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06-February-2025

Three new franchisees join TaxAssist Accountants

The TaxAssist network now has more than 250 franchises in operation across the UK operating from over 400 shops and offices. Khandakar Rahman (Wanstead & South Woodford), Peaches Raja (Melksham & Trowbridge) and Meghna Doshi (Park Royal & North Kensington) have all recently completed their initial training and are now launching their TaxAssist Accountants practices.

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04-February-2025

Sarah Sabater Appointed Ambassador for Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF)

Sarah Sabater, CEO of CareYourWay, has been appointed as the new Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Ambassador for the South West! This incredible role is a recognition of Sarah’s dedication to supporting, mentoring, and empowering women in the franchising world.

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04-February-2025

Record-Breaking CQC Approval Marks Milestone for CareYourWay Franchise

In a significant milestone, a franchise partner has successfully navigated the Care Quality Commission (CQC) validation process in record time - just three days from submission to interview invitation. This achievement highlights a potential shift towards more efficient regulatory approvals, offering hope to businesses that have long faced extensive delays.

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04-February-2025

New Walfinch Home Care Business in Dulwich, Bromley & Sevenoaks

A new Walfinch home care business is coming to Bromley, bringing the benefits of bespoke care to people in their own homes. Sonesh Ganatra, the Walfinch franchisee behind the new service, has a strong background in business and entrepreneurship. He has always been passionate about delivering high-quality services that make a meaningful impact, and his latest venture into home care is driven by a commitment to excellence and community well-being.

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29-January-2025

Chicken Cottage Kicks Off 2025 with a New Franchise Opening in Watford

Chicken Cottage is proud to announce the successful launch of its newest franchise Store in Watford North. The launch event was attended by key stakeholders, franchise partners, and local food enthusiasts, all eager to be part of Chicken Cottage’s growing footprint. 

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29-January-2025

Snack in the Box continue relationship with Dunelm

Snack in the Box, supplier of well-known confectionery brands to businesses, is pleased to announce that they have re-signed with one of their Largest National Accounts – Dunelm Mill Stores (one of the UK's leading home furnishing retailer).

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29-January-2025

Agency Express Ranks Among Elite Franchise Top 25 for 2025

Agency Express are proud to announce our inclusion in the Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for the third consecutive year, securing the 23rd position among the UK’s leading franchise opportunities. This prestigious ranking highlights Agency Express’s dedication to excellence and solidifies our position as a top performer in the franchising sector.

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29-January-2025

Ben Brookes Joins BFA Board of Directors

Agency Express is thrilled to announce that Ben Brookes, Managing Director of Agency Express, has been elected as a Board Director of the British Franchise Association (BFA). Ben joins a distinguished team of industry leaders, including Paul Thompson of Water Babies, who continues as BFA Chair, Ken Deary of Right at Home, representing the BFA within the European Franchise Federation (EFF), and Catharine Chalton of Home Instead, who serves as the franchisee representative.

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24-January-2025

Drainage franchise offers opportunity for growth

The owner of a Metro Rod franchise, Andrew Johnston, is growing his business, buying the Edinburgh office to reflect the success he has seen running the Glasgow franchise for the past 14 years.

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24-January-2025

How Do I Find Clients For My New Care Business?

There is a lot to think about when you start a new business, especially in the care sector. While joining a franchise like Sylvian Care provides a proven framework for launching a successful business, one of the biggest questions we hear from prospective franchisees is "How will I find clients once I’m operational?".

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