9Round’s parent company, Lift Brands, has reacquired Snap Fitness in the UK and Ireland from Master Rights. Thanks to the business move, 9Round can now benefit from a higher level of expertise and insight within its support network.
Auntie Anne’s has unveiled its latest new menu addition - pretzel roll-ups. The , which sells American pretzels from kiosks across the world, is known for its fun, experimental menu items.
TaxAssist Accountants’ franchisee for the Galston and Kilmarnock regions is celebrating two decades of business ownership. Barry McGougan launched his unit near his home in Galston, West Scotland, back in 2001 and is now marking 20 years as a franchisee.
Metro Rod’s South Yorkshire franchisee is retiring after two decades of ownership and selling their business on. The unit has been performing well since the owner bought it in 2000, and has been edging closer to a £1 million turnover in the past few years.
We sat down with Nigel Botterill, Founder of Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching License, and Head of Marketing, Cameron Botterill, to find out more about how Point Franchise continues to help the franchise’s network expand across the UK.
From science teacher to self-made and sustainable professional property investor - JOINED PPP - January 2018- PREVIOUS CAREER - Teachers- PORTFOLIO LOCATION - Rugby- NUMBER OF HMOS - 2- BIGGEST BENEFIT - Time for family Everything changed for Kelly and Simon Merry when they had children.
Jam Coding’s Director told the tale of how his business came to acquire its unusual name. Roger, who manages the children’s , has revealed he named the business after his late uncle, Jim “Jam” Mason.
Moving Home Made Easy has published an infographic to tell customers how to use its services safely. The has been able to continue operating throughout the pandemic lockdowns as it’s an essential business.
Cafe2U has looked back at its experiences in 2020 to find the positives in a tricky year. As the UK’s premier mobile coffee business, Cafe2U continued to work hard and provide a fantastic service - and delicious drinks and snacks - for its customers throughout 2020.
Camile Thai has added to its board of directors with the appointment of Brian Caulfield and Andy McCue. The , which is the fastest-growing Thai food network in the UK and Ireland, has welcomed Brian as a Non-Executive Director and Andy as Non-Executive Chairman.
From office to profitable HMO- JOINED PPP - January 2017- PREVIOUS CAREER - Financial Services- PORTFOLIO LOCATION - Bridgewater- NUMBER OF HMOS - 4- BIGGEST BENEFIT - Lifelong income From the outside, it can still be mistaken for a village high street shop front, but inside, this HMO property
Losing our jobs through no fault of our own is a nightmare scenario but what feels like the end may be just the beginning. Choosing to join a franchise like Granite & TREND Transformations could help you to turn disaster into the business opportunity of a lifetime.
Radfield Home Care’s franchisor has revealed her thoughts on the success of two of her franchisees. Last month, Radfield Home Care’s Stamford, Peterborough & Rutland branch was crowned Best New Start-Up in the Mercury Business Awards.
Really Awesome Coffee has looked back on a successful year, despite the pandemic’s challenges.Thanks to the ’s flexible and adaptable business model, it was able to continue operating across the UK through its network of more than 50 mobile cafe vans.
Poppies’ Managing Director Chris Wootton has described how the business fared in 2020. Although the year brought widespread challenges to businesses and individuals alike, the Poppies franchise network managed to stay connected and positive.
SportsCool is building on its training programme and support system to help new recruits find their feet. As part of the initiative, SportsCool is in the process of developing educational videos with the aim of bolstering its existing support strategies.
Minster Cleaning’s franchisees have been quick to praise the business’s model and promote its’ investment opportunity.Operating in a recession-resistant industry, Minster Cleaning helps businesses keep their workplaces clean and tidy.
Coffee Blue has unveiled changes to its franchise package’s pricing structure to help make it more accessible for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business.In launching its new fee system, the van-based business hopes to “reinvent the mobile coffee franchising industry”.
Jam Coding has expanded its services to help children gain access to educational resources during the coronavirus pandemic. The children’s started the year with the same resolutions it always does - “to deliver vital life skills to the next generation of digital citizens”.
Raison Home has announced a rise in demand for its products during the Covid-19 pandemic.At a time when businesses have seen huge changes in consumer behaviour, franchises offering online services and home-focussed products have been able to increase their profits.
Wok&Go has given another incredibly generous donation to a vital food distribution service for those in need. The Port Grocery aims to divert food from landfill so that it can go to people in need. It has been a vital part of the Ellesmere Port and wider Cheshire community since 2016.
Inleaf has described how it added greenery to a new office building due to open later in 2021. The city centre office belongs to Hana, a flexible workspace provider with sites across the world.
TaxAssist Accountants has announced the opening of its latest franchise location. Lloyd Evans opened the new store in order to move his business to a bigger site.
eDivert is looking for enthusiastic new investors to take its business to new heights. The offers a highly flexible investment opportunity, giving franchisees the chance to run either full- or part-time units from the comfort of their own homes.
Aspray has published a guide to help those affected by this year’s flooding. Hundreds of homes and businesses across the UK were affected by flooding this month, as water levels rose dangerously high and caused significant damage.
Radfield Home Care Stamford has won the Best New Start-Up prize at the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards in the East Midlands. Since 2005, the annual event has celebrated successful local businesses and the people who work for them.
Shuttercraft scooped a coveted award at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards after a productive year.Shuttercraft won the Franchisor Business Transformation award at the most recent BFA HSBC Franchise Awards.
Promedica24 Offers Additional Support and Donations for Mental Health in Live-In CarePromedica24 collected testimonials from its clients and care workers about their experience with loneliness so it could turn them into advice on how to stay positive and increase mental wellbeing through lockdowns
For the fifth consecutive year, FASTSIGNS has been ranked the No. 1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500. FASTSIGNS was also ranked No. 44 overall and is the only sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise even in the top 100.
Subway has established a partnership with Broad Street Licensing Group to enter new retail channels. The has appointed Broad Street Licensing Group (BSLG) to help it expand as a company and offer Subway-branded products in various food and lifestyle spaces.
A Poppies franchisee has revealed how she took on a thriving cleaning business back in 2017. Nicola Marinan had spent almost two decades working in Durham Constabulary when a friend announced she was selling her Poppies business.
TaxAssist Accountants has announced the opening of its latest branch location in Clapham Junction. The new business is at 205 Lavender Hill in central London, and run by Sarah Kay in partnership with her previous boss, Martin Thomas.
Metro Rod has announced the sale of one of its London franchise units and is looking for an ambitious investor to take the reins. After having bought the South East London branch in 2010, the current owner is looking to retire and hand over their profitable business to another capable investor.
Moving Home Made Easy has offered insight into why you should consider hiring ‘packers’ if you move into a new property. Trained ‘packers’ usually work for removal companies and can ease the process of moving home if you’re stuck for time.
Punch Pubs is encouraging customers to nominate local heroes after the challenges of 2020. The has launched its Community Hero campaign to celebrate people who have done something special for the residents in their local area.
With rules and restrictions changing week by week, it’s difficult to plan business events here in the UK. Most 2020 exhibitions were called off, postponed or put online, and lots of people are keen to take advantage of face-to-face networking and learning opportunities this year.
Bright & Beautiful’s first investor has described how she’s built up a thriving business. Faye Roddy set up her Bright & Beautiful business in 2010. It covers the area of Altrincham & Wilmslow and now has a team of 33 staff.
Post & Packing has celebrated the launch of a new franchise branch in Southampton. The new addition is the 11th Post & Packing store in the franchise’s network, which is working to expand its presence across the UK.
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