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08-January-2025

Spreading Joy and Combating Loneliness: The Heartwarming Story Behind "Present for a Pensioner"

In the true spirit of the festive season, CareYourWay once again touched hearts and transformed lives through its cherished “Present for a Pensioner” initiative. Running annually since 2016, this campaign has become a beacon of hope for those spending Christmas alone.

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08-January-2025

Bright & Beautiful shines bright in 2024: Ambitious plans ahead for 2025

Bright & Beautiful, the UK’s premium domestic cleaning franchise, is celebrating a standout 2024 filled with record-breaking growth, franchisee success, and ambitious plans for the year ahead.

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08-January-2025

Awards, growth, and exciting plans for expansion: Dyno-Rod franchising's 2024 highlights

It’s been another fantastic year for Dyno-Rod, both across our flourishing networks and at head office, thanks to everyone’s continued hard work and commitment. This is a run down of our achievements in 2024 and what we have to look forward to in 2025.

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07-January-2025

Art, Exercise and Feeding Sheep. Jane's Thriving with Walfinch Care

Jane has been a childhood river adventurer, an art student and a model.  Now retired, she's going to exercise classes, art sessions, and feeding geese and sheep, with her carer Hajia Zemiat Oyeleke (Zemi), from Walfinch home care Oxfordshire.

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07-January-2025

BFA holds AGM and announces new board members

The BFA (British Franchise Association) held their virtual Annual General Meeting in December, revealing the results of their annual report and announcing changes to the board. New board members are Ruth Brown, Home Instead (Deputy Chair), Ben Brookes, Agency Express (New Board Member) and Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave, (New Advisor & Supplier Forum Chair).

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07-January-2025

James Mattam appointed as Group Director of Franchising

James Mattam joined the TaxAssist Group Board in 2016 as Group Business Development Director. From 1st Jan 2025, James has taken on a new role, created to support the network of over 420 accountancy offices in the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and the USA. Group Director of Franchising ensures continuity of focus on growing and supporting the TaxAssist Accountants network of practices which remain a key segment of the TaxAssist Group portfolio of businesses.

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06-January-2025

Snap Fitness invests in the future with new signature group exercise classes

Leading gym franchise Snap Fitness has launched a series of new signature group exercise classes to further enhance the experience it provides its members. The launch of the classes is a key part of Snap Fitness’ future strategy to assert its position as a leading gym provider in the UK & Ireland and establish a key point of difference in the market.

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19-December-2024

Viva La Franchising! - BFA CEO heads to Mexico for World Franchise Council meeting

Pip Wilkins QFP, CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association) has recently returned from representing the UK at the World Franchise Council in Mexico.

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19-December-2024

Who doesn't love a "hug in a mug" at this time of year?

When the seriously cold weather hits the UK in the Winter, you won’t be surprised to learn that Cafe2U customers eagerly await the arrival of their local Cafe2U van more than ever. A warming brew of your favourite drink is more appealing than ever at this time of year. From ever-reliable coffee, a classic cup of tea or a mug of rich, luxurious hot chocolate, hot beverages are literally flying out of every mobile café up and down the country.

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19-December-2024

First Gymnastics signs new franchise partner for Newcastle

First Gymnastics has signed a new franchise partner for Newcastle, Chloe Turnbull. Mum of two Chloe, whose background is in financial services, was looking to start a business of her own that has potential to grow. After much research, she came across First Gymnastics, and, despite not having a gymnastics background, she immediately recognised the potential of the business.

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