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Brokerplan’s training programme flooded with new franchisees

Brokerplan has seen high numbers of new recruits at its training programmes for those starting their business. Brokerplan has been celebrating another successful month after it saw unprecedented interest in its training programme. The commercial finance brokers network, which has been franchised by Yorkshire based brokerage The White Rose Finance Group, is continually [...]

Radfield Home Care supports BBC franchising discussion

Radfield Home Care was thrilled to hear the benefits of franchising being discussed on BBC Radio 4. BBC Radio 4 show ‘The Bottom Line’ has been discussing the benefits and growth of British Franchise Association (BFA) approved franchises, much to the delight of home care franchise Radfield Home Care. The discussion, which was presented by Dragons Den and Newsnight host [...]

Man-sized Subway goes on sale

6-foot Subway goes on sale – that’s 2 inches taller than the average man! For most of us, a 6-inch subway is perfect for when you’re a bit peckish and a footlong sandwich will satisfy if you’re starving. But what if your appetite is so uncontrollable that even a whole foot of sandwich won’t do? Thanks to Subway, particularly ravenous customers could soon be able to buy [...]

Agency Express benefits from lettings boom

Agency Express has had a busy month following regional increases in properties to let. Specialist estate agent sign franchise, Agency Express, has been kept busy throughout May and June, as figures show huge increases in ‘to let’ and ‘let’ properties in some areas of the UK. For the UK as a whole, month-on-month figures in Agency Express’ monthly letting report [...]

Angela’s Swim School reaches finals of prestigious...

Angela’s Swim School reaches top 3 in category at BFA HSBC Franchise Award 2018. Angela’s Swim School has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Emerging Franchisor of the Year category of the BFA HSBC Franchise Awards for 2018. The swimming school franchise, which was established in 2002 by former 400m and 800m freestyle British champion Angela Wilson, has been [...]

Kip McGrath has a furry fun day

Kip McGrath Trowbridge joined in with ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’ Specialist maths and English tutoring company Kip McGrath has been participating in ‘Bring Your Dog to Work Day’. The unofficial celebration is held every year on the 22nd of June and encourages businesses to allow employees to bring their furry friends into work with them. Kip McGrath Trowbridge was one [...]

Radfield Home Care welcomes new franchise support manager

Radfield Home Care’s new franchise support manager will continue to enhance and develop the firm’s fantastic support systems. In what’s already been a successful year for Radfield Home Care, after scooping a 2018 Home Care Awards accolade, the home care franchise has appointed a new senior member of staff. Vikki Donachie, who has over ten years’ experience in the home [...]

Driver Hire hosts the summer’s (second) biggest football...

Driver Hire raises money for a good cause and gets everyone into the spirit of the summer of football. Driver Hire has been getting into the World Cup spirit by hosting its own thrilling football tournament. The leading transport and logistics recruitment franchise set up the day, which was almost as thrilling as the real thing, to raise money for a fantastic cause and [...]

Wilkins Chimney Sweep clears up at awards ceremony

Wilkins Chimney Sweep’s Louise Harris has been recognised for her hard work and commitment to growing her business. Owner of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Louise Harris, has been honoured for her commitment to her franchise in a glitzy central London ceremony. The 10th annual awards were held by NatWest Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF), an organisation that seeks to [...]

Driving Miss Daisy franchisee celebrates 10 years of...

Driving Miss Daisy franchisee Kathy Doornenbal has been commended by her clients for a decade of fantastic services. As Kathy Doornenball reflects on her time running the Ontario franchise, she says that her clients are “just so much fun” and comments, “if it wasn’t for us, the last part of their life wouldn’t have been so good.” After caring for her mother as she [...]

World Options franchisee joins ‘Millionaires Row’

A World Options franchisee has joined the company’s prestigious ‘Millionaires Row’, by racking up £1 million in sales in just one year. Stuart Douglas, from Guildford, Surrey, has proved that franchising can be just as rewarding as running your own business, as his franchise of the online parcel delivery service made over £1 million in sales and an enormous [...]

Merry Maids’ parent brand shares tips for 2018 Hurricane...

Service Master shares tips on how to recover after a hurricane, as bad season is predicted for 2018. Merry Maids’ parent company, Service Master, has been warning customers to stay prepared ahead of what is predicted to be a more severe than usual hurricane season. On the back of the warning issued by the USA’s NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), [...]

Kumon celebrates its star pupils

Kumon awards its brightest stars in a ceremony at Bristol Museum’s school room. In a ceremony attended by Bristol’s Lady Mayoress, Bianca Denecia Caroline Durrant, and The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Cleo Lake, supplementary education franchise Kumon rewarded some of its best students. The event, which was held in Bristol Museum’s school room and took place [...]

Wheel Wizard sponsored triathlete covers 1,000km in three...

Wheel Wizard sponsored triathlete, Fabio Spiteri, has broken a world cycling record by covering 1,000km in just 3 days. Triathlete Fabio Spiteri, who is sponsored by automotive repair franchise Wheel wizard, broke a record by cycling over 1,000km of Sicilian coastline in an incredible three days. The Maltese triathlete rode with three other Italian cyclists, Daniele [...]

InXpress named as a top SMEs by London Stock Exchange

InXpress has been named by the London Stock Exchange Group as a company that’s crucial to the UK’s economic growth. In a time of rapid growth among companies in the North West of England, InXpress has been named as one of the top 1,000 companies in Britain by the London Stock Exchange. The report, which was the London Stock Exchange Group’s fifth annual list, named the [...]

Tutor Doctor is ready for increased UK growth

Students around the UK can receive the support they need as Tutor Doctor looks to expand. Tutor Doctor is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for personalised education in the UK with a month of events in student hotspots London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. A recent report by market research firm, Global Industry Analysts, estimated that the [...]

Las Iguanas offers special experiences

Las Iguanas launches first-ever bespoke ‘Experiences’ on Airbnb. Las Iguanas, the UK-based member of the Casual Dining Group, has joined forces with Airbnb to offer its users two unique ‘Experiences’ that can be booked through the platform. The much-loved restaurant franchise, which has been serving diners authentic and fresh South American dishes since 1991, recently [...]

Target reached for Nationwide Cleaners couple

They did it: Janet and Peter Grimes have just registered their 200th client, less than two years after investing in the Nationwide Cleaners business. Next target: 300 clients by the summer of 2019. The Nationwide Cleaners franchise, founded in 2008 by Peter Munro and winner of the Best Cleaning Franchise 2016 in the Business Excellence Awards, can boast yet another [...]

Little Gym opens new centre in Virginia

New Little Gym centre for active children and toddlers opens in Carmel, Virginia. After purchasing their franchise in September 2017, a new Little Gym centre is finally ready to be opened in Carmel, Virginia by the Bargers. Suzanne Barger, a former competitive gymnast and coach for over 17 years, and her husband Steve decided to open the franchise in Carmel after [...]

Just Shutters sponsors new STEAM building

Just Shutters sponsor Talbot Heath’s brand new multi-curriculum building. Home improvement ftanchise, Just Shutters, was invited to a special ceremony this week, as Talbot Heath school’s head teacher, Angharad Holloway, put the final golden bolt into the steel framework of the school’s exciting new STEAM Hub. The building, which will be home to science, technology, [...]

Marston’s celebrate national Beer Day

Marston’s invite fans to brewery in celebration of the unofficial holiday. Marston’s, a leading brewery franchise, threw open its doors to celebrate ‘Beer Day Britain’, bringing together beer lovers from across the nation. The day is inspired by the year 1215, when the Magna Carta was signed. The historic agreement mentions standardising measures for ale in article 35 [...]

Speedy Freight records fantastic year

Speedy Freight records growth and climbing profits Courier and delivery franchise, Speedy Freight, has announced that 2017 was a fantastic year, with soaring profits and turnover to celebrate. Following Eddie Stobart’s purchase of 50% of the company, the courier and freight delivery service has seen remarkable growth in all areas of the company, including a recorded [...]

Promedica24 joins Dementia Action Alliance

Promedica24 becomes a member of the Dementia Action Alliance to help improve clients’ lives Live in care provider, Promedica24, has joined the national Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) as it aims to strengthen its services to improve the lives of those affected by the illness. Its newly announced membership of the DAA means that it can meet with other health and social [...]

Krispy Kreme treats customers to discounted doughnuts

Krispy Kreme offers American reward members a dozen glazed doughnuts for just $1. Krispy Kreme has been rewarding its loyal American customers with cut price doughnuts. Between the 12th and 13th of June, in participating American stores, all Krispy Kreme Rewards Members were able to pick up 12 glazed doughnuts for only a dollar. The exciting discount was a huge hit with [...]

FastSigns UK joins Point Franchise

FastSigns UK is the newest addition to our expanding network of unique franchise opportunities. The newest edition to the growing network of franchises at Point Franchise is FastSigns UK, the UK division of one of the largest sign companies in the world. It offers a huge range of products for every situation and occasion, including banners, building signs, vehicle [...]

Europcar adopts a new name

Europcar changes its name to Europcar Mobility Group in rebranding drive Europcar has decided to change its name to Europcar Mobility Group to reflect its changing brand identity and the ongoing transformation of the services it provides. Europcar began its life as a hire-car service, but since 2014 the company has been diversifying into new areas of business. It’s also [...]

Southend Cash Converters celebrate the World Cup while...

Southend Cash Converters raise money for local homeless charity with table-football tournament Southend Cash Converters has been fundraising for a local homeless charity by launching a Subbuteo challenge instore. The store is trying to raise as much money as possible using the table-top game and are inviting customers to come along and test their skills. To honour the [...]

Travelodge begin summer recruitment drive

Over 500 new employees wanted to help over the busy summer period Travelodge is seeking to recruit over 500 new employees for its London hotels to fill newly expanded and summer roles across the capital. The roles will be across its 74 hotels in the city and the hotel company are looking to fill them with enthusiastic staff as soon as possible. It’s part of Travelodge’s [...]

Amorino celebrates its first Irish opening

Gourment ice cream brand Amorino has opened its first Irish store in Dublin. Gourmet Italian gelato brand Amorino has brought its signature rose shaped gelato to Ireland. The company’s first store in the country has opened in Dublin, situated in St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre just off Dublin’s famous Grafton Street. The Italian company, which is based in France, is [...]

ActionCOACH shares its top tips for keeping employees...

ActionCOACH has been sharing its most effective methods for stopping productivity slumps over the warmer months. ActionCOACH’s CEO, Brad Sugars has shared his top tips for keeping employees focused and engaged over the distracting summer months. One study found that workplace productivity can drop by around 20 percent during warmer weather, as employees dream of [...]