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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean Newbury wins North Star Invest Award

ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury has won the North Star Invest award at this year’s ‘ServiceMaster Live!’ event. ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services Newbury was owned and managed by Nick Dee Shapland for 30 years, during which time he established a growing community of staff and clients who relied upon and delivered his trademark professional and bespoke contract cleaning services.

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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean Launches New E-Commerce Platform

ServiceMaster Clean are delighted to introduce our new online booking facility to our valued customers in various areas across the UK, (with new areas soon to follow). You can now buy one, or a combination of our fantastic cleaning services all online, ranging from: Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Leather Cleaning and Rug Cleaning.

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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completes charity bike ride

The director of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth completed the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Michelle Walker of ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth and her husband Gavin have been training to take part in the Macmillan Dorset Charity Bike Ride, which takes place annually on the first Sunday in July.

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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth wins Employee of the Year Award

ServiceMaster Clean Bournemouth technician Jake Fox has won the award for Employee of the Year. Jake joined the SMC Bournemouth team 3 years ago at the age of 19 as a contract cleaner. As a brand-new cleaner, Jake demonstrated very quickly a willingness to learn and develop his skills and a consciousness that has stood him in great stead for continuing excellence.

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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex win Franchisee of the Year Award

Congratulations to the owners of ServiceMaster Clean Dorset and Wessex for winning the award for Franchisee of the Year at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. . Quite possibly the most highly sought-after award of the day, Franchisee of the Year is awarded to the franchisee (or in this case, franchisees) who are proven to go truly embody the ServiceMaster ethos of “Going Above and Beyond” for all of their customers to provide a truly excellent service, all whilst immersing themselves in what it means to grow a successful franchise business. 

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04-August-2022

ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk wins prestigious Growth Award

Congratulations to Andrew Smith, the owner of ServiceMaster Clean North Norfolk for winning the award for business growth at this year’s ServiceMaster Live event. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew was able to take advantage of a bad situation and continue to carry out the same quality cleaning service that his regular clients expect. This has meant the implementation of new working standards and new technologies and the support of his expanding and fantastic team of technicians.

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04-August-2022

It's a 10! 50 stars awarded to ActionCOACH after 10 years of franchisee satisfaction

If you’re considering a franchise, you might want to consider the views of people who have already invested in the franchise before looking at anything else. There are currently only two elite franchises who have been rated 5-Star for Franchisee Satisfaction every year from 2013 to 2022 – ActionCOACH and Puddle Ducks - leaving them with 50 stars and fifty reasons for a potential franchisee to invest.

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04-August-2022

Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchisees score franchise 97% in independent satisfaction survey

Wilkins Chimney sweep has achieved their highest ever score in a WorkBuzz Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark (FSB) Survey to date. The FSB invites franchisees to participate in an anonymous online survey, which asks them 27 questions about their franchise ownership experience. Using a consistent methodology, the franchise is assigned an overall FSB score and the highest performing franchisors are then recognised in the Best Franchise Awards held later in the year.

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04-August-2022

Gong cha appoints Paul Reynish as Global CEO

 Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing tea brands with nearly 1,800 sites around the world, announces the appointment of Paul Reynish as its new Global CEO with immediate effect.

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02-August-2022

Another Five Years? Yes please!

In July 2022, the Aspray Franchise welcomed fresh signatures from four top performing franchisees as they continued their agreement for a further five years. Widely spread across the UK, these franchisees have experienced their fair share of success in running Aspray franchises over the last five years.

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