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MBE Worldwide acquires World Options

Worldwide S.p.A. (“MBE”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority ownership share of World Options, a UK-based provider of shipping, delivery and logistics services with more than 120 franchisees and agents across the UK, USA, Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium. MBE Worldwide is a leading commerce-enablement platform providing e-commerce, [...]

A proven business formula that thrives during a recession

Looking to invest in your own all-weather business opportunity which can meet any challenge head-on? Look no further than the Granite & TREND Transformations franchise! The news may be full of tales of woe for most businesses right now but home renovation is one sector that just keeps turning expectations on their head. When customers are feeling the pinch, you might [...]

ActionCOACH raises over £17,000 for Kent Rhodes Challenge...

In December 2018, beloved Action Coach Kent Rhodes lost his brave fight against cancer. Kent was known and respected in the franchise community for his abundant and challenging nature, and he left a legacy beyond his incredible work as a franchise partner. To honour Kent's life, each year the ActionCOACH UK community embarks on a challenge which reflects those traits, [...]

Ovenclean celebrates fantastic growth in customer enquiries

Ovenclean is celebrating continued fantastic growth in customer enquiries compared to pre-pandemic levels, with a 30% increase in the number of leads generated for franchisees year-to-date vs the same period in 2019.  This growth equates to an average of £3-4k worth of customer enquiries per franchisee per month, which is certainly keeping their nationwide [...]

Centre VR Builds Teamwork in Virtual Reality

Centre VR opened its doors to Corfe Hills School, aiding the young students to collaborate and build a learning spirit through unique and fun virtual reality experiences. Students and staff from Corfe Hills School joined Centre VR and had the chance to develop their teamwork using virtual reality. The group was split into teams who worked together to win the multiplayer [...]

Cafe2U - Through it, Stronger with Alan Fulton

With financial support from family, Alan Fulton was able to get back in control of his work life and set up his Cafe2U franchise in August 2014. Alan previously worked in the hospitality industry for 22 years, working in pubs, hotels, and clubs. It was an industry which he loved, but unsociable hours which he didn’t. When he decided to start looking for a [...]

I am Döner signs UK multi-site franchise deal

Following on from their recent international opening in Dubai, I am Döner, the award winning better kebab brand backed by Think Hospitality, has signed a multi-site franchise deal to take the brand to Merseyside and the Isle of Man, a deal facilitated by Seeds Consulting. The partnership with Optimum Group, the company behind the franchise of Costa Coffee and Kaspas [...]

Step Into The Future This Summer With Centre VR

Centre VR has teamed up with Tourist Network to deliver virtual reality experiences during the school holidays, every day from 10 am - 11 pm. The experience centre franchise, Centre VR, has partnered up with Tourist Network to advertise the video below on their vast network of promotional screens, preparing themselves for a thriving summer holiday. Virtual reality [...]

Free Webinar On How To Join The Kixx Franchise Family

On July 27th at 19:00, our Kixx franchising team will host an amazing Webinar for everyone interested in becoming a Kixx franchisee. In the webinar, you discover what we do, how we do it, and how you can join one of the fastest-growing football academy businesses in the UK.  To dwell a bit on Kixx success, 2022 has been a fantastic year with lots of new Kixx [...]

TaxAssist business model helps Paul Simpson’s practice...

Since joining the TaxAssist Accountants network, Paul Simpson has exceeded all his business plan expectations to build a hugely successful practice in just 15 months.   Paul Simpson began his TaxAssist journey in May 2021 by opening his shop at 114 St Mary's Road, in Market Harborough, which has gone on to make a positive impact on his local community as a [...]

New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Knighton,...

Jaz Grewal has recently opened a new TaxAssist shop at 367 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 6BJ. Jaz Grewal has recently launched his own walk-in tax, accounting and advisory shop in Knighton in Leicester and is looking to grow his practice by taking on individual taxpayers and small businesses in the local area.  “I’m really pleased to have the shop open. [...]

No Letting Go makes its TV debut! Watch a sneak peek here.

Sky network shines a spotlight on franchising and how the pandemic has increased its popularity. Namely, the episode features No Letting Go CEO Nick Lyons sharing his crucial insights on starting a No Letting Go franchise. The media network, Sky, is currently running a series called “Discover Britain” profiling how the pandemic has affected local people and [...]

How franchising can help you switch the office for the...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of running your own business? Is it being stuck in an office, making phone calls or working long hours? In reality, it does not have to be like that at all. Taking on an outdoor franchise allows people to start their own ‘non-office business’ far away from a desk or computer. David Truby, the MD of [...]

Why Minster Cleaning?

Minster Cleaning is the leading provider of office and commercial cleaning to businesses throughout the UK. If you are looking for an established, successful management franchise in a highly profitable and recession-resistant sector, you should consider Minster Cleaning. The network of franchise partners runs their own office and commercial cleaning businesses, offering [...]

TaxAssist Letchworth and Hitchin win two Employer Awards

Bukky Shonola wins ‘Accounting Apprentice Employer of the Year’ and ‘Overall Apprentice Employer' awards. TaxAssist Accountant, Bukky Shonola has been recognised at the Cambridge Regional College Apprenticeship Awards 2022, winning ‘Accounting Apprentice Employer of the Year’ and ‘Overall Apprentice Employer’.  Bukky, who [...]

Walfinch Franchisee Ian Thompson Warns Against Assuming...

Carefully tailored care from a Walfinch home care franchisee and his team has helped a former surgeon recover from dementia-like symptoms brought on by Covid-19.   Now franchisee Ian Thompson is highlighting the role franchised care services can play in tackling the longer-term effects of Covid and warning that they should not be mistaken for [...]

Nottingham joins our fitness TRIB3

Nottingham’s fitness scene levels up with the arrival of TRIB3, a global boutique fitness franchise with technological innovations and instagramable settings: creating up to 15 new jobs. Boutique fitness franchise brand TRIB3, taking the global fitness industry by storm with technological novelties and picturesque settings, has confirmed its launch for Nottingham [...]

Healthy Feet Mobile Clinic is changing lives one...

Three individuals open up about why and how they went into their Healthy Feet Mobile Clinic franchising journey. The motivation they want to give others and how it has positively changed their life. Find out what they said below. Lisa Reddy - Bolton Franchise opened in May 2019. "This month marks my 3rd birthday of taking that first step into self-employment."  "I [...]

Betterclean Services Manchester continues to help raise...

Saira, the franchise owner at Betterclean Services Manchester, has been busy again with her charity events, continuously helping local charities with a ladies networking group which she attends. “We have been taking part in local fundraising for a few years now. I feel this is our way to pay back and support the community.” This month they have taken part in [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Inverurie holds shop launch party

Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan recently invited clients and business contacts to their shop at 25 West High Street in Inverurie to showcase their new premises. TaxAssist Accountants Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan held an official launch party for their latest TaxAssist Accountants shop on Friday 1st July, with clients, business contacts, family and friends invited for [...]

Why Dornford and Jane Roberts Chose Betterclean Services:...

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Walfinch Franchisee Delivers Satisfaction with Hot Dinners

“Sparking eyes, a big smile and a hot dinner may be small things but among care clients, they mean a lot,” says Shilpi Verma.  Shilpi, who owns the Walfinch business in Harrow, says: “I went out to assess a new client, in her 90s, and discovered that her existing carers were providing only a coffee and a biscuit in the morning, a microwaved bowl of [...]

Ian Tarvit, The Zip Yard Northampton

Before Ian Tarvit invested in his franchise (The Zip Yard Northampton), he had previously managed transport and warehouse operations for DHL but had always wanted to run his own business. In 2015 he decided to make the leap and set up an independent coffee shop with his business partner Michal Polak on Bedford High Street. This joint enterprise was going well, so the [...]

How Gary engineered a brighter future for his family with...

With a long career in engineering, it’s fair to say that owning a window cleaning business wasn’t the natural next step for Gary Poxon! In this article, Gary tells us how his transferable skills – fused with a burning desire to build a better life for his family – convinced him that joining My Window Cleaner was the right move to make. Gary tells [...]

Radfield Home Care expands its network in Croydon & Sutton

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner, Devendra, into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Croydon & Sutton territory. Before launching Radfield Home Care Croydon, Devendra spent many years working in the hospitality sector. During this time, he gained a strong understanding of delivering exceptional customer [...]

ChipsAway ‘Roars Ahead’ at Annual Conference and 1920’s...

It was a successful and exciting weekend for ChipsAway and their team, acknowledging their accomplishments with awards and support. Over 200 delegates gathered at the 5-star Celtic Manor Resort, over the weekend, for ChipsAway’s Annual Conference: Roaring 20s ‘Gatsby’ themed Awards Dinner. The event celebrated the minor car body repair brand’s [...]

Triple Digit Growth in Exeter & Taunton Franchise

Since the end of “Furlough” in 2021, Betterclean Services Exeter & Taunton has grown revenues well over 100% in the space of nine months, bringing them close to a £1M turnover. Caroline Spiller, Managing Director, expects this growth rate to continue and attributes it almost entirely to treating staff really well. “I’ve always been very [...]

Concept Claim Solutions Is Now a Proud Member of the...

We are delighted to announce that Concept Claim Solutions has been approved as an Associate Member of the British Franchise Association! As part of the rigorous accreditation process, we had to prove that our franchise model adheres to a strict set of standards and was measured against the following four key areas: ETHICAL: The franchise must be operated under the [...]

TRIB3 Discovery Day

TRIB3 Discovery Day In person Address: Unit 3A, The Pavilion Circle Square, Manchester, M1 7FA 7th July 2022, 11 am Calling all potential business owners, save the date for our July in-person discovery day. What to expect? Meet the team face to face who combined have over 300+ years of industry knowledge across fitness and franchising. Your itinerary will [...]

Husband and wife led team named finalists for Manchester...

A husband and wife led team specialising in mobile vehicle bodywork repairs have been shortlisted for "Small Business of the Year" in Greater Manchester. Dan and Natalie Normanton and their team at SMART vehicle repair specialists, Revive! Trafford, are up for honours at the prestigious Greater Manchester Business Awards in the hotly contested category of "Small Business [...]