Backed by a HSBC investment, BoConcept has opened a new store in Bristol. Modern brand, BoConcept, is bringing the clean lines and soft curves of Danish design to homes and business across Bristol and the South West with the opening of a new store.
Best Western hotels are to get a big overhaul as the franchise invests £28million into its properties. As confidence in the market strengthens, Best Western has pledged to set aside £28million by the end of 2019 for its member properties.
SPAR is taking the matter of plastic bags into its own hands with a number of nationwide campaigns in South Africa. Plastic bags are plaguing the world we live in. Unable to biodegrade, they are clogging the planet, and SPAR Eastern Cape (EC) wants to do something about it.
independence is a new magazine launched by Ableworld that customers can pick up in store. Ableworld, a leading , has decided to give its customers more with a new magazine that they can pick up from one of its 34 stores around the UK or download online.
BP has launched a new project to store wind power that can be used to fuel electric cars. BP’s current Titan wind farm in South Dakota, US, is starting a new project to store energy in potteries produced by Tesla.
Subway has announced plans to expand across Kent and Surrey by opening 35 more stores. Leading , Subway, is putting down major roots in Kent and Surrey as it has pledged to open 35 more outlets in the next two years.
Fast-food restaurant, Wimpy, makes its comeback in Shrewsbury more than a decade after it originally set up shop. Wimpy has reopened its doors in Shrewsbury, much to the delight of local residents, more than 10 years after closing its old premises.
The hire firm is putting the ‘Her in Hertz’ Following its recent brand refresh, Hertz is putting at the forefront of its new campaign, as it aims to position itself as the go-to company for female travellers.
After a VIP refurbishment costing over £100,000, The Crown Inn in Goostrey has reopened its doors. And the local residents couldn’t be happier. The Crown Inn in Goostrey was ready from some TLC, so Marston’s invested over £100,000 into the , giving it a chance to transform its outlook.
Mike Black is named as the new CEO for Dent Wizard International, the Canadian car repair franchise. Mike Black, who has previously held the roles of COO and president for Dent Wizard, has been promoted to CEO.
Dunkin’ Donuts has just signed two multi-unit store developments, which will create five new outlets in North Carolina.Dunkin’ Donuts has five new stores in the pipeline having just signed two multi-store agreements.
Watford residents will get to enjoy Tutti Frutti’s delicious frozen treats at a new development, intu. intu is Watford’s major retail and leisure centre that attracts a huge footfall of visitors.
These three toddlers each had a transformed outlook after joining Water Babies. is a parent-and-baby session. Not only does it help babies to learn how to swim and become acquainted with water, it gives parents some chance to get some exercise, meet other parents and bond with their child.
Europcar has just signed a deal to sell its 25% share in car2go Europe for €70million. Europcar Group has made the decision to sell its 25% share in car2go Europe, the car sharing organisation.
Travelodge is opening its first Dover hotel in a £53 million development. As Travelodge expands its around the world, Dover is the latest place to get one of its .
Vapestore opens the doors to its 10th outlet store in the heart of Basingstoke’s centre Those who live in Basingstoke and prefer to reach for a instead of a cigarette are in luck.
Kumon celebrates its 60th birthday while North America commemorates 35 years of welcoming the programme to its shores. Kumon is the world’s largest afterschool maths and literacy programme.
As Bob Maclachlan moves into fleet director position, he announces plans to expand into hybrid and electric cars. Bob Maclachlan has been promoted from Europcar’s head of procurement to fleet director as the company seeks to ensure it stays relevant.
Subway is opening a new set of doors in the Brookfield Development at the Four Corners landmark. A landmark and a milestone are colliding with the opening of a Subway.
Ewe Move now has 122 franchises under its name. EweMove, a , has added four more agencies to its franchise and its have bought 29 more areas. This growth takes the total sum of EweMove branches across the UK up to 122.
Snap Fitness in Aberdeen managed to bring in 129 new members with one clever campaign. The in Aberdeen wanted a new way to attract customers, so it launched a video campaign. And the success was unimaginable.
You can now stay in SuperRooms in Travelodge’s Manchester Piccadilly. Anyone looking to stay at Travelodge in Manchester Piccadilly can enjoy a more premium experience.
Choice Hotels is giving its Choice Privilege members the chance to earn a free nights’ stay. Book. Stay. Repeat. That’s the name of Choice Hotels’ new promotion for the spring. Until 25th May this year, Choice Privilege members can earn themselves a free night by booking two separate stays.
The iconic Mr Cuddles teddy bear will make a reappearance in a new advert for Wimpy in South Africa. Mr Cuddles is Wimpy’s iconic teddy bear. It has featured in a number of its adverts promoting offers across Wimpy’s , desserts and drinks range.
The leading signage franchise names A.J. Titus as its new president. A.J. Titus is soon to become the new president of , the . He is taking over from Jim Tatem, who has been the president of the company for over 10 years.
Cash Generator gives a young championship-winning skater a new bike after his is vandalised. Alfie Mills isn’t your usual teen. He is exceptionally busy juggling school and skateboarding competitions where he is often crowned the winner. His bike is also incredibly important to him.
There are loads of deals to be had at Travelodge – as long as you’re jetting off. has dramatically dropped the price of 250,000 rooms to £35 or less, giving people a very budget-friendly option for a convenient night’s stay.
Papa’s John is bringing its pizzas to Bridgwater in Somerset. A two-man team based in Wales is openings its seventh store, this time in Bridgwater. It joins outlets in Cwmbran, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil and a number near Bristol, run by John O’Brien and Clif Roberson.
A Hooters in Tokyo is now renting its tables out for those who work from home. has branched out in a big way. In a bid to bring in more people during the quiet 1pm to 7pm period, it is giving people the chance to rent seats to get some of their work done.
The Merry Maids franchise can ranks in the Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500® list. Few companies make it onto the Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500® list, but the same can’t be said for .
The past financial year was record breaking for Driver Hire thanks to a big increase in turnover. Everyone at had a huge smile on their face as the final figures for the year were released.
Shoppers enjoy hassle-free purchases at SPAR University thanks to its brand-new cashless store concept. International, a leading convenience , has become the first cashless supermarket in the Netherlands after opening its store at Hogeschool Utrecht University on Wednesday 4th April.
A local Marston’s pub gets a big overhaul – and it’s just reopened. A in Nuthall, Nottinghamshire named Oldmoor Lodge has had its first overhaul in 17 years. It’s thanks to new ownership in October, which has seen the pub get a fresh new look and a brand-new menu for visitors to enjoy.
This year, Boston Marathon runners will be putting their best feet forward in Dunkin’ Donut trainers. They say that inspiration is found the most unlikely places, and that definitely rings true for the latest collaboration.
Award-winning children’s group, The Creation Station, sees its leader of the Stourbridge & Halesowen franchise achieve gold standard recognition. of Stourbridge & Halesowen is run by mum-of-one Claire Darnley.
Mr Electric has got the go-ahead from the government to install electric-car chargers. has been helping customers across the UK solve their electric issues for years.
Subway is really making its mark in Bristol and is set to open yet another outlet Bristolians clearly love Subway. There are already 40 in the city, with 97 spread across Bristol, Gloucester, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Apollo Blinds is proud to sponsor one of the Isle of Man’s biggest events, the Half Manx Mountain Marathon. This Easter weekend saw the return of the legendary Manx Mountain Marathon and the Half Manx Mountain Marathon.
The US real estate giant, Century 21, has another office under its wing. Century 21, a global estate agency franchise, is growing by the minute and has yet another independent agent in its network.
Pirtek is upping its game this year with a new ISO 9001 certification.Hose parts provider, Pirtek, is getting a big upgrade in 2018. It will see the organisation reaching high ISO standards with an ISO 9001 certification.
Leading lettings agency, Belvoir, has appointed Michael Stoop to join the board as a non-executive board member. His appointment comes as another board member steps down from a similar position, creating an opportunity for Stoop.
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