The ice cream store chain, Baskin Robbins, has opened its next ‘Moments’ concept store in El Paso, Texas. Baskin Robbins is rolling out a fresh new look across its stores in the US. After being trialed in Fresno, California last year, the brand’s facelift has now travelled to the Deep South.
Kids from Summerfield school in Bishop’s Stortford try their hand at coding thanks to ComputerXplorers. ComputerXplorers hosted an educational session on micro:bit technology for local school kids to celebrate British Science Week.
Portsmouth-based Nicholas Humpherys franchisee Ben Lacey-Birch reaps the rewards of investing in student lets. In his first 12-months of being a Nicholas Humpherys franchisee, Ben Lacey-Birch generated £51,000 worth of revenue.
Pizza franchise Papa John’s scores a slam-dunk by announcing NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’ Neal as its latest brand ambassador. Since retiring from the court, All-Star baller Shaquille O’ Neal has made a reputation for himself in the world of business.
Pre-School Music franchise Monkey Music announces a new partnership with musician Izzy Judd. This year’s Monkey Music Annual Franchise Conference saw an exciting new announcement. Musician and author Izzy Judd, wife to Harry Judd of McFly, was introduced as the brand’s latest ambassador.
An industry veteran, Grant Bolger, becomes a Mr. Electric franchisee after three decades of corporate life. A Wakefield-based electrician has jumped ship from life as an employee to become his own boss with Mr. Electric.
The budget hotel chain, Travelodge, has received planning permission to develop a 70-bed hotel in Bude. Travelodge has over 560 hotels in the UK that cover the country from top to bottom.
The sweet, new additions will include Peeps-flavoured doughnuts and drinks. The legendary coffee chain, Dunkin’ Donuts, has a reputation for being pretty wild when it comes to experimenting with new flavours.
Children’s sport franchise Premier kicks off Point Franchise journey. By leading sports and activity sessions on the nation’s playgrounds for the last two decades, Premier has inspired millions of schoolchildren to get active.
Fast-food franchise Papa John’s will be delivering fresh pizza to a new customer base in Bury St Edmonds. Papa John’s latest store is set to be opened by budding franchisee Syead Anjum, who already runs a neighbouring store in Norwich.
David Herbert, owner of Pirtek Altamonte Springs, has acquired neighbouring Pirtek franchises in the Tampa and Pinellas County areas. Pirtek offers hydraulic waste removal services to different companies across the world.
Independent Auditor confirms that cleaning franchise Ecocleen has things in order when it comes to information security. Ecocleen has been achieved ISO 27001 certification for its efforts to protect the data of its customers, staff and associates.
Global bakery franchise Cinnabon is set to open its first ever store in South-East Queensland by the end of the year. Cinnabon was founded in Seattle way back in 1985. Back then, the brand was serving cinnamon buns out of one bakery.
To celebrate the climax of the college basketball season, Auntie Anne’s has released limited edition court-side snacks. As audiences in US turned toward the basketball court earlier this month, everyone’s favourite pretzel brand Auntie Anne’s served up a range of slam-dunk goodies.
The education franchise, Mathnasium, will be teaching kids at a new Long Island location. Across the pond in New York State, a pair of Mathnasium franchisees have invested in a second learning centre.
Pet franchise OSCAR has made a call for animal-lovers the world over to join them in raising awareness of responsible pet ownership. This year, National Pet Month is reaching its 30th anniversary.
Bubble-tea franchise Bubblelogy is set to open its latest store in Boca Raton, Florida as a part of its US expansion plan. With the doors set to open on April 6th, excitement is brewing in Boca Raton in anticipation of the arrival of Bubbleology.
Esquires will be bringing its signature roast to the city’s new retail development, ‘The Circle’. Coffee franchise Esquires has become the first food and drink outlet to arrive at ‘The Circle’, a new urban hub in Leicester’s city centre.
Autoglym released a parody video for this year’s April Fools that made a joke out of over-the-top car care. In recent years, more and more companies have been getting on the April Fool’s bandwagon to try and go viral on social media.
The estate agency’s latest annual profit report shows that the numbers are stacking up for Belvoir. For the 22nd year in a row, Belvoir has announced that its business is growing.
Subway, the fast-food franchise known for its signature sandwiches, has named a former Land O’ Lakes Inc. executive as its new CIO. Subway has shown once again this month that it is capable of attracting the best business talent.
Inspired by the flavours of South America, Las Iguanas is bringing some samba to diner’s plates this summer. Since the 2nd April, Las Iguana’s restaurants across the UK have been serving up a new selection of Brazilian, Argentinian and Peruvian tastes.
Swimming lessons franchise Puddle Ducks has made a splash by diving into the Point Franchise network. Puddle Ducks is on a mission to help all the children of the UK to learn to love the water. But that’s not something it can do all by itself.
Century 21 North East, the brand’s tenth best performing franchise in the US, has committed to a long-term relationship with the estate agency. Century 21 is no stranger to success. Its talented team of sales experts deliver impressive results across 80 different countries.
Home services franchise My Window Cleaner is staying ahead of the competition by filling an important gap in the market. The home services market is changing. Nowadays, homeowners expect more than a job well done; they want a customer experience that is fit for the twenty-first century.
We are happy to welcome the UK’s largest accountancy network, TaxAssist Accountants, to Point Franchise. TaxAssist Accountants prides itself on being the Accountancy and Tax Service for Small Business. This is looking for new partners who want to help deliver this service here on Point Franchise.
There has never been a better time to become an OSCAR franchise partner. OSCAR has always pledged to provide the best for the nation’s pets. Now, the franchise has taken that commitment to the next level by releasing a selection of new, nutritional dog foods to keep those tails wagging.
Three TaxAssist Accountants franchisees are proud to celebrate two decades of partnership. Over 24 years of service, TaxAssist Accountants has accumulated over 300 franchises based in shops and offices across the UK.
Énergie Fitness Ireland has taken its search for franchise partners up a gear. Elite Franchise Magazine’s second-best franchise for 2019 is now looking for franchisees here on the Point Franchise Network.
A new wave of franchise partners are ready to get started on their TaxAssist Accountants Journey. Since the franchise was founded in 1995, TaxAssist Accountants has aspired to bring its services to all corners of the UK.
In collaboration with Uber Eats, Hooters delivered its signature wings for free earlier this month. On Sunday 14th April, stateside customers got the chance to tuck into the great taste of Hooters from home without paying for delivery.
Signs Express has been supporting local causes in its own signature style. The people of Birmingham celebrated the arrival of a new sculpture in the city last month.
PetStay is encouraging Scottish dog lovers to open their doors to a four-legged friend. Petstay are offering the opportunity to residents who live in the EH postcode to earn cash just for taking a canine pal under their roof. Those who do will earn £13.
Drain Doctor is offering you the chance to become your own boss. While there are a lot of trends that come and go, some things are always going to be in demand. A leaky pipe is something that the latest smart phone, games console or tablet cannot fix.
Later this month, Surface Medic is inviting prospective franchisees to London to discuss franchise opportunities. If you’re interested in opening a and will be in commuting distance of London this 22nd May, then get yourself down to the Hilton Watford.
Delivery franchise Speedy Freight is bringing new jobs to Leicester and Derby. It was announced this month that 40 new jobs are set to be created by the courier service. This news follows the arrival of Gary Sawyer as the new manager of Speedy Freight’s Leicester and Derby franchises.
The Wheel Specialist has shifted its networking strategy up a gear by joining a new industry association. As a member of the IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation), The Wheel Specialist will enjoy an array of business privileges.
Here are the US cities most affected by mosquitoes, courtesy of research by TruGreen. An investigation by the lawn care franchise TruGreen has revealed that New York is the US city with the highest population of mosquitoes.
With the support of LighterLife, actress Denise Welch is achieving her fitness goals. LighterLife has been working with Denise Welch over the last six years to help her get in shape. Together, they have helped Denise to maintain an impressive two-stone weight loss.
The UK’s leading electrical franchise, Mr Electric, is looking for new franchisees. Here at Point Franchise, we are delighted to announce that Mr Electric has become the latest home services franchise to join our network.
Popcat’s Music Time is making some noise in its search for new franchisees. We are delighted to announce that children’s activity franchise Popcat’s Music Time has brought its signature beat to the Point Franchise network.
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