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Alison Hunter-Gray, a mum of three girls who lives in the Shetland Islands, off the north-east coast of Scotland, had often joked that she’d like to be a travel agent but didn’t think it would be possible. But when her youngest child started school she began researching if she could make her dream come true.
In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, especially within the franchising sector, which forms a significant pillar in the commerce industry.
A carer's brainwave means that three local under-11s football teams will get new kit this year following sponsorship from High Wycombe-based home care provider Walfinch. Downley Dynamos' 47 players will be sporting the Walfinch logo on the front of their new kit, thanks to football mum Sian Dewing.
Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has brought its marination process in-house to ensure consistency of quality and maximise profits for franchisees. Wingers officially launched as a franchise in August and has ambitions to open 50 sites across the UK.
The leading children’s drama franchise in the UK, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, is rebranding as Drama Kids – paving the way for an exciting and promising future. Rooted in a mission to promote children’s self-development through drama worldwide, this rebranding initiative aims to sustain the franchise’s impressive growth trajectory – driven by its strong ethos and tight-knit network of franchisees.
Farzin Atraki and Kumar Nayar’s practice has reached a milestone anniversary.
30 Minute Hit, premier women’s only boxing/kickboxing circuit-based fitness program, is set to expand our international footprint by opening gyms across the UK. Founded in 2004, 30 Minute Hit has been designed as an exciting and accessible workout for women of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. It taps into the demand for quick, effective, and engaging workouts, making it a relevant choice in today's health-conscious world.
Nigel Lomax has sold his franchise to neighbouring franchisees Gary and Cheryll Jacks.
On Saturday, 28th October, Body Fit Training (BFT), Australia’s fastest-growing fitness franchise, is launching a new community focused fitness programme, CrewFit, across its 260+ global studios. The new programme aims to encourage BFT’s 60,000+ members to further build and strengthen the community and work together as a team to achieve a goal.
The franchise recently celebrated the launch of its 250th studio, expanded its footprint into Hong Kong and accelerated UK growth at an impressive rate. Since the launch of its first studio in the UK last September, BFT has welcomed three new London-based franchisees into the network, all of whom have multi-unit aspirations.
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