Build-A-Bear now sells Avengers heroes
Build-A-Bear customers can get their hands on fluffy friends from the Marvel saga. The Build-A-Bear workshop has welcomed three new arrivals to its bespoke teddy bear offering. Three heroes from the Marvel empire have joined the line up of cuddly toys.
Record Year for Belvoir
Belvoir has announced that the last financial year was one that brought huge success as its revenue jumped up to a record level. Last year was record breaking for lettings group, Belvoir. It has recently confirmed that its revenue reached a record high at £11.2million for 2017 (up until December).
Highest ever weekly sales for Ableworld
Ableworld has enjoyed record levels of sales for a single week in both its franchised and company-owned stores. At a time when high street stores are apparently in danger of closing, Ableworld is bucking the trend.
Angela’s Swim School poised to win award
Angela’s Swim School is in the running to take home a Gravesham Business Award A Kent-based school has been nominated for a Gravesham Business Award – a commendation that recognises the success of local businesses.
Driver Hire makes the finals, again
Driver Hire is once again a finalist for the HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards. Driver Hire joins five other finalists in the HSBC Franchisor of the Year awards.
Dunkin' Donuts names its new Vice President
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul will join the company as Vice President for Digital and Loyalty Marketing in May 2018. Following 20 years of experience in customer loyalty and , Stephanie Meltzer-Paul has been appointed Vice President, Digital and Loyalty Marketing of Dunkin' Donuts U.S.
FASTSIGNS partners with Mobile Training Platform 1HUDDLE
The partnership adds science-backed quick-burst training games to better support franchisees Leading , graphics and visual communications franchise, FASTSIGNS International Inc.
Dunkin’ Donut ice-cream at Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins has released a new flavour of ice cream, inspired by Dunkin’ Donuts. As two iconic US brands, it is little surprise that Baskin-Robbins and love to collaborate. In fact, Baskin-Robbins sits under the Dunkin’ group brand, making partnerships particular easy.
Auntie Anne’s Launches Its Own Clothing Line
To celebrate its 30th birthday, Auntie Anne’s is releasing a range of clothes and accessories, decorated with pretzels. When you think of , the last thing that comes to mind is t-shirts, bags and shoes, but that’s exactly where leading pretzel , Auntie Anne’s, is heading with its latest venture.
Fireaway Opens another London Restaurant
Pizza franchise, Fireaway, opens another restaurant in Thornton Heath, Croydon. Fireaway may be less than three years old, but it is already putting down strong routes in the UK capital. It is soon to open its third restaurant in South London, in Thornton Heath, Croydon.
Agency Express Scoops an ESTAS Award
Leading estate agent board specialist, Agency Express, wins Best Supplier award at the ESTAS. Each year, the ESTAS (Estate Agent of the Year Awards) celebrate the best in practice around the UK.
Countrywide Is Now Offering Artificial Grass
Countrywide Grounds Maintenance has partnered with Perfectly Green to offer its customers the option of a wide range of artificial grass. Countrywide Grounds Maintenance, known as Countrywide, provides services for homes and local amenities such as schools.
Radfield Home Care Gets Two New Franchises
Home care franchise, Radfield, has expanded its network with two more businesses set to open soon. Already in the top 100 franchises, Radfield Home Care has no plans to stop and has announced that it will open two more franchises in the very near future.
BoConcept opens in Bristol
Backed by a HSBC investment, BoConcept has opened a new store in Bristol. Modern brand, BoConcept, is bringing the clean lines and soft curves of Danish design to homes and business across Bristol and the South West with the opening of a new store.
Best Western Hotels to Get Multi-Million-Pound Investment
Best Western hotels are to get a big overhaul as the franchise invests £28million into its properties. As confidence in the market strengthens, Best Western has pledged to set aside £28million by the end of 2019 for its member properties.
SPAR Promotes War on Plastic
SPAR is taking the matter of plastic bags into its own hands with a number of nationwide campaigns in South Africa. Plastic bags are plaguing the world we live in. Unable to biodegrade, they are clogging the planet, and SPAR Eastern Cape (EC) wants to do something about it.
Ableworld Launches Its Own Magazine
independence is a new magazine launched by Ableworld that customers can pick up in store. Ableworld, a leading , has decided to give its customers more with a new magazine that they can pick up from one of its 34 stores around the UK or download online.
BP Champions Wind Power
BP has launched a new project to store wind power that can be used to fuel electric cars. BP’s current Titan wind farm in South Dakota, US, is starting a new project to store energy in potteries produced by Tesla.
Subway Grows Its UK Territory
Subway has announced plans to expand across Kent and Surrey by opening 35 more stores. Leading , Subway, is putting down major roots in Kent and Surrey as it has pledged to open 35 more outlets in the next two years.
Wimpy Returns to Shrewsbury
Fast-food restaurant, Wimpy, makes its comeback in Shrewsbury more than a decade after it originally set up shop. Wimpy has reopened its doors in Shrewsbury, much to the delight of local residents, more than 10 years after closing its old premises.
Hertz Launches Its New Female-Centric Campaign
The hire firm is putting the ‘Her in Hertz’ Following its recent brand refresh, Hertz is putting at the forefront of its new campaign, as it aims to position itself as the go-to company for female travellers.
Cheshire Marston’s Pub Gets Huge Overhaul
After a VIP refurbishment costing over £100,000, The Crown Inn in Goostrey has reopened its doors. And the local residents couldn’t be happier. The Crown Inn in Goostrey was ready from some TLC, so Marston’s invested over £100,000 into the , giving it a chance to transform its outlook.
Meet Dent Wizard’s new CEO
Mike Black is named as the new CEO for Dent Wizard International, the Canadian car repair franchise. Mike Black, who has previously held the roles of COO and president for Dent Wizard, has been promoted to CEO.
Bristol Gets a Bubbleology
After a number of successful years in London, Bubbleology, has branched out to Bristol. A new Bubbleology has just opened in Bristol. Serving Asian tea in a fruity or milky form, this popular brand is hoping to replicate the huge success it has had in its numerous .
Five New Dunkin’ Donuts Stores in the Pipeline
Dunkin’ Donuts has just signed two multi-unit store developments, which will create five new outlets in North Carolina.Dunkin’ Donuts has five new stores in the pipeline having just signed two multi-store agreements.
Tutti Frutti Gets a Spot at Intu
Watford residents will get to enjoy Tutti Frutti’s delicious frozen treats at a new development, intu. intu is Watford’s major retail and leisure centre that attracts a huge footfall of visitors.
Three Stories of Amazing Water Babies Swimmers
These three toddlers each had a transformed outlook after joining Water Babies. is a parent-and-baby session. Not only does it help babies to learn how to swim and become acquainted with water, it gives parents some chance to get some exercise, meet other parents and bond with their child.
Europcar Sells Stake In Car2Go Europe
Europcar has just signed a deal to sell its 25% share in car2go Europe for €70million. Europcar Group has made the decision to sell its 25% share in car2go Europe, the car sharing organisation.
Dover Gets Its First Travelodge
Travelodge is opening its first Dover hotel in a £53 million development. As Travelodge expands its around the world, Dover is the latest place to get one of its .
Vapestore Opens 10th Basingstoke Store
Vapestore opens the doors to its 10th outlet store in the heart of Basingstoke’s centre Those who live in Basingstoke and prefer to reach for a instead of a cigarette are in luck.
Kumon Turns 60!
Kumon celebrates its 60th birthday while North America commemorates 35 years of welcoming the programme to its shores. Kumon is the world’s largest afterschool maths and literacy programme.
Europcar Branches Into Electric Cars
As Bob Maclachlan moves into fleet director position, he announces plans to expand into hybrid and electric cars. Bob Maclachlan has been promoted from Europcar’s head of procurement to fleet director as the company seeks to ensure it stays relevant.
Fresh Subway About To Open
Subway is opening a new set of doors in the Brookfield Development at the Four Corners landmark. A landmark and a milestone are colliding with the opening of a Subway.
Ewe Move Keeps Growing
Ewe Move now has 122 franchises under its name. EweMove, a , has added four more agencies to its franchise and its have bought 29 more areas. This growth takes the total sum of EweMove branches across the UK up to 122.
Snap Fitness Launches Winning Campaign
Snap Fitness in Aberdeen managed to bring in 129 new members with one clever campaign. The in Aberdeen wanted a new way to attract customers, so it launched a video campaign. And the success was unimaginable.
Travelodge Launches SuperRooms
You can now stay in SuperRooms in Travelodge’s Manchester Piccadilly. Anyone looking to stay at Travelodge in Manchester Piccadilly can enjoy a more premium experience.
Choice Hotels Launches Its New Spring Promotion
Choice Hotels is giving its Choice Privilege members the chance to earn a free nights’ stay. Book. Stay. Repeat. That’s the name of Choice Hotels’ new promotion for the spring. Until 25th May this year, Choice Privilege members can earn themselves a free night by booking two separate stays.
Wimpy Brings Back Mr Cuddles
The iconic Mr Cuddles teddy bear will make a reappearance in a new advert for Wimpy in South Africa. Mr Cuddles is Wimpy’s iconic teddy bear. It has featured in a number of its adverts promoting offers across Wimpy’s , desserts and drinks range.
Signarama Has a New President
The leading signage franchise names A.J. Titus as its new president. A.J. Titus is soon to become the new president of , the . He is taking over from Jim Tatem, who has been the president of the company for over 10 years.
Cash Generator Comes To the Rescue
Cash Generator gives a young championship-winning skater a new bike after his is vandalised. Alfie Mills isn’t your usual teen. He is exceptionally busy juggling school and skateboarding competitions where he is often crowned the winner. His bike is also incredibly important to him.
Rooms for £35 a Night at Travelodge
There are loads of deals to be had at Travelodge – as long as you’re jetting off. has dramatically dropped the price of 250,000 rooms to £35 or less, giving people a very budget-friendly option for a convenient night’s stay.
