Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon in the US treated essential workers to their baked delights on Easter Sunday.Even though the shopping centre in Salisbury, Maryland was closed, the teams at Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon were eager to do their bit to help keyworkers.
Fitness franchise Bodystreet is delighted to welcome Hollie Hamilton into the UK network.Hollie Hamilton is the latest franchisee to join Bodystreet’s growing franchise network. She opened her new studio in Barnet, North London.
Bartercard has offered its unique ‘trade dollars’ to help keep small businesses across Australia going.Small businesses have been hit the hardest by the current Covid-19 pandemic, so Bartercard has offered to help those most at need in Australia.
Driving Miss Daisy is keeping the local community moving in Didcot as it celebrates its new premises.Driving Miss Daisy’s Didcot duo have revealed their shiny new shopfront, where they’ll run their community-minded operations from.
Promedica24 has shared how one of its clients went from depressed and dependent to thriving in a year with its help.Promedica24 has shared the inspiring story of how one of its clients turned her life around in just 12 months, thanks to the support of her live-in carer.
Creams Café is asking communities to nominate hard-working key workers for a complimentary parcel of treats.It’s a difficult time for many of us, but key workers across the UK are particularly feeling the strain.
Radfield Home Care has launched online franchise discovery sessions to help budding entrepreneurs in the time of social distancing.As the world moves online, many franchises have had to adjust to a new way of working and networking.
Subway has started offering groceries in many of its American locations try help customers struggling to find fresh food.Grocery stores across the world have been struggling to keep up with demand, as people stock up with essentials.
FASTSIGNS Dallas has switched its operational power to make valuable face shields for local hospitals and police.As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect businesses across the globe, one location of FASTSIGNS has found a way to keep its staff busy and help fight the spread.
Are you missing out on a business expo you were looking forward to? Here are some of the best franchise events taking place over the next few months.Every year, countless events are organised to support those looking for extra support when it comes to running a business.
JAN-PRO in Pittsburgh, US is using is disinfecting services and powerful machines to help keep people safe.Disinfecting chemicals are more important now than ever.
A US branch of Century 21 has kindly donated a large sum to non-profit organisation Easterseals.Century 21’s Coleman-Hornsby branch, which is located in Morris, Illinois, raised the money throughout 2019.
Landscaping franchise Daniel Driveway Designer is taking its discovery days online amid the COVID-19 crisis.Discovery Days are a great way for franchisors and prospective franchisees to get to know each other and get all their questions answered.
Snappy Tomato Pizza recently picked up a prize at the Indiana Tourism Association Awards night.The award recognised the success of the ’s 2019 Family Fun Guide, a 16-page booklet featuring all the business’s takeaway locations in the state of Indiana.
Bartercard has launched a brand-new educational platform for its employees and franchisees.The online portal was designed to function as a training tool, providing ongoing coaching to those involved in the business.
The Bardon Group has ongoing involvement with Lancaster University Business School’s franchising module.The Bardon Group is one of the leading multi-brand franchisors in the UK.
ActionCOACH has revealed it will be running helpful business seminars via an online portal.The COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on businesses across the world.
Snappy Pizza has arranged extra deliveries of stock to manage increased demand for online orders to homes and workplaces.Due to the outbreak of coronavirus and us no longer being able to enjoy a sit-down meal at a restaurant, takeaways have become more popular than ever.
Radfield Home Care has hit the news after one of its employees has protected her immunocompromised husband by moving out of her home for three months.When care worker Leah’s husband Mark suffered kidney failure in 2000, a transplant surgery permanently damaged his immune system.
Veeno shares its remarkable sales figures and provides some insight into how it’s looking out for employees.Veeno is a UK-based Italian wine bar chain that operates from eight locations. It’s been trading successfully with consistent like-for-like sales growth since March 2019.
Fastsigns CEO and International Franchise Association chair Catherine Monson has provided helpful advice for struggling businesses.Monson admitted her signage franchise Fastsigns has suffered as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
A GP surgery in Ipswich has thanked ChipsAway for donating personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves and overalls.Burlington Primary Care had appealed for specific items after checking “every hardware store locally and online and every industrial shop” it could find.
SylvianCare is one of the latest care franchises to join our network of exciting investment opportunites.SylvianCare is a family-owned business that is dedicated to helping its clients enjoy the maximum level of independence for as long as they can in their own homes.
Metro Rod has urged people to think about what they’re putting down their drains.As many people are staying in and using antibacterial wipes to clean their homes, the pressure on our drainage systems is growing.
ProfitPlus is one of the latest businesses to join Point Franchise that can be operated part-time and from home.ProfitPlus, also known as the Financial Growth People, provides a tried and tested platform for individuals to deliver business growth and stability to clients.
Many businesses are experiencing difficult times as the coronavirus sweeps the globe – but My Window Cleaner has managed to stay on top.The has described the successes of some of its newest franchisees.
Fitness franchise Bodysteet has launched online training to keep members active during the COVID-19 crisis.Bodystreet is the most successful boutique fitness studio that features EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) training across the globe.
Marla Custom Blinds has issued a helpful guide detailing how customers can eliminate mould from their homes.According to the , as our homes have become more insulated, with fewer ventilation gaps like chimneys, the instances of mould are increasing.
With the coronavirus outbreak in full force, Mother Nature Science has released an official statement.With schools across the country being closed and us all being instructed to stay at home, Mother Nature science has unfortunately had to cancel all events apart from parties.
Revive! has announced a sponsorship deal with racing driver Andrew Jordan, who is set for success in 2020.The Brit, who had lost his primary sponsor Pirtek in 2019, was almost forced to consider withdrawing from the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) this year.
The franchisors of foot care business Healthy Feet are in with a chance of winning big at this year’s EWIF Awards.As its name suggests, the main focus of Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) is to support women looking for a route into franchising.
Heavenly Desserts has bagged itself a spot in Rochdale’s hotly anticipated new Riverside development.The new complex, which was devised with the aim of reviving the town centre, will be home to a number of major businesses.
Leisure Leagues reassures fans that it will be up and running after the COVID-19 crisis.With the prime minister announcing new measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Leisure Leagues, along with many other major businesses, will temporarily suspend all activities.
Bright & Beautiful ran fun events to help raise money for great causes.This year, the has chosen to support Dementia UK and local Derbyshire charity Me & Dee, which organises holidays for people with life-threatening, life-shortening or terminal conditions.
A JAN-PRO in Columbia, US, is doing things differently and helping customers access cleaning products.JAN-PRO normally provides commercial cleaning services to local businesses, but with the coronavirus pandemic underway, it is having to make some changes.
Wiltshire Farm Foods’ Isle of Man division is working with local businesses to make sure the community’s most vulnerable residents are catered for.Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the was delivering freshly-prepared frozen meals to a network of 500 homes, with the capacity to serve even more.
Today we hear from the CEO of property inventory management franchise No Letting Go.No Letting Go is the largest independent inventory and compliance inspection provider in the UK. Nick Lyons, the CEO of the highly successful brand, tells us why he started the business.
A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe franchisee has helped a food bank that closed because of the COVID-19 crisis.Julia Chard, who owns the Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe in Knutsford, Cheshire, is donating her Easter stock to Knutsford food bank after closing up shop.
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