Schmidt is looking for new franchisees to help grow the business after celebrating a huge boost in revenue. As we spend more time in our homes, it’s only natural we review our surroundings and decide to get started with improvement projects.
NKD Pizza has just launched its first store in Brighton, during a phase of quick development for the franchise. Pizza lovers in East Sussex will be happy to discover a wave of new franchise locations opening in the coming months.
Recognition Express’s parent company, The Bardon Group, has made changes to its board. Managing Director Nigel Toplis has taken the decision to step back from his role at B2B franchise Recognition Express, and instead become Non-Executive Chairman.
TaxAssist Accountants has taken its franchisee training programme online with the help of video technology. The original scheme, which spanned six weeks, has been reorganised into a four-week virtual course. Six new investors have benefitted from it and completed their induction.
Signs Express is working with Peugeot on an exciting deal for van customers. The will be lending its services to French car manufacturer Peugeot to help entrepreneurs promote their businesses.
Shuttercraft is delighted to announce it is now a fully accredited member of the British Franchise Association. The , which has been selling and installing high-quality interior plantation shutters since 2002, has gained recognition from one of the franchise industry’s biggest governing bodies.
Revive!’s latest franchisee took eight months to review his investment options, before choosing to join the car business. Ian Scott is now the proud owner of Revive! Glasgow, having been drawn to the franchise’s “culture, ethos and value”.
Fastsigns has introduced two new franchisees into its network, who have launched branches in the South of England. The new s will be based in Brighton and St Albans and will bring the total number of Fastsigns units to 24.
Sportscool ran a series of extracurricular sports sessions to children across the North West of England during the October half term, thanks to funding from KAYS Traffic Management.
Trulawn is on the lookout for enthusiastic entrepreneurs who would like to join the profitable artificial grass sector. When Ian Parry and Ritchie Stuart first decided to go into business together, they were avid golfers and intended to install putting greens into home gardens.
Gaming fans are in for a treat with Subway’s latest marketing initiative, called Sink A Sub. The , which has more than 43,000 stores worldwide, has launched a fun gaming experience for its customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Business Partnership has added to its network with a new regional franchisee, who decided to start his own business when he lost his job. Simon Fraser worked as a business broker for many years, but had always harboured the ambition to take control of his career by becoming his own boss.
9Round has partnered with Sunny Days Entertainment to create its own line of boxing gloves. The ’s US division is helping to add an element of fun to everyone’s at-home exercise regimes. It’s paired up with Sunny Days Entertainment, a leading supplier, distributor and manufacturer of branded toys.
A school teacher has described the process of becoming a franchisee with Kumon. Matthew Foster worked as a special education teacher in Kentucky for many years before becoming an assistant headteacher, a role he held for almost a decade.
The past six months have been difficult for franchises up and down the country, but those in the best position all have one thing in common – excellent customer service.
1. Franchise enquiries at an all time high Greensleeves are currently getting unprecedented demand for franchise territories due to furlough ending and redundancies gaining speed.
Christmas Decorators brought sparkle and joy to a Thames Hospice in Windsor with a very festive set-up. The has helped the local organisation celebrate the Christmas season with a selection of eye-catching illuminated displays.
Vending machine franchise Tubz has been listed as a finalist for a prestigious Franchisor of the Year award. The business has been recognised as part of the Approved Franchise Association’s annual prize-giving ceremony.
Snappy Tomato Pizza is set to open a brand new franchise unit in Leicester as part of a wider expansion plan. Local entrepreneurs Vishal Raikundalia and Himesh Kataria plan to open their unit on Wednesday 11th November.
Entrepreneurs Circle was forced to make its annual awards ceremony a virtual affair this year. The National Entrepreneurs Awards, which are now in their seventh year, had been postponed since March, but were hosted online last month.
John Knight =========== Birmingham South, Wolverhampton, West Midlands ============================================== “As an entrepreneur by nature, the Business Partnership is a good fit for me.
Minuteman Press’s franchisees for Guelph, Ontario have explained how they were able to keep trading during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jeff Wereley and Karen McArthur, whose unit fit the criteria for being an essential business, were able to keep their doors open during the US lockdown.
Fastsigns’ CEO has been recognised as one of Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s 50 Women of Wonder for 2020. The award listing was created last year to celebrate inspirational female franchisors who have had a positive influence on their brands, as well as the wider franchise industry.
Wok&Go has planned an impressive expansion scheme to reach new territories across the UK and internationally. Despite the challenges currently facing the food and hospitality sector, the Asian is pleased to announce it’s taking its brand to new locations.
Century 21 has introduced a new affiliate partner into its network of US franchisees. The has joined forces with mother and daughter duo Layla Boyles and RoseAnn Rosenfeld, who run their family-owned business Monroe Realty Centre.
Auntie Anne’s brings back seasonal drink from last year after it proved a hit with customers. Auntie Anne’s is famous for its soft pretzels topped with all sorts of delicious ingredients.
Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agent has created a guide to tell landlords how to deal with belongings left in properties by tenants. In the past, landlords have found themselves paying significant compensation awards to tenants after disposing of belongings they believed had been abandoned.
When Inleaf was asked to create a plant installation for space sector recruiters EVONA, it set to work developing a design with maximum impact. The knew its latest project would involve creating a design with a striking, modern look.
Managing Director of Homeclean Scotland West-Mids, Chris Hoey, has revealed how he’s fared since he launched his business in May this year. The businessman’s 200-square-mile territory covers the region of Glasgow and the surrounding areas.
Trulawn has just launched a franchise model and is excited to start welcoming savvy investors into the business. The , which sells, installs and maintains artificial grass, works with homeowners, schools, businesses and sports facilities.
Clara James Tutoring is encouraging would-be entrepreneurs with a passion for helping others to take advantage of its new training opportunities. The has put six new franchisee training courses in the calendar for 2021.
ChipsAway reached its 20,000th Trustpilot review and celebrated the milestone with a generous discount for the customer who wrote it. The decided to make a random act of kindness for the kind customer, offering him £200 off his vehicle repair.
Radfield Home Care has welcomed a new franchisee team, who will launch their business in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Husband and wife, Andrew and Clare Richardson are the latest franchisees to launch a franchise unit under the Radfield Home Care brand.
Subway has decided to shake up its menu ahead of the festive season, introducing new products and menu categories. The Mega Meat sub, Cheesy Pepperoni sub and Flamin’ Hot Doritos are three new additions to the menu, adding a spin on popular favourites to bring more spice and heat.
Ovenclean has experienced its best summer for customer leads yet, as homeowners turn to cleaning during the pandemic. The took almost a third more enquiries from June to September than it did in the same period last year.
There’s never been a better time to buy into a home improvement franchise, and there’s never been a franchise business opportunity quite like Granite & TREND Transformations! To say that 2020 has been an unusual year is a major understatement.
A Wiltshire Farm Foods delivery driver from Melton Mowbray is set to star in the franchise’s latest television advert. Brett Barnard, who works for the Loughborough branch of the , will be ‘the face’ of the promotional campaign.
Point Franchise
