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Only 4 brands achieve 11 straight years of five-star...

Who better to talk to about investing in a franchise than the franchisees themselves? So, who would you talk to? Well, there’s an exclusive club of elite franchises who have been rated 5-star for franchisee satisfaction every year since 2013 – ActionCOACH, Puddle Ducks, Right at Home and TaxAssist. This esteemed achievement is a reason better than any for [...]

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ActionCOACH celebrates summer of remarkable success

In the wake of their annual global conference, the UK team at ActionCOACH is proud to announce they have been awarded ActionCOACH’s Team of the Year, remarkably for the 16th consecutive year. The conference, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the end of July, celebrated the best of the best of the global business coaching franchise, leaving plenty for the UK team to [...]

Sylvian Care Farnham Expand to Cover New Territory

Sylvian Care Farnham a dedicated franchisee of Sylvian Care, is excited to announce the expansion of their territory area, further solidifying their presence in the Farnham region. This strategic move is driven by a growing demand for high-quality domiciliary care services, especially in rural locations, and marks a significant milestone in their journey with Sylvian [...]

Walfinch Art Exhibition Displays Care Clients' Talents

28 August 2024: “Art and crafts bring the benefits of self-expression, achievement and wellbeing to everyone, including people receiving care,” says Hannah Tomlin, activities co-ordinator at Walfinch home care in Oxfordshire, who this month mounted an exhibition of artworks by members of her regular art and craft sessions in the village hall at Uffington, near [...]

The 2014 TaxAssist Franchisee-assisted Management Buyout...

On 29th August 2024, it will be 10 years since the TaxAssist Group directors, along with franchisees in the UK and Ireland, the senior management team, staff within the franchisee network and long-standing external business partners bought the organisation from founder John Westgarth. While franchise operations have been bought by their management teams before, it is [...]

Sylvian Care Bexleyheath latest franchise to receive CQC...

CQC Registration marks the start of an incredible new journey for these rising stars of the care sector. We're thrilled to announce the recent CQC registration of Sylvian Care Bexleyheath, meaning they can now throw their full energy behind delivering the kind of high-quality care their local community so desperately needs. Spearheaded by dynamic duo, Sumita and Subodh, [...]

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The Travel Franchise – and its celebrity supporters –...

Award-winning homeworking travel agency invites entrepreneurs to London Heathrow on 3 September @ 7pm to meet Eamonn Holmes, Daley Thompson and Hayley Sparkes Award-winning homeworking company, The Travel Franchise, is inviting new franchisees to join its 650-strong ‘family’ of homeworking travel consultants.  With 98 per cent of its [...]

Walfinch Home Care CEO Joins Care Innovation Summit...

Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of nationwide home care service Walfinch, has accepted an invitation to join other care leaders on the Care Innovation Summit Advisory Board: I'm delighted, because I believe that co-operation among care leaders is exactly what's needed to transform the care sector into the more visible and powerful force that it should be. The aim of [...]

Metro Rod (Bristol): Resale Franchise Opportunity

Exceptional Value Investment Opportunity Asking Price: £995,000 (Complete business package) Perfect opportunity for an ambitious business owner Sale Type: Asset Sale or Share Sale Business growth opportunity Metro Rod (Bristol) Ready for a Game-Changer of an Opportunity? Take on this impressive Metro Rod resale in Bristol. Are you an ambitious [...]

Metro Rod (North East): Resale Franchise Opportunity

Metro Rod (North East): Resale Franchise Opportunity Exceptional Value Investment Opportunity Asking Price: £1,300,000 (Complete business package) Perfect opportunity for an ambitious business owner Sale Type: Asset Sale or Share Sale Business growth opportunity Metro Rod (North East) Ready for a Game-Changing Opportunity? Take on one of Metro Rod's [...]

Exciting News from Metro Rod!

We are delighted to announce the addition of two exceptional franchisees to the Metro Rod and Franchise Brands plc family, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing expansion and commitment to delivering top-tier drainage solutions across the UK. Richard and Daphne Kempson: New Owners of Metro Rod Sussex Richard Kempson, a seasoned investment banker, and his [...]

Caremark recognised as one of the fastest-hiring...

Caremark, a leading provider of home care services, is proud to announce its recognition by leading recruitment website Indeed as one of the fastest-hiring companies in the UK. This accolade highlights Caremark's significant growth and ongoing commitment to meeting the increasing demand for high-quality home care services. The list released by Indeed puts Caremark ahead [...]

First Scottish TaxAssist Accountants shop rebranded

Over 300 TaxAssist Accountants shops and offices across the UK will be rebranded over the next two years. TaxAssist Accountants at 45 Cowane Street, Stirling FK8 1JW, has become the first shop in Scotland to unveil the network’s new brand, accompanied with the new slogan ‘We can do more for you,’ to reflect the wide range of services businesses and [...]

Caprinos Pizza Announces Partnership with Oxford United...

Oxford, UK – Caprinos Pizza is delighted to announce a new partnership with Oxford United Football Club, which will see the popular pizza chain become the Official Sleeve Sponsor for the Men’s Team ahead of the 2024/25 season. This collaboration is particularly meaningful as it brings Caprinos Pizza, a brand with deep roots in Oxfordshire, back to its [...]

I Started as a Carer. Now I have a £3m Care Business....

Few people see home carers as entrepreneur material – but Sarah Wickham disproves that. “I fell in love with the care business when I started work as a carer over 25 years ago,” says Sarah. “I decided to make care my career, but on day one I never imagined I would end up running my own business with over 200 carers, 150 clients and three local [...]

Walfinch Franchisees are Top 20 Home Care Providers

Two Walfinch home care franchises have been named as top 20 home care providers for 2024. Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith and Kensington, and Walfinch Newcastle East, have been named among the top 20 home care providers in their regions by home care review website homecare.co.uk. The two teams won against fierce competition. There are 67,673 home care reviews of 12,697 [...]

TaxAssist Accountants announced as finalist for...

The TaxAssist Support Centre in Norwich is delighted after being shortlisted for the In-house Marketing Campaign of the Year award, as part of the Accounting Excellence Awards 2024. The annual awards are a highlight of the accountancy industry, showcasing forward-thinking accountancy firms, teams and individuals. All 28 categories are judged by a line-up of industry [...]

TaxAssist Accountants will be at Accountex Summit...

Come along to stand J10 to find out more about our business model and to meet the team. If you’re interested in building an accountancy practice, buying an established practice or scaling up your existing accounting or bookkeeping firm, then join us in Manchester to meet with key members of the TaxAssist Accountants Support Centre and hear how we can help you [...]

Couple get off to flying start with The Travel Franchise...

While many new franchisees run their businesses part time until they build up their business, others like Richard Goodwin and Ian Pritchard-Jones jumped in feet first from the get go. Working full time since they launched their homeworking agency with The Travel Franchise on May 19th, there’s no stopping them. Based near Wrexham in North Wales, the couple are [...]

Blossom franchisee to raise vital funds for the...

Being a Blossom Home Care business owner is about much more than just delivering best-in-class care to your clients. We also believe owning one of our franchises enables you to be a force for good, not just within your community, but also in carrying out immensely worthwhile endeavours. This included raising life-saving funds for a local charity and partnering with a [...]

Caremark upskills staff in anticipation of a 57% increase...

With the Department of Health and Social Care projecting a 57% increase in adults aged 65 and over requiring care in England by 2038 compared to 20181, leading UK home care company Caremark has announced it’s revolutionising staff training across its 134 franchises in anticipation of the surge in demand. Partnering with team development company Bigrock Solutions, [...]

Sterling reviews secure seven Caremark offices a Top 20...

Seven Caremark UK offices have recently been named top-rated providers in the annual Top 20 Home Care Provider Awards 2024. The prestigious ranking is bestowed on those that attain the highest score from service users, customers, family and friends on leading review website, homecare.co.uk. The seven awarded offices achieved a top 20 position within their respective [...]

Surrey healthcare experts pen summer safety guide for the...

We Brits love one thing above all else – talking about the weather! Most of us look forward to the warmer weather and feeling the sun on our faces, but we need to be prepared when temperatures do – eventually! – soar. Keeping cool isn’t just about staying comfortable – it is vital for our health and safety.  Here, Jason Dalaya and [...]

Latest trio to join ActionCOACH’s thriving network

As the first half of the year has already flown by with record audiences for their podcast, The Business Excellence podcast hosted by James Vincent, and the largest number of delegates ActionCOACH has ever seen at their signature BizX conference in April, their network of franchise partners is expanding too – and they’re proud to introduce the latest three to [...]

THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE SETS SAIL ON ITS LATEST CRUISE...

Franchisees enjoy a Virgin Voyages cruise that combines workshops with onboard experiences to help them conquer the booming lucrative cruise market Co-founder of The Travel Franchise and Not Just Travel Paul Harrison has taken 95 franchisees on a company cruise on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady around the Med.  The trip is not only a great opportunity for [...]

Gloucestershire home care support business celebrates...

Local home care support company Sylvian Care South Gloucester is marking its first year in business. Husband and wife Jerry Bosu and Alisha Limbu met at work before being inspired to launch their own care company, utilising their background as mental health nurses. A year later, their shared passion and expertise have built a compassionate care service that truly [...]

Financial Planning by TaxAssist: A new chapter in...

TaxAssist Financial Services announces its rebranding to Financial Planning by TaxAssist, reflecting its commitment to comprehensive, personalised financial planning. The rebrand highlights TaxAssist’s dedication to offering a broader range of services that complement the core tax offering for individuals and limited companies. Financial Planning by TaxAssist [...]

20 years of success for TaxAssist Brighouse

David Cramp and Stephanie Harding celebrate milestone anniversary with TaxAssist Accountants. Over the past 20 years David and Stephanie have built a successful practice covering Brighouse, Mirfield and Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire. Stephanie took the opportunity to look back on their time with TaxAssist. She said: “The last 20 years have taught me to always be [...]