A franchisee of a Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch has been hailed a hero after deciding to deliver free essentials to customers.Darren Springer, who owns a Mr Simms franchise store in Bromley, London, usually sells chocolate and confectionary.
Veeno has announced a scheme to support healthcare heroes at the NHS.You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone not in awe of the work the NHS is doing at the moment.
Subway locations in the US have joined forces with Feeding America to donate meals to vulnerable people.The has pledged to donate 15 million meals to food banks during the COVID-19 crisis.
Minuteman Press has launched a free COVID-19 resource to help the economy recover.To support businesses struggling during the COVID-19 crisis, Minuteman Press has launched its Bounce Back UK scheme.
A Heavenly Desserts branch has launched a competition to find people doing good deeds in the local community.The unit, based on Deansgate Road in Manchester, has announced the scheme to its customers. It’s encouraging everyone to nominate anyone who they feel deserves a free dessert.
### Strollercise - Brentwood, EssexName: Lorraine Musto Location: Hutton, Brentwood, Essex Franchise Area: Brentwood, Essex### In control and Strolling on…Lorraine Musto had always worked in an office (for 50 years!). She started in 1969 as a junior secretary, in an office in London.
The founder of Wok & Go has teamed up with Nook Mortgages to help feed hospital staff in Chester.It’s safe to say that the whole of the UK is incredibly grateful for all the hard work of the NHS staff and other key workers.
TaxAssist Accountants released a helpful guide to the government’s latest business support package.In the handy publication, TaxAssist Accountants described the new £1.25 billion scheme aimed at innovative businesses.
Veeno plans out expansion after Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed.Though many businesses are struggling to think about anything but survival right now, one franchise is bucking the trend by planning out its future expansion plans.
US branches of the Snappy Tomato Pizza chain have joined forces with Girl Scout groups to help them sell cookies.Every January, 1.7 million girls take part in the famous campaign to sell ‘Girl Scout cookies’ to friends and neighbours.
Century 21’s New Zealand network has dished out prizes for franchisees who have performed well in the first quarter of 2020.Despite the ongoing effects of the coronavirus lockdown, Century 21’s New Zealand franchise units have celebrated positive performance levels.
For 8 years from 2009 to 2017 Etienne Du Toit was a franchisee with a well known logistics company where he successfully grew the business from an initial 11 delivery routes, in 2009, to 43 delivery routes, in 2017.
If ever a business was about people, it’s Platinum Property Partners.And in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and the economic and social impact it’s had, people have arguably never been more important – both in life and in business.
Dog boarding franchise Wagging Tails is keeping our spirits high amid the Covid-19 crisis.In March, it uploaded its top photos of dogs enjoying their February holidays with Wagging Tails carers to Facebook.
Sandwich franchise Subway is giving over a quarter of a million subs to key workers on the frontline.Subway stores across the UK and Ireland are feeding thousands of NHS, emergency service and care home staff working tirelessly on the frontline during the COVID-19 crisis.
A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch will delight children with a selection of its tastiest chocolates.The Knutsford location of the got involved with the local council’s Easter competition.
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, Kumon is supporting parents that are helping their child study at home. Kumon is a multinational educational institution that uses the famous Kumon Method and has been in business for over 50 years.
Wiltshire Farm Foods recruits new team members to help it keep up with a surge of new orders.Like many of the UK’s food businesses, Wiltshire Farm Foods has seen a boom in demand for its tasty ready meals as more and more of us stay at home.
Tutor Doctor has revealed an enormous rise in demand for its services.Most businesses are suffering unprecedented losses as the COVID-19 crisis develops worldwide. But those in certain sectors – such as food retail and private tutoring – are actually benefitting.
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.
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.
