You don’t have to walk far down a British high street to be greeted by the smell of herby, doughy goodness. Today, we consider who the current Subway CEO is and whether you can start your own franchise with the brand.
In this article, we look at the CEOs creating new trends in the beauty sector. By the end, you should feel inspired by their success and how they’ve made sure they survive in a competitive market.
Fancy joining the fitness sector? Here are the CEOs leading by example. We’ll find out how they’ve adapted their franchise to changing consumer demand and found ways to make sure it stays ahead of the game. In the UK, there are fitness facilities making an annual turnover of around £2 billion.
Over the last two decades, few brands can claim to have been as successful in the UK market as Nando’s. The Portuguese-inspired chicken chain is now one of the country’s biggest brands and continues to grow its operations around the globe. Here, we learn more about the Nando’s CEO, Andrew Lynch.
Hilton Hotels is one of the largest and most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. But what you might not know is who’s spearheading the brand’s global growth and making sure it stays ahead of the game. Today, we meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels’ CEO.
If you’re a fan of natural beauty products, you probably know and love Lush. But who is the face behind the brand? In this article, we learn more about Mark Constantine, the Lush CEO.
Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is John Perkins, the highly successful businessman who is also the Specsavers CEO. Specsavers is the leading optical business in the UK, but who is the man leading the brand to success? Let’s find out.
Pizza Hut is a popular choice for Brits who fancy a delicious doughy treat. But who’s responsible for leading the huge pizza brand to success? Today we meet the Pizza Hut CEO UK, Jens Hofma.
Today we delve into the career history of the Pret A Manger CEO and find out whether you can start your own franchise unit with the brand in the UK. Most of us have popped into Pret A Manger for a cup of coffee or tasty sandwich at some point or another.
Taco Bell is a huge brand in America – so huge, in fact, most of us here in the UK have heard of it. Let’s find out more about the man behind the business, the Taco Bell CEO, Mark King.
M&S (Marks & Spencer) is one of the UK’s biggest retailers and has been a high street favourite for more than 135 years. But what about the man in charge – current CEO Steve Rowe? Here’s everything you need to know about the businessman and the quintessentially British retailer.
Who’s behind one of the UK’s most successful educational franchises? Today, we find out all about Tutor Doctor CEO, Frank Milner. The private tutoring sector is growing in the UK. More and more parents are keen for their children to access extra educational resources and excel at school.
Interested in running your own business? November is National Entrepreneurship Month, so we’re exploring the seven business basics everyone should master before they become their own boss. There’s no shame in feeling overwhelmed by the thought of starting a business.
Bath is known for its beautiful Georgian architecture and rich history, but it also has a productive business scene. Since the Roman times, innovators and pioneers have gathered in the city, and centuries of development have helped shape the region as it stands today.
Throughout the past year, businesses have been asking whether their insurance policies will cover them for damage done by the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the answer is complicated. So, we’ve created a guide to pursuing business recovery through franchise insurance.
When you’re starting a franchise, there’s a lot to consider. Figuring out how to choose the best commercial property for your business is at the top of that list.
As a windscreen repair franchisee, you’ll be working in one of the most consistently in-demand industries in the country. You’ll be busy every day and each customer will have a different set of requirements.
If you’re good at working with your hands, have a clean driving license, and want to be your own boss – why not consider starting a van based franchise? It’s a profitable sector with plenty of room for growth.
Have you been thinking about making a career change and moving into a brand new industry? If the idea of being your own boss and becoming a franchisee appeals to you, you could consider starting a drainage franchise.
In a recent video, Ginny Murphy discussed the transition that all The Wheel Specialist franchisees go through after investing in the wheel replacement and repair company. Ginny described, in this video, “the transition from working in the business to working on the business”.
As part of the BFA’s CEO Meets series, Pip Wilkins sat down with Peter Molloy of Metro Rod to discuss the company, its franchisees and the impact of COVID-19.
Tubz franchisees Peter and Caroline have revealed how they set up their successful business with the vending machine franchise. Peter and Caroline were impressed with Tubz’s business model from the very start.
Raising money for charity Crisis, Papa John’s sold unique, pizza-scented wrapping paper to brighten up the Christmas period. Christmas might feel like a distant memory, but the festive collection of Papa John’s scented wrapping paper is worth reflecting back on.
Today we hear from the CEO of property inventory management franchise No Letting Go. No Letting Go is the largest independent inventory and compliance inspection provider in the UK. Nick Lyons, the CEO of the highly successful brand, tells us why he started the business.
Metro Rod has discovered which industries aren’t doing their bit to make sure their workplaces are as eco-friendly as possible. A survey by Metro Rod has discovered that media, marketing and sales companies are the worst when it comes to keeping their workplaces eco-friendly.
From June 1st, Thomas Heier, current Chief Experience Officer at the restaurant franchise, will step into the role of CEO. Emma Wood, outgoing CEO, joined the Wagamama team four years ago.
Centenary Lounge has brought its 1930s-inspired cafe concept to Point Franchise, in search of new investors. With the aim of transporting guests “back to the golden age of travel and glamour”, the has created outlets designed to evoke the Art Deco period.
Century 21’s CEO has provided his thoughts on why Americans are relocating to the countryside. Mike Miedler spoke to Yahoo Finance about the real estate industry in the US.
Century 21 CEO, Mike Miedler, has talked about the noticeable shift of interest towards properties in suburban and rural locations. As people have come to appreciate outdoor space during the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more renters and homeowners have decided to relocate to leafier areas.
Fastsigns’ CEO delivered the keynote speech at the International Franchising Association’s (IFA) Emerging Franchisor Virtual Convention. Catherine Monson, who is also Chair of the IFA, was scheduled to share insights on the franchise industry to support emerging franchisors.
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.
A Radfield Home Care franchise business based in North Yorkshire is celebrating after winning an Employer of the Year award. The unit, which covers Harrogate, Wetherby and North Yorkshire, was thrilled to be named the top employer in the Harrogate Excellence in Business Awards this month.
Business coaching and advisory board franchise The Alternative Board has been shortlisted in the Leadership & Culture category at the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards, to be held at the Vox, Birmingham, on November 30.
Vitali Becker, FiltaFry’s newest franchise partner, has started his own business despite challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Becker showed that he has resilience and courage by the bucketload and is confident his new business will lead him to success during this uncertain period.
World Options is teaching us more about sea freight and how goods are transported around the world. According to the , companies can use sea freight to import and export tonnes of products at the same time.
Fastsign’s CEO Catherine Monson has shared her thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic – how it has affected her business and how her attitude has prevailed. In an interview with Franchise Times, Catherine described the lengths she’s gone to in order to protect her business.
A care assistant has been commended after making a special effort to ensure his client was able to have a fun night out. Kristian, who works for Radfield Home Care’s Harrogate, Wetherby & North Yorkshire branch, has been caring for client Dan for the past 18 months.