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17-December-2024

Puddle Ducks' franchise network pulls together for PJ Week

Children across the nation donned their pyjamas and took the plunge recently, taking part in baby and child swim school, Puddle Ducks’ Pyjama Week.

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17-December-2024

What are the differences between an Ale Hub and a High Street Pub?

In this article, Ale Hub Franchisor Connor McDiarmid examines the key difference between an Ale Hub and a High Street Pub. From location to overheads, and no kitchen required and premuim products.

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17-December-2024

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries celebrates successful grand opening in Sheffield

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, a breakout brand in the QSR franchise market, is thrilled to announce a successful opening weekend for its first franchisee-owned outlet in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

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17-December-2024

Burger Boi hires new Operations Director to manage franchise expansion

Smashed burger brand Burger Boi has hired a new Operations Director, Garth Almendro, to oversee the expansion of the franchise as it is set to double the size of its estate next year. Garth joins the team from German Doner Kebabs (GDK). At GDK, Garth held roles such as Franchise Business Manager, Regional Director of Operations and Operations Director UK. He also previously spent ten years in working in his native South Africa for Wimpy owner Famous Brands.

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17-December-2024

Snap Fitness racks up record-breaking 2024

Snap Fitness is celebrating an outstanding year across the UK & Ireland, breaking records across a number of key performance areas. The global gym franchise, which opened its first UK location in 2012, has excelled in the past 12 months and for a second consecutive year, grew its UK club network more than any other multi-gym franchise.

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16-December-2024

Cardiff based lawn care franchise wins prestigious national business award

Cardiff-based GreenThumb franchise owner, Mark Durkin, has won Rising Franchise Star at this year’s national 2024 Franchise Business Awards, as well as being shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year. The double accolade celebrates Mark’s outstanding achievements since he started his business in 2017, as well as recognising his unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and the ongoing success of his business, which covers Cardiff West, Newport, Chepstow and Gloucester.

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13-December-2024

Superstar Franchisee wins at national business awards

A Home Instead franchisee is proud to have won ‘Young Woman in Franchising’ at the Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards, a national business awards ceremony which celebrates fantastic females in the franchise sector.

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13-December-2024

CareYourWay expands into East Lancashire

CareYourWay is delighted to have opened their latest franchise in Blackburn.  Franchisees, Sophie Hession and Callum Ramsey, are working alongside their dedicated team, to bring quality, personalised care to residents across East Lancashire.

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13-December-2024

It's Higher and Higher for Revive!

Revive! Auto Innovations UK has retained its position as one of the top ten British franchises in the prestigious 2024 HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 league table, moving from tenth place to ninth. Said Cathryn Hayes, Revive! franchise director: “What a great early Christmas present for us all here at Revive! Moving higher up the top ten is testament to the hard work and dedication of the whole team at our Rugby head office."

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13-December-2024

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries Crowned Business of the Year

URBAN Fresh Burgers & Fries, Yorkshire’s premium fresh burger brand, has been crowned Medium Business of the Year at the 2024 Doncaster Business Awards. The achievement solidifies the brand’s position as one of the region’s most dynamic and high-potential business, offering an exciting opportunity for investors as it embarks on national expansion.

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