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Peri-peri chicken franchise restaurant chain reported a 13.9% hike in revenue to £847.9m despite “the effect of Brexit on UK operated business”. Nando’s gross profit rose 3% from £189m to £194.7m for the 52 weeks leading to 26 February 2017 and the group’s total assets skyrocketed 16.3% to £441.9m.
Gareth Coop, franchisee for Photography for Little People, announces record transaction “When I arrived for my first shoot I thought I was as prepared as I could be, I had brushed up on what poses I was going to do, ran through in my head various conversations I was going to have with the client,
The youngest franchisee for Photography for Little People reveals success Simona Boycheva is the youngest franchisee at Photography for Little People across the UK. Simona started her baby photography business in 2013 soon after graduating from University of Greenwich.
American submarine sandwich franchise giant, Subway, has said that one of their UK franchisees, Ian Dawes, who run outlets in Seacroft and Guiseley has won the award for outstanding local store marketing for 2017.
LighterLife offers healthy and business-sound franchise opportunities to potential franchisees who wish to help make a difference in people’s lives. LighterLife has been at the forefront in weight loss and long-term weight management for the past 25 years.
Leading pizza franchise, Papa John’s, has announced the members of its dream team put together to herald the group’s continued expansion across the UK.
As Subway’s ambitious growth hits the south coast, a local franchise family enterprise reaps the benefits of their successful Subway franchise business.
Belvoir’s Assisted Acquisitions loan franchisees up to 30% to help them invest and grow their property portfolios. The UK’s largest property franchise, Belvoir recently reported to investors its franchisees have exceeded their portfolio acquisitions targets for 2017.
Driver Hire’s franchise record-breaking Christmas sets the tone for 2018. Christmas was busier than ever for Driver Hire with an outpour of demands for the franchise’s team of workers and a record-breaking turnover in December that skyrocketed to £13.1m, a 14% increase from the same period in 2016.
With the launch of its new value range, the giant Tex-Mex food chain franchise heats up the post-holiday season blues. Taco Bell has launched a new value range that promises to melt January’s cold winter days away.
Dog boarding franchise Wagging Tails welcomes their first Hearing Dog puppy to the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People family. Wagging Tail started its partnership with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People back in January 2014 and it has since helped raise over £17,000 for the charity.
Signs Express franchise’s managing director has announced its management buy-out on LinkedIn. The managing director of the Signs Express franchise, Craig Brown, recently announced the groups’ management buy-out on the professional social media platform, LinkedIn.
Travelodge, London’s first budget hotel chain adds two new hotels to their franchise portfolio. Travelodge’s two new hotels in Brent Cross and Harrow raises the franchise’s portfolio to over 530 hotels across the UK, with 71 properties in London.
Driving Miss Daisy, the specialised driving service franchise inspired by the academy award-winning film celebrates its 30th franchise. The revolutionary companion driving service inspired by the academy award-winning film has marked its 30th franchise since its kick-off in 2014.
Restaurateur Robert O’Donoghue’s has recently adds Bella Italia to his growing overseas franchise portfolio Seasoned restauranteur, Robert O’Donoghue has signed a franchise deal with Casual Dining Group for the exclusive rights to the Bella Italia and Las Iguanas brand in Southern Ireland that will
Riverford Organic Farmers celebrates 30th anniversary at an annual franchise conference with their network of franchisees. Thirty years ago, founder Guy Watson planted the seeds of his successful franchise Riverford Organic Farmers in his parent’s farm in Devon.
The quick-service restaurant franchise business expands order-ahead and delivery offerings to reach customers who rather enjoy Hooters experience and food from the comforts of their homes.
Subway, one of the fastest-growing franchises in the world, kicks off the new year with the launch of its ‘Sub Saver’ offer. Following the success of its Festive Feast range, Subway launches “Sub Saver’ to help customers ease straight into the new year with an extra spicy punch.
The international fitness chain franchise, Anytime Fitness has been given the green light for a 24-hour gym in Christchurch Town Centre. The approval of a 24-hour Anytime Fitness club in Christchurch town centre has not come without controversy.
In 10 years Ovenu’s franchisee has secured 6,500 oven valets and the numbers are on the rise. Ovenu franchisee for Solihull, Elliott Robinson celebrates10 years with the professional domestic oven cleaning specialists and 6,500 oven valets for customers under his belt.
A new Dunkin Donuts franchise in the US opens its Donut-less Dunkin Donuts store. Dunkin Donuts is testing the waters with a rebranding initiative taking place in some of the company’s stores.
Rocket restaurants leaves its native Ireland to partner with one of the world’s leading catering operators in Europe. Rocket’s, the restaurant brand known as fast and casual has signed a new franchise deal with one of the world’s leading operators in the catering and support services industry.
As one of the UK’s leading creperie franchises has sights on expansion, its founder Daniel Spinath secures an investment from BGF that will make it all possible.
The Bucks-based soft pretzel specialist franchise, Auntie Anne’s has announced its expansion plans to the North West. Auntie Anne’s plans on opening 11 sites in the North West of England to add to its 34 stores across the UK, including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Successful TaxAssist franchisee celebrates 14 years serving his growing community of small businesses. Entrepreneur and TaxAssist franchisee, Nigel Lomax has built a successful franchise business that supports 650 clients with the helping hands of an ever-growing team.
UK’s leading health and fitness franchise steadfast New Year’s resolutions are to make Britain healthier. The global health and fitness brand Anytime Fitness is gearing up to open its first health club in Northern Ireland at the end of February.
Taco Bell franchise given the green light to open Scotland's first drive-thru Mexican restaurant. Scotland’s first Taco Bell drive-thru is coming soon to Phoenix Retail Park in Paisley with a two-storey diner style eatery.
Pandora has a secret charm you will never be able to buy… Unless you belong to the Pandora team of employees or you place a bid. So rare is Pandora’s secret charm, scouters and fans alike only have three days to place their bids and hope for the best.
Country singer Reba McEntire is to play the role of the southern fried chicken franchise chain’s founder, Colonel Sanders. KFC has picked singer Reba McEntire as the first female to play the role of Colonel Sanders in its new ad campaign.
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