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Shuttercraft is looking for new franchise partners in...

The franchise is the UK’s largest distributor of interior plantation shutters and has started the search for suitable franchisees in Scotland, with seven key regions in mind. According to Shuttercraft, 7,000 people have set up businesses in Scotland in the last year. The blinds and shutters franchise is ready and waiting to join them, and if you are too, you [...]

Metro Rod supports businesses as they reopen for indoor...

The network of experts has been helping newly reopened businesses to quickly and efficiently handle any and all drainage issues, avoiding the cost of delay. Metro Rod recently reminded its commercial customers that, during the reopening and relaunching period many businesses are going through post-lockdown, the drain care and repair company is ready to take action. For [...]

SportsCool franchisees from across the UK share their...

From Bolton, Cheshire and Slough, these franchisees have all been able to build successful careers with the sports franchise, which inspires children to get and stay active. SportsCool is all about inspiring the younger generation with its kid-focused ethos: educate, motivate, participate. Working for the franchise is a chance to make a real difference in young lives [...]

Platinum Property Partners – Achieves 5 Star Franchisee...

Specialist property investment franchise Platinum Property Partners has been awarded ‘5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction’ in the 2021 Best Franchise Awards. Platinum is one of the first five UK franchises to be given the award in 2021. The award recognises excellence in training and support, leadership, culture and relationships, and the franchise [...]

Schmidt modernises the design process using 3D configuration

The interior solutions franchise has developed an innovative new design tool to help customers plan and personalise their wardrobes and kitchens. Schmidt, which was founded in 1959 by Hubert Schmidt and is now owned and operated by his granddaughters, has long been revolutionising the world of design. The kitchen franchise specialises in well produced and original [...]

Just Shutters shares commitment to providing all...

The franchise recently revealed the secret to beautiful blinds and stunning shutters, and reminded customers of how deeply it values quality. In a recent social media post, the blinds and shutters franchise, founded in 2006 by Chris Rocker, discussed the ways in which it “adds magic” to its range of products. Sharing real passion for quality, the post asked [...]

Moninna’s Ristorante & Pizzeria joins Point Franchise

The fresh Italian food chain, which offers eat in, take out and delivery options to its customers, has joined the Point Franchise network. Moninna’s Ristorante & Pizzeria was founded back in January 2020. And even in that relatively short period of time, it’s been an exciting franchising journey for all involved.  The company’s founders [...]

Poppies’ Managing Director shares the necessary skills...

Drawing on 25 years of experience in the industry, Chris Wootton offered his knowledge up to potential franchisees. Originally established in 1980, Poppies is now owned by the man who was once its most successful franchisee - Chris Wootton. With plenty of years of experience with the domestic cleaning franchise, Chris recently shared his thoughts on the most important [...]

No Letting Go highlights the importance of end of tenancy...

In a recent blog post, the property inventory management franchise explained how end of tenancy cleans can set the tone for a positive new tenancy.  No Letting Go, which was founded by Nick Lyons 11 years ago, has grown from a small local inventory company into a large national franchise with 65 locations. The trusted, award-winning supplier works on a repeat [...]

UK-based franchisee Louis Malta-Bey shares his...

After eight years and counting as a DIGI-SPORTS franchisee, Louis shared his exciting, varied experiences of working with DIGI-SPORTS. Before joining the growing events company, Louis travelled extensively for work. He worked with small companies and big brands, helping businesses grow internationally. Now, he’s based in Cambridgeshire, using all that expertise [...]

Metro Plumb offers customers 24/7 helpline support

The nationwide plumbing network shared information about its customer helpline that’s always there in the event of a plumbing emergency. Metro Plumb, sister franchise to Metro Rod, is a specialist plumbing franchise which first opened its doors in 2016. Now, over 30 Metro Plumb franchise locations have been established across the country. In a recent social media [...]

Ovenclean makes Franchise Direct’s Top 100

The business was named the top professional oven cleaning franchise in the UK, and ranked 66th overall. When determining its Top 100, Franchise Direct takes into consideration a number of different factors, including branding, turnover, stability and growth, social responsibility, awards and recognition. With all these factors in mind, Ovenclean made the list, and [...]

Active Future joins Point Franchise

The multi-award winning children’s sports franchise has joined the Point Franchise network. Active Future offers children much more than a few after-school activities. The sports franchise is committed to instilling the importance of moment and sport at an early age. When asked about the company’s mission, Matt Goodman, CEO of Active Future, said, [...]

TaxAssist Accountants franchisee Russell Chapman opens...

Russell first became a franchisee with the accounting company in 2018 and has now expanded to a second location. Russell purchased his first TaxAssist Accountants franchise from a former franchisee three years ago, and has since made his mark on the Scottish city. At this location, Russell has increased the annual turnover of the established practice from [...]

Shuttercraft explains why now is the perfect time to invest

The largest independent supplier of shutters in the UK shared market expansion figures and encouraged potential new franchisees to take the leap. Shuttercraft, founded in 2002, began franchising in 2012. In 19 years, the business has grown a substantial amount, and is now the UK’s largest distributor of interior plantation shutters. The management franchise has [...]

Another Top Industry Scoop for Granite & TREND!

After a year of record-breaking sales and expansion into new territories, the Granite & TREND Transformations franchise is basking in the glow of yet another prestigious award. As one of the country’s leading kitchen and bathroom renovation franchises, Granite & TREND is already well established as a household name. Now, it is very proud to announce that [...]

Franchising with a top-of-mind brand

The Granite & TREND Transformations franchise opportunity is about so much more than great products – it’s about being part of an established brand with a fantastic reputation. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that Granite & TREND Transformations is not the only kitchen and bathroom renovation company on the market. In fact, it’s not even [...]

ChipsAway comes out on top

The specialist franchise was ranked the top car and auto repair franchise in Franchise’s Direct’s Top 100.  Assessment criteria for the honour included brand size, franchise turnover, stability, growth, social responsibility, awards and recognition. ChipsAway secured the top car and auto repair franchise ranking, and came 40th overall. ChipsAway [...]

Endura Roses introduces Sentiments collection

The franchise, which sells beautiful preserved flowers, roses, bouquets and centrepieces, has created a new range of 20 arrangements. Endura Roses is delighted to be bringing out its new Sentiments Collection. These 20 stunning  arrangements combine contemporary and traditional elements, attempting to capture treasured memories in a unique, sophisticated manner. [...]

Metro Rod explains the importance of drain mapping

The drain care and repair franchise recently shared wisdom about why drain mapping is crucial with its customers. Drain mapping, also known as asset mapping, uses GPS technology to accurately figure out the location and layout of your drainage system. It also cleverly determines the size, depth, directional flow and access points of each of your pipes. While on-site, a [...]

New Camile Thai Kitchen opens in Bangor

The company’s largest franchisee, Pramod Thankapan, has opened his eighth franchise with the business in County Down, Northern Ireland. This new location, located close to the waterside in the town of Bangor, will become Camile Thai Kitchen’s third branch in Northern Ireland. Regarding the recent expansion, franchisee Pramod Thankapan [...]

Post & Packing offers expert stress-reducing tips

The courier franchise has recommended ways to help employees stay productive and happy at work. In the wake of the shocking fact that 440,000 people in the UK experience work-related stress [Health and Safety Executive], Post & Packing has been focusing on reducing stress in the workplace. When unhappy, employees are likely to be far less productive, so improving [...]

Chock Shop offers event catering services

Chock Shop recently catered a well-attended superhero-themed outdoor event in Liverpool, offering its delicious artisan brownies to the crowd.  Over the weekend of 17th April, Chock Shop catered a kid-friendly superhero event in Liverpool. While munching on the franchise’s beautiful, handmade artisan brownies, families were able to enjoy themselves with a [...]

SportsCool shows no signs of cooling off, with new...

The sports franchise, which supports schools with curricular and extracurricular exercise sessions, has thrived in the first quarter of 2021.  SportsCool aims to help children grow into confident, healthy individuals who know they can take on anything they put their minds to. The sports franchise offers a huge range of different sports, appealing to all kinds of [...]

British garden lovers give franchising a boost

With National Gardening Week taking place between 26th April and 2nd May, it’s time to celebrate all things gardening. Since lockdown restrictions began, Brits have loved their gardens more than ever and the subsequent business growth opportunities for horticultural franchises have been huge. With it being reported in a survey of people who have access to a garden [...]

TaxAssist Accountants franchisee celebrates 20 successful...

Dave Underwood, franchisee for TaxAssist Accountants Harrogate, has been with the business since 2001. TaxAssist Accountants was founded in 1995, and recruited its first franchisee in 1996. Dave joined the bookkeeping and accounting franchise in 2001, and remains a faithful franchisee. Dave’s sister, Val, and Dave’s brother-in-law, John (now retired), also [...]

Prestige Oven Cleaning joins Point Franchise

The booming oven cleaning business, formed in 2013, has joined the Point Franchise Network. The story of Prestige Oven Cleaning begins when, after 23 years of working in manufacturing, founder Darren was made redundant. At 43 years old, he was reluctant to enter into another job which posed the same risk, so he decided to take charge and set up his own business. Darren [...]

A record month for The Wheel Specialist’s Newcastle branch

Branch manager Jonny Marshall and his team have beaten the company’s record for best month, with net sales of £75,000 in March. This March, the Newcastle branch made The Wheel Specialist History and smashed previous record months. After taking in the success, Jonny and his team are determined to do it again. Discussing the record break, Jonny [...]

FASTSIGNS wins 2021 Global Franchise Award for Best...

The sign franchise has powered through a challenging year, and secured the award for the third year in a row. The winners of the 2021 Global Franchise Awards were announced on April 30th, and everyone at FASTSIGNS was delighted. John Davies, the UK Managing Director, said,  “We are so proud of our network! 2020 was the year for signage to come to the [...]

Metro Plumb offers expertise to customers

After a successful year of continued growth, the franchise has shared a few important plumbing problem prevention tips with its customers. Metro Plumb, the sister company of successful drainage franchise Metro Rod, is dedicated to offering solutions that work for the customer. The expert plumbing business has been providing emergency plumbing services across the UK [...]