Promedica24 is encouraging clients and carers to provide their thoughts on combatting loneliness in old age. The has asked people to open up about their experiences of feeling lonely and share any pieces of advice they value when it comes to staying upbeat.
Auntie Anne’s is in the process of moving its headquarters after 32 years in its current location. The , which sells American-style soft pretzels across the world, has decided to relocate its headquarters from Lancaster in Pennsylvania to Atlanta, Georgia.
Minuteman Press will create police face masks designed by children in Worcestershire. A competition thought up by one local police community support officer (PCSO) has encouraged children in Redditch, north-east Worcestershire, to draw a colourful design to enhance face masks.
A great way to round off 2020 - Driver Hire has been listed as one of the UK’s Top 5 franchise businesses in the Elite Franchise Magazine’s 2021 Top 100.
A mother in Waimea, Hawaii, has opened her own Kumon centre after remembering the impact the franchise had on her as a child. La’akea Bertelmann was disappointed to discover there were no Kumon branches near her home when she wanted to enrol her son onto the programme.
Panku Streetfood’s range of kiosks are winning the attention of shoppers and business professionals across the UK. Gavin Rothwell is one of the people to recognise the franchise and its colourful kiosks.
DIGI-SPORTS is running a webinar to help prospective investors find out more about its franchise opportunity. The event will be held on Thursday 17th December at 4pm London-time (5pm Paris-time).
TaxAssist Accountants has been running its Discovery Days virtually and they’ve proven highly successful. When the coronavirus pandemic hit, TaxAssist Accountants, like many other franchises, was forced to move its meetings online.
Subway has introduced its new Senior Vice President of Culinary and Innovation. The successful candidate Paul Fabre has joined Subway from Papa John’s, where he worked as SVP of Menu and Product Innovation.
Trulawn has spoken about how it’s been able to offer a valuable service during the coronavirus pandemic. The explained it’s very much aware of the effect the Covid-19 crisis has had on other businesses, particularly in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors.
Century 21 CEO, Mike Miedler, has talked about the noticeable shift of interest towards properties in suburban and rural locations. As people have come to appreciate outdoor space during the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more renters and homeowners have decided to relocate to leafier areas.
ComputerXplorers, Recognition Express and Techclean have been included in Elite Franchise Magazine’s Top 100 annual league table for the fourth year running.
Granite & TREND Transformations, a kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist made famous by its revolutionary Top that Fits on Top, has just been named as one of Elite Franchise’s 100 most successful franchises in the UK.
Crepe Delicious has unveiled its festive menu across its stores in Hong Kong. Customers in Wanchai and Mongkok, Hong Kong, will be able to get their hands on the ’s range of delicious festive treats.
Santos has released a guide to its melamine and laminate worktops to help consumers make the right choice. The uses a range of high-quality products in its kitchen designs as part of its mission to create durable yet beautiful spaces.
Revive! has won the Silver Franchisor of the Year Award at the 2020 BFA HSBC Franchise Awards. The annual event is one of the most highly anticipated in the franchise calendar and attended by lots of notable figures from the business world.
A Radfield Home Care franchise unit has taken advantage of the availability of Covid-19 testing kits to help keep its staff safe. The branch covering Stamford, Peterborough and Rutland has announced the introduction of the testing scheme now resources are readily available.
NKD Pizza has announced the launch of three brand-new menu items to celebrate the Christmas holidays. The introduced the new additions on Friday 4th December, and they’re now available across the business’s network of UK locations.
TaxAssist Accountants has established a partnership with accounting software company QuickBooks. Thanks to the collaboration, business owners and self-employed workers will be able to access a range of helpful tutorials to get to grips with the QuickBooks software.
Panku Streetfood has launched its franchise opportunity through the Point Franchise network and is searching for enthusiastic entrepreneurs. The has been offering customers an authentic taste of Japanese, Thai and Korean food since 2019.
Your Mortgage Plus has recruited its very first Scottish franchisee as part of an ongoing expansion project. The is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lorna Black, who will launch her very own business in Aberdeen.
Trulawn’s franchisor has described the process of franchising his business and how it’s performing during a turbulent year. Ian Parry spoke to Point Franchise about his experience of developing his artificial grass business and turning it into a thriving .
Subway has capitalised on the success of its pig in blankets sub by introducing a new - much larger - version. The is set to roll out its six-foot pigs in blanket sub next Wednesday.
A Minuteman Press franchisee from Lancaster, California, has shown his appreciation for the franchise’s support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Peter Castorena was grateful to be able to continue operating throughout this year, as the was classified as an essential business.
DIGI-SPORTS has released its second marketing video for its UK promotional campaign. The launched the advertising initiative to announce the introduction of its investment opportunities in the UK. Its first video was published in late November, giving viewers a glimpse into the business.
The Christmas Decorators has helped spread festive cheer in Cheltenham by installing decorations that appear to wrap up a house like a present. The family home, which is situated on the corner of Sydenham Villas Road, now features huge swathes of red ribbon and a large bow on one side.
Cavavin has unveiled the location of a brand-new store, located in Glasgow. Although the has already established branches across Europe, the new unit will be the first to open in Glasgow.
Santos has released photos of five of its beautiful kitchen renovation projects to inspire homeowners. Santos kitchen cabinets offer space and functionality, as well as beauty, and can be adapted to suit any home style or room size.
The parent company of Wok&Go and Crepe Delicious has announced an ambitious new expansion project in the UK. Pheby Food Concepts Ltd will lead the growth of a number of different franchise businesses across the restaurant sector in the next seven years.
An Auntie Anne’s franchisee in the US has decided to launch a new business with a food truck, rather than a fixed store. Dan Trickel, who already runs 11 branches of the famous across Atlanta, Georgia, opted to start a mobile business in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Esquires Coffee will soon open its doors in the centre of Leamington in central England. The has secured a 10-year lease in a ground floor, 2,200 square-foot unit in the heart of the town.
Natalie shines some light on her life as Platinum Property Partners franchise partner during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s certainly not been easy for business owners the past few months. The coronavirus outbreak has presented tremendous difficulties – but we are starting to adapt.
Minuteman Press has been hard at work producing 31 festive banners to line the streets of Bath over the Christmas period. Back in October, the Bath Business Improvement District (BID) invited locals to take part in their Bath at Christmas Art Competition.
Despite challenging market conditions, Subway has announced the launch of a new store in Maidstone, Kent. The new branch will be located in Maidstone Mall shopping centre on the Bus Station Level next to McDonald’s and Hays Travel.
Crepe Delicious is expanding into the UK and has big plans for future growth. Parent brand Pheby Food Concepts Group Ltd is excited to announce the launch of the on UK soil, following a master development deal.
Recognition Express has announced the winner of its national school competition for BRAKE Road Safety Week. Children across the UK aged four to 11 were tasked with designing a banner to encourage drivers to slow down around their school.
Fastsigns’ CEO delivered the keynote speech at the International Franchising Association’s (IFA) Emerging Franchisor Virtual Convention. Catherine Monson, who is also Chair of the IFA, was scheduled to share insights on the franchise industry to support emerging franchisors.
Radfield Home Care turned to digital resources to deliver its ‘Pathway to Outstanding’ franchise forum. The biannual conference usually gives franchisees the chance to meet in person to share insights, but this year it was moved online.
When Paul Watson faced redundancy, he and his wife Carol decided to go into business together. “I was the main breadwinner of the household and in a senior corporate role when I had redundancy forced upon me,” Paul said.
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