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ChipsAway’s parent group starts to recover after COVID-19...

Multi-brand franchisor Franchise Brands shares its sales figures as the UK lockdown restrictions are eased. Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising group with a network of over 400 franchisees across five franchise brands. Van-based franchise ChipsAway is part of its B2C division, along with Ovenclean and Barking Mad. The group recently released interim results [...]

Fastsigns franchisee makes gowns for local hospital

A Fastsigns franchisee in Georgia, US, has been helping out her local hospital by creating disposable gowns. The signage franchise has been helping produce PPE, such as social distancing materials, plexiglass face shields and dividers, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But one franchisee in Augusta, Georgia started making disposable gowns when a nearby hospital announced [...]

Jonathan O’Shea, The Alternative Board (TAB) – Bristol North

TAB franchisees come from many different career backgrounds, Jonathan, for instance, was an accountant, then a finance director in the charitable sector and then a chief executive in the charitable/not for profit sector. It was while researching a role at the British Franchise Association (BFA) that he became more aware of franchising. Shortly after he saw an advert in a [...]

The Beautiful Method - frequently asked questions

Managing Director, Victoria Rothwell, answers some frequently asked questions about The Beautiful Method management franchise opportunity. Will I have to carry out housekeeping duties? NO – this is a Management Franchise, which means that you will be building, training and supporting your team of housekeepers. Wining new client business and nurturing those [...]

ComputerXplorers offers online workshops

Computer franchise ComputerXplorers is providing exciting new online classes for children. ComputerXplorers is the UK’s leading children’s computer franchise. It delivers fun and educational tech classes that prepare children for the future. Before April, its classes weren’t actually running virtually, but since the outbreak of the coronavirus the team decided to pivot [...]

Punch joins the Point Franchise network

Point Franchise is proud to welcome pub chain Punch to its network of high-performing franchises. If you’ve always wanted to run your own drinking establishment, perhaps this could be the opportunity for you. Pub franchise Punch is on the lookout for savvy, sociable investors to help expand its business across the UK. It currently has a chain of 1,300 sites, which [...]

Entrepreneurs Circle investors praise the franchise business

Investors from the Entrepreneurs Circle franchise network have revealed all the things they love about the business. Franchising is a fantastic way to take control of your career and build a secure and stable business. Entrepreneurs Circle is just one thriving business giving investors the chance to become franchisees under its brand. The business coaching franchise [...]

Minuteman Press franchise unit helps local businesses

Minuteman Press is helping businesses in Bath and North East Somerset recover from the COVID-19 crisis. It’s been a tough few months for businesses in the UK and across the globe. The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has presented tremendous difficulties. But the Minuteman Press in Bath has been doing all it can to support the local community and help businesses get back on [...]

Bartercard opens its doors in Scotland

B2B membership platform Bartercard is delighted to launch its new franchise unit, Bartercard Scotland. Bartercard is a trading platform where businesses can buy and sell goods or services as part of a global network without the use of cash. After using Bartercard’s services in Australia for almost a decade and seeing with their own eyes how much it can benefit a [...]

The Entrepreneurs Circle Certified Coaching Licence joins...

Business coaching franchise Entrepreneurs Circle is the latest addition to the Point Franchise network. Dreamed of becoming a highly successful marketing coach for small businesses? We are delighted to announce that Entrepreneurs Circle Coaching Licence has joined Point Franchise. For a very low investment, the business coaching franchise has six-figure earning [...]

Minuteman Press supports local businesses in...

A Minuteman Press branch in Turnersville, New Jersey has been helping local businesses reopen following the COVID-19 lockdown. The owner of the printing franchise unit, Erik Schwartz, has managed his business for 12 years now, and is keen to give back to the community around him. He was pleased to be able to use his own resources to help local businesses build themselves [...]

Auntie Anne’s helps raise money for children’s cancer...

Auntie Anne’s has worked in partnership with Lendmark Financial Services to support a US-based cancer charity. The takeaway franchise set up a pretzel truck in the car park of Lendmark’s Princeton location to help the company raise funds for CURE Childhood Cancer. Hungry customers queued to pick up their favourite Auntie Anne’s treat from the colourfully branded food [...]

Fastsigns CEO discusses the impact of COVID-19

Fastsign’s CEO Catherine Monson has shared her thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic – how it has affected her business and how her attitude has prevailed. In an interview with Franchise Times, Catherine described the lengths she’s gone to in order to protect her business. The sign franchise CEO was quick to put measures in place. After she raised concerns in late January, [...]

Agency Express celebrates prestigious award nomination

Agency Express is excited to announce its position as a finalist in the BFA-HSBC British Franchise Awards. The van-based franchise has been nominated for the Franchisor of the Year award 2020 – one of the biggest prizes of the franchise ceremony. It’ll be up against five other businesses when the BFA-HSBC British Franchise Awards come around again in November. Ben [...]

Metro Rod Derby franchise resale

Metro Rod has announced that a fantastic franchise resale opportunity has become available in Derby. Metro Rod is a drainage franchise that operates across the UK. The current franchise owners of Metro Rod Derby have decided to sell the Derby location so they can focus on their business and invest back into their remaining territory. Derby is an exciting area for [...]

Chrysalis Partners franchisee reflects on his experience

One of Chrysalis Partners’ newest franchisees has looked back at his journey so far with the franchise. Budding entrepreneur Graham was made redundant in 2019, after 25 years delivering coaching in sales and marketing, business growth and profitability. Given the chance to try something new, he was interested in Chrysalis Partners’ investment opportunity. “Throughout [...]

Ovenclean franchisee gives advice for dealing with...

Owen Rowlands shares his experiences with facing redundancy and journeying into franchising. With the COVID-19 crisis having a devasting effect on the lives of people across the UK and the globe, you might find yourself being made redundant. But don’t fret just yet, you can take inspiration from the experience of Ovenclean franchisee Owen Rowlands. After being made [...]

Snap Fitness 24/7 opens its doors in Kent

A new Snap Fitness 24/7 gym has finally been able to open to the public after its original launch day was postponed. The team behind the brand new gym franchise business, which is located in Altira Business Park in Herne Bay, had been eagerly awaiting its grand opening back in March. But when the COVID-19 lockdown forced businesses across the UK to close, the sports [...]

Three reasons to invest in a Veeno franchise

Veeno’s Franchise Director Paul Davies, and new owner, Rodrigue Trouillet, share three USPs that make Veeno a fantastic business opportunity. Veeno is a BFA-accredited, UK-based Italian wine bar chain. The restaurant franchise provides a gateway to Italian lifestyle with its excellent wines and authentic Spuntini, appetisers, meat platters and cheeses from Italian [...]

Chrysalis Partners joins Point Franchise

Business Coaching and Consulting service Chrysalis Partners has teamed up with Point Franchise to look for brand new investors. If you’re looking for an investment opportunity at under £35,000 and are interested in helping small to medium-sized businesses across the UK, Chrysalis Partners could be for you. The business coaching franchise has a potential [...]

A Metro Rod franchise unit is for sale in Scotland

Drainage franchise Metro Rod has an exciting resale opportunity for entrepreneurs in Scotland. Metro Rod is one of the UK’s leading drainage franchises. If you’re based or looking for a business opportunity in Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth and North Scotland, you’re in luck. The current franchise owner of Metro Rod in this territory is satisfied with the highly profitable [...]

Sportscool celebrates success as a community-focussed...

Sportscool is one of the biggest extra-curricular franchises providing fun physical education sessions to children across the UK. The team behind the sports franchise has always been passionate about inspiring children to get moving. They believe they can improve lives by teaching the benefits of good physical health. The business has played a huge part in motivating [...]

New staff join the TaxAssist Group support team

Accounting franchise TaxAssist Accountants is thriving thanks to new staff and promotions. TaxAssist Accountants is the largest network of accountants in the UK. It is thrilled to announce that new recruits have joined the Business Development, in-house Payroll and Tax Consultancy and Finance teams. Two Senior Managers have also taken on new roles in Compliance and [...]

Meet two successful Christmas Decorators franchisees

Berkshire-based Christmas Decorators franchisees Dave and Dawn have shared their franchising experiences. Dave and Dawn, the proud owners of Christmas Decorators in Berkshire, have given us an insight into their journey and experiences as franchisees. Dave’s career history is largely in the IT industry and Dawn has always been office based. So, when the opportunity [...]

Clara James Tutoring joins Point Franchise

If you want to make a real difference by tutoring children who need extra educational support, step this way. Clara James Tutoring has come to Point Franchise to promote its fantastic franchise opportunity. It’s looking for entrepreneurs with an empathetic, warm and encouraging character to invest in the business. The tutoring franchise offers bespoke, one-to-one [...]

No Letting Go predicts surge of new rental agreements

Property inventory management franchise No Letting Go has revealed it expects to see a flood of new tenancies in the approaching weeks. Lettings platform Goodlord has said there was a 90 percent rise in new tenancy applications in the month of June, compared to the same period in 2019. This is a shocking statistic, but No Letting Go has suggested the rental market is set [...]

Mr Simms branch puts on colourful display

A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch in Knutsford has brightened up its storefront with a rainbow-coloured Wellington boot display. Most people are feeling a bit down at the moment, but one Mr Simms shop decided to cheer up passers-by with a jolly art exhibit. Julia Chard, who runs the sweet shop franchise business, had already put the many rainbow drawings she’d been [...]

The Alternative Board nominated for major franchising award

Business coaching and advisory board franchise The Alternative Board has been shortlisted in the Leadership & Culture category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on November 30. Each month a TAB franchisee facilitates board-style meetings made up of 6-8 local SME business owners, the ‘members’, who bring issues and challenges [...]

World Options reveals sea freight secrets

World Options is teaching us more about sea freight and how goods are transported around the world. According to the courier franchise, companies can use sea freight to import and export tonnes of products at the same time. Ships transport everything from food to technology, furniture and vehicles, and even goods like iron ore. World Options explained more about the [...]

Bounce Back Building Sector Creates Franchise Opportunities

The Kleaning Company was established in 2012 to offer a bespoke and unique commercial cleaning service, specifically targeted at after-build sparkle cleaning for B2B construction companies. The After-Build and Sparkle Cleaning specialist They are offering a truly unique franchise business opportunity to join the UK's leading bespoke cleaning service business with an [...]