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05-September-2024

Brand new initiative to tackle mental health crisis in franchising

Mental health and resilience are being rapidly recognised as huge influential factors towards a business’ success. In fact, they’ve become an essential part of a franchisor’s roles and responsibilities in franchisee support, yet there has been little-to-no tangible options available for brands acknowledging the need to act - until now. A brand-new initiative brought to the franchise industry by Cinder Ltd., sees franchisors able to access regular, ongoing support for their networks that is affordable and effective.

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05-September-2024

The UK's #1 Kitchen Makeover Company Celebrates 25 years

Kitchen makeover company, Dream Doors, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a competition on social media, highlighting the changes within the kitchen industry, and the importance of this space in the home.

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04-September-2024

Wingers Reveals Soaring Like-for-Like Sales Figures

Wingers – the Chicken Wing Company – has revealed 59.5% growth in like-for-like sales figures for its established franchised restaurants.  One store saw sales quadruple.

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03-September-2024

FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO TO OPEN NEW HEAVENLY DESSERTS RESTAURANT IN EALING

EALING dessert lovers are enjoying sweet treats from Heavenly Desserts, after the brand launched its latest restaurant on Ealing Broadway. The new restaurant is owned by father-daughter duo Balraj and Tanya Mudhar and marks their first franchise with the dessert brand. With more than 30 years of business experience owning a grocery shop and dry cleaners, Balraj is continuing the family affair with his daughter Tanya.

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03-September-2024

OSCAR Pet Foods celebrates 30 years

OSCAR Pet Foods is proud to celebrate 30 years of providing quality pet nutrition and outstanding customer service. To mark this milestone, we're excited to offer a limited-time promotion: 15% off on new start-up franchises!

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03-September-2024

From Chicken Cottage employee to franchisee!

Chicken Cottage has opened its 66th UK store in Dunstable. The store is run by franchisee Koventhan Jeevakanthan. Whilst this is his first store, Koventhan has been part of the Chicken Cottage family having worked in their West London stores alongside franchisee Nadarajah Kirupakaran.

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03-September-2024

Chicken Cottage to open 3 new stores in September

Chicken Cottage is set for a very busy September with the opening of 3 new franchise stores! These new stores in Aylesbury , Camden and Chiswick will be run by franchisees who are new to the Chicken Cottage family but come with solid experience in the food industry.

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02-September-2024

The secret to recruiting and retaining personal trainers in the fitness industry

The fitness industry is currently experiencing accelerated growth, with fitness franchises playing a large role in meeting this demand. It’s estimated that, as of 2023, there are 4,880 gyms and fitness centre businesses in the UK – an increase of 9.6% from 2022, according to IBISWorld research1.So, the demand for the fitness industry is here to stay. But how do providers ensure customer loyalty, making them stand out from competitors and increase their opportunity for success?

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02-September-2024

Greensleeves franchise sales manager becomes franchisee

Greensleeves, leading lawn care franchise, is delighted to announce that their Franchise Sales Manager John Lilburne, has become their latest franchisee!  John has taken over their established Mid Staffs territory.

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30-August-2024

The Park Playgrounds partners with Center Parcs

The Park Playground is excited to announce that the first customer for the new turnkey VR facility solution is none other than other than Europe's leading premium holiday village operator, Center Parcs. Park Hochauserland in Germany will offer multiple VR experiences to guests via The Park VR System.

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