Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Clayton as its Chief Operating Officer. Clayton joins Chaiiwala and brings a wealth of experience to the brand. He joins from Splendid Restaurants – part of Splendid Hospitality Group – where he served as Managing Director.
TaxAssist Accountants’ footprint across Glasgow has expanded further, as experienced accountant Russell Chapman partners with Rowena Lloyd to drive growth in both Glasgow North and South.
Chicken Cottage is thrilled to announce the opening of two new stores- one in Bookham Hylands Petrol Station and another in Surbiton- marking yet another step in the brand’s ambitious expansion plans across the U
Bright & Beautiful are proud to announce that Henley-in-Arden franchisee; Delpreet Shergill, has won the Great British Franchisee Award (GBFA), showcasing her hard work and dedication to her business, community, and the Bright & Beautiful brand!
Dyno-Rod Central London has been named a winner of the Great British Franchisee Award 2025, one of the most respected accolades in the UK franchise industry. Franchisees Sanjiv, Megha and Priti Shah lead the Central London operation, which has earned a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and a people-first culture that underpins its success.
Sandy Lancaster, who has run her own personal stylist business with House of Colour since 2020, has been recognised in the 2025 whichfranchise Great British Franchisee Awards. The judges praised Sandy for embodying what it means to be a franchisee in every sense: she embraces the brand, drives commercial success, supports her peers, and always makes time to give back.
Debbie Walker, the owner of Merry Maids of Croydon, has been recognised at whichfranchise.com’s Great British Franchisee Awards 2025 for her excellence in franchising. As a winner, Debbie has proven excellence in her franchisee stability, business experience, growth and performance, staff retention and care, customer satisfaction, community involvement, franchise brand investment and inspired leadership.
Local entrepreneur, James Cook – better known as ‘Cookie’ to his friends, family and clients – is celebrating a major win after his business, My Property Pros Newport, was named Best Cleaning Service 2025 at the Best of Welsh Business Awards. This incredible achievement comes just 15 months after James launched the company, proving that hard work and dedication truly pay off.
Nishit Chotai, Managing Director of the Minuteman Press franchise in Bath details recent developments at the company and their exciting plans for the future. Nishit shares, “I am excited to announce that I am the new Owner and Managing Director of Minuteman Press in Bath, having officially acquired the business in April of this year from David Ghent, the company’s founder.”
At the end of August, Concept Claim Solutions and its franchise partners took on the challenge of climbing the breathtaking heights of Snowdon, all to raise essential funds for Ivison Trust. This dedicated charity works tirelessly to protect vulnerable children from the imminent dangers of sexual and criminal exploitation, offering vital support to families grappling with heartbreaking circumstances.