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This exciting milestone marks the next chapter for husband-and-wife team George Karanja and Martha Githinji, who have combined their healthcare expertise to bring high-quality homecare to their local community. With their office based at Commerce House on Telford road in Bicester, George, a pharmacist, and Martha, a nurse, joined our franchise network with a shared vision: to build a sustainable care business that reflects their values and puts people first.
Recently we were thrilled to welcome over 80 franchise partners, care leaders and colleagues from across the country to the beautiful Nici Hotel in Bournemouth for our annual franchise conference 2025. The day was all about coming together as a network to reflect, learn, and look ahead. We had a packed schedule of engaging sessions, empowering talks and meaningful conversations on our GoodOaks conference 2025.
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news - GoodOaks Homecare has been named a double finalist in the 2025 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards! We’re in the running for not just one, but two categories: Franchisor of the Year – Expanding and Marketing. Both highly competitive and full of inspiring companies from across the UK.
Award winning QSR brand Chopstix has announced the launch of a brand new ‘small box’ concept with the first unit opening this month at Butlin’s Skegness.
The shortlist for the 23rd Asian Achievers Awards, the UK’s most prominent and longstanding celebration of British Asian achievement across multiple fields, is out. Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO, Walfinch and author of Time to Thrive, The Home Care Revolution has been shortlisted for Business Person of the Year.
Last year, Edgar Thoemmes opened ServiceMaster Restore Bath and Bristol, providing exceptional disaster restoration services for the first time across the region. A seasoned entrepreneur with over fifteen years of experience developing profitable businesses, Edgar was drawn to the ServiceMaster Restore franchise opportunity for its scale and profitability, ability to integrate with other enterprises in his portfolio and proven business model.
TaxAssist Accountants, in collaboration with Intuit QuickBooks, hosted an exclusive gala event on 7th August 2025 at the iconic Tower of London - an unforgettable evening featuring a private viewing of the Crown Jewels, live entertainment and a glittering awards dinner.
The BFA (British Franchise Association) has been praised for its role in strengthening UK–Malaysia franchise relations following a recent high-level meeting in London with the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi and the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA).
“I decided to start my own home care company when I saw the way one treated my auntie. To them, she was just a number,” says Mohamed Railey.
“I inspired my commitment to create a care service where dignity, kindness, and excellence are non-negotiable, but I knew it would take a long time to set up a care business on my own. That's why I became a franchisee with Walfinch home care. It means I can bring high-quality care and healthy activities faster to the people of Birmingham South.”
The Sushi Co has rolled in to Brighton and is now open on Western Road, taking the franchised network to 21 sites in the UK. The new restaurant which offers eat in, takeaway or delivery is run by franchisee and former cluster store manager for The Sushi Co, Nandu Reddy along with his team of 13.
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