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Driver Hire hosts the summer’s (second) biggest football...

Driver Hire raises money for a good cause and gets everyone into the spirit of the summer of football. Driver Hire has been getting into the World Cup spirit by hosting its own thrilling football tournament. The leading transport and logistics recruitment franchise set up the day, which was almost as thrilling as the real thing, to raise money for a fantastic cause and [...]

Wilkins Chimney Sweep clears up at awards ceremony

Wilkins Chimney Sweep’s Louise Harris has been recognised for her hard work and commitment to growing her business. Owner of Wilkins Chimney Sweep, Louise Harris, has been honoured for her commitment to her franchise in a glitzy central London ceremony. The 10th annual awards were held by NatWest Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF), an organisation that seeks to [...]

Driving Miss Daisy franchisee celebrates 10 years of...

Driving Miss Daisy franchisee Kathy Doornenbal has been commended by her clients for a decade of fantastic services. As Kathy Doornenball reflects on her time running the Ontario franchise, she says that her clients are “just so much fun” and comments, “if it wasn’t for us, the last part of their life wouldn’t have been so good.” After caring for her mother as she [...]

World Options franchisee joins ‘Millionaires Row’

A World Options franchisee has joined the company’s prestigious ‘Millionaires Row’, by racking up £1 million in sales in just one year. Stuart Douglas, from Guildford, Surrey, has proved that franchising can be just as rewarding as running your own business, as his franchise of the online parcel delivery service made over £1 million in sales and an enormous [...]

Merry Maids’ parent brand shares tips for 2018 Hurricane...

Service Master shares tips on how to recover after a hurricane, as bad season is predicted for 2018. Merry Maids’ parent company, Service Master, has been warning customers to stay prepared ahead of what is predicted to be a more severe than usual hurricane season. On the back of the warning issued by the USA’s NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), [...]

Kumon celebrates its star pupils

Kumon awards its brightest stars in a ceremony at Bristol Museum’s school room. In a ceremony attended by Bristol’s Lady Mayoress, Bianca Denecia Caroline Durrant, and The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Cleo Lake, supplementary education franchise Kumon rewarded some of its best students. The event, which was held in Bristol Museum’s school room and took place [...]

Wheel Wizard sponsored triathlete covers 1,000km in three...

Wheel Wizard sponsored triathlete, Fabio Spiteri, has broken a world cycling record by covering 1,000km in just 3 days. Triathlete Fabio Spiteri, who is sponsored by automotive repair franchise Wheel wizard, broke a record by cycling over 1,000km of Sicilian coastline in an incredible three days. The Maltese triathlete rode with three other Italian cyclists, Daniele [...]

InXpress named as a top SMEs by London Stock Exchange

InXpress has been named by the London Stock Exchange Group as a company that’s crucial to the UK’s economic growth. In a time of rapid growth among companies in the North West of England, InXpress has been named as one of the top 1,000 companies in Britain by the London Stock Exchange. The report, which was the London Stock Exchange Group’s fifth annual list, named the [...]

Tutor Doctor is ready for increased UK growth

Students around the UK can receive the support they need as Tutor Doctor looks to expand. Tutor Doctor is looking to capitalise on the growing demand for personalised education in the UK with a month of events in student hotspots London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. A recent report by market research firm, Global Industry Analysts, estimated that the [...]

Las Iguanas offers special experiences

Las Iguanas launches first-ever bespoke ‘Experiences’ on Airbnb. Las Iguanas, the UK-based member of the Casual Dining Group, has joined forces with Airbnb to offer its users two unique ‘Experiences’ that can be booked through the platform. The much-loved restaurant franchise, which has been serving diners authentic and fresh South American dishes since 1991, recently [...]

Target reached for Nationwide Cleaners couple

They did it: Janet and Peter Grimes have just registered their 200th client, less than two years after investing in the Nationwide Cleaners business. Next target: 300 clients by the summer of 2019. The Nationwide Cleaners franchise, founded in 2008 by Peter Munro and winner of the Best Cleaning Franchise 2016 in the Business Excellence Awards, can boast yet another [...]

Little Gym opens new centre in Virginia

New Little Gym centre for active children and toddlers opens in Carmel, Virginia. After purchasing their franchise in September 2017, a new Little Gym centre is finally ready to be opened in Carmel, Virginia by the Bargers. Suzanne Barger, a former competitive gymnast and coach for over 17 years, and her husband Steve decided to open the franchise in Carmel after [...]

Just Shutters sponsors new STEAM building

Just Shutters sponsor Talbot Heath’s brand new multi-curriculum building. Home improvement ftanchise, Just Shutters, was invited to a special ceremony this week, as Talbot Heath school’s head teacher, Angharad Holloway, put the final golden bolt into the steel framework of the school’s exciting new STEAM Hub. The building, which will be home to science, technology, [...]

Marston’s celebrate national Beer Day

Marston’s invite fans to brewery in celebration of the unofficial holiday. Marston’s, a leading brewery franchise, threw open its doors to celebrate ‘Beer Day Britain’, bringing together beer lovers from across the nation. The day is inspired by the year 1215, when the Magna Carta was signed. The historic agreement mentions standardising measures for ale in article 35 [...]

Speedy Freight records fantastic year

Speedy Freight records growth and climbing profits Courier and delivery franchise, Speedy Freight, has announced that 2017 was a fantastic year, with soaring profits and turnover to celebrate. Following Eddie Stobart’s purchase of 50% of the company, the courier and freight delivery service has seen remarkable growth in all areas of the company, including a recorded [...]

Promedica24 joins Dementia Action Alliance

Promedica24 becomes a member of the Dementia Action Alliance to help improve clients’ lives Live in care provider, Promedica24, has joined the national Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) as it aims to strengthen its services to improve the lives of those affected by the illness. Its newly announced membership of the DAA means that it can meet with other health and social [...]

Krispy Kreme treats customers to discounted doughnuts

Krispy Kreme offers American reward members a dozen glazed doughnuts for just $1. Krispy Kreme has been rewarding its loyal American customers with cut price doughnuts. Between the 12th and 13th of June, in participating American stores, all Krispy Kreme Rewards Members were able to pick up 12 glazed doughnuts for only a dollar. The exciting discount was a huge hit with [...]

FastSigns UK joins Point Franchise

FastSigns UK is the newest addition to our expanding network of unique franchise opportunities. The newest edition to the growing network of franchises at Point Franchise is FastSigns UK, the UK division of one of the largest sign companies in the world. It offers a huge range of products for every situation and occasion, including banners, building signs, vehicle [...]

Europcar adopts a new name

Europcar changes its name to Europcar Mobility Group in rebranding drive Europcar has decided to change its name to Europcar Mobility Group to reflect its changing brand identity and the ongoing transformation of the services it provides. Europcar began its life as a hire-car service, but since 2014 the company has been diversifying into new areas of business. It’s also [...]

Southend Cash Converters celebrate the World Cup while...

Southend Cash Converters raise money for local homeless charity with table-football tournament Southend Cash Converters has been fundraising for a local homeless charity by launching a Subbuteo challenge instore. The store is trying to raise as much money as possible using the table-top game and are inviting customers to come along and test their skills. To honour the [...]

Travelodge begin summer recruitment drive

Over 500 new employees wanted to help over the busy summer period Travelodge is seeking to recruit over 500 new employees for its London hotels to fill newly expanded and summer roles across the capital. The roles will be across its 74 hotels in the city and the hotel company are looking to fill them with enthusiastic staff as soon as possible. It’s part of Travelodge’s [...]

Amorino celebrates its first Irish opening

Gourment ice cream brand Amorino has opened its first Irish store in Dublin. Gourmet Italian gelato brand Amorino has brought its signature rose shaped gelato to Ireland. The company’s first store in the country has opened in Dublin, situated in St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre just off Dublin’s famous Grafton Street. The Italian company, which is based in France, is [...]

ActionCOACH shares its top tips for keeping employees...

ActionCOACH has been sharing its most effective methods for stopping productivity slumps over the warmer months. ActionCOACH’s CEO, Brad Sugars has shared his top tips for keeping employees focused and engaged over the distracting summer months. One study found that workplace productivity can drop by around 20 percent during warmer weather, as employees dream of [...]

Drain Doctor Gloucestershire wins President’s Award

Plumbing franchise, Drain Doctor, honoured with a President’s Award by the Dwyer Group EU. Drain Doctor Gloucestershire franchise manager Ruth Ryder has been honoured with a President’s Award by the Dwyer Group EU. The prize was presented to Ryder as a recognition of the outstanding dedication and resolve she has shown over the last 12 months. Ryder has had a difficult [...]

Wafflemeister expands to Harrow

Wafflemeister is bringing its waffles, crepes and shakes to Harrow’s St George’s shopping centre. Belgian waffle chain Wafflemeister will bring its delicious treats to Harrow’s St George’s shopping centre, as the company celebrates the opening of a brand-new waffle bar. Due to open in late June, customers will be able to enjoy Wafflemeister’s tasty menu, which features [...]

Ecigwizard to release limited edition World Cup flavours

Ecigwizard is releasing a new range of World Cup flavour e-cig liquids and launching an exciting competition As the World Cup rolls around and excitement begins to build once again, Ecigwizard is getting into the spirit with a brand-new World Cup range of e-cig liquids. To celebrate the start of the FIFA World Cup, the vaping company have launched a range of eight [...]

Lighterlife helps bride-to-be shed six and a half stone

‘Say Yes To The Dress’ bride puts her amazing pre-wedding weight loss down to Lighterlife plan. Leah Forshaw has thanked Lighterlife for helping her lose more than six stone with its meal replacement and therapy programme. The bride-to-be has been featured on an episode of ‘Say Yes To The Dress’, where brides pick their dream wedding dress and says that the meal [...]

Travelodge announces ambitious port property plans

Travelodge has announced a £60 million expansion plan for ten of the UK’s biggest ports. Travelodge is set to take advantage of the growing popularity of cruising in the UK by opening new hotels in its ten busiest ports. The expansion, which is set to cost £60 million, will include new budget properties in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Harwich, Hull, Liverpool, [...]

Sandler Training has double the reason to celebrate

Sandler Training has reason to celebrate after being recognised by two important industry publications. Sandler Training is celebrating yet another accolade after being named one of the Top 20 Sales Training Companies 2018 by trusted site Training Industry. This is the ninth consecutive year that the training company has made the list, which looks at companies in the [...]

Pirtek expands to new Waterford premises

Pirtek celebrates opening of expanded site in Waterford Pirtek has moved its site in Waterford to new, bigger premises at the Six Cross Road Business Park. Containing its Waterford and Cork franchises, it’s a positive move for the company as it seeks to increase its number of maintenance contracts as well as providing an emergency repair service. To celebrate the [...]