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29-March-2023

Lucky's opens first franchise in Manchester

Luckys are delighted to announce the opening of Openshaw in Manchester, a store operated by our 1st Franchisee Salman Hanif who has not just signed up for Openshaw but a further 4 sites over the next few years.

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29-March-2023

Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year

Chopstix on track for record FY sales, to open 30 sites this year: Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant (QSR) group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The company also reported its system sales are forecast to surpass £65m by the end of FY23 (23 April 2023), an increase of more than 40% against FY22.

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29-March-2023

The Travel Franchise whisks over 100 franchisees to Cyprus to "skyrocket" sales

Multi-award winning The Travel Franchise took over one hundred franchisees to Cyprus for overseas training during its Millionaire’s and International Mastery Retreats. 

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29-March-2023

UK leading fitness franchise investor Empowered Brands announces opening of first of anticipated 250 clubs amidst impressive post-Covid network sales of £33 million

Empowered Brands, the Milton Keynes’ headquartered fitness franchise investor spearheading the growth of the UK’s leading gym franchise, Energie Fitness, which has over 80 clubs and 114,000 members across the UK and Ireland, today announced the launch of an exciting new, innovative boxing and strength training concept to the UK, UBX.

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28-March-2023

Why Does the Property Sector Remain Such a Stable Marketplace for Countrywide Signs?

Countrywide Signs understand that many are feeling cautious this year. Recession is a worry, but in the right sector, with the right business and support structure, it doesn’t need to be! Luckily, they operate in two very accommodating sectors. Franchising and property.

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28-March-2023

New Sutton Coldfield Burger & Sauce Fires Up the Grill for the First Time

  The new Sutton Coldfield Burger & Sauce has fired up the grill for the first time.  Some of our finest emergency services were first on the scene to enjoy a burger after their shift!

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27-March-2023

New Walfinch Home Care Service Launches in Newcastle

A new business offering quality home-based care and companionship to people across North Shields, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth and surrounding coastal areas, has launched. Idris Nasar, who is based in North Shields, has become the franchisee and managing director for Walfinch’s Newcastle East branch and has this now opened his doors for business.

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27-March-2023

AMORINO SET TO HAVE 50 UK STORES OPEN BY END OF 2025

Amorino, the #1 premium Italian gelato with over 200 stores worldwide, has set itself ambitious but realistic plans for developing the brand throughout the UK. With 20 stores, mainly in London and one in Leeds, the brand is looking add another 30 stores by the end of 2025, taking the total to 50 stores across the UK.

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27-March-2023

Revive! hire former Cazoo operations manager as Head of Business

Richard Graves is joining the senior leadership team at Revive! after a heralded career at Gefco, SMH and Cazoo.

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27-March-2023

GERMAN DONER KEBAB (GDK) BOLSTERS ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP WITH TWO SENIOR DOMINO'S EXECS, TO DRIVE THE BRAND'S FUTURE GROWTH

GDK has appointed two senior executives from Domino’s to strengthen its position as the UK’s fastest-growing restaurant chain and the world’s #1 doner kebab brand. Simon Wallis, the former International MD and, most recently, Chief Transformation Officer at Domino’s Pizza Group (DPG) UK, joins as CEO, while Robin Caley takes on the role of Chief Development Officer after excelling as Group Development Director at the pizza brand.

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