Business Partnership’s Alex Dodgshon has described how the franchise fared last year despite challenging circumstances.Like many other companies, Business Partnership quickly started using services like Teams and Zoom when the pandemic struck.
Radfield Home Care Milton Keynes has achieved an accreditation for paying its employees the ‘real living wage’. While the government stipulates a minimum wage, which is currently £8.72 per hour for over-25s, the Living Wage Foundation recognises employers who pay their staff at least £9.50.
Metro Plumb has taken the opportunity to look back at the franchising journey of one of its investors.Gary joined the after working as a self-employed engineer in the sector. With the ambition of gaining structure and stability, he decided to join Metro Plumb as a franchisee.
Kumon’s Los Alamitos branch in the US patted one of its pupils on the back for becoming the branch’s first ‘dual completer’. Katie Chen is the first student to finish both the maths and the reading course at the Kumon centre, which is based in Orange County, California.
Subway has added new items to its menu of vegan options ready for the rise in demand for meat-free products this January. The first new addition is the T.L.C., which stands for ‘tastes like chicken’.
Minuteman Press franchisees in Pennsylvania have celebrated winning Small Business of the Year in the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce’s award scheme.
TaxAssist Accountants has provided detailed information on the government’s latest round of financial support for businesses. As the UK’s third lockdown begins, TaxAssist Accountants is helping to make sure business owners have the information they need to benefit from the latest support packages.
Minster Cleaning’s Managing Director Mike Parker has spoken about the franchise’s response to the pandemic and the support it’s offering its franchisees.
Jackson Fire & Security tells the story of the savvy investors behind its Sheffield branch. Henryk Matysiak and his son Alex only launched their franchise in September 2019, but they’ve already managed to develop a successful business, even during the Covid-19 crisis.
Entrepreneurs Circle’s founder Nigel Botterill has revealed how his franchise has fared during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Nigel, although many businesses struggled in 2020, the events of the year caused a surge in demand for the services offered by Entrepreneurs Circle.
Despite the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some businesses in the outdoor sector with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care company Greensleeves achieving a record-breaking year in network turnover over 2020 is one.
The Wheel Specialist John Tice has become a familiar face to car fans across the UK. John runs the ’s St Albans branch, helping return vehicles to their former glory.
Crepe Delicious has revealed plans to launch a number of new kiosks across the US and Canada. The brand, which is the world’s biggest crepe franchise, has started its expansion project across America.
Wiltshire Farm Foods stepped in to help Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) go ahead with their annual Christmas Day event. On 25th December, VASA runs its Christmas Companions day - a party with a delicious dinner, as well as entertainment and piles of presents.
9Round’s Charlottesville location in Virginia is getting ready to help customers achieve their New Year goals during the Covid-19 crisis. The business’s owners, Ross and Sherie Flores have looked back on the measures they’ve put in place throughout the pandemic.
Century 21’s UK network has introduced new investment packages to help ambitious entrepreneurs gain access to the franchise system after a tough year. According to the , as many as 28 percent of agency workers were put on the furlough scheme in 2020, and many more were made redundant.
Clara James Tutoring is getting the new year off to a great start with the rollout of its brand-new ‘mini franchise’ package. The opportunity will give those who would struggle to finance the standard franchise investment the chance to set up their own tutoring business.
Simon West was able to launch a Poppies branch with franchisor, friend and family support. After working at a company for almost three decades and being made redundant in April 2015, Simon started looking for an opportunity offering security.
Subway is just one of the stores to take up residence at a new retail development in Ninian Way in Wilnecote, Tamworth. The site was previously occupied by Central England Co-op’s supermarket. Now, plans for Starbucks, Greggs and Subway to establish stores there have been announced.
Radfield Home Care has taken part in a community project to produce a 2021 calendar focussing on hope and faith. The joined forces with a number of other local organisations in Crosby, Merseyside.
The Wheel Specialist’s Aberdeen franchisee has spoken about how he filled a gap in the market and survived economic downturns. Willie Forsyth was able to earn a healthy living from wealthy car owners in the offshore oil industry.
Poppies is celebrating after making it into the top 100 franchises, as ranked by Elite Franchise Magazine. The West Lancashire-based came in at 58th place in the league table, which includes many internationally recognisable fast-food brands like Subway.
Minster Cleaning has joined Point Franchise to advertise its fantastic investment opportunity. The has already established a presence in many regions across the UK, and sees a group turnover in excess of £40 million.
A Revive! employee has gone into business with his fiancé after six years with the franchise. Paul Morris first met his partner when he repaired her car bumper eight years ago.
Minster Cleaning has announced a measure to support franchisees in the coming year. The , which specialises in office and commercial cleaning projects across the UK, will be providing a management fee holiday for all new customer contracts signed in 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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