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19-July-2024

Caremark earns two finalist spots at the British Franchise Association Awards 2024

Caremark, a leading provider of UK home care, has just secured its position as a finalist for two separate awards at the 35th annual BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Association Awards. On 15th July, the BFA announced that Caremark is up against only four other companies for the Business Transformation award, and that Graham Precious, Managing Director of Caremark Hull & East Riding, is one of six individuals to go head-to-head for the title of Franchisee Trailblazer.

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19-July-2024

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR WINS "BEST DESSERT SHOP" IN LANCASHIRE FOR HEAVENLY DESSERTS

NATIONWIDE dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has won the accolade for Best Dessert Shop in Lancashire at England’s Business Awards 2024. 26-year-old franchisee Daoud Tahir secured the trophy for the exceptional performance of the franchise’s Burnley restaurant, which he opened with his partner Sannah Sajid only ten months ago. 

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19-July-2024

New cosmetic car insurance deal signed by Assurant and Revive as dealers report increasing demand

A new exclusive five-year deal has been signed to offer cosmetic car insurance from Revive! Auto Innovations to the more than 3,000 UK dealers who retail motor warranty products from Assurant.

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18-July-2024

Older people feel cancelled according to Home Instead research

Home Instead UK has launched its New Ageing Index, a report revealing the UK’s attitudes towards old age, which finds that getting older can feel like being ‘cancelled’, highlighting the need for society to be more inclusive of ageing adults.

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17-July-2024

The Fruit and Veg Man expands into Barnsley

The Fruit and Veg Man, renowned for delivering top-quality fresh fruit, vegetable, and salad boxes to both residential and corporate customers, proudly announces the signing of their latest franchisee for Barnsley and the surrounding areas. Nat Carter is the 5th franchisee to join this award-winning franchise. Prior to this new venture, Nat was a software tech security expert. Seeking more flexibility in his life, he made the bold decision to switch careers and dive into the fresh produce industry.

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17-July-2024

Finalists named in the 35th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced the finalists in the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2024. The awards are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, having been founded in 1989.

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17-July-2024

Walfinch Home Care Service Set On Expansion In Scotland

Scotland is ripe for the expansion of Walfinch home care services, according to Bunmi Ganiyu, Managing Director of the Walfinch office in Edinburgh South. “I am keen to offer a wider range of services – particularly live-in care - in a broader range of locations,” says Bunmi, whose Walfinch home care service, started in June 2021, was recently rated as 'Good' by Scotland's Care Inspectorate

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16-July-2024

activ Digital Marketing Welcomes Newest Franchisee

activ Digital Marketing is proud to announce the launch of its newest franchise, activ Digital Marketing Barnet, under the leadership of Julie Francis. With over 20 years of experience in office and event management, Julie is set to bring her expertise to the businesses of Barnet and surrounding areas.

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11-July-2024

Celebrate your journey and exemplify your success with the 2024 EWiF Awards

The Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2024 are now open for entries. These awards offer a unique opportunity to showcase the best women innovators, leaders and pioneers in franchising. Since 2012, we have recognised and celebrated hundreds of franchise executives, departments, and entire organisations for their innovation and inspiring leadership. Could you be next?

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11-July-2024

How to write a winning award entry

Awards season has come around again – it’s time to enter the Great British Franchisee Awards (but you’ve only got just over a week left before the deadline!). Now that is exciting, isn’t it?

Never attempted to write an award entry before? No problem – here, Rev PR gives the lowdown on how to write a winning award entry.

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