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Minster Cleaning’s MD describes the business’s 2020...

Minster Cleaning’s Managing Director Mike Parker has spoken about the franchise’s response to the pandemic and the support it’s offering its franchisees. As cleanliness has become vitally important in the past year, Minster Cleaning has been able to take advantage of a rise in demand for its services.  Mike explained,  “Cleaning [...]

Jackson Fire & Security shines a light on franchisees

Jackson Fire & Security tells the story of the savvy investors behind its Sheffield branch.  Henryk Matysiak and his son Alex only launched their franchise in September 2019, but they’ve already managed to develop a successful business, even during the Covid-19 crisis.  When they joined the security franchise, Alex was working mainly in [...]

The Wheel Specialist reveals TV fame

The Wheel Specialist John Tice has become a familiar face to car fans across the UK.  John runs the automotive franchise’s St Albans branch, helping return vehicles to their former glory. When a TV crew showed up at his premises five years ago, he leapt at the chance to appear on the famous car restoration show Wheeler Dealers.  The team spent a day [...]

TaxAssist Accountants reports on government grants

TaxAssist Accountants has provided detailed information on the government’s latest round of financial support for businesses.  As the UK’s third lockdown begins, TaxAssist Accountants is helping to make sure business owners have the information they need to benefit from the latest support packages. The bookkeeping and accounting franchise’s [...]

Entrepreneurs Circle looks back on 2020

Entrepreneurs Circle’s founder Nigel Botterill has revealed how his franchise has fared during the Covid-19 pandemic.    According to Nigel, although many businesses struggled in 2020, the events of the year caused a surge in demand for the services offered by Entrepreneurs Circle. He explained,   “Our franchise is all about equipping people [...]

How landscaping businesses can flourish in 2021

Despite the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some businesses in the outdoor sector with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care company Greensleeves achieving a record-breaking year in network turnover over 2020 is one. David Truby, MD of Greensleeves, has some advice for landscaping businesses on how they can push on into [...]

Crepe Delicious announces US and Canada expansion

Crepe Delicious has revealed plans to launch a number of new kiosks across the US and Canada.  The brand, which is the world’s biggest crepe franchise, has started its expansion project across America. It will launch kiosks selling its delicious selection of sweet and savoury crepes and snacks in high-profile locations. Customers will be able to enjoy the [...]

9Round branch in Virginia prepares for New Year’s...

9Round’s Charlottesville location in Virginia is getting ready to help customers achieve their New Year goals during the Covid-19 crisis.  The gym franchise business’s owners, Ross and Sherie Flores have looked back on the measures they’ve put in place throughout the pandemic. Adapting their usual practice of delivering half-hour high-intensity [...]

Century 21 UK launches new franchise packages

Century 21’s UK network has introduced new investment packages to help ambitious entrepreneurs gain access to the franchise system after a tough year.  According to the estate agent and property franchise, as many as 28 percent of agency workers were put on the furlough scheme in 2020, and many more were made redundant. To combat the financial strain [...]

How Company Owned Stores Enhance our Franchise Training...

Our franchise network is the cornerstone of Granite & TREND Transformation’s success. By attracting talented individuals to join us with our tried and tested business model, superior products and comprehensive programme of training and support, we have been able to grow our franchise into one of the most successful in the UK. In fact, we have just been named as [...]

Clara James Tutoring introduces mini franchise package

Clara James Tutoring is getting the new year off to a great start with the rollout of its brand-new ‘mini franchise’ package.  The opportunity will give those who would struggle to finance the standard franchise investment the chance to set up their own tutoring business. To take advantage of the scheme, you don’t need to have a background in [...]

Poppies franchisee sees post-redundancy success

Simon West was able to launch a Poppies branch with franchisor, friend and family support.  After working at a company for almost three decades and being made redundant in April 2015, Simon started looking for an opportunity offering security. His friend was quick to tell him about his own Poppies franchise unit, which he thought might be a good match for [...]

Subway to join stores in new Tamworth retail site

Subway is just one of the stores to take up residence at a new retail development in Ninian Way in Wilnecote, Tamworth.    The site was previously occupied by Central England Co-op’s supermarket. Now, plans for Starbucks, Greggs and sandwich franchise Subway to establish stores there have been announced. They’ll be joining Lidl, B&M and [...]

Poppies recognised in Elite Franchise Top 100

Poppies is celebrating after making it into the top 100 franchises, as ranked by Elite Franchise Magazine.  The West Lancashire-based domestic cleaning franchise came in at 58th place in the league table, which includes many internationally recognisable fast-food brands like Subway. Having recently celebrated Poppies’ 40th anniversary, the franchise is [...]

The Christmas Decorators replaces stolen wreaths

The Christmas Decorators has stepped in to replace two wreaths, after they were stolen from the famous Strawberry Field gates in Liverpool.  When the Salvation Army site revealed the crime on Facebook, they said,  “Our lights may be dimmed but we aren’t; we are still here, spreading love and joy this Christmas.”  Dozens of people [...]

Radfield Home Care helps create ‘Hope & Faith’ calendar

Radfield Home Care has taken part in a community project to produce a 2021 calendar focussing on hope and faith.  The home care franchise joined forces with a number of other local organisations in Crosby, Merseyside. The initiative was introduced by charity Marine in the Community, which is working alongside Marine Football Club to spread positivity as we go into [...]

My Window Cleaner wins best emerging franchise award

My Window Cleaner has won the prize for best emerging franchise at the BFA-HSBC Franchise Awards 2020.  In order to apply for the category, the window cleaning franchise had to submit an application and provide lots of information about the business and its vision for the future. The directors were asked to give a formal, 15-minute presentation - which they [...]

Minster Cleaning sweeps onto the Point Franchise network

Minster Cleaning has joined Point Franchise to advertise its fantastic investment opportunity.  The cleaning franchise has already established a presence in many regions across the UK, and sees a group turnover in excess of £40 million. Its revenue statistics are impressive; half of the network’s franchisees generate more than £1 million per [...]

The Wheel Specialist franchisee shares his journey

The Wheel Specialist’s Aberdeen franchisee has spoken about how he filled a gap in the market and survived economic downturns.  Willie Forsyth was able to earn a healthy living from wealthy car owners in the offshore oil industry. But when the market price of oil plunged from over $100 per barrel to a fraction of its original value, tens of thousands of [...]

Revive! employee turns franchisee

A Revive! employee has gone into business with his fiancé after six years with the franchise.  Paul Morris first met his partner when he repaired her car bumper eight years ago. Two years later, he got a job at car franchise Revive! and now they’re planning their 2022 wedding and going into business together.  Having purchased Revive!’s [...]

Minster Cleaning introduces franchisee financial support

Minster Cleaning has announced a measure to support franchisees in the coming year.  The cleaning franchise, which specialises in office and commercial cleaning projects across the UK, will be providing a management fee holiday for all new customer contracts signed in 2021. All franchisees who generate business next year will be able to benefit from a [...]

Shuttercraft wins BFA business transformation award

Shuttercraft has been named the winner of the prize for Franchisor Business Transformation at the BFA-HSBC Franchise Awards.  The annual ceremony, which is organised by the British Franchise Association (BFA) in association with HSBC, shines a light on the franchises upholding the highest standards in ethical trading. It serves a useful purpose to prospective [...]

Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon appoint new leaders

Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon have welcomed new brand and marketing officers onto their teams, as part of parent group Focus Brands’ employment drive.  Carvel, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s, which are all part of the Focus Brands group, will also benefit from new additions to their leadership [...]

Minuteman Press completes two-site project

Minuteman Press used Drytac’s Viziprint Illuminate product to complete the work for CBD supplier Goodbody Botanicals.  The retailer asked Minuteman Press to create and install a selection of different graphics across its two stores in Bristol and Bath. The signage was developed to provide customers with information about the business’s private [...]

Red Herring Games provides entertainment for office workers

Red Herring Games has proven popular among business owners searching for an alternative to the classic Christmas party.  At a time when most social engagements are off the cards, bosses across the world have been scratching their heads to come up with festive events to boost morale safely. Gathering in big groups, singing and drinking together is impossible in [...]

Punch Pubs supports charity fundraising initiative

Punch Pubs has pledged to support Barrel & Stone, Moonpig and Riverside Printers after they created a charity Christmas card.  The pub franchise will place an initial order of 1,500 cards to do its bit for the fundraising project in Berkshire. The products won’t go to waste; Punch Pubs will sign them and send them out to its employees and wider business [...]

The Christmas Decorators restores Liverpool's most...

The Christmas Decorators has helped restore Liverpool's 'most festive street' after a lorry driver accidentally ripped down its lights. Dovecoat neighbours Frank McKenna and Theresa Nuttie carefully strung up the decorations in the weeks leading up to the festive period, in order to raise money for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice in the city. Their street garnered lots of [...]

Century 21 employee becomes franchisee

Century 21 franchisees have sold their business to one of their employees in Haliburton, Ontario, in Canada.  Brandon Nimigon has worked at Century 21 Granite Realty Group in Haliburton since 2015, and will now lead the business, alongside his wife, Megan. They’re taking over from Andrew and Anne Hodgson, who have managed the estate agent and property [...]

Subway adds to its leadership team

Subway has announced the appointment of a new member in its leadership team.  Lorri Christou will oversee all of Subway’s future communications as part of her new job. She’ll take up a position officially titled Vice President of Public Relations, Communications and Public Affairs.  The sandwich franchise made the decision to hire Lorri in order to [...]

TaxAssist Accountants announces small business success

TaxAssist Accountants has highlighted the success of Small Business Saturday, which took place on the 5th December.  According to the bookkeeping and accounting franchise, spending levels among small businesses reached record highs this year. With a total of £1.1 billion spent, the UK exceeded the £1 billion mark for the first time in the Small Business [...]