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Caremark Discovery Evening

Come and discover why we’re The REAL Care Company! Date and time: Thu, 10 Nov 2022, 18:30 GMT Location: Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport Hale Road Hale Barns WA15 8XW We’d love the pleasure of your company at our Discovery Event on the 10th November. By attending you’ll find out why we’re The REAL Care Company and how our values [...]

Point Franchise Welcomes Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe...

The market leader in retail franchise confectionery business in Britain is looking for new franchisees to cover even more of the UK. Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe blends traditional values, the sweetest customer service, and vast product choice: a franchise experiencing strong growth and is ready to share it. Point Franchise welcomes Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe! The [...]

Point Franchise Welcomes Moak Pancakes Franchise!

With a unique visual identity, concept, and effective marketing plan, Moak Pancakes is set to bring the popularity of American-style pancakes to Britain, capitalising on a gap in the market. But to do that, they need new franchisees. Point Franchise welcomes Moak Pancakes! Attention-grabbing branding with historical underpinnings Moak Pancakes was founded by Sten and [...]

TaxAssist shares expertise with fellow franchisors

Richard Chatten-Hague, Head of Group Global Support, panellist for the first Best Franchise webinar. The Best Franchise Programme, run by leading market research agency WorkBuzz, hosted its first webinar recently, with a key member of the TaxAssist Support Centre team, Richard Chatten-Hague, asked to participate in a panel discussion. “It was a pleasure to take [...]

TaxAssist Financial Services launched for UK clients

The TaxAssist Group has rolled out its financial planning offering to meet clients' needs and drive new income streams for TaxAssist franchisees. TaxAssist Accountants has cemented its position as the one-stop-shop for individuals and businesses through the launch of its new financial services offering, with clients now able to access advice and support on mortgages, [...]

Point Franchise Welcomes Southern Fried Chicken Franchise!

The internationally renowned and instantly recognisable zesty chicken taste of Southern Fried Chicken is expanding into all corners of the UK. And so, with a winning business model and global experience, Southern Fried Chicken is looking for new franchisees to join their success. Point Franchise welcomes Southern Fried Chicken! Spreading its trademarked lemon-pepper [...]

Radfield Home Care expands its network in Bromley,...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Bromley, Orpington & Beckenham territory. Stepping into the role of business owner and director are Simi Ghuman & Chanice Baugh, a successful duo. Simi is from a big family with a strong emphasis on looking after older relatives. [...]

Fantastic Services accelerates their global expansion...

Fantastic Services has launched in Hungary. The business has appointed Marcell Mark and Daniel Pongracz as its Hungarian Master Franchisees and is now actively looking for franchise business partners in the country. We reached out to Marcell and Daniel for their thoughts on this exciting growth. Who are Marcell and Daniel? Marcell and Daniel previously ran a very [...]

TaxAssist receives record new business enquiries in August

TaxAssist Accountants’ brand and advertising strategies continue to deliver outstanding results for the franchised network. August proved to be a particularly busy time for the TaxAssist Support Centre Inbound Sales Team, who qualified over 1500 new client leads for the network. James Mattam, Group Business Development Director, said: “Our team reported a [...]

Point Franchise Welcomes Propertynest Franchise!

Propertynest is an award-winning franchise founded on the principle of quality service, loyal clients and automated digital platforms that helps you succeed. After securing scale-up funding, Propertynest is actively looking for new franchisees in England. Point Franchise welcomes Propertynest! Galloping to success Propertynest began in 2007 by Vincent Anthony at [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Knighton holds official shop launch...

Jaz Grewal recently welcomed clients and business contacts to his shop at 367 Welford Road, Knighton, Leicestershire, LE2 6BJ to celebrate the opening of his business premises. Jaz Grewal held an official launch party for his TaxAssist Accountants shop on Friday 19th August, with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for a relaxed afternoon to see the [...]

Fruits, schools and tools: ERA UK franchisees secure...

Recent months have seen costs for businesses of all shapes and sizes continue to rise, as inflation and energy bills bite ever harder. Inevitably, this has meant a growing number of companies have accelerated their cost-cutting plans to ensure every pound of expenditure provides tangible value. And it’s not just businesses that are being impacted; all types of [...]

Unhappy in life but scared of starting a business during...

You don't need to be scared, but do make sure that you do your homework to ensure you start the right business.  Joining a recognised franchise brand is a great choice. Why learn from your own mistakes when you can learn from ours? Recessions, pandemics, inflation. Why do some businesses always flourish?  Having been in business for 26 years we’ve been [...]

All About Partnership

Husband and wife team Jinesh and Reena Patel were able to enjoy their first holiday in three years thanks to the healthy work-life balance they have achieved since launching Revive! Gloucester twelve months ago.  As a manager of fast-fit centres, Jinesh often had to work from 7 am – 7 pm each day and most weekends so could never get a whole week off. Now, [...]

SURGING DEMAND FOR HYBRID WORKING SPACE AS IWG’s REGUS...

IWG's brand, Regus, opened a new hybrid workspace as part of its expansion strategy of increasing its presence in the suburbs of the UK, enabling more British workers to switch to a hybrid work model. This opening is a key milestone in the plan to open 1,000 new locations in 2022 in the UK. In short The new Regus hybrid workspace is located in Altrincham, Two Four [...]

The role of innovation and entrepreneurship in franchising

The British Library defines an entrepreneur as passionate, innovative, persistent, resourceful, disciplined and prepared to take risks. And while it is perceived that the franchise industry does not enable business owners to be entrepreneurial, demonstrating these characteristics are imperative when building a successful franchise. With so many closing the door on the [...]

Alex Jared Appointed to Spearhead Commercial Division

The latest addition to the Granite & TREND Transformations team empowers franchisees to take their businesses to the next level by winning high-end commercial contracts. The home renovations market is booming, with a huge surge in 2021 powered by a fundamental shift in how people view their home - a boom which is set to continue through 2022 and beyond with many [...]

A franchise where you walk out working from day one!

Case Study: Are you looking for a way to build a better future for you and your family, but don’t want to go it alone? For this family team, an Access4Lofts franchise was just the head start they needed. Meet one of our newest franchise teams, Kevin Horkan and his stepson, Aaron O’Sullivan, who recently opened their new Access4Lofts branch in [...]

How home renovation is an investment that always pays off

How a Granite & TREND Transformations franchise can help you bring value to your customers by adding value to their homes.  Despite the ongoing problems in the rest of the economy, the home renovation market continues to buck the trend. Aside from a small dip during the first lockdowns, we’ve seen significant year-on-year growth right across our network [...]

Marketing Matters

Minster Cleaning was established in 1982; it has been a full member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) since 1992 and was a 2021 BFA HSBC Franchisor of the Year bronze award winner. With so much experience in franchising and the commercial cleaning market, Minster Cleaning gives prospective franchise partners a rock-solid business model with considerable [...]

How Jam Coding is Closing The Gender Imbalance in Tech

Echoing Apple CEO Tim Cook speaking for more gender equality within STEM, Jam Coding is actively bridging the gender gap within computer science. Here is how they do it. In 2022, it’s hard to believe that gender balance is still the most significant diversity issue in computer science - even STEM in general. In fact, just recently, Apple chief Tim Cook admitted [...]

Another Coach Joins the Mindspan Team

Mindspan are delighted to welcome another coach to their team from their August training cohort. Faraz Ahmad a qualified teacher from Manchester is working towards being qualified and ready to coach for November 2022.   Since licensing its peak performance mind coaching and training programmes in 2020, Mindspan has grown its team to over 15 individuals and 3 [...]

Propertynest Moves Ahead with Launch of New Franchise...

3 October 2022: The award-winning estate agency Propertynest has moved ahead with the launch of its franchise opportunity. Headquartered in Leeds with two successful branches already set up in Godalming and Elmbridge in Surrey, the franchise is now offered to those looking to start their own sales and/or lettings business. Full training, access to support plus the bespoke [...]

New Escape Rooms – Coming Soon to Centre VR

Centre VR grows its high-tech experience facilities with custom escape rooms in Bournemouth and their BH1 location. Construction has begun on Centre VR's new custom escape rooms, opening up whole new fun activities for its smiling customers! Such new escape rooms will cement Centre VR as the best experience centre franchise in the UK. Furthermore, Centre VR has been [...]

Geography Lessons in VR

Forres Sandle Manor visited Centre VR with their fifth-year pupils to enhance their geography lessons with Google Earth VR. Recently, Centre VR Bournemouth welcomed Forres Sandle Manor for a lesson in geography, which the year five students will never forget. The course topic was "Technology in Geography" and showed immersive virtual reality global landmarks and cities. [...]

Walfinch shortlisted for LaingBuisson Awards 2022...

LaingBuisson Awards 2022, 17 November 2022, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Homecare franchise network Walfinch has been named as a finalist in the ‘Homecare’ category at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards 2022, which celebrates excellence across the healthcare sector.  The LaingBuisson Awards honours businesses that have set new quality standards [...]

TRIB3 investors pledge significant funds to support the...

TRIB3 has received further financial backing as it continues to dominate the global boutique fitness franchise market. We reached out to the investor and board member Jordy Kool and CEO of TRIB3 Kevin Yates for comment. TRIB3, the fast-growing global boutique fitness franchise, has seen significant further investment from its board-level backers to expedite expansion [...]

Back into the garden after five years with help from...

Val, a care client with Walfinch homecare Southampton, had not been able to get into her beloved garden for five years. Carol, one of Val's carers, had learned from Val how much she missed being able to get out there, but Val lacked the confidence to do so, while her health was compromised. Carol helped Val feel better by taking pictures of her garden and giving her the [...]

Manchester homecare provider awarded Social Value Award...

Walfinch Greater Manchester South, a home care company based in Wilmslow, is celebrating after receiving a Cheshire and Merseyside Social Value Award, in recognition of its efforts in giving back to the communities it serves. The Social Value Business works in partnership with the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (ICS)  to administer the Cheshire and [...]

Q&A with Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO, Walfinch

1. Tell me about your background in care. I always knew I wanted my own business. After graduating I ran a couple of hospitality businesses but wanted to do more to improve lives in my community. I started as a home care franchisee in Oxford, and developed the business from nothing to £1 million turnover in four years. That showed me how to help franchisees [...]