Punch Pubs has pledged to support Barrel & Stone, Moonpig and Riverside Printers after they created a charity Christmas card.The will place an initial order of 1,500 cards to do its bit for the fundraising project in Berkshire.
Century 21 franchisees have sold their business to one of their employees in Haliburton, Ontario, in Canada.Brandon Nimigon has worked at Century 21 Granite Realty Group in Haliburton since 2015, and will now lead the business, alongside his wife, Megan.
Subway has announced the appointment of a new member in its leadership team.Lorri Christou will oversee all of Subway’s future communications as part of her new job. She’ll take up a position officially titled Vice President of Public Relations, Communications and Public Affairs.
TaxAssist Accountants has highlighted the success of Small Business Saturday, which took place on the 5th December.According to the , spending levels among small businesses reached record highs this year. With a total of £1.
Bartercard has donated valuable points to the UK charity Breast Cancer Now.The has played its part in the organisation’s latest awareness campaign. Thanks to the efforts of the West Ham United women’s team, Breast Cancer Now has been in the headlines in recent weeks.
A Bright & Beautiful franchisee in Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland, has spoken about how her business has risen in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic.At a time when people have placed a bigger focus on hygiene and sanitising their homes and workplaces, have been in higher demand than ever.
A Platinum Property Partners franchisee has described her experience of buying, renovating and leasing houses in multiple occupancies.In her latest blog post, investor Natalie looked back on 2020.
9Round has introduced a new on-demand service providing handy tutorials for kickboxing fanatics.The , which is now the biggest kickboxing chain in the world, has called the app 9RoundNOW.
Metro Rod Billinge has contributed towards the cost of an operation needed to reduce the tightness in five-year-old Reuben Aslett’s legs.Reuben is the nephew of Metro Rod engineer Jamie Harrison, who was able to encourage his co-workers to donate funds to the worthy cause.
Wendy James has described her journey as a Poppies franchisee, from uncertain prospective investor to self-confident business owner. Wendy first considered becoming a franchisee when she received an insurance pay-out following an illness.
Auntie Anne’s has announced the launch of its latest franchise unit, which is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.The branch shares a business premise with Jamba (formerly Jamba Juice), also owned by Auntie Anne’s parent group, Focus Brands Inc. It’s located at 1614 W. Wisconsin Ave.
A Snappy Tomato Pizza branch in Ohio stepped in to support the community after a local tragedy.On Wednesday 9th December, part of the Killen Generating Station in Manchester, Ohio collapsed, trapping five men inside.
Minuteman Press franchisees from Peoria, Arizona, have described their journey through the Covid-19 crisis.Tim Earick and Jim McPhetres have run their Minuteman Press franchise unit for several years.
A Kumon franchisee in The Woodlands, Texas has joined the franchise after looking for new career opportunities in the education sector. Inba enjoyed her job as a Montessori Teacher, working under the educational framework developed by Italian physician Maria Montessori.
Trulawn is promoting its innovative artificial grass product, which helps property owners make sustainable choices. The ’s new artificial grass is 100 percent recyclable, so customers can upgrade their outdoor spaces without a guilty conscience.
Century 21’s CEO has provided his thoughts on why Americans are relocating to the countryside. Mike Miedler spoke to Yahoo Finance about the real estate industry in the US.
Subway has announced a campaign to help those suffering with a hangover after boozy festive events. According to recent research, Friday 18th December was the most popular day for Christmas socials this year.
Full Circle Funerals Harrogate Director developed a scheme to provide special gift packs for local carers.David Billington, who runs the branch covering the Harrogate area, came up with the idea and collaborated with 23 nearby businesses.
TaxAssist Accountants has revealed its success in launching a petition to get the attention of government figures. The has taken action to help directors and shareholders of small, limited companies.
A 9Round franchisee in Canada has spoken about how customers have dealt with fitness goals during lockdown. Erica Lynn, who runs 9Round Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, was disappointed to learn she’d be forced to temporarily close the doors of her business.
Recognition Express has celebrated another winner of its school road safety competition. Every year, the partners with road safety charity BRAKE to run a nationwide school competition.
Promedica24 is encouraging clients and carers to provide their thoughts on combatting loneliness in old age.The has asked people to open up about their experiences of feeling lonely and share any pieces of advice they value when it comes to staying upbeat.
Fastsigns has been named a top 100 ‘Game Changer’ in Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 2020 rankings. The earned the title for the third year running, while its sister brand, IT services business NerdsToGo, was listed as one of 20 Brands to Watch this year.
Minuteman Press will create police face masks designed by children in Worcestershire.A competition thought up by one local police community support officer (PCSO) has encouraged children in Redditch, north-east Worcestershire, to draw a colourful design to enhance face masks.
A great way to round off 2020 - Driver Hire has been listed as one of the UK’s Top 5 franchise businesses in the Elite Franchise Magazine’s 2021 Top 100.
Auntie Anne’s is in the process of moving its headquarters after 32 years in its current location.The , which sells American-style soft pretzels across the world, has decided to relocate its headquarters from Lancaster in Pennsylvania to Atlanta, Georgia.
A mother in Waimea, Hawaii, has opened her own Kumon centre after remembering the impact the franchise had on her as a child.La’akea Bertelmann was disappointed to discover there were no Kumon branches near her home when she wanted to enrol her son onto the programme.
The property sector over the past few months has continued to soar regardless of the pandemic. For us at Countrywide Signs, our network has been appreciating the knock-on effect.The surge in house sales and lettings means busy days and busy order books for our nationwide network.
Trulawn has spoken about how it’s been able to offer a valuable service during the coronavirus pandemic. The explained it’s very much aware of the effect the Covid-19 crisis has had on other businesses, particularly in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors.
Subway has introduced its new Senior Vice President of Culinary and Innovation. The successful candidate Paul Fabre has joined Subway from Papa John’s, where he worked as SVP of Menu and Product Innovation.
Panku Streetfood’s range of kiosks are winning the attention of shoppers and business professionals across the UK. Gavin Rothwell is one of the people to recognise the franchise and its colourful kiosks.
TaxAssist Accountants has been running its Discovery Days virtually and they’ve proven highly successful. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, TaxAssist Accountants, like many other franchises, was forced to move its meetings online.
ComputerXplorers, Recognition Express and Techclean have been included in Elite Franchise Magazine’s Top 100 annual league table for the fourth year running.
Century 21 CEO, Mike Miedler, has talked about the noticeable shift of interest towards properties in suburban and rural locations.As people have come to appreciate outdoor space during the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more renters and homeowners have decided to relocate to leafier areas.
DIGI-SPORTS is running a webinar to help prospective investors find out more about its franchise opportunity.The event will be held on Thursday 17th December at 4pm London-time (5pm Paris-time).
Granite & TREND Transformations, a kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist made famous by its revolutionary Top that Fits on Top, has just been named as one of Elite Franchise’s 100 most successful franchises in the UK.
Crepe Delicious has unveiled its festive menu across its stores in Hong Kong. Customers in Wanchai and Mongkok, Hong Kong, will be able to get their hands on the ’s range of delicious festive treats.
Revive! has won the Silver Franchisor of the Year Award at the 2020 BFA HSBC Franchise Awards.The annual event is one of the most highly anticipated in the franchise calendar and attended by lots of notable figures from the business world.
Santos has released a guide to its melamine and laminate worktops to help consumers make the right choice.The uses a range of high-quality products in its kitchen designs as part of its mission to create durable yet beautiful spaces.
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