Global Coffee powerhouse, Starbucks, has begun trading in its 76th market by opening its first outlet in Jamaica. The brand said that the milestone reflects the continued global popularity and demand for Starbucks.
American submarine-sandwich chain, Subway, have announced that they are again launching their seasonal sandwich range. Due to the popularity of the festive holiday line-up of sandwiches, the brand has brought them back for a limited time only: from 15th November until 26th December.
Fitness Space takes ‘gymtimidation’ out of training by working closely with its members through personalised fitness programmes designed to meet their individual needs.
For the last 30 years MOLLY MAID has been paving its way to become the household name it is today. MOLLY MAID is the leading domestic in the UK and the company’s 2016 results show for it.
This week (November 20th -26th) is Road Safety Week and leading franchisor Driver Hire is encouraging all its franchisees to give it their full support. “Road deaths in the UK are at the highest level for five years,” says Justine Turner, Driver Hire’s Road Safety Week co-ordinator.
The American arm of Starbucks has announced that it is focusing efforts on its premium tea range. The high-street coffee giant, said that they are selling it’s Tazo brand to Unilever including IP, inventory and signature recipes. The deal was reported to be in excess of $380 million.
Take away Pizza colossus, Domino’s Pizza, has announced that they opened their first outlet in Vienna, Austria. The new outlet is located in the Floridsdorf district of the capital.
Broccoli Pizza & Pasta was first established in Dubai in 2011 and soon became famous for its deliciously fresh food at great prices. Specialising in pizza and pasta where every single ingredient, from the pizza dough, pasta to the sauces - is prepared fresh in- store.
US sandwich restaurant chain, Subway, has announced that it has promoted Trevor Haynes to Chief Business Development officer. The firm, who have the title of the world’s largest chain of restaurants, said they made the move to support the growth and director of the business across the world.
The exciting new pan-Asian takeaway chain, Wok&Go, has said that it will be launching a crowdfunding campaign. The franchise brand have announced they will be using a new platform - Crowdcube - to help bring the fast-noodle bar to the capital.
American fast-food giant, Taco Bell, has announced that it is expanding operations in the UK with 3 more outlets planned for 2017. The popular tex-mex restaurant chain plans restaurants in Sheffield, Brighton and Barnsley.
Next, one of the UK’s largest and most profitable fashion retailers is growing steadily and the numbers show it. Next’s Directory catalogue and internet business have given rise to the retailer’s successful sales that resulted in shares shooting through the roof.
Burger King has packed its famous flame-grilled Angus Burger in a ‘King Box’ where customers get a whole lot for more for their money. The fast food giant’s brand-new meal deal has already been hailed as the best one ever.
Boots Opticians receive the Third Sector Charity Business Awards with their winning programme Zoe’s Community Challenge - created to underscore the crucial link between literacy and good eye health. With an estimated 1.
Arabian Oud, the eleventh largest perfume mono-brand in the world, launches a flagship on Times Square. Arabian Oud’s New York store is the first in the planned expansion across the US.
The popular Pan-Asian takeaway and restaurant stand by their customer’s health with a menu created for the fittest. With a contemporary fusion concept menu, Chop & Wok dishes are deliciously nutritious and well-balanced.
Cafe2U is the number one mobile coffee franchise business in the UK. With more than 75 coffee vans taking the coffee business on the road, Cafe2U has been delivering great coffee for over ten years now.
We are delighted to announce that Agency Express has been recognised for outstanding customer service by the largest, and longest running award scheme in the UK residential property industry.
The Body Shop launches its first mobile wallet in support of its Forever Against Animal Testing campaign that aims at putting an end to cosmetic animal testing worldwide.
Guildford Driver Hire franchisee, Richard Bradshaw has been nominated “Franchise of the Year” in the 2017 Startups.co.uk awards. UK’s leading service that caters to start-ups, Startups.co.
Established in 2005, Aspray has become the leader in the property repairs and insurance claims management industry, helping introducers in the claims and repair process for both residential and commercial property owners whilst ensuring excellence in customer service, uncompromising integrity and
This year Five Guys has swept away with the UK’s Best Burger award. And it’s not the first time. This is Five Guys second consecutive winning year. Up against the likes of Nando’s, McDonald’s, KFC and Burger King, the revered American food chain, Five Guys won the accolade in a landslide victory.
The American burger multinational chain is making its way back to the UK and this time, hopefully for good. Wimpy plans a massive UK expansion to regain its position in the market, giving burger fans even more to choose from.
Robins & Day dealership in Manchester has undergone a £3m redevelopment to their 2.25 site to welcome Citroen. Now a tri-brand dealership with Peugeot already on board, Robins & Day dealership will include a 17-bay workshop supported by an off-site PDI centre and parts hub.
Where: Olympia, London When: Thursday 16th & Friday 17th November 2017 Why: The Business Show has been running for 17 years has a forged a reputation as being the UK’s leading business exhibition.
Business Doctor has saved the day for Nationwide Curtain Makers, a Castleford based curtain makers family-run firm that has been producing high quality soft furnishing for over 20 years. In less than two years, the company went from six employees to thirty.
The salad fast food chain’s founder and brains behind Tossed is far from the average business executive. Vincent McKevitt founded Tossed two years after graduating with a business degree and started out with his first eatery in London’s Paddington in 2005.
The history of beloved pastries takes us back to 1847 when a young American seaman named Hanson Gregory claimed to have revolutionised the doughnut aboard a lime-trading ship.
Gautier, the French manufacturer/retailer, opened its 109th store on King’s Road, Chelsea - an outstanding new venue that will be serving the high-end market of affluent West Enders.
In Newcastle’s Eldon Square, you can find a TGI Friday’s like no other in the UK. The award-winning American restaurant chain opened a restaurant with a modern futuristic feel that offers a unique culinary and entertainment experience.
Esquires Coffee was founded in 1993 with the ethos of selling coffee that is not only amazingly delicious but ethical. Passionate about ‘keeping it real’ has helped Esquires Coffee grow from a small shop in British Columbia, Canada to the leader in ethical coffee.
In an ongoing commitment to preserve the environment and promote sustainability, Granite Transformations manufactures and produces eco-friendly kitchen and bathroom methods to ensure the greenest solutions in the market.
Profits soared by 82% in 2016, reaching 208 million euros compared to 114 million euros in 2015. The Italian group that owns Calzedonia along with other brands like Intimissimi and Tezenis, reports a colossal turnover of 2,218 million euros, 5.4% more than the previous year.
Want to expand your knowledge? British Franchise Association (BFA) franchise seminars are a great way to find out more about specific topics and meet like-minded entrepreneurs.
The high-end jewellery retailer’s new managing director, Brian Winther has no intention on staying behind his desk. He is going on tour across the UK, visiting Pandora stores to immerse himself into the retail’s universe, establish a dialogue and drive market shares off the charts.
Papa John’s has joined a handful of restaurant chain giants in a race to make it easier for customers to order and pay for food through Facebook and Amazon.
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