The popular pet care franchise, PetStay, has recently announced that they have won the 5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award - one of a handful in 2017. The organisers, Smith + Henderson, says the award “helps excellent franchisors stand out from the competition”.
Popular sushi franchise chain, Yo! Sushi, has announced a sales increase of 2.1% from their UK division. The company said that their turnover increased from £81.6 million in 2016 to £83.3 million this year.
Popular UK business consultancy franchise, Business Doctors, has announced that they have a third franchisee in the Kent region. Sean Smith, a former city trader has got exclusive rights to Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.
The South Devon unit of popular senior care franchise, Home Instead, has proudly announced that it’s the 18th franchise to receive an ‘Outstanding rating’ - the highest possible from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
American pizza franchise giant, Papa John’s, has plans for a new outlet in Bridgwater, Somerset. The planning application includes full design details including signage, site plan and window panels. The new outlet would be the second in the county adding to the existing site in Taunton.
The owner of popular online Ewemove, The Property Franchise Group, has today denied that it has sold the brand to Countrywide. They also rejected claims that Ewemove .
The international gym and fitness group, Anytime Fitness, has said that it’s committed to an aggressive expansion strategy that will see over 400 clubs opening within the next 3 years. The UK franchisor currently has over 120 clubs and have planned to have 150 by the end of the year.
Sign franchise giant, Signarama UK, has announced that it’s launching a new franchising model which will allow existing business to bolt on their franchise services. The franchise bolt on will be offered to small to medium sized businesses in the print sector.
The Pizza giant, Pizza Hut UK, has announced a 3% sales increase on the previous year. The group, however, saw pre-tax profits fall 40% which was blamed in part to increased franchising and staffing costs.
Popular chicken franchise restaurant, KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has opened its first outlet at a UK airport. The new outlet will serve customers breakfast from 4am to 10am from the departures lounge in Terminal 3.
Gym and fitness franchise énergie has announced that it is launching a new training concept that the group believes will help bolster its rebranding efforts. The new signature training regime, named ‘thé Yard’ is aimed at increasing an already diverse offering to its members.
Expense Reduction Analysts has seen a highly successful summer with the graduation of 9 brand new franchisees from the company’s foundation training programme.
The retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has said it has started discussions with its franchise partner, Dubai-based Al-Futtaim, over the potential sale of its outlets in Hong Kong and Macau.
Domino’s Pizza group, also known as DPG, has announced that it has signed a deal worth £24 million to partner up with it’s largest London Franchise business.
Kitchen Franchise Dream Doors has announced record breaking success with the franchise brand opening 2 new showroom outlets in a single day. The new two outlets are based in Exeter and South Glasgow and are ran by two passionate kitchen designers, Mike Maughan-Brown and Ian McLachan.
Driver Hire franchisee, Jayne O’Flynn, who is director at Driver Hire Grimsby & Scunthorpe has won the ‘Business Woman of the Year” award from the Work Wise Women (WWW) networking group. The group aims to improve opportunities and help expand knowledge for women in the Grimsby area.
A Fastsign franchise in Bolton has seen rapid success after owner David Hiney took control in July 2016. The outlet has its eyes firmly set on its plans for expansion in its second year.
The homecare provider, Bluebird Care has been named Franchisor of the Year in the 2017 HSBC Franchise Awards. The event, help at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham recognised the excellence achieved by both franchisors and franchisees a like.
