# ChipsAway has seen unprecedented demand for its services following the easing of the UK’s lockdown. Over the course of July, the saw a 10% year-on-year increase in customer leads, making it the most successful new business month in ChipsAway’s history.
A Century 21 franchisee in New Zealand has explained how a little creativity has allowed her to operate despite the reintroduction of lockdown measures.
Water Babies has stepped in to help with a local school’s pool clean-up after it was the victim of costly vandalism. The was one of the first local businesses to offer its assistance after the attack on Witney Community Primary School was discovered on August 3rd.
Really Awesome Coffee is looking back on a decade of delicious coffee deliveries. The , with its eye-catching pink and black branding, has built up a significant customer base over time.
Swimtime is using its technology resources to monitor activity within the business and support the NHS Track and Trace scheme. Swimtime considers itself to be a socially responsible brand, so when the opportunity to support work by the NHS cropped up, it was quick to help out.
Newport franchisee Lee Taylor is supporting his local economy with Minuteman Press’s ‘Bounce Back Newport’ scheme. The international initiative was started by the to help local communities recover from the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Franchisee Toni Hibbert has been able to use her background in marketing to succeed as the boss of her own Bright & Beautiful business. She had enjoyed a good career in the health and holistic products world but was growing tired of spending her days working for someone else.
and interior decorating specialist Schmidt explained how its franchisees are ready to help remote workers revamp their office spaces. With so many more of us now embracing remote working as a long-term option, people across the country are investing in revamping their home offices.
# Chris Rocker, the man behind the UK’s fastest-growing independent retail shutter company and franchise, has shared the story of how he built his thriving business.
SportsCool has been basking in praise from its franchisees following a fun and informative training day. Seminars were held to bring new franchisees on board with the sports franchise’s methods and to give them a chance to ask any questions before setting up for business.
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has delighted Reading customers with sweet-tooths with its brand-new store. The new sweet shop was launched in Reading, where customers with a sweet tooth were excited about the news.
# The new SportsCool franchisees were full of praise for their recent training day. SportsCool recently held a training day to help its new get franchisees to grips with its business operations.
The Wheel Specialist is on the lookout for new investors to take the franchise to new territories, following impressive post-lockdown sales. The has been pleasantly surprised to see a significant rise in customer enquiries since the network re-opened in July.
# # Bright & Beautiful franchisee Sarah took redundancy as her chance to become a business owner. The ambitious entrepreneur lost her job when the recession hit but saw it as an opportunity to launch a business.
Subway has shaken up its offering with the addition of a brand-new menu, plus three delicious food options. Fans of the popular Subway will be excited to find out about its latest changes. The international food chain has introduced its Real Deal saver menu with options starting at 99p.
A Minuteman Press franchise unit in Arizona has been making sure local graduates’ achievements are being celebrated. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, business partners Tracie and Glenn Hansen had only been operating their Minuteman Press branch in Falstaff, Arizona for around 18 months.
A Newport branch of Subway has opened its doors to the public again after a shiny new refit. The location has been serving up Subway’s famous customisable meal options for 16 years.
Security franchise Jackson Fire and Security gives a rundown of the involvement head office has with its franchisees. Jackson Fire and Security is a that offers fire alarm solutions, a range of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire risk assessments.
Bartercard has announced a new sponsorship deal with Morecambe Football Club. The has joined forces with Morecambe FC to support the local team and promote its brand. The deal will last three years, until the end of the 2022/23 season.
Donut franchise Dunkin’ has introduced its tempting seasonal menu in the US Sugary treat lovers in the US celebrate as they can now get their hands on Dunkin’s pumpkin-flavoured delights.
Trainers at one of 9Round’s US fitness centres showed television viewers how to perform variations on a side plank. Anyone bored of the same old at-home workout or in need of a little inspiration when it comes to changing their fitness regime should head to their local 9Round centre.
Delpreet Shergill gives us a glimpse into her life as a Bright & Beautiful franchisee Delpreet joined Bright & Beautiful in 2017. Before this, she worked in the engineering sector as a recruitment consultant.
Restaurant franchise Bella Italia has reopened its location at Salford Quays, Manchester Bella Italia is that offers a tasty Italian menu and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It reopened its doors at Salford Quays on Monday 7th September, much to the delight of pizza-loving Mancunians.
One of Really Awesome Coffee’s newest franchisees has given an insight into his franchising journey. When Anthony left the army in late 2019, he didn’t think he would ever be able to make a living doing something he enjoyed.
Van-based franchise ChipsAway is celebrating its strongest quarter ever ChipsAway is the originator of the SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair process.
Really Awesome Coffee has created a rundown of the three best ways to find and research the best franchise opportunities. Deciding which franchise to invest in isn’t an easy task.
TaxAssist Accountants is delighted to announce that it has opened a new shop in Southend-on-Sea. The is proud to welcome Mark Gibbs to the TaxAssist Accountants family.
An Ontario-based Minuteman Press franchisee has described how his printing business was able to survive during the summer’s COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to continuing demand. Rustum Fataar is the proud owner of two Minuteman Press branches in Kitchener and Cambridge, Ontario.
Pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s has teamed up with Samuel Adams in time for Oktoberfest this autumn. The world’s largest soft pretzel franchise, Auntie Anne’s, is working with independent American craft brewer, Samuel Adams to offer customers a unique experience this Oktoberfest.
Subway has introduced a tempting sandwich deal to celebrate the start of football season in the US. The , which is one of the leading fast-food chains in America as well as the UK, will be treating its customers to a money-saving deal in many of its stores.
Bakery franchise Cinnabon has introduced a unique fried chicken sandwich as part of its Frozen Breakfast Creations line. Cinnabon is known across the globe for dishing up fresh, oven-hot cinnamon rolls. You only need to walk past one of its outlets to smell the fragrant cinnamon aromas.
Ice cream franchise Baskin-Robbins is working with actor Taye Diggs to develop an e-book for children. Baskin-Robbins is well known for being a leader in the ice cream industry across the globe.
Snappy Tomato Pizza is taking part in Cincinnati Magazine’s 7th annual fundraising event. ‘Slice Night’, which raises money for the University of Cincinnati Cancer Centre, has been renamed ‘Slice Week’ this year, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Estate agent franchise No Letting Go suggests the new check-in process is crucial for successful student lettings. At the moment, students from every corner of the UK are about to, or already have headed back to university.
Simon Slee shines light into his life as a Fastsigns franchisee and why it’s a smart business move for other entrepreneurs. Husband-and-wife Simon and Friderike Slee are the proud owners of Fastsigns Hammersmith.
Christmas Decorators has taken its tinsel and baubles to Aberdeen to support a local children’s hospital. The interior decorating franchise will be taking part in The Archie Foundation’s Christmas Fundraising Tree Auction in support of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.
Sandwich franchise Subway could reopen one of its Norfolk locations next month as a new franchisee takes over. The Subway located in Millers Walk in Fakenham has been closed since March due to the pandemic, much to the dismay of sub-lovers in Norfolk.
9Round has made it onto Entrepreneur Magazine’s first ever ‘Top Growth Franchises’ list. The league table ranks the 150 businesses to experience the biggest increase in franchise units across the US and Canada over the past three years.
It’s been a difficult time for many food businesses, but one franchise looking to the future with optimism is Snappy Tomato Pizza. The , which sells square pan pizzas and burgers alongside tempting sides and desserts, has not been put off by the challenges brought by COVID-19.
Dunkin’ has announced that its delicious donuts will be available in retail stores in Ireland. Fans of Dunkin’ in Ireland will be pleased to hear they will be able to purchase its treats from selected shops.
A new Dunkin’ location is set to open Campbelltown, Pennsylvania, US. Dunkin’ is a that can be recognised in every corner of the globe. Although it currently has over 11,000 restaurants in 33 countries, it’s still eager to expand even further.
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