Family business Minuteman Press has celebrated a very special promotion. Having worked at Minuteman Press his whole life, the franchise’s Vice President of Marketing Nick Titus has been promoted to President. This makes him the third generation of his family to become the business’ President.
Four of our franchises are finalists in the prestigious home care awards. The finalists for the 2020 Home Care Awards have recently been announced. The home care businesses will now progress to the final stage of judging.
ActionCOACH has topped Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 league table for the Business Coaching and Consultancy category. The is thrilled to come first in the prestigious ranking. But it was celebrating a double victory when the results were released.
Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International, Inc. spoke at European Master and Multi-Unit Franchising Conference and will speak at Franchise Alliance Awards Gala today.
Point Franchise has welcomed Full Circle Funerals into its portfolio of investment opportunities. The takes a modern approach to memorial services, offering non-religious ceremonies and staff who don’t wear black.
Century 21 has announced it managed to raise more than $3 million for Easterseals in 2019. The non-profit organisation provides autism, early intervention, development and adult day care services for people with disabilities, as well as seniors, veterans and their families.
Minuteman Press International earns top rankings to kickstart its 45th year of franchising. Minuteman Press is the world’s largest and top rated printing and marketing franchise.
ActionCOACH welcomes new Director Myles Downey to its UK support team. The big news came at the ActionCOACH franchise conference a few weeks ago. Myles Downey is widely considered to be a world-class authority on performance, coaching and leadership.
Heavenly Desserts will open a new dessert parlour in Coventry. Dessert-lovers in Coventry will soon have a new place to relax and enjoy lots of delicious delicacies. Heavenly Desserts is bound to go down a treat, what with it already operating from 21 successful stores.
The first franchisees to join the Prokil network have shared their experiences of working with the damp and timber specialist franchise. Nathan and Wai were the first ambitious entrepreneurs to join Prokil.
SMART repair franchise Revive! has won Franchise Marketing Award for Best Online Marketing Campaign. Revive!’s marketing team were thrilled to be chosen as the winner of the Best Online Marketing Campaign award at the Franchise Marketing Awards 2019.
Coffee Blue is fighting food waste by joining the revolutionary organisation Too Good To Go. The has followed in the footsteps of over 3,370 UK stores and restaurants to reduce waste by signing up to Too Good To Go and selling its leftover stock.
My Secret Fairy is encouraging savvy entrepreneurs to join its investment scheme here on Point Franchise. The is on the lookout for highly motivated investors who get a ‘buzz’ out of helping people.
Swindon’s Mr six-a-side speaks out about his franchising journey with Leisure Leagues to make his first anniversary. Dann Webb has well and truly made his mark in the Wiltshire football community and has recently celebrated his first anniversary with Leisure Leagues.
9Round has expanded its 1,000-site network into Bradford, Canada, welcoming fitness fanatics to try its unique workout. The new gym, located at 496 Holland St. West, was opened to the public on 28th February.
TaxAssist Accountants has welcomed two new franchisees to offer its financial services in more UK territories. The first of the new recruits is Andy Slade, whose franchise unit is located in Stockport. Having worked in the finance sector for eight years, he has plenty of industry experience.
Heavenly Desserts is looking forward to welcoming even more customers through its doors, after opening its first London store. The has already established an extensive network of around 25 sites across the UK but, until now, hasn’t managed to break into the capital.
Blind franchise Marla Custom Blinds has an impressive ongoing support network for its lucky franchisees. Marla Custom Blinds is a family owned and operated business that offers one of the UK’s biggest ranges of custom-made window coverings.
Revive! gathered together all its franchisees and technicians to celebrate a fantastic year for the business. The 16th annual conference took place in St James Park, Newcastle, and involved speeches and the presentation of prizes to those who had performed well in 2019.
Always been interested in starting your own Pilates business? We’ve collected some of the most common questions investors have so you can find the information you need. 1. How can I finance my franchise? This will depend on your personal financial situation.
Veeno stores across the UK have closed in light of the latest developments with COVID-19. In order to tackle the spread of coronavirus, the prime minister has announced that restaurants are no longer able to serve customers, and everyone must stay at home.
Auntie Anne’s is marking the start of the basketball season with a new partnership with Coca-Cola. Through the collaboration, the will give customers the chance to shoot some hoops themselves.
Food delivery service Snappy Tomato Pizza is on the lookout for new investors as it expands across the UK. The franchise, which is famous for its iconic party pizza, ‘The Beast’, creates “big-value” square pan pizzas, which are 27 percent larger than their round counterparts.
The ambitious entrepreneur jumped at the chance to run his own Driver Hire franchise unit when it went onto the market. Jordan Tracey, who has worked at the company since 2014, was keen to move up the ladder and try his hand at business management.
TaxAssist Accountants is helping business owners and self-employed workers understand the latest measures put in place by the government. The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a huge impact on businesses across the world.
Leisure Leagues reassures fans that it will be up and running after the COVID-19 crisis. With the prime minister announcing new measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Leisure Leagues, along with many other major businesses, will temporarily suspend all activities.
Heavenly Desserts has bagged itself a spot in Rochdale’s hotly anticipated new Riverside development. The new complex, which was devised with the aim of reviving the town centre, will be home to a number of major businesses.
The franchisors of foot care business Healthy Feet are in with a chance of winning big at this year’s EWIF Awards. As its name suggests, the main focus of Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) is to support women looking for a route into franchising.
Metro Rod has urged people to think about what they’re putting down their drains. As many people are staying in and using antibacterial wipes to clean their homes, the pressure on our drainage systems is growing.
Fastsigns CEO and International Franchise Association chair Catherine Monson has provided helpful advice for struggling businesses. Monson admitted her signage franchise Fastsigns has suffered as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Bardon Group has ongoing involvement with Lancaster University Business School’s franchising module. The Bardon Group is one of the leading multi-brand franchisors in the UK.
Snappy Tomato Pizza recently picked up a prize at the Indiana Tourism Association Awards night. The award recognised the success of the ’s 2019 Family Fun Guide, a 16-page booklet featuring all the business’s takeaway locations in the state of Indiana.
Subway has started offering groceries in many of its American locations try help customers struggling to find fresh food. Grocery stores across the world have been struggling to keep up with demand, as people stock up with essentials.
Bartercard has offered its unique ‘trade dollars’ to help keep small businesses across Australia going. Small businesses have been hit the hardest by the current Covid-19 pandemic, so Bartercard has offered to help those most at need in Australia.
A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch will delight children with a selection of its tastiest chocolates. The Knutsford location of the got involved with the local council’s Easter competition.
Dog boarding franchise Wagging Tails is keeping our spirits high amid the Covid-19 crisis. In March, it uploaded its top photos of dogs enjoying their February holidays with Wagging Tails carers to Facebook.
Century 21’s New Zealand network has dished out prizes for franchisees who have performed well in the first quarter of 2020. Despite the ongoing effects of the coronavirus lockdown, Century 21’s New Zealand franchise units have celebrated positive performance levels.
Veeno plans out expansion after Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed. Though many businesses are struggling to think about anything but survival right now, one franchise is bucking the trend by planning out its future expansion plans.