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Chicken Cottage has officially opened its first-ever store in Dover, marking a major milestone in the brand’s UK expansion. Located in the heart of Market Square, the site was previously home to KFC- a bold takeover that reflects Chicken Cottage’s growing momentum.
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Leading franchise, Home Instead UK is delighted to be the most recommended home care company on homecare.co.uk, the UK’s top reviews website for the sector, for the 11th consecutive year and since the awards started in 2015.
TaxAssist Accountants has recently launched a new resourcing solution to help its network of over 400 practices manage recruitment challenges and scale their businesses efficiently.
Cuppa' Chaii renowned for its passion-driven cafe experience, captivating taste buds and hearts alike. is on track to open 100+ stores in the next three years following strong national expansion. Dawood Bush, Franchisor of Cuppa Chaii commented, “We're seeing real momentum with the brand. “From transport hubs to high streets, the demand for a premium South Asian tea/Speciality Coffee and street food concept is stronger than ever."
Cuppa Chaii will open its first Scottish store in Edinburgh by early 2026, with several more in the pipeline across Glasgow and Aberdeen. “Scotland is a huge milestone for us – we're thrilled to bring the Cuppa Chaii experience to a brand-new market with such strong cultural links to the South Asian diaspora,” commented Dawood Bush, Franchisor of Cuppa Chaii.
South Western Railway customers at Vauxhall Station can now enjoy an authentic range of chaii, specialty coffees and juices—alongside freshly prepared paninis, parathas, pastries, and traditional South Asian snacks—thanks to the arrival of Cuppa' Chaii, the first ever chaii shop to open in a UK train station.
A clear message is emerging from the franchise sector: mental health matters – and it’s directly tied to business performance. In a recent nationwide survey, 100% of franchisees and 97% of franchisors said mental health challenges have affected, or could affect, the health of their business. Over 60% of franchisees reported experiencing stress, overwhelm, or low mood. Yet fewer than 1 in 5 franchises have a formal wellbeing policy in place.
The Sushi Co is celebrating fresh store launches in Hampstead and Harringay. Originally set up in 2022, The Sushi Co now has 21 sites and is inviting franchise applications as the brand’s growth plans are confirmed, with the aim to open 30 stores by the end of 2025.
Home care company Walfinch has launched free local activity sessions in Leicester and Loughborough. Kishan Pala, Managing Director of Walfinch home care Leicester and Loughborough, has launched two Walfinch Thrive Clubs, offering free exercise and activity sessions to Walfinch clients and anyone from the local community.
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