn’t do it alone. Turning to franchising, Thomas soon came across TRIB3, which was everything he had wanted and visioned in a gym – including essential support before he had even opened his doors! Thomas opened his TRIB3 Southampton in January 2022.
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Interview with award-winning Bluebird Care franchisees Kevin and Tracey McCormack, Bluebird Care Franchise owners for over a decade talk in more detail about what it is really like to “own a franchise” following being announced finalists of 3 prestigious awards last year.
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Interview with Favorite Chicken & Ribs franchisee Michelle Yogarajah 2022 sees Michelle Yogarajah celebrate her 10th anniversary as a Favorite Chicken franchisee. Michelle bought over an existing Favorite store in Rayleigh, Essex. They have benefited from being part of a well-known brand and from the support and training they have received. Despite being hands on, Michelle still gets to spend quality time with her family. They are currently looking to open a second store..
Bek's Secure Franchising Investment with a "Big Fish" Bek’s are delighted to announce Dean Haynes from CGOL Restaurants Ltd as their first ever franchisee. This will mean that Bek’s plan to open a second store in spring in a location yet to be announced as we are finalising planning.
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Celebrating 20 years with ChipsAway! Spending long periods of time working for other people can lead many to want to start their own business. Some feel destined to be entrepreneurs, in control of their own workload and driven to achieve success. This is the case for Arran Benstead. Having spent some time working at a brake linings factory following university, he was in no doubt that his future involved working for himself. 20 years later, he’s never looked back.
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Anytime Fitness multi-unit franchisee achieves success with diversified franchise portfolio Raj Hasib is the perfect example of the success that can be achieved by diversifying a franchise portfolio into health and fitness. Having initially owned hospitality franchises and becoming disillusioned with ever-decreasing profit margins, he now successfully operates two Anytime Fitness health clubs and is making both a healthy living and a healthy difference in Headington and Daventry.
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Anytime Fitness is the perfect model for scalability Alongside his father Steve, Connor Thorne is a young, ambitious entrepreneur who is breaking new ground for Anytime Fitness UK. Having taken the brand to two new territories of Jersey and Guernsey in 2021, he now successfully operates 4 high-performing clubs and is enjoying significant success as a multi-site operator. “We knew that there’d be scalability with Anytime Fitness. Once you get the first one right with the right formula, there’s no reason why you can’t improve it and roll it into the next one and so on.”
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Davina's 5 year' Daisy Business Growing from Strength to Strength From corporate hospitality to business owner, Davina is celebrating her 5th successful year running a Driving Miss Daisy Franchise in Kingswinford, nr Dudley. A REAL PEOPLE PERSON and keen snooker player, Davina describes herself as gregarious and enjoys a good chat! This has helped her win the hearts of the residents in her local community resulting in an excellent reputation and the go to provider for transportation and companionship services.
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Sports Legend to Community Hero! Stevie Lyle, dad of 2 boys and a 3rd due soon, is literally one in a million representing Wales and GB for over 23 years at the highest level of Ice Hockey - a sport not for the faint hearted! HOLDING 83 CAPS FOR GREAT BRITAIN, he is the most capped Ice Hockey player the country has ever had and aged 17 he became the Junior Welsh Sports Personality of the Year too. Stevie is now the Driving Miss Daisy franchisee for Cardiff.
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Q&A with Mike Cruz – Optic-Kleer Franchisee since 2012 Mike has been a franchisee with Optic-Kleer since 2012. He operates his franchise in Lincolnshire, in and around the areas of Boston, Spalding, Sleaford and Skegness. Mike has had many years of experience repairing windscreens, as previously he worked for another windscreen repair company.
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An optimistic Optic-Kleer future Julian Rolfe is no stranger to running his own business. The avid sports fan and savvy businessman, who sold his share of a previous business two years ago, acquired the Oxfordshire Optic-Kleer territory in early 2021. As someone who has real passion for business, but equally loves spending time with his family, the work-life balance available with the Optic-Kleer franchise was exactly what Julian had been looking for.
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Interview with Andrea White, multi-unit Razzamataz operator Andrea White has been the Principal of Razzamataz Bognor since 2014 and has just opened Razzamataz Horsham. “I needed a kickstart. I knew how slowly it takes to build an independent school, so I looked at the franchise route and Razzamataz was the most appealing.”
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Interview with TRIB3 Manchester franchisee Katie Kopka Katie Kopka opened the doors to her TRIB3 boutique gym in Manchester in November. Katie is a great example of someone who decided to look outside the box and use the advantage of franchising allowing you to enter an industry you have no previous experience in. Katie decided to focus on her passion for fitness and it was an off chance reading an article in The Guardian about boutique gyms that she came across TRIB3. And liking what she read, she called them immediately. Katie talks to us about opening after a pandemic, the support she received, the challenges to date and what she would do differently, finding the right people to work with you and her plans to open her second gym.
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A Kleerly successful start Laurence has been a franchisee with Optic-Kleer since 2015. He operates his franchise in around the areas of Swindon, Newbury, Marlborough and Oxford. Previously, Laurence worked for many years as a parts manager for a well- known German car manufacturer.
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Interview with German Doner Kebab (GDK) multi-unit franchisee Gavin Sahota Gavin Sahota is the current owner of 7 GDK restaurants. Having worked his way up the career ladder at Domino’s Pizza, Gavin understands franchising and what makes an exciting brand and scaleable franchise opportunity. And so, when he started to hear good things about GDK, he decided to visit the stores and try the products, to see first-hand why everyone was talking about GDK. Hugely impressed with the concept, he decided to take his interest further. Gavin launched his first restaurant in 2019. He now plans to add to his 7 stores, securing his future with GDK. Read Gavin’s story.
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Interview with Minuteman Press Southampton franchisee Duncan Parker is the owner of the Minuteman Press printing and marketing franchise in Hedge End, Southampton. He started franchising with Minuteman Press in August 2021 and shares his insights on running the business, operating as an essential business during the pandemic, why he chose Minuteman Press, and what advice he would give to other aspiring franchisees.
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Business Doctors ‘leading the way’ in leadership after recent award success Business Doctors are finishing 2021 in style after bringing home the BFA HSBC award for Leadership & Culture at this year’s ceremony. The prize was contended by a host of worthy entries, but it was Business Doctors who successfully secured the accolade after their incredible efforts throughout 2021.
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Pillow Partners franchisees start business during Covid...and continue to thrive Furloughed during Covid gave Naomi Turrell the time and inspiration to start looking at options for being her own boss. She decided she wanted to use her own experience in hospitality and property management to start a business looking after people’s holiday homes. Whilst initially planning to do it herself, the research led to Pillow Partners. The brand and concept of being part of a franchise had instant appeal. Leanne Penn initially was helping Naomi with the admin side of her business but seeing how successful it was becoming, gave her the push to look at joining the franchise too. They both now run adjoining territories together as partners.
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Mum of 3 juggles running her own business alongside family life...and loves it! Nicki Dack, busy mum of 3, started her Mini Athletics franchise in 2019. Previously working for another children’s sport franchise, Nicki found a love for working with children and a desire to run her own business. After much research, Nicki came across Mini Athletics and realised it was the franchise for her. She now runs Mini Athletics Southampton and Eastleigh alongside her busy family life, and loves it!
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Buying a Chemex resale was a "no brainer" Having worked for many years in ancillary sales Matt Proud realised that the time had come to run his own business. It quickly became obvious to him that Chemex as a leading supplier of cleaning and hygiene products blended perfectly with his original business ideas and at the same time expanded the opportunity that he could see in the region.
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Starting a business in a pandemic Little did Martin Winfield know that when he decided to start is own business, a pandemic was just round the corner! Fed up with the long commutes, Martin had decided the time was right to start his own business and take control of his life.
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From employee to franchisee Based in Cornwall, Simon White & Co, covers both Cornwall and Plymouth. Simon was an employee of Autoglym until 1988 when he made the leap to Sales Specialist and decided to take on his own franchise. He has one mobile showroom, two people in the business and works alongside his wife.
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Experienced business owners with a passion for all things automotive GBR Autocare was founded by Autoglym Sales Specialists Sam Wray and Rick Gerard, two experienced business owners with a passion for all things automotive and every Autoglym product. Having both used Autoglym separately for over 25 years in both a personal and professional capacity, the opportunity to combine forces and become part of the Autoglym Franchise family arose and it was not to be missed.
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Motor enthusiast has been part of Autoglym for 24 years Based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, Philip Marsh & Co cover Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and East Dorset. A proud Marlburian born and bred, Sales Specialist Philip and his right hand man Phil Kearley, head out in their mobile showrooms each day to serve the good people of their district.
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Dedicated support helped Paul Mitchell build a multi-van operation Autoglym Sales Specialist Paul Mitchell heads up the team at Premium Autocare. Covering a large area, it will come as no surprise that Paul operates a number of vans with support behind the scenes too. The franchise was not always this large though, and it was through hard work and determination that Paul and the team are where they are today.
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Member of the Autoglym family since 1999 Based in Devon, Ian Stainton & Co cover East Devon, parts of Somerset and Dorset. Autoglym Sales Specialist Ian has been a member of the Autoglym family since 1999 and like several other franchisees was first introduced to the brand working in a previous business.
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Trusted brand name led Branson Poyner to Autoglym Autoglym Sales Specialist Branson Poyner already had experience working with Autoglym at BMW and Volvo before he decided to establish his own Autoglym franchise in the West Midlands over 20 years ago.
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Experienced franchising expert finding success as a Minuteman Press franchisee Philip Milburn is the owner of the Minuteman Press printing and marketing franchise in Norwich. Philip has great experience in franchising including growing his own franchise business to 58 franchisees, working for one of the largest franchise service brands in the world, and helping HomeServ expand their gas business franchise network. Daunted with all the travelling, Philip decided to look at opportunities closer to home. Buying a franchise was the obvious choice and with experience in printing, he started researching opportunities. Minuteman Press stood out and after much research he opened his Minuteman Press franchise in 2018.
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