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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 [...]

Rugbytots coach shortlisted for national award

Macclesfield Rugbytots coach shortlisted at ‘What’s On 4 Kids’ Awards after being nominated by parents. Macclesfield Rugbytots coach, Alick Willis has thanked parents for their support after being shortlisted for the ‘Most Outstanding Activity Leader’ in the under 5s category at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards. Willis runs over 30 classes across Cheshire, coaching around 500 [...]

Drain Doctor East Anglia scoops top award

Rob and Sam Simpson win ‘Franchisee of the Year’ at Dwyer Group’s EU Reunion. Drain Doctor East Anglia franchisees Rob and Sam Simpson were honoured with the title of ‘Franchisee of the Year’, beating hundreds of others to the title. In an awards ceremony held at parent company Dwyer Group’s EU Reunion, who own seven European brands including Drain Doctor, the award was [...]

Esquires Coffee brings boost to Limerick

Esquires Coffee set to open in Limerick following £220,000 site refit. Limerick’s Catherine Street will soon be home to a brand-new coffee shop thanks to the upcoming opening of international chain Esquires Coffee. Taking the place of popular Sage café, it will open its doors by the middle of June following an extensive refurbishment of the old site. The opening of [...]

Signs Express completes prestigious Liverpool project

Signs Express put the finishing touches to Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s new £25m building. An important after-midnight project for Signs Express has just been completed. The Preston-based branch, owned by father and son team Stephen and Ben Hall, was given the job of putting the finishing touches to the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine's £25m [...]

Mac Tools has success in British Touring Car Championships

Adam Morgan, sponsored by Mac Tools, takes the British Touring Car Championship crown at Thruxton. Cicely Motorsport’s Adam Morgan, who is sponsored by Mac Tools, expressed his delight in obtaining the British Touring Car Championship lead following his win of the final race at Thruxton on 20th May. Adam’s fantastic start to the year is set to have a positive effect on [...]

Monkey Music names its Newcomer of the Year

Rachel Williams who owns Monkey Music East Sheen has been recognised as the franchise’s Newcomer of the Year at an annual award ceremony. Monkey Music has just announced that Rachel Williams, owner of the East Sheen franchise, is its Newcomer of the Year having had a particular successful first year since opening its doors. Rachel was presented with her award by the [...]

Papa John’s opens milestone 50th restaurant in Turkey

Papa John’s has opened its 50th restaurant in Turkey, continuing its growth in the Middle East. Opening its 50th restaurant in Turkey, Papa John’s is rolling on with its plans for international expansion. Through its main Turkish franchisee PJ Gida, the new opening is another step towards Papa John’s main goals of continued expansion on an international scale and putting [...]

Driver of the Year 2018 celebrated at Driver Hire Grimsby...

First annual Driver of the Year award announced at the Driver Hire franchise. Grimsby & Scunthorpe Driver Hire franchisees Jayne Anne and Michael O’Flynn have crowned their first ‘Driver of the Year’. Presented on the 4th of May, driver Ian Gordon scooped the award. It was judged on drivers’ ability to meet the award’s tough criteria, which saw them tested on their [...]

Supercuts partners with Major League Baseball

Regis Corporation has announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership between Supercuts and America’s most historic sports league. Supercuts will partner with Major League Baseball (MLB) in an exclusive, multi-year deal. The announcement was made by Regis Corporation, the largest operator of hair salons in the world. Supercuts is now the Official Hair Salon and Official [...]

Sweaty Mamas get muddy for charity

Members of Sweaty Mama fitness classes took part in a 5K mud run to raise money for the fight against cancer. Fifteen energetic mums from Flintshire joined forces to run the Alyn Waters Country Park Pretty Muddy 5K in order to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The mums were all members of the local Sweaty Mama, one of the fastest growing fitness franchises in the [...]

Skechers leaps into Lincoln

Skechers continues its UK expansion with a new store in Lincoln’s Waterside Shopping Centre Skechers is set to open a brand-new store in Lincoln’s Waterside Shopping Centre. It will be Skechers 58th UK store and the search is currently underway for 12 new employees to help bring the stylish US footwear brand to the area. The store is hoped to open just in time for [...]

Trophy Pet Foods presents Franchisee of the Year awards

Trophy Pet Foods has hosted its 25th National Conference and rewarded its top franchisees. Trophy Pet Foods named its top franchisees at its 25th National Conference. Led by sales director Sue Reid, the event is a celebration of the hard-working franchisees who have led to 28 years of the brand’s continued success. The franchised service, which provides a mobile pet [...]

Sixt announces good first quarter results for 2018

Sixt has matched its forecast for 2018 with promising first quarter results. With an increase in revenue in the first quarter of 2018 and growth throughout the business, Sixt has had a strong start to the year. Through developmental strategies, online retail business has now grown, becoming the largest field within the company. Its contract portfolio globally grew [...]